History Heartwarming / OrangeIsTheNewBlack

** Fig and Caputo appear to be interested in adopting a little girl who shares their sense of humor.

** Maria gets to see her daughter, and seems to be coexisting with Yadriel's new girlfriend.

** Nicky has taken Red's place in the kitchen and is helping other inmates detox

** Leanne seems to have found a girlfriend, and she and Angie are still palls.
** Watson is last seen running in the snow.

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!!Season Two:

!!Season Three:

!!Season Four:

!!Season Five:

!!Season Six:

* The truth behind the glass of ice story is actually kind of cute. The customer looked like a sweet guy, and the waitress took it in good humour.

* The end of ''Blood Donut'' has [[spoiler: the track being reopened and Watson running with a huge smile.]]

* Poussey, distraught that she didn't get a chance to [[spoiler: say goodbye to Taystee before the latter's release]], sees Taystee through the window dancing as she gets into the van.

* When Claudette decides to [[spoiler: reopen her case because she receives a letter from Baptiste. He's coming back to America. They're JustFriends.]]

* When Daya discovers John has a [[spoiler: prosthetic leg. She kisses it and, later on, makes him a drawing of her with a prosthetic arm.]]

* After the heartbreaking death of [[spoiler: Tricia]], representatives of each prison group, Blacks, Hispanics, and Golden Girls, offer goods in her memory. The best part was seeing all of the ladies get together regardless of their clique.
** The wake that the white inmates throw for [[spoiler: Tricia]] and Boo pouring one out for her, despite their tension over [[spoiler: Mercy's release]].

* Red telling Nicky she doesn't care that [[spoiler: Nicky snitched her out to Pornstache and is therefore the reason the drugs are still coming into Litchfield]]. Nicky's her girl, and they're going to take out Pornstache.
* [[spoiler: The BigDamnKiss between Alex and Piper at the end of ''Fucksgiving''. Also their reunion despite Piper [[YourCheatingHeart cheating on Larry]].]]
* Despite the topic they're discussing - Daya having to [[spoiler: fuck Pornstache and then claim he raped her to get Bennett out of rape charges]] - Aleida, Gloria, and Red all banding together to help and advise Daya as much as they can is kind of sweet. Especially Aleida showing she actually does care what happens to her daughter.
* In ''Can't Fix Crazy'', when [[spoiler: Norma starts singing in the Christmas pageant after Suzanne gets too scared to sing in front of an audience.]]. Also, when Boo silently thanks Morello for the slippers. Aaawww.

* Taystee, Poussey, Black Cindy and Janae all coaching Piper on how to beat the shit out of someone. [[spoiler:Piper uses all of the moves they suggest in her fight with Doggett. The black inmates pretty much saved her life]].

* After Piper seems to be preparing some kind of nasty revenge on Red involving hot pepper juice, it turns out [[spoiler:she was actually making a balm for Red's back problems. It doesn't work, but Red appreciates the gesture and drops her grudge.]]

* In Episode 8, Nicky comforting Fischer [[spoiler: about getting fired for expressing her belief about enhancing the shot quota.]]
* When Rosa says goodbye to the teenage boy she bonded with and pulled a mini-heist with in chemo, she tears up thinking she had "cursed" him as she did with the other men in her life. [[spoiler: It turns out he no longer has to go under chemo]], and the two part off on good, but humorously abrasive terms.

* When [[spoiler: Pennsatucky and Healy sit together during the Valentines Day dance. Both are feeling lonely , Pennsatucky has been kicked out of her little 'group', and Healy has come to the realisation that he has no-one that likes him. Healy offers Pennsatucky half of his valentines cookie, and Pennsatucky just leans over and ''hugs'' him, like a daughter looking for comfort from her father. Even sweeter is when Healy returns the embrace.]]
* Rosa's relationship with the boy she meets during her chemotherapy treatment. They become friends despite their initially awkward meeting, and they even pull off a small heist together by stealing from one of the nurses. [[spoiler: Rosa even panics when she sees the boy crying with his mother, assuming that he's been told he's going to die. Which only makes it all the more heartwarming when she realises that he's gone into remission, even if it means they won't see one another again.]] "Enjoy your life, ''shitpot''!"
* Taystee has apparently [[spoiler: known about Poussey's [[AllLoveIsUnrequited unrequited crush]] on her]] for quite some time, and handles it with a lot of compassion and grace.
* Nicky comforting [[spoiler: Morello after Christopher humiliates her in front of her everyone in the visiting ward, telling her that she loves her after Morello says that nobody does.]]
** And Gina figuring out [[spoiler: that Nicky is hiding drugs and refusing to let her out of her sight until she turns them over to Red.]]

* A ''very'' twisted heartwarming moment is centered around Pornstache when [[spoiler:Caputo fired him for supposedly impregnating Daya. He doesn't mind being fired, he doesn't even care about being arrested. He's just elated that he's having a baby with the woman he's head-over-heels for.]]
-->[[spoiler: '''Mendez:''' I want to name it Stan! Okay? Don't lift anything heavy, and no tuna fish or soft cheese! I'm coming back for you, baby, and I'm gonna take care of you! Both of you!]]

* One of Soso's naive exploits finally pays off when she gets a bunch of other inmates to join her impromptu sing-along [[spoiler: during the blackout.]]

* Doggett to Healey [[spoiler:: after she misses one of his group sessions and he cancels it in frustration (she was the only consistent attender) and is upset because he sees her being friendly with Big Boo and getting a short haircut. She explains that it is because of him that she can open up enough to be around people she would never have talked to otherwise. She goes on to tell him she will forever be grateful to him because he was the first person in all her life to really listen to her and that he is good at what he does. And as a bonus, when he tells her "I thought we shared the same values" in regards to her hanging out with Big Boo and getting a short haircut she agrees and gives those values as "we like to express ourselves and we like to be kind to people." All this on the heel of Healey having yet another moment that makes him feel 'useless in face of the system.]]
* Amid the otherwise almost wall-to-wall TearJerker that is Poussey's flashback episode, [[spoiler: her father's PapaWolf reaction when his German commanding officer suggests he send her to a CureYourGays facility.]]

* Nicky [[spoiler: turning in the heroin Taystee gave her to Red]], then apologizing for screwing up. Red holding her in her arms while telling Nicky she did a good job really shows you the mother-daughter relationship they have.

* Daya pressures Bennett into telling Caputo that he's the father of her child, feeling guilty over Mendez's fate. [[spoiler:Despite the fact that he has a boatload of misgivings and knows the repercussions, he eventually does own up to the pregnancy, and boldly. [[IgnoredConfession Not that it goes well.]]]]

* Caputo [[spoiler: cancelling all of the transfers, Piper's, Maria's, and Ingrall's included]], encouraging Bennett to break the news and "be the hero", and then asking Daya if the tray was too heavy for her to carry.
** Gloria advising Norma that there are much better ways [[spoiler: to avenge Red than attempting to poison Vee with a dose of arsenic made out of apple seeds.]] Norma's small smile is heartwarming when Gloria admits she's willing to help her.
* [=CO=] Ford is genuinely sad that [[spoiler: Rosa]] is terminal, and laments her fate.
-->'''Ford''': Man, its real fucked up to die in prison, right? I mean, its fucked up to die period, but...
* Morello [[spoiler: giving the keys to the prison van to Rosa during lockdown, allowing her to escape and die on her own terms.]]
-->'''Morello''': Fuck it. Don't die in here [[spoiler: Miss Rosa]]. Go do it your own way.
-->'''[[spoiler: Rosa]]''': What do I do?
-->'''Morello''': Go fast.

* Boo and Pennsatucky's friendship throughout the season, especially when Boo develops a sort of big sister instinct when she learns [[spoiler:Pennsatucky was raped by Coates.]]

* Mendez's mother is a genuinely well-meaning and caring woman, who even though she loves her son knows he has made mistakes, and is more than willing to adopt what she thinks is her grandchild from Daya to raise with a good upbringing. [[spoiler: Even finding out the baby isn't Mendez's isn't enough to keep her away. It's a massive Tearjerker when she is lied to and told the baby died during childbirth.]]
* The scene between Caputo and Angie, [[spoiler: after she's mistakenly released early and he finds her still at the bus station with nowhere to go. He really shows his gentler side as he convinces her to come back quietly without getting more years put on her sentence.]]
-->'''Angie''': Can I at least finish my soda?

-->'''Angie''': Come on man you're [[spoiler:about to take me back to prison]]

* The end of ''Trust No Bitch'' has [[spoiler: the inmates temporarily escaping the prison to frolic in the nearby lake, leading to multiple heartfelt moments between the prisoners.]]
** [[spoiler: Red and Norma reconcile]]
** [[spoiler: Suzanne is happier in this scene than she's been for the entire season. After seeing her suffer such emotional abuse at the hands of Vee, it's nice to see her so happy.]]

* Aleida and Daya finally trying to make amends and have a better relationship. Aleida is a self-centred bitch and an absolutely terrible mother, but the few times they actually bond are lovelier because they're so rare.

* Red and [[spoiler:Nicky’s reunion.]]

* As screwed up and painfully sad as the situation is, seeing how much [[spoiler:Poussey's death is affecting everyone in the prison really does hammer home that all the prisoners do see themselves as a community.]]
** Of particular mention is [[spoiler: Norma holding a devastated, crying Brook and singing a GriefSong. We're reminded what a beautiful singing voice Norma has]].
* [[spoiler:While it ultimately ends in tragedy,]] Poussey and Brook's RelationshipUpgrade for the course of this season is a particularly nice thing to see. After both characters were each driven to their own DespairEventHorizon last season, nearly every scene between them this season is just absolutely adorable.
* After [[spoiler:Watson punches Sankey for her insensitive comment once Poussey's body is wheeled away in an ambulance, Watson starts crying again until Abdullah pulls down her hijab and reveals her dyed red hair, leading Watson and Cindy to have a laugh, which Abdullah is okay with.]]
* Poussey's journey in the Season 4 finale, lost in New York, is glorious and charming. [[spoiler: While the rest of the episode is devastating, seeing Poussey happy is heartwarming. Particularly the final shot, in which she seems to be smiling directly at the audience as if to let us know she'll be ok]].

* When Piper is suffering physically (from almost undoubtedly extremely severe pain, possible infection and fatigue) and emotionally after being [[spoiler: branded by the Spanish group]] several girls show genuine concern for her well-being, including Pennsatucky who hands Piper a cup of water with an expression of concern. Seeing this, considering their antagonistic relationship in season 1 where Pennsatucky tormented Piper by doing things like cutting her hand when confronting her in the shower and rubbing blood on her chest and attempting to stab her to death, can make one smile at the kind action.
** In the same episode, Piper listening to Alex tell her how she [[spoiler: killed a guard and she hugs Alex with an expression of sympathy.]] Especially notable considering how horrible Piper was to her in season 3.
* Judy refers to [[spoiler:Poussey]] as her friend in the aftermath of [[spoiler:her death]]
* In a weird, twisted way, [[spoiler: the prison riot caused by the lack of justice in Poussey's death]] shows that the inmates, despite their difference, will stick up for each other.

* [[spoiler:Piper proposing to Alex in the penultimate episode of the season, showing to Alex that this time, she is not leaving her]]
* The cameo from [[spoiler:Poussey in Taystee's flashback.]]

* The mothers of several inmate gather outside during the riot. Piper and Susanne's mothers share a flask, and Leanne's mother shows up as well. Not only is this notable [[spoiler: because she is Amish]] and thus would have to make the trip without her own transportation, but [[spoiler: Leanne is Shunned and effectively expelled from Amish society]]
* The entire [[spoiler:SWAT raid is as much of a crowing moment of heartwarming as it is a tearjerker. Flaca and Maritza get see their fans cheer for them as they are brought out of the prison, Yadriel shows up to see Maria with her daughter despite previously breaking things off, Vinnie breaching the guard barrier so that he can loudly profess his love and commitment for Lorna and their future child, Luschek actually manages to look pretty heroic [[PetTheDog carrying Zirconia]] out of the prison with him, and Leanne is actually brought to tears when she see her mother in the crowd.]]
* Alex, Piper, Taystee, Nicky, Red, Black Cindy, Frieda, Suzanne, Blanca, and Gloria [[spoiler:holding hands in the bunker facing their potential end together with dignity as the SWAT team blast their way in]]

-->'''Alex''': Remind me why you give a shit, Pipes?
-->'''Piper''': Because this place sucks. At night we are locked in a box which is locked in a cage which is locked in a windowless compound. I cannot do anything to change that.

* Piper and Alex [[spoiler:getting married by Nicky, with Lorna, Cindy, and Flaca in attendance.]]
** Luschek tacitly backs them up, allowing them the room and leaving them to [[spoiler: their wedding]] in peace.

-->'''Alex''': Look around. No one wants this war. Not even Carol.

* The truth behind [[spoiler:the glass of ice story]] is actually kind of cute. The customer looked like a sweet guy, and the waitress took it in good humour.

-->'''Angie''': Come on man you're [[spoiler:aboit to take me back to prison]]

* Judy refers to [[spoiler:Poussey]] as her friend in the aftermath of [[spoiler:her death]]

* In a weird, twisted way, [[spoiler: the prison riot caused by the lack of justice in Poussey's death]] shows that the inmates, despite their difference, will stick up for each other.

** Especially heartwarming considering that Piper had became increasingly bitchy and callous over the seasons causing many girls to say to her face that they hate her and make every effort to avoid her and 'forget' to invite and tell her about fun events.
* When Piper is suffering physically (from almost undoubtedly exremely severe pain, possible infection and fatigue) and emotionally after being [[spoiler: branded by the Spanish group]] several girls show genuine concern for her well-being, including Pennsatucky who hands Piper a cup of water with an expression of concern. Seeing this, considering their antagonistic relationship in season 1 where Pennsatucky tormented Piper by doing things like cutting her hand when confronting her in the shower and rubbing blood on her chest and attempting to stab her to death, can make one smile at the kind action.

** Leanne standing up for Brook when Pennsatucky calls her "Ching Chong China doll".

** Caputo [[spoiler: cancelling all of the transfers, Piper's, Maria's, and Ingrall's included]], encouraging Bennett to break the news and "be the hero", and then asking Daya if the tray was too heavy for her to carry.

** Leanne standing up for Brook when Pennsatucky calls her "Ching Chong China doll".
--> '''Leanne:''' She's Japanese-Scottish, dumbass!
** Caputo [[spoiler: cancelling all of the transfers, Piper's, Maria's, and Ingrall's included]], encouraging Bennett to break the news and "be the hero", and then asking Daya if the tray was too heavy for her to carry.
** Gloria advising Norma that there are much better ways [[spoiler: to avenge Red than attempting to poison Vee with a dose of arsenic made out of apple seeds.]] Norma's small smile is heartwarming when Gloria admits she's willing to help her.

** When Rosa says goodbye to the teenage boy she bonded with and pulled a mini-heist with in chemo, she tears up thinking she had "cursed" him as she did with the other men in her life. [[spoiler: It turns out he no longer has to go under chemo]], and the two part off on good, but humorously abrasive terms.

* Suzanne, of all people, comforting Morello during the Valentine's Day party. They share a very sincere hug.

* Morello [[spoiler: giving the keys to the prison van to Rosa during lockdown, allowing her to escape and die on her own terms.]]

* Piper and Alex [[spoiler:getting married by Nicky, with Lorna, Cindy, and Flaca in attendance.]]
* Caputo sticking his neck out for Taystee and doing everything in his power to see to it that she finds justice.

* In "Break the String" Piper expains why she wants to bring back kickball.

* Piper and Sophia get released early from prison in the season finale.
* Maria shuffles up the kickball teams so they're all from different blocks as a measure of peace, but which also helps to keep them from fighting each other.

* The entire [[spoiler:SWAT raid is as much of a crowing moment of heartwarming as it is a tearjerker. Flaca and Maritza get see their fans cheer for them as they are brought out of the prison, Yadriel shows up to see Maria with her daughter despite previously breaking things off, Vinnie breaching the guard barrier so that he can loudly profess his love and commitment for Lorna and their future child, Luschek actually manages to look pretty heroic [[PetTheDog carrying Zirconia]] out of the prison with him, and Leanne is actually brought to tears when she see her mother in crowd.]]

* Red telling Madison to stay away from her friends after she trips Piper. Given how Piper had become TheFriendNoOneLikes in recent seasons, it's nice to see someone is still loyal.

* Maria shuffles up the kickball teams so they're all from different blocks as a measure of peace, but which also helps to keep them from fighting each other.

* Piper and Sophia get released early from prison in the season finale.

* Caputo sticking his neck out for Taystee and doing everything in his power to see to it that she finds justice.

* Alex, Piper, Taystee, Nicky, Red, Black Cindy, Frieda, Suzanne, Blanca, and Gloria [[spoiler:holding hands in the bunker facing their potential end together with dignity as the SWAT team blast their way in]]

* The entire [[spoiler:SWAT raid is as much of a crowing moment of heartwarming as it is a tearjerker. Flaca and Maritza get see their fans cheer for them as they are brought out of the prison, Yadriel shows up to see Maria with her daughter despite previously breaking things off, Vinnie breaching the guard barrier so that he can loudly profess his love and commitment for Lorna and their future child, Luschek actually manages to look pretty heroic carrying Zirconia out of the prison with him, and Leanne is actually brought to tears when she see her mother in crowd.]]

* Alex, Piper, Taystee, Nicky, Red, Black Cindy, Frieda, Suzanne, Blanca, and Gloria [[spoiler:holding hands in the bunker facing their potential end together with dignity as the CERT officers blast their way in]]

* [[spoiler:Piper proposing to Alex in the season finale, showing to Alex that this time, she is not leaving her]]