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Painkiller: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Aug 10, 2023

Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

The One to Start With, the One to Stay With

Aug 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.

S1·E2 Core

Jesus Gave Me Water

Aug 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.

S1·E3 Core

Blizzard of the Century

Aug 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.

S1·E4 Core

Is Believed

Aug 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.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Aug 10, 2023

Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.

S1·E6 Mytharc

What's in a Name?

Aug 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.