The Patient Season 1 Episode 6: Release Date, Recap, and Speculation

Things took a darker turn with this week’s episode of The Patient. Despite several therapeutic tactics suggested by Alan, nothing seems to curb Sam’s urge to kill. 

In the end, he kills Elias, and Alan, in shock, can only fear that sooner or later, Sam will find him guilty of not being able to cure him and end his life too.

1. Episode 6 Synopsis/Speculation

Dr. Strauss struggles with the reality he finds himself in; Sam is consumed with practical necessities but agrees to his therapist’s advice to make different choices.

With Episode 5’s ending, Alan is only more convinced that soon Sam may find him guilty of not being able to cure him, but his role is not at an end in Sam’s life yet. Episode 6 may have scheduled a little breakdown of sorts for the doctor after witnessing a murder firsthand.

The Patient Season 1 Episode 6: Release Date, Recap, and Speculation
The Patient

Alan’s new angle on the similarities between Sam and his abusive father may have worked if the hasty plan hadn’t been sprung by the therapist. 

Alan may be distraught, but his years of experience may yet prove significant in turning Sam’s thoughts around using that connection. So there’s more of that surely in the upcoming episode.

2. Episode 6 Release Date

Chapter 6 of the The Patient Season 1 series, titled “Charlie”, has been released on Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 at 9:00 am PDT.

3. Season 1 Schedule

The Patient Season 1 Episode No.The Patient Season 1 Episode TitleDirectionTeleplayRelease Date
1IntakeChris LongJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergAugust 30 2022
2Alan Learns to MeditateChris LongJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergAugust 30 2022
3IssuesKevin BrayJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergSeptember 6 2022
4CompanyKevin BrayJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergSeptember 13 2022
5PastitsioKevin BrayJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergSeptember 20 2022
6CharlieGwyneth Horder-PaytonJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergSeptember 27 2022
7KaddishGwyneth Horder-PaytonJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergOctober 4 2022
8EzraChris LongJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergOctober 11 2022
9AushwitzTBAJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergOctober 18 2022
10The Cantor’s HusbandTBAJoel Fields & Joe WeisbergOctober 25 2022

4. Where to Watch The Patient

The Patient is available for streaming exclusively on FX on Hulu every Tuesday.

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5. Episode 5 Recap

Sam visits Mary, his ex-wife, upon Dr.Strauss’ behest and thus ensues an awkward conversation. Elias proposes Alan and himself take Sam by surprise and escape. 

Alan leaves a message for his daughter and son with Elias, his fate too clear to him. In a vulnerable moment, we see more of Alan’s backstory with his son, daughter, and late wife. Sam returns from Mary’s and talks with Alan, letting him know that while it was nice to visit his past, it didn’t accomplish what Alan hoped it would.

The Patient Season 1 Episode 6: Release Date, Recap, and Speculation
The Patient

Alan calls for Candace as Sam proceeds to kill Elias once and for all. Alan notices a new dynamic between the mother and son, mentally noting it. 

Alan finds a different approach to explain Sam’s “violent behavior” and asks him to “search more deeply” to pinpoint the root of his anger. Alan connects Sam’s way of thinking to his father by explaining their violent behavior with a vague reason.

Alan asks Sam to have Elias join their therapy session, and Sam obliges. Alan tries to show another side of Elias to Sam, but to the therapist’s terror and dismay, Sam kills Elias in front of him.

6. About The Patient

The Patient is an American psychological thriller limited series created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg for FX on Hulu. Premiering on August 30, 2022, the series consists of ten episodes.

Therapist Dr. Strauss is kidnapped and imprisoned by his patient Sam who needs him to find a therapeutical solution to help him stop his homicidal tendencies.

The mini-series stars Domhnall Gleeson, Steve Carell, Linda Emond, Andrew Leeds, Laura Niemi, and David Alan Grier. The thriller series streams on Hulu, with weekly episodes on Tuesday.

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