Beneath Caputo’s more compassionate leadership, a Mother’s Day fair for the incarcerated has been arranged, stirring a complex array of emotions surrounding the concept of family.

The unwelcome presence of bed bugs ignited a series of sharp reactions. Alex snapped, frustration boiling over. Red’s temper flared, directed at Piper. Aleida, attempting to mediate, only seemed to complicate matters for Daya and Bennett. M…

Nicky’s hidden belongings present a growing problem. Alex and Crazy Eyes embark on an experimental drama course. Red offers assistance to Healy with a private concern.

A plan for financial gain takes shape in Big Boo's mind. Meanwhile, Daya, Taystee, and Crazy Eyes are forced to confront the harsh realities of their situation. Elsewhere, Caputo endeavors to impress a group of visitors.

Whispers spread through the prison population of a new assignment, one promising a better wage. The talk intensified, naturally, with the announcement of an exam to determine who would receive it.

The staff are not taking kindly to the shift in power, yet Red navigates it with practiced ease. Lorna discovers avenues for meeting men. Chang reveals glimpses of a more intimate self.

Norma's reputation as a healer continues to attract devotees. Meanwhile, Piper embarks on a promising new business endeavor. And Caputo is currently integrating the latest recruits into the team.

Driven by ingenuity, Piper seeks to expand her business ventures. A science fiction erotica piece penned by Crazy Eyes proves surprisingly popular with the drama class. Meanwhile, Alex harbors suspicion towards a newly arrived inmate named …

A noticeable number of prisoners have taken to religious observance, prompting a visit from a rabbi. Leanne attempts to rally Norma’s devoted adherents.

As new affections bloom, Pennsatucky, Piper, Crazy Eyes, and Lorna find themselves drawn closer to their admirers. Meanwhile, the simmering conflict between Sophia and Gloria, and the growing strain in Alex and Lolly's relationship, intensi…

Labor disputes challenge Caputo and Piper. A surprising shift takes place within Norma’s group. And a collection of Crazy Eyes’s erotic writings unexpectedly surfaces among the staff.

Labor has begun for Daya. Sophia endures the pain of a hate crime. Stella offers assistance to Piper, navigating a business difficulty. Taystee assumes a new responsibility.

Though miracles and conversions may happen, Piper and Caputo recognize that certain circumstances lie beyond the reach of spiritual remedies.