[s1e1] | I Wasn't Ready

Piper’s ex-girlfriend and international drug smuggler also serving time at Litchfield.

The formidable head of the prison kitchen.

Piper unknowingly offends Red, the powerful kitchen matriarch, by insulting the food, leading to immediate social consequences. [S1E1] I Wasn't Ready

This guide covers the series premiere of , titled " I Wasn't Ready " . Episode Overview Original Air Date: July 11, 2013 Directed by: Michael Trim Written by: Liz Friedman & Jenji Kohan

A woman entering prison for carrying a suitcase of drug money a decade ago. This guide covers the series premiere of ,

Protagonist Piper Chapman is sentenced to 15 months at Litchfield Penitentiary for a drug-related crime she committed ten years prior. Plot Summary

While catching her breath outside, Piper runs directly into Alex Vause , her former lover and the person whose drug ring led to her incarceration. Cast & Key Characters Plot Summary While catching her breath outside, Piper

Piper faces immediate culture shock, struggling with basic prison norms like communal showers (where she uses sanitary pads as makeshift slippers) and navigation of prison hierarchy.