Alan Aisenberg

The newcomers stir up ethnic and domestic conflicts, but Maria sees an opportunity. Judy’s special treatment raises eyebrows.

A new job puts Taystee close to Caputo. Lorna has to get creative in her marriage. Soso and Poussey deal with some awkward truths.

Nothing stays hidden for long when emotions run high, but Red, Healy and Caputo try to keep the peace. Piper has a business competitor.

Company policies lead to a shortage of critical supplies and an eventful trip to a prison convention. Piscatella starts a new anti-gang initiative.

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.

Paranoia strikes deep for Lolly and Judy, aggravating an already tense situation. Red sticks to a Russian tradition for an important occasion.

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.

Ramos and Flores figure out ways to rebel against authority. A news item has an unexpected effect. Red and Lorna face personal disappointment.

The movie night selection becomes controversial. Aleida makes an adjustment. Piper worries the prison punishments are getting medieval.

Caputo’s leadership is challenged and the inmates are in for a long night of lockdown after workers make an unsettling discovery.

Alliances shift among the prison ”families” as Piscatella and his guards crack down. Poussey, Judy and Alex prefer to look ahead to the future.

Corporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo’s efforts to keep a sensitive situation under control.

Alex helps Hailey figure out an easy way to make money, while back at the symphony hall, an older musician collapses when Rodrigo pushes him too hard. After being humiliated…