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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 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.

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  1. Background image for Jesus Gave Me Water
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Jesus Gave Me Water

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Blizzard of the Century
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Blizzard of the Century

    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Is Believed
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Is Believed

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Hot! Hot! Hot!
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Hot! Hot! Hot!

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for What's in a Name?
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - What's in a Name?

    S1:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
    6.6/10(8 votes)

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

    S1:E1

    Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.

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    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Jesus Gave Me Water" is the best rated episode of "Painkiller". It scored 7.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/10/2023. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blizzard of the Century".