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s01e06 · 2023-08-10 · 12:00
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Painkiller looks at the opioid crisis in America, which has become a massive public health concern in recent years, with widespread over-prescribing of drugs like fentanyl, Vicodin, and OxyContin leading to massive problems with addiction and overdose deaths.
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6 this season · 6 totals01e01 The One to Start With, The One to Stay With 2023-08-10 12:00
The One to Start With, The One to Stay With
Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.
s01e02 Jesus Gave Me Water 2023-08-10 12:00
Jesus Gave Me Water
A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.
s01e03 Blizzard of the Century 2023-08-10 12:00
Blizzard of the Century
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.
s01e04 Is Believed 2023-08-10 12:00
Is Believed
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.
s01e05 Hot! Hot! Hot! 2023-08-10 12:00
Hot! Hot! Hot!
Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
s01e06 What's in a Name 2023-08-10 12:00
What's in a Name
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.