Ep 4. A Whole Other Hole

Piper Chapman is back in solitary confinement, and things start to take a turn for the worse in Orange is the New Black season 2 episode 4. After being convicted for her involvement in drug trafficking, Piper finds herself back in the SHU (Special Housing Unit) where she spends most of her time alone in a dark, small room. Throughout her stay, Piper becomes increasingly paranoid and starts to feel like she is beginning to lose her mind.

Meanwhile, the other inmates are dealing with their own conflicts. Red, the former head chef, is struggling to keep her power over the kitchen, and is forced to make a deal with the new inmate Vee in order to survive. Daya and Bennett continue to hide their relationship from the other inmates, but their secret is threatened when Pornstache blackmails Bennett. Taystee, Poussey and the other girls are dealing with their own drama, as they try to find ways to deal with the intimidation tactics of New inmate Vee.

As the episode progresses, Piper's situation continues to worsen. She begins to hallucinate, and sees a little girl who seems to be leading her through the SHU. The visions become increasingly bizarre, and she starts to question her own sanity. When she is finally released from solitary confinement, she learns that her fiancé Larry has written an article about her, exposing her involvement in the drug ring. Piper realizes that she has lost everything – her fiancé, her friends, and her freedom. She is left feeling defeated, alone, and unsure about how she is going to move forward.

Overall, Orange is the New Black season 2 episode 4, A Whole Other Hole, features intense drama and character development. The episode delves deeper into the complex relationships between the characters, and showcases the struggles they face in a harsh prison environment. The tension and paranoia surrounding Piper's time in the SHU is palpable, and leaves viewers on the edge of their seats. As the episode ends, the audience is left wondering about the consequences of Larry's article, and how Piper will overcome this new obstacle.