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The Best Episodes of Dopesick Season 1

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

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 a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:Hulu

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Dopesick" season 1 is "First Bottle", rated 8/10 from 2220 user votes. It was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Danny Strong. "First Bottle" aired on 10/13/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Breakthrough Pain".

  • First Bottle
    8.0/10 2,220 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Breakthrough Pain
    8.2/10 1,935 votes

    #2 - 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

  • The 5th Vital Sign
    8.4/10 1,845 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Pseudo-Addiction
    8.5/10 1,836 votes

    #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

  • The Whistleblower
    8.6/10 1,766 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Hammer the Abusers
    8.5/10 1,695 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Black Box Warning
    8.9/10 1,807 votes

    #7 - 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
    8.7/10 1,677 votes

    #8 - 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