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The Best Episodes of Painkiller Season 1

Every episode of Painkiller Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Painkiller Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Painkiller" season 1 is "The One to Start With, The One to Stay With", rated 7.2/10 from 727 user votes. It was directed by Peter Berg and written by N/A. "The One to Start With, The One to Stay With" aired on 8/10/2023 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Jesus Gave Me Water".

  • The One to Start With, The One to Stay With
    7.2/10 727 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Jesus Gave Me Water
    7.4/10 599 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Blizzard of the Century
    7.5/10 551 votes

    #3 - 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
    7.5/10 543 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Hot! Hot! Hot!
    7.7/10 547 votes

    #5 - 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

  • What's in a Name?
    7.3/10 545 votes

    #6 - 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