The Best Episodes of Painkiller

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   7.7/10(606 votes)

   #1 - Hot! Hot! Hot!

   S1:E58/10/2023

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

   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Boo Killebrew

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   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Boo Killebrew
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   7.5/10(611 votes)

   #2 - Blizzard of the Century

   S1:E38/10/2023

   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:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Will Hettinger

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   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Will Hettinger
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   7.5/10(603 votes)

   #3 - Is Believed

   S1:E48/10/2023

   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:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Boo Killebrew

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   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Boo Killebrew
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   7.4/10(661 votes)

   #4 - Jesus Gave Me Water

   S1:E28/10/2023

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

   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster

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   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster
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   7.3/10(605 votes)

   #5 - What's in a Name?

   S1:E68/10/2023

   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:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster

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   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster
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   7.2/10(801 votes)

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

   S1:E18/10/2023

   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

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster

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   Director:Peter Berg

   Writers:Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster
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