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The episode serves as an Orange is the New Black analysis of the . While the WAC is designed as a "safety valve" for discontent, it ultimately highlights how the administration views inmates as people to be managed rather than heard. The juxtaposition of real mothers (Carol and Aleida) with surrogate prison mothers (Red for Nicky, and Alex for Piper) further underscores the theme of searching for connection in a system designed to isolate. Episode Summary Director Matthew Penn and Michael Trim Writer Lauren Morelli Main Backstory Nicky Nichols Key Conflict Racial politics in WAC campaigning Major Reveal Blanca's cell phone

: Healy announces the return of the WAC, leading inmates to campaign along racial lines for one of five representative spots. Piper, despite not running, is named the representative for the white inmates, a result of Healy discarding actual ballots to select candidates he prefers. [S1E6] WAC Pack

Daya confronts her mother, Aleida, for attempting to seduce Officer Bennett. The episode serves as an Orange is the