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Alex Vause is a fictional character portrayed by Laura Prepon in the TV series Orange Is the New Black.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled I Wasn't Ready (season 1), they were 33 years old.
They appear in 82 episodes out of a total of 91 aired and have accumulated 396081 positive votes.
The character of Alex Vause is mainly associated with Piper Chapman, Nicky Nichols and Lorna Morello.

Alex Vause

by Laura Prepon

character

Episodes82

  • 7.7
    /10

    I Wasn't Ready
    episode S1.E1 july 2013
    Sentenced to fifteen months for a crime committed in her youth, Piper Chapman leaves her supportive fiance Larry for her new home: a women's prison.
    • 50min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Tit Punch
    episode S1.E2 july 2013
    After insulting the food in front of the prison chef, Piper is starved out by the kitchen staff and struggles to offer up an acceptable apology.
    • 55min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Lesbian Request Denied
    episode S1.E3 july 2013
    Targeted for romance by a fellow prisoner, Piper finds that subtlety is an ineffective approach to letting her suitor down.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Imaginary Enemies
    episode S1.E4 july 2013
    Piper gets to know her stern new roommate; the prisoners prepare a farewell party for one of their own; a misplaced screwdriver has dire consequences.
    • 55min
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Chickening
    episode S1.E5 july 2013
    When her sighting of a legendary feral chicken polarizes the inmates, Larry wonders if Piper is getting too absorbed in the "fishbowl" of prison life.
    • 55min
  • 7.8
    /10

    WAC Pack
    episode S1.E6 july 2013
    The inmates campaign along racial lines for positions on a prisoners council, but Piper tries to stay above the increasingly raucous competition.
    • 1hs
  • 7.7
    /10

    Blood Donut
    episode S1.E7 july 2013
    Piper wants the prison's outdoor running track reopened, but in order to get it, she'll have to give her corrections officer something he wants.
    • 1hs
  • 7.7
    /10

    Moscow Mule
    episode S1.E8 july 2013
    Red gets pressured to smuggle drugs through her kitchen; Larry publishes an article about Piper in the "New York Times;" two babies come into the world.
    • 1hs
  • 8.3
    /10

    Fucksgiving
    episode S1.E9 july 2013
    Thanksgiving arrives with the promise of a visit by Larry, but Piper's raunchy dance moves land her in solitary with a holiday feast of moldy bologna.
    • 1hs
  • 8.5
    /10

    Bora Bora Bora
    episode S1.E10 july 2013
    Pennsatucky discovers a new skill; the inmates try to scare delinquent teenagers straight; Pornstache's side business suffers a tragic setback.
    • 55min
  • 8.4
    /10

    Tall Men with Feelings
    episode S1.E11 july 2013
    The prisoners mourn one of their own and even a drunken Pornstache reveals surprising emotions; Larry gives a revealing radio interview.
    • 1hs
  • 8.1
    /10

    Fool Me Once
    episode S1.E12 july 2013
    Painful truths reorient several relationships and careers; Pennsatucky feels disrespected by Piper, which is not good; Larry delivers an ultimatum.
    • 1hs
  • 8.8
    /10

    Can't Fix Crazy
    episode S1.E13 july 2013
    Red's scheme to reclaim her kitchen backfires; the inmates stage a Christmas pageant; Piper's plans unravel even as she realizes her life is in jeopardy.
    • 1hs
  • 8.3
    /10

    Thirsty Bird
    episode S2.E1 june 2014
    Piper's world is turned upside down when she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and face new challenges.
    • 1hs
  • 8.4
    /10

    Little Mustachioed Shit
    episode S2.E10 june 2014
    The guards get tougher in a bid to turn up prison contraband; a big, lingering secret is finally revealed.
    • 1hs
  • 8.2
    /10

    Take a Break from Your Values
    episode S2.E11 june 2014
    Piper is shocked at an unexpected change in her status; Soso's hunger strike attracts new support that takes on a religious fervor.
    • 1hs
  • 9.3
    /10

    We Have Manners. We're Polite.
    episode S2.E13 june 2014
    Several futures hang in the balance as the inmates face and confront their worst nightmares: Life will never be the same again.
    • 1hs 34min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Mother's Day
    episode S3.E1 june 2015
    Caputo's kinder, gentler new regime includes organizing a Mother's Day fair for the inmates that brings up a LOT of mixed feelings about family.
    • 55min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Bed Bugs and Beyond
    episode S3.E2 june 2015
    Tempers flare when bed bugs invade, as Alex cracks, Red lashes out at Piper, Aleida interferes with Daya and Bennett, and Caputo gets bad news.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Empathy Is a Boner Killer
    episode S3.E3 june 2015
    Nicky's stash situation gets complicated. Alex and Crazy Eyes try a new drama class. Red assists Healy with a personal matter.
    • 55min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Finger in the Dyke
    episode S3.E4 june 2015
    Big Boo comes up with a scheme to make money. Daya, Taystee and Crazy Eyes confront reality. Caputo tries to make a good impression on some visitors.
    • 1hs
  • 7.6
    /10

    Fake It Till You Fake It Some More
    episode S3.E5 june 2015
    Rumors fly among the inmates about a new, higher-paying job assignment, especially when they have to take a test for it
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Ching Chong Chang
    episode S3.E6 june 2015
    Regime change isn't going over well with the staff, but Red makes it work for her. Lorna finds a way to meet men. Chang shows her private side.
    • 55min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Tongue-Tied
    episode S3.E7 june 2015
    Norma’s healing powers draw more believers. Piper creates a new business venture. Caputo breaks in the new hires.
    • 1hs
  • 7.8
    /10

    Fear, and Other Smells
    episode S3.E8 june 2015
    Piper gets creative in order to grow her business. Crazy Eyes’s sci-fi sex story for drama class is a hit. Alex doesn’t trust new inmate Lolly.
    • 1hs
  • 7.8
    /10

    Where My Dreidel At
    episode S3.E9 june 2015
    Too many inmates seem to be getting religion, so a rabbi comes to visit. Leanne tries to organize Norma's followers.
    • 55min
  • 8.3
    /10

    A Tittin' and a Hairin'
    episode S3.E10 june 2015
    Pennsatucky, Piper, Crazy Eyes and Lorna get closer with their new admirers. Tensions between Sophia and Gloria, and Alex and Lolly escalate.
    • 1hs
  • 8.1
    /10

    We Can Be Heroes
    episode S3.E11 june 2015
    Caputo and Piper confront labor issues. A miracle occurs in Norma's group. Crazy Eyes's erotica winds up in the hands of the staff.
    • 1hs
  • 8.1
    /10

    Don't Make Me Come Back There
    episode S3.E12 june 2015
    Daya goes into labor. Sophia suffers a hate crime. Stella helps Piper with a business snag. Taystee takes on a new role.
    • 1hs
  • 8.8
    /10

    Trust No Bitch
    episode S3.E13 june 2015
    Miracles and conversions occur, but Piper and Caputo know that some situations can't be dealt with through spiritual means.
    • 1hs 30min
  • 8.4
    /10

    Work That Body for Me
    episode S4.E1 june 2016
    With a major security breach and a lot of new inmates, Caputo has to call in the big guns. Things get a little too real for Crazy Eyes and Lolly.
    • 55min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Power Suit
    episode S4.E2 june 2016
    The newcomers stir up ethnic and domestic conflicts, but Maria sees an opportunity. Judy's special treatment raises eyebrows.
    • 1hs
  • 7.9
    /10

    (Don't) Say Anything
    episode S4.E3 june 2016
    A new job puts Taystee close to Caputo. Lorna has to get creative in her marriage. Soso and Poussey deal with some awkward truths.
    • 1hs
  • 7.9
    /10

    Doctor Psycho
    episode S4.E4 june 2016
    Nothing stays hidden for long when emotions run high, but Red, Healy and Caputo try to keep the peace. Piper has a business competitor.
    • 1hs
  • 7.8
    /10

    We'll Always Have Baltimore
    episode S4.E5 june 2016
    Company policies lead to a shortage of critical supplies and an eventful trip to a prison convention. Piscatella starts a new anti-gang initiative.
    • 1hs
  • 8.4
    /10

    Piece of Sh*t
    episode S4.E6 june 2016
    Piper's plan to edge out the competition could backfire badly. Cindy finds a way to make Taystee's job pay off. Luschek gets some interesting mail.
    • 1hs
  • 8.6
    /10

    It Sounded Nicer in My Head
    episode S4.E7 june 2016
    Paranoia strikes deep for Lolly and Judy, aggravating an already tense situation. Red sticks to a Russian tradition for an important occasion.
    • 1hs
  • 8.3
    /10

    Friends in Low Places
    episode S4.E8 june 2016
    A new work detail doesn't go over well with the inmates. Judy seeks help from Poussey. Maria finds a place she can conduct business.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Turn Table Turn
    episode S4.E9 june 2016
    Ramos and Flores figure out ways to rebel against authority. A news item has an unexpected effect. Red and Lorna face personal disappointment.
    • 1hs
  • 8.2
    /10

    Bunny, Skull, Bunny, Skull
    episode S4.E10 june 2016
    The movie night selection becomes controversial. Aleida makes an adjustment. Piper worries the prison punishments are getting too medieval.
    • 1hs
  • 9.1
    /10

    People Persons
    episode S4.E11 june 2016
    Caputo's leadership is challenged and the inmates are in for a long night of lockdown after workers make an unsettling discovery.
    • 1hs
  • 9.3
    /10

    The Animals
    episode S4.E12 june 2016
    Alliances shift among the prison "families" as Piscatella and his guards crack down. Poussey, Judy and Alex prefer to look ahead to the future.
    • 1hs
  • 9.4
    /10

    Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again
    episode S4.E13 june 2016
    Corporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo's efforts to keep a sensitive situation under control.
    • 1hs 15min
  • 8.1
    /10

    Riot FOMO
    episode S5.E1 june 2017
    As the standoff at the prison spirals into a full-blown riot, enterprising inmates take advantage of the confusion. Taystee confronts Caputo.
    • 50min
  • 7.9
    /10

    F*ck, Marry, Frieda
    episode S5.E2 june 2017
    Maria convenes a special assembly in the chapel as the inmates plot their next move. Frieda makes use of the survival skills she learned as a kid.
    • 50min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Pissters!
    episode S5.E3 june 2017
    Linda begins to see the prison in a new light, while Judy grows desperate to escape. With darkness falling, the inmates compile a list of demands.
    • 1hs
  • 7.6
    /10

    Litchfield's Got Talent
    episode S5.E4 june 2017
    Red and Blanca dig for dirt on Piscatella. Suzanne conducts a séance. The guards show off their talents for "Litchfield Idol" judges Leanne and Angie.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Sing It, White Effie
    episode S5.E5 june 2017
    When the inmates' antics make the morning news, Flaca and Maritza soak up the spotlight. Brandy and her crew auction off Judy to the highest bidder.
    • 1hs
  • 7.7
    /10

    Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally
    episode S5.E6 june 2017
    Boo defends Doggett, Janae consoles Soso, and Lorna comes on to Nicky. While Alex lays low in the yard, Piper decides to take a stand.
    • 1hs
  • 7.6
    /10

    Full Bush, Half Snickers
    episode S5.E7 june 2017
    Black Cindy concocts a scheme to distract Suzanne when she spirals out of control. Taystee and Piper search for ways to honor Poussey's memory.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Tied to the Tracks
    episode S5.E8 june 2017
    While Taystee sits down with a negotiator, Red and Blanca put their own plan into action. Gloria counsels Daya and asks Caputo for a favor.
    • 55min
  • 8.1
    /10

    The Tightening
    episode S5.E9 june 2017
    Red senses trouble, but the others are convinced she's just paranoid. Taystee and Black Cindy enlist an unlikely ally, and two old friends clash.
    • 55min
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Reverse Midas Touch
    episode S5.E10 june 2017
    Taystee tries to keep the negotiations on track. Angie comes up with an idea for fixing Leanne's finger. Piscatella's past is revealed.
    • 1hs
  • 7.8
    /10

    Breaking the Fiberboard Ceiling
    episode S5.E11 june 2017
    Red and the others weigh their options. Gloria wrestles with her conscience as she moves forward with a plan. Lorna takes over the pharmacy.
    • 55min
  • 8
    /10

    Tattoo You
    episode S5.E12 june 2017
    Boo dabbles in blackmail, Nicky promises to help Lorna, Doggett makes a discovery, and Piper comes to a realization about Alex.
    • 1hs
  • 9
    /10

    Storm-y Weather
    episode S5.E13 june 2017
    As chaos descends on Litchfield three days into the riot, the inmates wonder what the future holds and seek solace in loved ones.
    • 55min
  • 7.2
    /10

    Who Knows Better Than I
    episode S6.E1 july 2018
    The COs at Litchfield's maximum security unit size up the new arrivals. Off her medication, Suzanne hallucinates.
    • 55min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Sh*tstorm Coming
    episode S6.E2 july 2018
    Ordered to hand out harsh sentences, the feds search for scapegoats. Languishing on paid suspension, Caputo tries to break out of a rut.
    • 1hs
  • 7.8
    /10

    Look Out for Number One
    episode S6.E3 july 2018
    Linda makes a power play, Piper digs for information about Alex, and the women get their first taste of a decades-old feud between cellblocks.
    • 50min
  • 7.8
    /10

    I'm the Talking Ass
    episode S6.E4 july 2018
    Aleida struggles to find work on the outside. Backed into a corner, Nicky pleads her case to Red. Taystee reaches out to Caputo for help.
    • 55min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Mischief Mischief
    episode S6.E5 july 2018
    Pranksters wreak havoc on Halloween. Luschek earns points with the other guards. As Linda faces a crisis, Donuts and Pennsatucky have a change of plans.
    • 1hs
  • 7.5
    /10

    State of the Uterus
    episode S6.E6 july 2018
    While Daddy deals with backlash, Badison plots revenge. Flaca finds a co-host for her radio show. Lorna discovers that pregnancy has its perks.
    • 1hs
  • 7.6
    /10

    Changing Winds
    episode S6.E7 july 2018
    Badison hustles to get back in Carol's good graces. Blanca longs to get pregnant -- and Nicky has a plan. Caputo and Figueroa's relationship evolves.
    • 1hs
  • 7.6
    /10

    Gordons
    episode S6.E8 july 2018
    Taystee gets fan mail -- and an assist from an old friend. Piper lobbies Luschek to bring back kickball. Aleida tries out a new sales tactic.
    • 1hs
  • 7.7
    /10

    Break the String
    episode S6.E9 july 2018
    While Daddy buys time with Barb, Daya looks for new ways to bring in oxy. Black Cindy's guilt takes a toll on her body. Red acquires a powerful ally.
    • 1hs
  • 7.7
    /10

    Chocolate Chip Nookie
    episode S6.E10 july 2018
    Aleida seizes a business opportunity. An anonymous tip sends Caputo on a stakeout. Luschek tries to help Gloria, who worries she's in danger.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Well This Took a Dark Turn
    episode S6.E11 july 2018
    While Red and Carol scheme against Frieda, Suzanne watches Frieda's back. Lorna swears her allegiance to Barb as Nicky works to thwart another plot.
    • 1hs
  • 8.1
    /10

    Double Trouble
    episode S6.E12 july 2018
    Carol and Barb prepare for war. Linda auditions inmates for a prison PR video. Alex makes a deal with Badison to keep Piper out of trouble.
    • 1hs
  • 8.7
    /10

    Be Free
    episode S6.E13 july 2018
    Piper gets surprising news and a boost from her friends. The jury returns with a verdict, and the big kickball game is on.
    • 1hs 25min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Beginning of the End
    episode S7.E1 july 2019
    Piper struggles to adapt to life after Litchfield. Alex promises to keep her nose clean. Daddy's infidelity angers Daya.
    • 55min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Just Desserts
    episode S7.E2 july 2019
    Piper earns her keep by babysitting. Aleida pressures Hopper to go for a promotion. Random drug searches put the heat on Alex. Daya gets an offer.
    • 1hs
  • 7.9
    /10

    And Brown Is the New Orange
    episode S7.E3 july 2019
    A new warden ushers in big changes. Blanca reunites with an old friend. Suzanne tries to mend Taystee and Black Cindy's relationship.
    • 1hs
  • 8.2
    /10

    How to Do Life
    episode S7.E4 july 2019
    Piper goes to work for her dad. Vinnie visits Lorna with news. A desperate Taystee asks Daya for a favor. Caputo leads a restorative justice class.
    • 1hs
  • 8.1
    /10

    Minority Deport
    episode S7.E5 july 2019
    Aleida tries to keep her teen daughter out of trouble. Piper and Cal shed their responsibilities for a day. Blanca navigates the legal system.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    Trapped in an Elevator
    episode S7.E6 july 2019
    Taystee takes advantage of her new position. Linda teaches Tamika how to pivot. Black Cindy and Maria make amends to people they've hurt.
    • 1hs
  • 7.7
    /10

    Me as Well
    episode S7.E7 july 2019
    Piper plays the field. Caputo tries to get ahead of a scandal. Daya sends Taystee on a mission. Nicky finds romance.
    • 1hs
  • 7.5
    /10

    Baker's Dozen
    episode S7.E8 july 2019
    Neri takes Piper on a wilderness retreat. Taystee tutors Pennsatucky. Suzanne tends to the chicken coop. Nicky has a difficult conversation with Red.
    • 1hs
  • 8.1
    /10

    The Hidey Hole
    episode S7.E9 july 2019
    Competition forces Daya to find a new mule. Piper decides to come out as a felon. Karla asks to leave for a custody hearing. Shani confides in Nicky.
    • 1hs
  • 8
    /10

    The Thirteenth
    episode S7.E10 july 2019
    While Piper reconnects with faces from her past, Alex revisits her own romantic history. Linda puts Tamika on notice. Caputo owns up to his misdeeds.
    • 1hs
  • 8.8
    /10

    God Bless America
    episode S7.E11 july 2019
    Maria tries to make peace with Gloria. Karla and Blanca plead their cases. Figueroa stands up to Litvack. Piper attends a posh fundraiser with Zelda.
    • 1hs
  • 8.9
    /10

    The Big House
    episode S7.E12 july 2019
    Taystee meets with a lawyer. As the GED exam looms, Suzanne gives Pennsatucky a pep talk. Gloria faces a dilemma. Alex confronts Piper.
    • 1hs 15min
  • 9.1
    /10

    Here's Where We Get Off
    episode S7.E13 july 2019
    Tearful farewells, emotional tributes, new beginnings. Say goodbye to the women of Litchfield in the series finale.
    • 1hs 30min

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  • 8.4
    /10
    74% of the votes

    Work That Body for Me
    episode S4.E1 june 2016
    With a major security breach and a lot of new inmates, Caputo has to call in the big guns. Things get a little too real for Crazy Eyes and Lolly.
    • 55min
  • 7.7
    /10
    66% of the votes

    Moscow Mule
    episode S1.E8 july 2013
    Red gets pressured to smuggle drugs through her kitchen; Larry publishes an article about Piper in the "New York Times;" two babies come into the world.
    • 1hs
  • 8.3
    /10
    66% of the votes

    Fucksgiving
    episode S1.E9 july 2013
    Thanksgiving arrives with the promise of a visit by Larry, but Piper's raunchy dance moves land her in solitary with a holiday feast of moldy bologna.
    • 1hs
  • 7.5
    /10
    60% of the votes

    Beginning of the End
    episode S7.E1 july 2019
    Piper struggles to adapt to life after Litchfield. Alex promises to keep her nose clean. Daddy's infidelity angers Daya.
    • 55min
  • 7.6
    /10
    56% of the votes

    Changing Winds
    episode S6.E7 july 2018
    Badison hustles to get back in Carol's good graces. Blanca longs to get pregnant -- and Nicky has a plan. Caputo and Figueroa's relationship evolves.
    • 1hs
  • 7.7
    /10
    49% of the votes

    Power Suit
    episode S4.E2 june 2016
    The newcomers stir up ethnic and domestic conflicts, but Maria sees an opportunity. Judy's special treatment raises eyebrows.
    • 1hs
  • 7.6
    /10
    48% of the votes

    Pissters!
    episode S5.E3 june 2017
    Linda begins to see the prison in a new light, while Judy grows desperate to escape. With darkness falling, the inmates compile a list of demands.
    • 1hs
  • 8.4
    /10
    44% of the votes

    Tall Men with Feelings
    episode S1.E11 july 2013
    The prisoners mourn one of their own and even a drunken Pornstache reveals surprising emotions; Larry gives a revealing radio interview.
    • 1hs
  • 8.1
    /10
    43% of the votes

    Riot FOMO
    episode S5.E1 june 2017
    As the standoff at the prison spirals into a full-blown riot, enterprising inmates take advantage of the confusion. Taystee confronts Caputo.
    • 50min
  • 7.9
    /10
    39% of the votes

    (Don't) Say Anything
    episode S4.E3 june 2016
    A new job puts Taystee close to Caputo. Lorna has to get creative in her marriage. Soso and Poussey deal with some awkward truths.
    • 1hs

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season
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  • Season 2
  • Season 3
  • Season 4
  • Season 5
  • Season 6
  • Season 7
Season 1
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E10
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E11
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E10
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E12
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Season 3
11K
E1
15K
E2
2.1K
E3
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E4
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E5
873
E6
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E7
6.2K
E8
4.6K
E9
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E10
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E11
1K
E12
2.1K
E13
Season 4
35K
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11K
E2
13K
E3
3.1K
E4
871
E5
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E6
456
E7
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3.3K
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E10
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E12
656
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Season 5
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E3
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E2
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E3
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E4
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E6
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E7
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655
E9
324
E10
982
E11
11K
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Season 7
25K
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E2
1.4K
E3
412
E4
727
E5
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E6
686
E7
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236
E9
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E10
405
E11
551
E12
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