Orange Is the New Black: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Orange Is the New Black Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Work That Body for Me
Jun 17, 2016
With a major security breach and a lot of new inmates, Caputo has to call in the big guns. Things get a little too real for Crazy Eyes and Lolly.
Power Suit
Jun 17, 2016
The newcomers stir up ethnic and domestic conflicts, but Maria sees an opportunity. Judy's special treatment raises eyebrows.
(Don't) Say Anything
Jun 17, 2016
A new job puts Taystee close to Caputo. Lorna has to get creative in her marriage. Soso and Poussey deal with some awkward truths.
Doctor Psycho
Jun 17, 2016
Nothing stays hidden for long when emotions run high, but Red, Healy and Caputo try to keep the peace. Piper has a business competitor.
We'll Always Have Baltimore
Jun 17, 2016
Company policies lead to a shortage of critical supplies and an eventful trip to a prison convention. Piscatella starts a new anti-gang initiative.
Piece of Sh*t
Jun 17, 2016
Piper's plan to edge out the competition could backfire badly. Cindy finds a way to make Taystee's job pay off. Luschek gets some interesting mail.
It Sounded Nicer in My Head
Jun 17, 2016
Paranoia strikes deep for Lolly and Judy, aggravating an already tense situation. Red sticks to a Russian tradition for an important occasion.
Friends in Low Places
Jun 17, 2016
A new work detail doesn't go over well with the inmates. Judy seeks help from Poussey. Maria finds a place she can conduct business.
Turn Table Turn
Jun 17, 2016
Ramos and Flores figure out ways to rebel against authority. A news item has an unexpected effect. Red and Lorna face personal disappointment.
Bunny, Skull, Bunny, Skull
Jun 17, 2016
The movie night selection becomes controversial. Aleida makes an adjustment. Piper worries the prison punishments are getting medieval.
People Persons
Jun 17, 2016
Caputo's leadership is challenged and the inmates are in for a long night of lockdown after workers make an unsettling discovery.
The Animals
Jun 17, 2016
Alliances shift among the prison "families" as Piscatella and his guards crack down. Poussey, Judy and Alex prefer to look ahead to the future.
Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again
Jun 17, 2016
Corporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo's efforts to keep a sensitive situation under control.