Ep 8. Friends in Low Places

As the title suggests, "Friends in Low Places" takes viewers on a journey through the intimate relationships and alliances that have been formed among inmates at Litchfield Penitentiary. Piper Chapman continues to navigate the unstable terrain of prison life, still seeing the manipulation she's encountered from her own perspective. As she interviews potential new hires for her panty empire, she finds herself questioning whether she can trust anyone in the environment around her.

Meanwhile, Alex searches for answers amid suspicions about a new inmate who may have ties to her past. Red, reeling from the recent deaths of her loved ones, turns to Norma who offers her comfort, tapping into her spiritual side. Sophia undergoes a new kind of torture as she's placed in isolation, kept away from her loved ones and put under a microscope for medical testing.

As the tension among the inmates begins to build and divisions deepen, Daya faces a difficult decision regarding her baby's future. Judy King, the celebrity chef recently incarcerated, continues to adapt to life as an inmate and reveals that she may have a secret of her own.

Overall, "Friends in Low Places" explores the volatile and ever-changing relationships that are central to life in prison. The episode offers fresh insight into the characters as they face both new challenges and ongoing struggles while navigating the complexities of Litchfield Penitentiary.