Orange Is the New Black

10 Best Episodes of Orange Is the New Black - Season 3

A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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#13 - Mother's Day (Season 3 - Episode 1)

Caputo's kinder, gentler new regime includes organizing a Mother's Day fair for the inmates that brings up a LOT of mixed feelings about family.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 2919 votes.

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#12 - Bed Bugs and Beyond (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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Tempers flare when bed bugs invade, as Alex cracks, Red lashes out at Piper, Aleida interferes with Daya and Bennett, and Caputo gets bad news.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 2667 votes.

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#11 - Fake It Till You Fake It Some More (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Rumors fly among the inmates about a new, higher-paying job assignment, especially when they have to take a test for it

The episode was rated 7.47 from 2430 votes.

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#10 - Fear, and Other Smells (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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Piper gets creative in order to grow her business. Crazy Eyes’s sci-fi sex story for drama class is a hit. Alex doesn’t trust new inmate Lolly.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 2335 votes.

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#9 - Tongue-Tied (Season 3 - Episode 7)

Norma’s healing powers draw more believers. Piper creates a new business venture. Caputo breaks in the new hires.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 2354 votes.

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#8 - Finger in the Dyke (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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Big Boo comes up with a scheme to make money. Daya, Taystee and Crazy Eyes confront reality. Caputo tries to make a good impression on some visitors.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 2512 votes.

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#7 - A Tittin' and a Hairin' (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Pennsatucky, Piper, Crazy Eyes and Lorna get closer with their new admirers. Tensions between Sophia and Gloria, and Alex and Lolly escalate.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 2311 votes.

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#6 - Where My Dreidel At (Season 3 - Episode 9)

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Too many inmates seem to be getting religion, so a rabbi comes to visit. Leanne tries to organize Norma's followers.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 2281 votes.

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#5 - Empathy Is a Boner Killer (Season 3 - Episode 3)

Nicky's stash situation gets complicated. Alex and Crazy Eyes try a new drama class. Red assists Healy with a personal matter.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 2592 votes.

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#4 - Ching Chong Chang (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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Regime change isn't going over well with the staff, but Red makes it work for her. Lorna finds a way to meet men. Chang shows her private side.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 2383 votes.

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#3 - We Can Be Heroes (Season 3 - Episode 11)

Caputo and Piper confront labor issues. A miracle occurs in Norma's group. Crazy Eyes's erotica winds up in the hands of the staff.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 2243 votes.

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#2 - Don’t Make Me Come Back There (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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Daya goes into labor. Sophia suffers a hate crime. Stella helps Piper with a business snag. Taystee takes on a new role.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 2272 votes.

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#1 - Trust No Bitch (Season 3 - Episode 13)

Miracles and conversions occur, but Piper and Caputo know that some situations can't be dealt with through spiritual means.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 2518 votes.

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