In Litchfield Penitentiary, a riot erupts after Daya shoots a guard. The inmates, led by Taystee, who seeks justice for her friend Poussey's death, take control of the prison. Other key figures include Gloria, who tries to manage the volatile situation, and Piper and Alex, who navigate the chaos.

The central conflict escalates as the inmates make demands, but negotiations falter. A major turning point occurs when Daya turns herself in to protect the other inmates. The situation becomes dire when Piscatella infiltrates the prison, kidnapping inmates and holding them captive. Ultimately, Piscatella is accidentally shot by a SWAT officer during the raid. The season ends with the inmates being forcibly removed from Litchfield and sent to different prisons, their futures uncertain.

Season 5 of Orange Is the New Black covers episodes 1-13. Here's everything that happened:

Season 5, Episode 1: Riot FOMO - Picking up where Season 4 ended, Daya shoots Humphrey in the leg, inciting a full-blown riot. Taystee and others take Caputo hostage, demanding justice for Poussey. Meanwhile, Piper and Alex try to avoid trouble but end up helping MCC employee Linda Ferguson blend in as an inmate. Gloria attempts to get Humphrey medical help, but he ends up in the care of Suzanne and Maureen. The episode concludes with Litchfield in complete chaos and the inmates in control.

Season 5, Episode 2: Fuck, Marry, Frieda - Maria organizes the inmates as they take control, stripping the COs in the chapel. Frieda utilizes her survival skills, crafting blow darts to escape the pantry. Flashbacks reveal Frieda's survivalist childhood training. Daya loses the gun, and Taystee struggles to gain attention for Poussey's death. Frieda retreats to her secret, fully-stocked bunker within the prison.

Season 5, Episode 3: Pissters! - The inmates compile a list of demands as Judy King tries to escape. Linda's past is explored via flashbacks. Daya admits she doesn't have the gun. The episode concludes with the inmates preparing to negotiate, unaware of the guards' impending counter-move.

Season 5, Episode 4: Litchfield's Got Talent - Red and Blanca uncover Piscatella's dark past, learning about a previous inmate death under his watch. Leanne and Angie force the guards to participate in a bizarre talent show. Sophia leaves to check on Sister Ingalls. The episode concludes with Judy King being photographed tied to a plank, signaling the riot's exposure to the outside world.

Season 5, Episode 5: Sing It, White Effie - The inmates' antics make the news, and Flaca and Maritza enjoy the spotlight. Brandy's crew auctions off Judy King. Janae's flashback reveals the sting of systemic inequality. Taystee initially plans to have Judy speak for the inmates but ultimately releases her, realizing Judy can't truly represent them.

Season 5, Episode 6: Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally - Taystee rejects the governor's offering of snacks and tampons, demanding real justice for Poussey. A flashback reveals Taystee's first meeting with Poussey. Lorna tells Nicky she's pregnant, straining their relationship. Taystee burns the supplies. The episode concludes with Freida inviting select inmates to her underground bunker.

Season 5, Episode 7: Full Bush, Half Snickers - Cindy distracts Suzanne, who is in a psychotic state, by forcing the guards to role-play as inmates. Taystee and Piper solicit ideas for a Poussey memorial, eventually settling on Soso's idea for a library/art installation. Red cuts off Humphrey's thumb to unlock his phone and lure Piscatella. The episode concludes with Gloria receiving news about her son.

Season 5, Episode 8: Tied to the Tracks - Taystee negotiates with Fig, while Red and Blanca plot against Piscatella. Judy King reveals the guard shooting on TV, jeopardizing amnesty. Daya secures her baby's future with Delia. Ultimately, Daya turns herself in to save the other inmates' chances at amnesty. The episode concludes with Piscatella entering the prison.

Season 5, Episode 9: The Tightening - Piscatella infiltrates Litchfield, kidnapping inmates like Blanca, Nicky, Boo, Piper, and Alex in a horror-movie style. Red, detoxing from drugs, is dismissed as paranoid but discovers a map hinting at her friends' location. Gloria bargains with MCC for her son's sake. Red finds her captured friends, and Piscatella confronts her.

Season 5, Episode 10: The Reverse Midas Touch - Taystee navigates stalled negotiations while Angie attempts to reattach Leanne's severed finger. Flashbacks reveal Piscatella's past relationship with an inmate and the violent act that defined him. Piscatella tortures Red and her friends, but Frieda and the bunker inmates ultimately subdue him. Gloria almost succeeds in freeing the guards but is caught. The episode concludes with Piscatella captured in the bunker.

Season 5, Episode 11: Breaking the Fiberboard Ceiling - Red and her crew hold Piscatella captive, debating his fate, while Taystee negotiates for better healthcare. Gloria plans to release the guards for furlough to see her son, but Maria preemptively cuts the fence and escapes. Lorna discovers she is pregnant. The episode ends with Suzanne's mental state deteriorating, requiring intervention.

Season 5, Episode 12: Tattoo You - As the video of Piscatella's brutality goes viral, Fig is instructed to meet inmate demands, but Taystee refuses the deal without Bayley's prosecution. Nicky supports Lorna through her pregnancy scare. Doggett escapes through a hole in the fence and finds a gun. Piper realizes Alex gave her name to the police. The episode concludes with guards storming the prison as Taystee realizes the fight is over.

Season 5, Episode 13: Storm-y Weather - As Litchfield descends into chaos, inmates seek solace as officers storm the prison. Taystee confronts Piscatella but ultimately doesn't kill him; Red releases him, but he is accidentally shot by a SWAT officer. Piper and Alex, among others, brace for the inevitable raid. The inmates are forcibly removed and sent to different prisons, their fates uncertain.