Spaceman John faces trouble after he is recorded disrespecting a public landmark. He faces consequences, but the rules are different since he is on another planet. John assumes he is meeting with a lawyer and faces more surprises as he learns the specifics of the judicial system. The unfair treatment starts to become more apparent.
Soon to be Queen Caroline Matilda gets married to the current king of Norway, Christian VII. At the same time, Christian began showing signs of mental illness leading to him disliking the marriage. Their marriage only worsens from there, making Caroline reflect on her life after giving birth to her son.
Taystee talks to the press about the unjustifiable death of one of her fellow inmates, Poussey Washington. She also talks about the corrupt justice system.