With 5 seasons and millions of viewers, it's safe to say that Orange is the New Black is a pretty popular show. Even if you don't personally watch it, I'm fairly positive you've at least heard of it since it's a Netflix favorite and with a new season just released, it's all anyone can talk about. While the circumstances of everyday life are a bit different than Litchfield, the characters on the show are overall pretty regular people, in fact sometimes they're just like your own friends.

1. The "Smarty Pants" - Piper Chapman

That friend that just seems to know everything and could literally come up with a hundred ways to make something better (even if it is prison living conditions)

2. The "Cool Girl" - Alex Vause

She's mysterious and sometimes aloof, but still a really good friend to have. You consistently find yourself being amazed at the latest awesome thing she's gotten into

3. The "Mom Friend" - Red

Although she might do it begrudgingly sometimes, she always looks after her girls and she's definitely someone you don't want to mess with when shes in mom mode

4. The "Artsy One" - Dayanara Diaz

She's literally always making something or doing something, creating some sort of art that leaves you feeling like the amateur you really are

5. The "Athletic Friend" - Janae Watson

Some people are just more athletically inclined than others. They always have endless energy and are always getting ready to go do some form of exercise as fun (I'll stay home with my Netflix, thanks)

6. The "Activist Friend" - Brooke Soso

That friend with the heart of gold that plans to save the world one day at a time. There's a lot to be admired about someone so passionate about making the world a better place

7. The "Tough Love Friend" - Nicky Nichols

Someone that always has your back, but doesn't beat around the bush to save your feelings. You can always count on her for some #realtalk

8. The "Boy Crazy Friend" - Lorna Morello

She's a sweet girl, but she's definitely boy crazy. She's either obsessing about her current flame or plotting for her next one

9. The "Funny Friend" - Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson

The friend that always provides the comic relief. You can never take her too seriously but you can always count on her for a good time