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Medium S6E3 — Pain Killer
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Medium•Season 6•Episode 3

Pain Killer

7.4/10 · 240 votesOct 9, 200944 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

When Allison's friend with cancer suddenly dies she suspects a hospital employee may be at fault. Meanwhile, Bridgette writes a story that closely follows what later happens at Joe's job interview.

Directed byTate Donovan
Written byDiane Ademu-John, Craig Sweeny, Robert Doherty
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Cast6

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Allison Dubois

Jake Weber

Jake Weber

Joe Dubois

Miguel Sandoval

Miguel Sandoval

Manuel Devalos

David Cubitt

David Cubitt

Lee Scanlon

Sofia Vassilieva

Sofia Vassilieva

Ariel Dubois

F

Feodor Lark

Bridgette Dubois

Crew6

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Director

Diane Ademu-John

Diane Ademu-John

Writer

Craig Sweeny

Craig Sweeny

Writer

R

Robert Doherty

Writer

L

Larry Reibman

Director of Photography

S

Sang Han

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Pain Killer" is episode 3 of Medium season 6. It scored 7.4/10 from 240 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Tate Donovan and written by Diane Ademu-John, Craig Sweeny, Robert Doherty, it aired on October 9, 2009.

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