7.2/10735 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
7.4/10608 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
7.5/10560 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
7.5/10552 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
7.7/10553 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
7.3/10551 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
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Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The One to Start With, The One to Stay With" is the best rated episode of "Painkiller" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 735 votes. Directed by Peter Berg and written by N/A, it aired on 8/10/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jesus Gave Me Water".