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The Best Episodes of Painkiller

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

The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"Hot! Hot! Hot!" is the best rated episode of "Painkiller". It scored 7.7/10 based on 553 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/10/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blizzard of the Century".

  • Hot! Hot! Hot!
    7.7/10553 votes
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    #1 - Hot! Hot! Hot!

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blizzard of the Century
    7.5/10560 votes
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    #2 - Blizzard of the Century

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Is Believed
    7.5/10552 votes
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    #3 - Is Believed

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jesus Gave Me Water
    7.4/10608 votes
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    #4 - Jesus Gave Me Water

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/10/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What's in a Name?
    7.3/10551 votes
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    #5 - What's in a Name?

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The One to Start With, The One to Stay With
    7.2/10735 votes
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    #6 - The One to Start With, The One to Stay With

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2023

    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

    Writer: N/A