The Patient backdrop
Drama•Crime

The Best Episodes of The Patient

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

Binge this in 4h 58m•Peaking at 8.3/10

A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer with an unusual request: curb his homicidal urges.

Airs on
Hulu
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    The Patient Season 1 Episode 1 - Intake
    8.3/10(1370 votes)

    #1 - Intake

    S1:E1

    Dr. Alan Strauss, a therapist mourning the death of his wife, takes on an enigmatic new client. As the two men wrestle with very different, individual problems, their professional relationship is transformed by a choice that binds them deeply together.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Patient Season 1 Episode 5 - Pastitsio
    8.1/10(1016 votes)

    #2 - Pastitsio

    S1:E5

    Sam reaches out to a woman from his past. Trials loom for Dr. Strauss, Sam, and Elias.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Patient Season 1 Episode 2 - Alan Learns to Meditate
    7.9/10(1217 votes)

    #3 - Alan Learns to Meditate

    S1:E2

    Sam delves more deeply into the reason he entered therapy, but he encounters resistance from Dr. Strauss as he attempts to continue their sessions. A gathering sense of not being alone leads to a revelation about the house.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Patient Season 1 Episode 3 - Issues
    7.7/10(1088 votes)

    #4 - Issues

    S1:E3

    Sam’s desire to find a therapeutic solution grows as his inner struggle intensifies. Dr. Strauss brings a new variable into their sessions.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Patient Season 1 Episode 6 - Charlie
    7.4/10(921 votes)

    #5 - Charlie

    S1:E6

    Dr. Strauss struggles with the reality he finds himself in. Sam is consumed with practical necessities, but agrees to his therapist’s advice to make different choices.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Patient Season 1 Episode 10 - The Cantor's Husband
    7.4/10(1150 votes)

    #6 - The Cantor's Husband

    S1:E10

    For Sam, an unexpected decision shows progress towards his goals, but Dr. Strauss demands even more.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of The Patient

    READ
  7. The Patient Season 1 Episode 4 - Company
    7.2/10(1005 votes)

    #7 - Company

    S1:E4

    On the threshold of crisis, Sam honors the promise Dr. Strauss made him make as a condition for continuing their work together. The trust built between patient and doctor is tested, with a life in the balance.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. The Patient Season 1 Episode 8 - Ezra
    7.1/10(895 votes)

    #8 - Ezra

    S1:E8

    Dr. Strauss is honest with himself about his failures, past and present. A revelation about his relationship with Ezra leads him back to the urgency of escape. Sam loses faith in his doctor.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. The Patient Season 1 Episode 9 - Auschwitz
    7.1/10(822 votes)

    #9 - Auschwitz

    S1:E9

    Dr. Strauss leaves nothing unsaid. Sam gives it another shot with Mary. An idea sparks for Sam, and everything seems to click together.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. The Patient Season 1 Episode 7 - Kaddish
    7.0/10(897 votes)

    #10 - Kaddish

    S1:E7

    Both Dr. Strauss and Sam try to make new connections in their pursuit of an elusive peace.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Intake" is the best rated episode of "The Patient". It scored 8.3/10 based on 1370 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, it aired on 8/30/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pastitsio".