Piper Chapman and Nancy Botwin Have a Weird Amount of Things in Common

If Orange Is the New Black has ever reminded you of Weeds, consider this: Jenji Kohan created both hits. Even though the shows have two totally different premises and characters, we can't help but notice the similarities between their deeply flawed yet lovable heroines, Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) and Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker). After bidding farewell to Nancy in the Weeds series finale in 2012, we couldn't wait to see what Kohan had in store for us next. Fortunately, she hasn't disappointed with OITNB, giving us a badass who carries Nancy's torch. Keep reading to see all the times Piper reminded us of Nancy. Source: Netflix, Showtime

When Piper Takes on a New Look to Transport Drug Money

When Piper Takes on a New Look to Transport Drug Money

Source: Netflix

Nancy Also Transformed Herself in a Time of Need

Nancy Also Transformed Herself in a Time of Need

Source: Showtime

When Piper Lands in Prison

When Piper Lands in Prison

Source: Netflix

Nancy Wasn't a Stranger to the Slammer

Nancy Wasn't a Stranger to the Slammer

Source: Showtime

When Piper Shows Off Embarrassing Dance Moves

When Piper Shows Off Embarrassing Dance Moves

Source: Netflix

Nancy's Were Even Worse!

Nancy's Were Even Worse!

Source: Showtime

Nancy Also Threatened to Kill People, but She Wore Makeup

Nancy Also Threatened to Kill People, but She Wore Makeup

Source: Showtime

When Piper Plays With Fire

When Piper Plays With Fire

Source: Netflix

Nancy Specialized in Complicated Relationships Too

Nancy Specialized in Complicated Relationships Too

Source: Showtime

When Piper Gets a Prison Wife

When Piper Gets a Prison Wife

Source: Netflix

Nancy's Like, "Been There, Done That"

Nancy's Like, "Been There, Done That"

Source: Showtime

When Piper Torments the Man in Her Life

When Piper Torments the Man in Her Life

Source: Netflix

When Piper Is Alarmingly Out of Touch

When Piper Is Alarmingly Out of Touch

Source: Netflix

Nancy's Perspective Was Also Pretty Out There

Nancy's Perspective Was Also Pretty Out There

Source: Showtime

When Piper Has a Breakdown

When Piper Has a Breakdown

Source: Netflix

Did She Take Lessons From Nancy, or What?

Did She Take Lessons From Nancy, or What?

Source: Showtime

When Piper Eases the Pain With Wine

When Piper Eases the Pain With Wine

Source: Netflix

Mama Liked the Grape Too

Mama Liked the Grape Too

Source: Showtime

Just Remember What Nancy Had to Deal With

Just Remember What Nancy Had to Deal With

Celia was a piece of work. Source: Showtime

When Piper Keeps It Real

When Piper Keeps It Real

Source: Netflix

Nancy Was the Queen of Authenticity

Nancy Was the Queen of Authenticity

Source: Showtime

When Piper Makes Self-Sabotage an Art Form

When Piper Makes Self-Sabotage an Art Form

Source: Netflix