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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.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
Ended
Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
Black Box Warning
8.9/10 (1860 votes)

#1 Black Box Warning

S1:E7

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.

The People vs. Purdue Pharma
8.7/10 (1730 votes)

#2 The People vs. Purdue Pharma

S1:E8

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.

The Whistleblower
8.6/10 (1820 votes)

#3 The Whistleblower

S1:E5

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.

Pseudo-Addiction
8.5/10 (1890 votes)

#4 Pseudo-Addiction

S1:E4

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.

Hammer the Abusers
8.5/10 (1741 votes)

#5 Hammer the Abusers

S1:E6

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.

The 5th Vital Sign
8.4/10 (1898 votes)

#6 The 5th Vital Sign

S1:E3

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.

Breakthrough Pain
8.2/10 (1984 votes)

#7 Breakthrough Pain

S1:E2

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.

First Bottle
8.0/10 (2268 votes)

#8 First Bottle

S1:E1

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.

Cast & Chracters

Samuel Finnix

Samuel Finnix

Actor: Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle

Rick Mountcastle

Actor: Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler

Richard Sackler

Actor: Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler

Billy Cutler

Actor: Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer

Randy Ramseyer

Actor: John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum

Betsy Mallum

Actor: Kaitlyn Dever
Bridget Meyer

Bridget Meyer

Actor: Rosario Dawson
Michael Friedman

Michael Friedman

Actor: Will Chase
Grace Pell

Grace Pell

Actor: Cleopatra Coleman

The highest rated episode of Dopesick is "Black Box Warning" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 1,860 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "First Bottle" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 2,268 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Black Box Warning" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 1,860 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "First Bottle" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 2,268 votes.

Name Department Job
Chris Cornwell Art Art Direction
Karen O'Hara Art Set Decoration
Katy Shirey Art Set Decoration Buyer
Lindsay Coda Art Assistant Art Director
Michael Goldsheft Art Set Designer
Neil Spisak Art Production Design
Jennifer Chavez Costume & Make-Up Makeup Designer
Leo Corey Castellano Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Michele Michel Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Shelley Illmensee Costume & Make-Up Makeup Artist
Sloane True Costume & Make-Up Costume Supervisor
Checco Varese Crew Cinematography
Joseph Arena Crew Steadycam
Michael Bitton Crew Additional Music
Taran Mitchell Crew Additional Music
Zackary Monroe Keeler Crew Special Effects
Ann Johnson Production Co-Executive Producer
Avy Kaufman Production Casting
Barry Levinson Production Executive Producer
Danny Strong Production Executive Producer
Eoghan O'Donnell Production Co-Executive Producer
Graham Scott Littlefield Production Co-Executive Producer
Jane Bartelme Production Co-Executive Producer
Jessica Mecklenburg Production Co-Executive Producer
John Goldwyn Production Executive Producer
Karen Rosenfelt Production Executive Producer
Mandy Safavi Production Co-Executive Producer
Michael Keaton Production Executive Producer
Richie Kern Production Producer
Warren Littlefield Production Executive Producer
Amanda Krieg Thomas Sound Music Supervisor
Anna Romanoff Sound Music Coordinator
Brittany DuBay Sound Music Editor
Lorne Balfe Sound Original Music Composer
Mike Pipgras Sound Sound Effects Editor
Nick Offord Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Ryan Collins Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sarah Monat Sound Foley Artist
Cynthia Mourou Visual Effects Visual Effects Producer
Beth Macy Writing Book

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