[s7e12] The Big House -

: Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson meets with her lawyer, Sylvia Guillen, only to be told that the book Suzanne wrote—while compelling—is not enough to file a habeas petition. Her lawyer notes that Suzanne’s mental state makes her an "unreliable witness" and reveals that Cindy Hayes, whose testimony could help, has cut ties and cannot be reached.

: In one of the series' most tragic moments, Taryn Manning’s character, Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett , is found unresponsive in the laundry room at the end of the episode following an apparent overdose. This occurs after she believes she failed her GED exam because her teacher did not provide the extra time she was entitled to for her learning disability. [S7E12] The Big House

The episode weaves together several emotional storylines as the inmates at Litchfield face major turning points: : Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson meets with her lawyer,

: Suzanne spends the episode helping Pennsatucky study, encouraging her despite the insults Pennsatucky received in the past. This occurs after she believes she failed her