When Is the New Season of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Coming out on Netflix?

This summer, a TV legend is coming to an end. No, we’re not talking about Game of Thrones or Veep. July marks the Season 7 premiere of Orange Is the New Black. But when is the new season of Orange is the New Black coming out on Netflix?

It’s hard to chronicle all the ways Orange Is the New Black revolutionized television. Not only was it one of Netflix’s first originals and arguably its very first show to encourage binge-watching, but it was always unapologetically diverse. During a TV climate defined by brooding, white, cis, heterosexual antiheroes, the women of Orange Is the New Black were proudly none of those things. And more importantly, they weren’t afraid to talk about that.

It’s a show that will undoubtably be missed. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this new season, as well as some helpful reminders before you lock yourself behind bars one last time.

When Is the New Season of Orange Is the New Black Coming Out on Netflix? When Will Orange Is the New Black Season 7 Air?

Call in sick and block out your weekend plans. The newest and last season of Orange Is the New Black premieres on Netflix on Friday, July 26.

When Does OITNB Come Back On? What Time Is the New Season of Orange Is the New Black?

This one depends on what coast you’re watching it from. If you’re based on the East Coast, you’re looking forward to a rough Friday morning. Orange Is the New Black premieres at 3 a.m. ET. But if you’re on the West Coast, you’re going to experience a much more reasonable premiere time. Season 7 premieres there at midnight PT.

Who Is the Orange Is the New Black Author?

Though the Netflix series was created by Jenji Kohan, the visionary creator of Weeds, it was originally based off a real-life memoir. The series’ source material is Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison by Piper Kerman. Though she was sentenced to 15 months time in a federal correctional facility, Kerman only served 13 for money laundering. OITNB‘s fictional Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) is based off Kerman’s character in her book.

What Episode Does Poussey Die in OITNB?

No television death has destroyed a show quite like Poussey Washington’s (Samira Wiley). Poussey originally died in Season 4, Episode 12 “The Animals.” During a prison riot, Poussey was accidentally strangled by one of the prison guards. However, her tragic loss has never been ignored. The past three seasons of this prison dramedy have either been directly or indirectly in response to this lovable character’s too-soon demise. Before you go into Season 7, spare a moment for Poussey and pour out some of her specialty pruno just for her.

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