In "Orange Is the New Black" Season 2, Piper Chapman, a privileged woman serving time in Litchfield Penitentiary for drug money laundering, navigates the complex and often dangerous world of a women's prison. Her ex-girlfriend, Alex Vause, a cunning drug dealer, is also a key figure, and this season introduces Vee Parker, a manipulative former drug dealer who seeks to regain power and control within the prison walls.

The season begins with Piper's unexpected transfer to a Chicago prison to testify in a drug trial alongside Alex. Alex manipulates Piper into lying, then gets herself released, leaving Piper facing potential perjury charges. Back at Litchfield, Vee Parker arrives and quickly establishes her dominance, manipulating inmates like Taystee, a loyal former protégé, and Suzanne, a vulnerable inmate, to build her crew and control the prison's black market. This puts her in direct conflict with Red, a respected older inmate who previously ran the kitchen and smuggling operations. Vee's ruthless tactics escalate, leading to a brutal turf war and Suzanne violently beating Poussey at Vee's command. Meanwhile, Piper deals with personal losses, including her grandmother's death and a final breakup with her fiancé, Larry, while also trying to expose corruption within the prison.

As a major storm hits Litchfield, Vee escapes during the chaos. However, Miss Rosa, a terminally ill inmate, seizes an opportunity during her final moments, stealing a prison van and running Vee over, killing her. In the aftermath, Piper orchestrates a plan that results in Alex's return to prison.

Season 2 of Orange Is the New Black covers episodes 1-13. Here's everything that happened:

Season 2, Episode 1: Thirsty Bird - Piper is abruptly transferred to a Chicago penitentiary, unsure why. She learns she's there to testify in Kubra Balik's trial alongside Alex. Alex pressures Piper to lie, fearing Kubra's revenge. Piper initially agrees but ultimately tells the truth, only to discover Alex lied and is being released, leaving Piper facing potential perjury charges.

Season 2, Episode 2: Looks Blue, Tastes Red - Taystee's backstory reveals her time in foster care and her introduction to Vee. In the present, Litchfield holds a mock job fair where Taystee excels, but Figueroa reveals there are no actual jobs, crushing Taystee's hopes. Red struggles with her diminished status. Vee arrives at Litchfield, eyeing Taystee.

Season 2, Episode 3: Hugs Can Be Deceiving - Piper adjusts to Litchfield, encountering new inmates like Brook Soso and Vee. Flashbacks explore Suzanne's troubled childhood and her struggles to fit in. Morello is heartbroken upon learning Christopher is marrying someone else. Vee begins to establish her influence, particularly over Suzanne, and reconnects with Taystee. The episode concludes with Red realizing Vee is a threat and Piper being grateful to Suzanne for making her fight with Pennsatucky look fair.

Season 2, Episode 4: A Whole Other Hole - Sophia gives an anatomy lesson while Lorna's past is revealed: her relationship with Christopher was a delusion, and she's a stalker. Piper tries to get her stolen blanket back by setting up Soso with Boo, which fails. Vee manipulates Taystee, damaging her friendship with Poussey. The episode concludes with Morello driving Miss Rosa to chemo.

Season 2, Episode 5: Low Self Esteem City - Tensions rise as the plumbing issues force Gloria's kitchen crew into Vee's territory, sparking a bathroom turf war. Vee manipulates the situation, leading to Taystee and Watson being reassigned to custodial work. Piper learns her grandmother is dying. In flashbacks, Gloria's abusive relationship with Arturo is revealed. The episode concludes with Piper deciding to pursue the prison exposé story herself.

Season 2, Episode 6: You Also Have a Pizza - It's Valentine's Day at Litchfield, and inmates share their views on love. Larry asks Piper to be his "prison mole" for a story. Vee's plan unfolds as Taystee smuggles tobacco. Piper receives a Valentine from Alex but throws it away. Poussey's heartbreak is revealed in a flashback. Healy shares a cookie with Pennsatucky. The episode concludes with Caputo singing as Jimmie, disheveled, sits at the bar.

Season 2, Episode 7: Comic Sans - Piper starts a prison newsletter, while Vee initiates a cigarette smuggling business. Cindy's past as a TSA agent is revealed. Caputo enforces stricter rules, leading to increased tension. Cindy is reprimanded, highlighting the abuse of power. Piper's grandmother dies before her furlough is approved.

Season 2, Episode 8: Appropriately Sized Pots - Piper faces backlash over her furlough, while Caputo's attempts to toughen up lead to Fischer being fired. Rosa copes with her terminal diagnosis, finding a brief connection with a fellow patient. Piper learns that her grandmother died. The episode concludes with Pornstache's return as a guard.

Season 2, Episode 9: 40 Oz. of Furlough - Piper gets a furlough to attend her grandmother's funeral, which turns into her brother's wedding. She confronts Larry about his infidelity, leading to their final breakup. Red tries to make amends with her crew, but Big Boo betrays her to Vee.

Season 2, Episode 10: Little Mustachioed Shit - Piper returns to Litchfield and lies to Red about the deli's condition. Flashbacks reveal Piper's first encounter with Alex's possessive girlfriend. Caputo fires Mendez after learning of Daya's pregnancy. Vee's power grows, leading to Suzanne beating Poussey after Poussey confronts Vee about dealing heroin. Piper reads Alex's letter.

Season 2, Episode 11: Take a Break from Your Values - Piper learns of her transfer to Virginia, worrying about Alex. Soso's hunger strike gains traction, while Sister Ingalls's past is revealed. Red seeks revenge, leading to Taslitz stabbing the wrong inmate. The episode concludes with Caputo deciding to force-feed Ingalls.

Season 2, Episode 12: It Was the Change - A storm hits Litchfield, causing a prison-wide power outage and forcing inmates to relocate. Flashbacks reveal Vee orchestrated the murder of RJ, her foster son. Piper steals Fig's files, running into Caputo. Vee brutally attacks Red in the greenhouse.

Season 2, Episode 13: We Have Manners. We're Polite. - Piper manipulates Polly and Larry, leading to Alex's return to prison. Miss Rosa learns her cancer is terminal. Vee escapes, but Rosa, in a stolen van, runs Vee over, killing her. The episode concludes with Rosa's escape and Vee's death.