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The Best Episodes of Dopesick

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

The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:Hulu

Best Episodes Summary

"Black Box Warning" is the best rated episode of "Dopesick". It scored 8.9/10 based on 1830 votes. Directed by Danny Strong and written by Danny Strong, Beth Macy, it aired on 11/10/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The People vs. Purdue Pharma".

  • Black Box Warning
    8.9/101,830 votes
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    #1 - Black Box Warning

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2021

    Richard Sackler and Purdue work the system to prevent their drug from being reigned in, Bridget has a breakthrough in her mission, Betsy has hit rock-bottom while Finnix explores new avenues, and Rick and Randy ready their criminal case.

    Director: Danny Strong

    Writer: Danny Strong, Beth Macy

  • The People vs. Purdue Pharma
    8.7/101,701 votes
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    #2 - The People vs. Purdue Pharma

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2021

    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.

    Director: Danny Strong

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • The Whistleblower
    8.6/101,787 votes
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    #3 - The Whistleblower

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2021

    With OxyContin abuse spreading across the country, Bridget brings the fight to Purdue while Rick and Randy seek to find a whistleblower within Purdue to tie their case together.

    Director: Patricia Riggen

    Writer: Danny Strong, Benjamin Rubin

  • Pseudo-Addiction
    8.5/101,860 votes
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    #4 - Pseudo-Addiction

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2021

    Sky-high OxyContin sales are threatened by reports of abuse, prosecutors investigate a claim central to OxyContin marketing, and Finnix begins to question the safety of the drug.

    Director: Michael Cuesta

    Writer: Jessica Mecklenburg

  • Hammer the Abusers
    8.5/101,716 votes
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    #5 - Hammer the Abusers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2021

    Richard Sackler faces a catastrophic challenge to Purdue’s bottom line, Bridget takes her fight to the FDA, Finnix reassesses his life as Betsy struggles to kick her addiction, and Rick and Randy find a bombshell piece of evidence.

    Director: Patricia Riggen

    Writer: Danny Strong, Eoghan O'Donnell

  • The 5th Vital Sign
    8.4/101,869 votes
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    #6 - The 5th Vital Sign

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2021

    Doctor Finnix begins to taper Betsy off OxyContin, Bridget sees the toll the drug is taking on communities, Rick and Randy investigate the world of “pain societies”, and with sales climbing, Richard Sackler makes bigger plans for his new drug.

    Director: Michael Cuesta

    Writer: Danny Strong, Beth Macy

  • Breakthrough Pain
    8.2/101,959 votes
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    #7 - Breakthrough Pain

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2021

    OxyContin is on the market but faces a potential threat, Purdue’s vast influence reaches the town of Finch Creek, Bridget steps outside her DEA authority, and the criminal investigation of OxyContin begins.

    Director: Barry Levinson

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • First Bottle
    8.0/102,249 votes
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    #8 - First Bottle

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2021

    Richard Sackler begins to launch a powerful new painkiller, a rural doctor is introduced to the drug, a coal miner plans her future, a DEA Agent learns of blackmarket pills, and federal prosecutors decide to open a case into OxyContin.

    Director: Barry Levinson

    Writer: Danny Strong