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The Best Episodes of The Crime of the Century Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of The Crime of the Century Season 1

A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

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  1. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Part One

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    A look at how Purdue Pharma worked with the FDA to get OxyContin approved for wider use, promoting the highly profitable pain medication's safety without sufficient evidence, and creating a campaign to redefine pain and how it's treated.

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    Director:Alex Gibney
  2. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Part Two

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    A spotlight on the mass marketing of the synthetic opioid fentanyl examines the connections between drug manufacturers and government policy. Video of sales retreats and promotional material reveals a deep cynicism among company employees and a disregard for the widespread, nefarious corporate practices.

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    Director:Alex Gibney

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part One" is the best rated episode of "The Crime of the Century" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Alex Gibney and written by Alex Gibney, it aired on 5/10/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two".