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The Patient S1E1 — Intake
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The Patient•Season 1•Episode 1

Intake

7.2/10 · 1,388 votesAug 30, 202221 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Dr. Alan Strauss, a therapist mourning the death of his wife, takes on an enigmatic new client. As the two men wrestle with very different, individual problems, their professional relationship is transformed by a choice that binds them deeply together.

Directed byChris Long

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes10

Cast6

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Alan Strauss

Domhnall Gleeson

Domhnall Gleeson

Sam Fortner

Linda Emond

Linda Emond

Candace Fortner

Laura Niemi

Laura Niemi

Beth Strauss

Andrew Leeds

Andrew Leeds

Ezra Strauss

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Charlie Addison

Crew3

Joe Weisberg

Joe Weisberg

Writer

Chris Long

Chris Long

Director

J

Joel Fields

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Intake" is episode 1 of The Patient season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,388 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Chris Long and written by Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, it aired on August 30, 2022.