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The Best Episodes Written By Danny Strong

Every TV Episode Written by Danny Strong Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Danny Strong Ratings Summary

"The Lyon's Roar" is the best rated episode written by Danny Strong. It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by Danny Strong. It aired on 2/25/2015 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Whistleblower".

  • The Lyon's Roar
    8.3/103 votes

    #1 - The Lyon's Roar

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2015

    It’s time for the Lyon family to come together and record a legacy album with Lucious, Hakeem and Jamal. Cookie and Camilla finally come face-to-face, Andre struggles with some inner demons and Jamal steps into the spotlight with news that surprises everyone.

    Director: Danny Strong

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • The Whistleblower
    8.2/1011 votes

    #2 - The Whistleblower

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2021

    With OxyContin abuse spreading across the country, Bridget brings the fight to Purdue while Rick and Randy seek to find a whistleblower within Purdue to tie their case together.

    Director: Patricia Riggen

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • Hammer the Abusers
    8.2/1012 votes

    #3 - Hammer the Abusers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2021

    Richard Sackler faces a catastrophic challenge to Purdue’s bottom line, Bridget takes her fight to the FDA, Finnix reassesses his life as Betsy struggles to kick her addiction, and Rick and Randy find a bombshell piece of evidence.

    Director: Patricia Riggen

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • Black Box Warning
    8.2/1011 votes

    #4 - Black Box Warning

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2021

    Richard Sackler and Purdue work the system to prevent their drug from being reigned in, Bridget has a breakthrough in her mission, Betsy has hit rock-bottom while Finnix explores new avenues, and Rick and Randy ready their criminal case.

    Director: Danny Strong

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • The People vs. Purdue Pharma
    8.2/1011 votes

    #5 - The People vs. Purdue Pharma

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2021

    Rick and Randy’s criminal investigation now threatens Richard Sackler’s empire, activists take action against Purdue, and Finnix tries to heal his beloved community that’s been ravaged by addiction.

    Director: Danny Strong

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • The 5th Vital Sign
    8.1/1013 votes

    #6 - The 5th Vital Sign

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2021

    Doctor Finnix begins to taper Betsy off OxyContin, Bridget sees the toll the drug is taking on communities, Rick and Randy investigate the world of “pain societies”, and with sales climbing, Richard Sackler makes bigger plans for his new drug.

    Director: Michael Cuesta

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • First Bottle
    7.9/1024 votes

    #7 - First Bottle

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2021

    Richard Sackler begins to launch a powerful new painkiller, a rural doctor is introduced to the drug, a coal miner plans her future, a DEA Agent learns of blackmarket pills, and federal prosecutors decide to open a case into OxyContin.

    Director: Barry Levinson

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • Breakthrough Pain
    7.8/1017 votes

    #8 - Breakthrough Pain

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2021

    OxyContin is on the market but faces a potential threat, Purdue’s vast influence reaches the town of Finch Creek, Bridget steps outside her DEA authority, and the criminal investigation of OxyContin begins.

    Director: Barry Levinson

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • The Outspoken King
    7.7/106 votes

    #9 - The Outspoken King

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2015

    Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting; Cookie hears about Lucious' plans for a huge performance for Hakeem, but not Jamal; Bunkie's murder is investigated.

    Director: Lee Daniels

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • Who I Am
    6.2/104 votes

    #10 - Who I Am

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2015

    Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Cookie is cooking up a plan of her own.

    Director: Debbie Allen

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • Pilot
    4.9/1012 votes

    #11 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2015

    Lucious Lyon is the head of a music empire whose reign has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes when he learns he has a disease and must choose one of his three sons to take over: Andre, Jamal or Hakeem. Complicating matters is their mother and Lucious’ ex-wife, Cookie, who emerges from prison to claim her share.

    Director: Lee Daniels

    Writer: Danny Strong