TV series
The true story of how America got hooked on a lie.
The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Barry LevinsonWritten by Danny StrongGuest stars Jaime Ray Newman, Mare Winningham, Ian Unterman, Jake McDorman, Phillipa Soo, Brendan Patrick Connor, Andrea Frankle, Lawrence Arancio
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Barry LevinsonWritten by Danny StrongGuest stars Jaime Ray Newman, Mare Winningham, Ian Unterman, Jake McDorman, Phillipa Soo, Brendan Patrick Connor, Andrea Frankle, Arischa Conner
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Michael CuestaWritten by Danny Strong, Beth MacyGuest stars Jaime Ray Newman, Mare Winningham, Ian Unterman, Phillipa Soo, Andrea Frankle, Lawrence Arancio, Raúl Esparza, Winsome Brown
Episode 4
Sky-high OxyContin sales are threatened by reports of abuse, prosecutors investigate a claim central to OxyContin marketing, and Finnix begins to question the safety of the drug.
Directed by Michael CuestaWritten by Jessica MecklenburgGuest stars Ryan Paynter, Rebecca Wisocky, Mare Winningham, Ian Unterman, Jake McDorman, Brendan Patrick Connor, Andrea Frankle, Lawrence Arancio
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Patricia RiggenWritten by Danny Strong, Benjamin RubinGuest stars Andrea Powell, Jaime Ray Newman, Mare Winningham, Ian Unterman, Jake McDorman, Phillipa Soo, Brendan Patrick Connor, Lawrence Arancio
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Patricia RiggenWritten by Danny Strong, Eoghan O'DonnellGuest stars Rebecca Wisocky, Jake McDorman, Phillipa Soo, Brendan Patrick Connor, Andrea Frankle, Arischa Conner, Raúl Esparza, Alayna Hester
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Danny StrongWritten by Danny Strong, Beth MacyGuest stars Rebecca Wisocky, Mare Winningham, Ian Unterman, Jake McDorman, Phillipa Soo, Brendan Patrick Connor, Andrea Frankle, Lawrence Arancio
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Danny StrongWritten by Danny StrongGuest stars Jaime Ray Newman, Mare Winningham, Ian Unterman, Jake McDorman, Phillipa Soo, Brendan Patrick Connor, Andrea Frankle, Arischa Conner
Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026
Michael KeatonSamuel Finnix
Peter SarsgaardRick Mountcastle
Michael StuhlbargRichard Sackler
Will PoulterBilly Cutler
John HoogenakkerRandy Ramseyer
Kaitlyn DeverBetsy Mallum
Rosario DawsonBridget Meyer
Will ChaseMichael Friedman
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