The BEST episodes of The Crime of the Century

Every episode of The Crime of the Century ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Crime of the Century!

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

Last Updated: 10/4/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Part One
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8.01
144 votes

#1 - Part One

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2021

Purdue Pharma's aggressive promotion of the highly addictive OxyContin lays the groundwork for America's opioid crisis.​

Directors: Alex Gibney
Writer: Alex Gibney
Watch Now:Amazon
Part Two
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7.97
118 votes

#2 - Part Two

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/11/2021

While pharmaceutical companies mass-market the synthetic opioid fentanyl, lawmakers continue to grease the opioid pipeline.

Directors: Alex Gibney
Writer: Alex Gibney
Watch Now:Amazon