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All 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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Season 1

  • The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
    7.2/10757 votes

    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: Unknown

  • Jesus Gave Me Water
    7.4/10627 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Blizzard of the Century
    7.5/10579 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Is Believed
    7.5/10568 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Hot! Hot! Hot!
    7.7/10571 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • What's in a Name?
    7.3/10568 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown