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The Best Episodes of Painkiller Season 1

Every episode of Painkiller Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Painkiller Season 1!

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The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Painkiller Season 1 Episode 1 - The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
    7.2/10(772 votes)

    #1 - The One to Start With, the One to Stay With

    S1:E1

    Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.

    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Painkiller Season 1 Episode 2 - Jesus Gave Me Water
    7.4/10(637 votes)

    #2 - Jesus Gave Me Water

    S1:E2

    A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Painkiller Season 1 Episode 3 - Blizzard of the Century
    7.5/10(587 votes)

    #3 - Blizzard of the Century

    S1:E3

    Glen is forced to detox when his addiction lands him in the ER. Edie struggles to convince her new boss, the US Attorney, to build a case against Purdue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Painkiller Season 1 Episode 4 - Is Believed
    7.5/10(579 votes)

    #4 - Is Believed

    S1:E4

    Edie works to expose Purdue. Shannon enjoys the perks of her job but faces a moral dilemma. Pushed to the brink, Glen starts losing control at work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Painkiller Season 1 Episode 5 - Hot! Hot! Hot!
    7.7/10(580 votes)

    #5 - Hot! Hot! Hot!

    S1:E5

    Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Painkiller Season 1 Episode 6 - What's in a Name?
    7.3/10(578 votes)

    #6 - What's in a Name?

    S1:E6

    Glen starts sobriety. Shannon reevaluates her role. Using new evidence, Edie and the team take Purdue to court as the case comes to a stunning end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The One to Start With, the One to Stay With" is the best rated episode of "Painkiller" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 772 votes. Directed by Peter Berg and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/10/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jesus Gave Me Water".