Plot summary
Poussey, Taystee and Suzanne save Soso from her overdose. Piper confronts Flaca about stealing the proceeds from her panty business, but soon comes to realize that Stella is the culprit, as she will have no money to live on when she gets released. Piper exacts revenge by framing Stella for possession of dangerous contraband, resulting in Stella being dragged off to maximum security. Morello marries Vince, while Cindy shows a newfound sincerity in her attempts to become Jewish. However, converting fully requires a Jewish baptism, which requires a natural body of water.
Complications arise concerning Daya's baby after Cesar is arrested. Norma faces losing her followers after Poussey angrily confronts her for Soso's attempted suicide. Caputo, after promising to head up the staff union, accepts a promotion from MCC, causing the staff to walk out. A construction mishap allows all the prisoners to escape to a nearby beach and play in the lake. Soso is taken in by the African-American group; Suzanne bonds with Maureen; Cindy, having unexpected access to the required natural body of water, performs her ritual immersion and officially becomes Jewish.
Alex is cornered in the greenhouse by a new guard sent by Kubra, and her fate is left uncertain. As the prisoners frolic in the lake, several busloads of new prisoners arrive at Litchfield. Flashback: Flashbacks reveal several inmates' past experiences involving religion and beliefs.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Orange Is the New Black season 3. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.