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Painkiller Jane is an American-Canadian science fiction and action television series based on the comic book character of the same name. Airing on the Sci Fi Channel in the US starting April 13, 2007 and

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    Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 6 - Breakdown
    5.2/10(78 votes)

    #1 - Breakdown

    S1:E6

    While investigating psychiatric patients who share the same unusual nightmare, Jane and Maureen suspect a Neuro has the ability to use nightmares as weapons.

    Director:William Waring
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 11 - Ghost in the Machine
    5.3/10(76 votes)

    #2 - Ghost in the Machine

    S1:E11

    Connor suffers a series of unfortunate events, believing it to be coincidental. However, he learns that members of his former police squad have died of strange causes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 2 - Toy Soldiers
    5.4/10(98 votes)

    #3 - Toy Soldiers

    S1:E2

    When military stockpiles start to go missing before a presidential visit, Jane and the team are forced into high alert. Meanwhile, Jane confronts a Neuro with the ability to control the dead.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Lawrence Hertzog

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  4. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 5 - Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
    5.4/10(72 votes)

    #4 - Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself

    S1:E5

    When inhabitants of an FBI safe house start to experience unexplained dreams and visions, Jane and crew must investigate potential Neuro activity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lawrence Hertzog

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  5. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 12 - Something Nasty in the Neighborhood
    5.4/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Something Nasty in the Neighborhood

    S1:E12

    Jane and Connor go undercover in a small town, posed as a married couple, after a federal agent's disappearance prompts an investigation.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Lawrence Hertzog

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  6. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 3 - Piece of Mind
    5.6/10(97 votes)

    #6 - Piece of Mind

    S1:E3

    A Neuro with the ability to steal memory and knowledge preys on Riley putting the security of the entire operation in jeopardy.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 13 - The League
    5.6/10(75 votes)

    #7 - The League

    S1:E13

    An investigation is started after Neuros begin to die before the team can apprehend them.

    Director:Paul Ziller
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 8 - Friendly Fire
    5.7/10(79 votes)

    #8 - Friendly Fire

    S1:E8

    Awakening in a hospital Jane learns that she murdered Riley. Meanwhile, Maureen investigates a doctor researching Neuros.

    Director:David Tennant
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 9 - Trial by Fire
    5.7/10(79 votes)

    #9 - Trial by Fire

    S1:E9

    Connor is arrested for arson and murder while out hunting for a Neuro, which is believed to have started numerous house fires.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lawrence Hertzog

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  10. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 16 - Thanks For the Memories
    5.7/10(64 votes)

    #10 - Thanks For the Memories

    S1:E16

    Jane seeks help from a Neuro after Brian (Jane's boyfriend) and Joe forget who she is, the Neuro has the ability to remove and store memories within his mind.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 7 - Higher Court
    5.8/10(71 votes)

    #11 - Higher Court

    S1:E7

    The team investigate the suicides of individuals placed in witness protection and discover a Neuro who is capable of creating hallucinations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.0/10(143 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Jane Vasco with the help of a new covert government unit must track down and contain the spread of "Neuros," genetically altered humans with extraordinary powers.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Gil Grant

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  13. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 4 - Catch Me if You Can
    6.0/10(90 votes)

    #13 - Catch Me if You Can

    S1:E4

    A Neuro who can see the future warns Jane and the team of their impending death on the day they arrest him. Meanwhile, the team is disturbed by the psychic's purchases

    Director:Farhad Mann
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 10 - Portraits of Lauren Gray
    6.0/10(84 votes)

    #14 - Portraits of Lauren Gray

    S1:E10

    A young woman suddenly ages overnight, Jane and Maureen go undercover to find the cause.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 20 - The Beast of Bolnar
    6.7/10(61 votes)

    #15 - The Beast of Bolnar

    S1:E20

    The residents of a small village are plagued by an invisible presence which is attacking and murdering the villagers.

    Director:Farhad Mann
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 17 - Playback
    6.8/10(58 votes)

    #16 - Playback

    S1:E17

    A Neuro causes the team to become stuck in a timeloop, causing them to relive the same day repeatedly. Meanwhile, the Neuro who caused the timeloop tries to finish an assassination.

    Director:Matthew Hastings
    Writers:George Schenck, Frank Cardea

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  17. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 15 - The Healer
    7.0/10(52 votes)

    #17 - The Healer

    S1:E15

    Sabotage hinders Jane's efforts to catch a Neuro, she becomes suspicious of a faith healer that she has been visiting.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Charles Holland

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  18. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 21 - Reflections
    7.0/10(65 votes)

    #18 - Reflections

    S1:E21

    Andre encounters a Neuro from his past that was chipped, but he learns that she has regained her abilities and she has a grudge.

    Director:Matthew Hastings
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 19 - What Lies Beneath
    7.2/10(58 votes)

    #19 - What Lies Beneath

    S1:E19

    The team respond when several incarcerated Neuros revolt and launch a prison break.

    Director:Matthew Hastings
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 22 - Endgame
    7.2/10(69 votes)

    #20 - Endgame

    S1:E22

    Several dangerous Neuros launch a prison break after an emergency at NICO.

    Director:Farhad Mann
    Writer:Gil Grant

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  21. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 14 - The Amazing Howie
    7.3/10(64 votes)

    #21 - The Amazing Howie

    S1:E14

    Howie is a magician who can miraculously perform the impossible, which prompts Riley to begin an investigation into possible Neuro activity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Painkiller Jane Season 1 Episode 18 - Jane 113
    7.3/10(61 votes)

    #22 - Jane 113

    S1:E18

    Jane discovers the disturbing truth about her abilities while searching for a Neuro who escaped the team.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:Lawrence Hertzog

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Breakdown" is the worst rated episode of "Painkiller Jane". It scored 5.2/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by William Waring and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/18/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ghost in the Machine".