12. The Animals

Complete story — includes the ending

Caputo attempts to suspend Humphrey for instigating Suzanne's fight with Maureen. However, Piscatella threatens to have all the COs walk out if he does so, and informs Caputo that he no longer has any real authority. Healy grapples over his decision to send Lolly to Psych, and he signs himself into a mental health facility. Pennsatucky reunites with Boo. Judy King and Poussey bond. Sophia returns to the prison. The different prison families come together to discuss a plan to force Piscatella out and restore order to the prison. Though they initially fail to come to an agreement, Piscatella's unfair treatment of Red unites the inmates. They stand on tables in a peaceful protest, refusing to move until Piscatella resigns; Piscatella orders his men to remove them by force. As guards fill the cafeteria, Suzanne breaks down and Poussey rushes to her aid; CO Bayley quickly reacts and improperly restrains Poussey, which makes her unable to breathe. As a result, Poussey suffocates and dies on the cafeteria floor. Flashback: In the past, Bayley's decision to become a prison guard is explored.