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Dopesick S1E8 — The People vs. Purdue Pharma

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Dopesick•Season 1•Episode 8

The People vs. Purdue Pharma

8.7/10 · 1,975 votesNov 17, 202165 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

Rick and Randy’s criminal investigation now threatens Richard Sackler’s empire, activists take action against Purdue, and Finnix tries to heal his beloved community that’s been ravaged by addiction.

Directed byDanny Strong

Written byDanny Strong

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Cast10

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Samuel Finnix

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Rick Mountcastle

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Richard Sackler

Will Poulter

Will Poulter

Billy Cutler

John Hoogenakker

John Hoogenakker

Randy Ramseyer

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever

Betsy Mallum

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Bridget Meyer

Will Chase

Will Chase

Michael Friedman

Cleopatra Coleman

Cleopatra Coleman

Grace Pell

Parker Sack

Parker Sack

Dirk

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Danny Strong

Danny Strong

Writer

Danny Strong

Danny Strong

Director

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Matt Barber

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The People vs. Purdue Pharma" is episode 8 of Dopesick season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 1,975 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Danny Strong and written by Danny Strong, it aired on November 17, 2021.

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