<P> Nichols is first seen in the first episode . She becomes friends with the series' protagonist Piper Chapman (played by Taylor Schilling) within the first few episodes . Nichols had a sexual relationship with Lorna Morello which ended in the fifth episode because Morello said that she wanted to remain loyal to her fiancé and complained that Nichols was "making her feel like a cave". Galina "Red" Reznikov (played by Kate Mulgrew) is a close friend and' mother figure' to Nichols, however, the two have a disagreement when Red cuts off fellow inmate Tricia Miller (played by Madeline Brewer) and allows her to be sent to solitary confinement . Nichols retaliates against Red by reporting to a correctional officer exactly how Red manages to smuggle contraband into the prison . In the final episode of the season, Nichols is seen to be seducing Alex Vause (played by Laura Prepon), who is a love interest of Chapman . </P> <P> Nichols engages in a competition with Carrie "Big Boo" Black (played by Lea DeLaria) to see who can have sex with the most women in the prison . Nichols spends a long time trying to seduce one of the correctional officers . She is not successful . Eventually, they both call it a draw at 36 points and engage in a' cookie - eating contest' instead . The other major storyline in this season for Nichols involves heroin that she accepted from another inmate . </P> <P> Nichols, along with Big Boo, attempt to sell their stash of heroin and they cooperate with correctional officer Joel Luschek, who finds a buyer . Nichols then says that it has been stolen but, in reality, she has hidden it for her own use . Other inmates Leanne Taylor (played by Emma Myles) and Angie Rice (played by Julie Lake) find the heroin and start taking it . Luschek discovers this and confiscates their heroin . When assistant warden Joe Caputo (played by Nick Sandow) discovers the heroin, Luschek blames Nichols and Nichols is sent to a maximum security prison . This is Nichols' last appearance in the third season . </P> <P> Sarah Karlan of BuzzFeed praised the character's "impossibly quick wit" and "perfectly deadpan delivery". Rebekah Allen of SheWired had praise for both Lyonne and her character, "Natasha Lyonne is wonderful . Nicky is one of the best characters on Orange Is the New Black". MTV's Crystal Bell called Nichols a "fan - favorite" and "our beloved smart mouth" and expressed disappointment at the character's departure from the series . </P>

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