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The Best Episodes of The Crime of the Century

Every episode of The Crime of the Century ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Crime of the Century!

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A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Crime of the Century Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One
    8.4/10(362 votes)

    #1 - Part One

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    A look at how Purdue Pharma worked with the FDA to get OxyContin approved for wider use, promoting the highly profitable pain medication's safety without sufficient evidence, and creating a campaign to redefine pain and how it's treated.

    Director:Alex Gibney
    Writer:Alex Gibney

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  2. The Crime of the Century Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two
    8.2/10(331 votes)

    #2 - Part Two

    S1:E2

    A spotlight on the mass marketing of the synthetic opioid fentanyl examines the connections between drug manufacturers and government policy. Video of sales retreats and promotional material reveals a deep cynicism among company employees and a disregard for the widespread, nefarious corporate practices.

    Director:Alex Gibney
    Writer:Alex Gibney

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part One" is the best rated episode of "The Crime of the Century". It scored 8.4/10 based on 362 votes. Directed by Alex Gibney and written by Alex Gibney, it aired on 5/10/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part Two".