If Orange Is the New Black [1] 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 [2], Showtime [3]
When Piper Takes on a New Look to Transport Drug Money
Source: Netflix [4]
Nancy Also Transformed Herself in a Time of Need
Source: Showtime [5]
When Piper Lands in Prison
Source: Netflix [6]
Nancy Wasn't a Stranger to the Slammer
Source: Showtime [7]
When Piper Shows Off Embarrassing Dance Moves
Source: Netflix [8]
Nancy's Were Even Worse!
Source: Showtime [9]
When Piper Legitimately Scares You
Source: Netflix [10]
Nancy Also Threatened to Kill People, but She Wore Makeup
Source: Showtime [11]
When Piper Plays With Fire
Source: Netflix [12]
Nancy Specialized in Complicated Relationships Too
Source: Showtime [13]
When Piper Gets a Prison Wife
Source: Netflix [14]
Nancy's Like, "Been There, Done That"
Source: Showtime [15]
When Piper Torments the Man in Her Life
Source: Netflix [16]
Remember How Nancy Totally Broke Uncle Andy's Heart?
Source: Showtime [17]
When Piper Is Alarmingly Out of Touch
Source: Netflix [18]
Nancy's Perspective Was Also Pretty Out There
Source: Showtime [19]
When Piper Has a Breakdown
Source: Netflix [20]
Did She Take Lessons From Nancy, or What?
Source: Showtime [21]
When Piper Eases the Pain With Wine
Source: Netflix [22]
Mama Liked the Grape Too
Source: Showtime [23]
When Piper's BFF, Polly, Is a Terrible Friend
Source: Netflix [24]
Just Remember What Nancy Had to Deal With
Celia was a piece of work.
Source: Showtime [25]
When Piper Keeps It Real
Source: Netflix [26]
Nancy Was the Queen of Authenticity
Source: Showtime [27]
When Piper Makes Self-Sabotage an Art Form
Source: Netflix [28]
Nancy Eventually Embraced It
Can't get enough of OITNB? Check out these stories:
- The other places you can see the cast [29]
- Five reasons why season two is better than season one [30]
- The true story behind the prison drama [31]
- Spoiler alert: all about that shocking season-two finale [32]
- Piper's long road to becoming a badass [33]
Source: Showtime [34]