Larry writes an article that catches Piper off-guard. Red's alliances are tested as Pornstache turns the screws. Pennsatucky lashes out. Dayanara gets some surprising news.
The flu bug circulates through the prison. Larry's article is printed. While Piper is happy that it was published, she is upset that most of the information is inaccurate. Healy reads the article and begins acting coldly towards Piper upon realizing her history with other girls. Piper and Alex flirt and reminisce while they try to fix a dryer. Pennsatucky locks Alex into the dryer. Polly gives birth. Daya is pregnant. Taystee is granted parole.
In one flashback, Red gives the Russian bosses a good business idea, which begins her climb up the organized crime ladder. Tricia goes into drug withdrawal. Over Nicky's objection, Red cuts off Tricia and allows her to go into SHU. Caputo orders Mendez to investigate how the drugs entered the prison. Mendez performs a very intimidating interview of Morello. To retaliate against Red, Nicky tells Mendez that Red uses "Neptune's Produce" to smuggle contraband into the prison, a company which is possibly affiliated with the Russian bosses from Red's flashbacks.