The Patient_
"No one said therapy was easy."
A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer with an unusual request: curb his homicidal urges.
Created By
Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
Network
Hulu
Episodes
10
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
The Patient has 1 season with 10 episodes spanning 2022.
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Rating
The Patient holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 301 votes.
Year context
The Patient first aired 4 years ago in 2022.
CAST (6)
SEASONS (1 season, 10 episodes)
SEASON 1Miniseries
01
Intake
Dr. Alan Strauss, a therapist mourning the death of his wife, takes on an enigmatic new client. As the two men wrestle with very different,…
02
Alan Learns to Meditate
Sam delves more deeply into the reason he entered therapy, but he encounters resistance from Dr. Strauss as he attempts to continue their sessions. A…
03
Issues
Sam’s desire to find a therapeutic solution grows as his inner struggle intensifies. Dr. Strauss brings a new variable into their sessions.
04
Company
On the threshold of crisis, Sam honors the promise Dr. Strauss made him make as a condition for continuing their work together. The trust built…
05
Pastitsio
Sam reaches out to a woman from his past. Trials loom for Dr. Strauss, Sam, and Elias.
06
Charlie
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…
07
Kaddish
Both Dr. Strauss and Sam try to make new connections in their pursuit of an elusive peace.
08
Ezra
Dr. Strauss is honest with himself about his failures, past and present. A revelation about his relationship with Ezra leads him back to the urgency…
09
Auschwitz
Dr. Strauss leaves nothing unsaid. Sam gives it another shot with Mary. An idea sparks for Sam, and everything seems to click together.
10
The Cantor's Husband
For Sam, an unexpected decision shows progress towards his goals, but Dr. Strauss demands even more.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
10
Episodes
22 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Joe Weisberg
Creator
Joel Fields
NETWORKS (1)
Hulu
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Episode Length
22 min/ep
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (301 votes)
Popularity
3
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Patient about?
A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer with an unusual request: curb his homicidal urges.
Where can I watch The Patient?
The Patient is available on Disney+, SBS On Demand, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Patient have?
The Patient has 1 season with 10 episodes total.
Who created The Patient?
The Patient was created by Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields.
Who stars in The Patient?
The cast of The Patient includes Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond, Laura Niemi, Andrew Leeds.
What is the rating of The Patient?
The Patient has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 301 votes on TMDB.
Is The Patient still running?
The Patient has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
