The BEST episodes of Painkiller season 1

Every episode of Painkiller season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. 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.

Last Updated: 10/27/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Hot! Hot! Hot!
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7.55
256 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Peter Berg
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What’s in a Name?
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7.52
261 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Peter Berg
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Is Believed
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7.52
261 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Peter Berg
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Blizzard of the Century
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7.47
268 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Peter Berg
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Jesus Gave Me Water
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7.42
281 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Peter Berg
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The One to Start With, The One to Stay With
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7.20
331 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Peter Berg
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