Painkiller Jane
Overview
Painkiller Jane blends science fiction and action, drawing inspiration from the comic book character of the same name. Premiering on April 13, 2007, on the Sci Fi Channel in the U.S. and on Global in Canada, the show features Kristanna Loken in the lead role. Despite its intriguing premise and dynamic storytelling, the series struggled to find an audience and was ultimately canceled on August 15, 2007, after just one season comprising 22 episodes.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Jane Vasco teams up with a newly formed covert government unit to hunt down and control the spread of "Neuros," genetically enhanced individuals who p...
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2
Toy Soldiers
As military supplies begin to disappear ahead of a presidential visit, Jane and her team find themselves on high alert. At the same time, Jane faces o...
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3
Piece of Mind
A Neuro capable of siphoning memories and knowledge targets Riley, threatening the safety of the entire operation.
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4
Catch Me if You Can
A Neuro with the ability to foresee the future alerts Jane and her team about their looming demise on the very day they take him into custody. At the ...
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5
Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
As residents of an FBI safe house begin to have strange dreams and unsettling visions, Jane and her team are called in to explore the possibility of u...
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6
Breakdown
As Jane and Maureen delve into the cases of psychiatric patients experiencing the same bizarre nightmare, they begin to suspect that a Neuro might be ...
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7
Higher Court
The team delves into the mysterious suicides of people who were in witness protection, uncovering a Neuro with the ability to induce hallucinations. A...
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8
Friendly Fire
After waking up in a hospital, Jane discovers that she has killed Riley. At the same time, Maureen is looking into a doctor who is studying the effect...
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9
Trial by Fire
While on a hunt for a Neuro suspected of igniting several house fires, Connor finds himself in handcuffs, facing charges of arson and murder.
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10
Portraits of Lauren Gray
In a surprising turn of events, a young woman finds herself aging dramatically overnight. Determined to uncover the mystery behind this bizarre phenom...
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11
Ghost in the Machine
Connor experiences a string of bad luck, initially chalking it up to coincidence. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a disturbing pattern: several former ...
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12
Something Nasty in the Neighborhood
Jane and Connor take on undercover roles as a married couple in a quaint small town following the mysterious disappearance of a federal agent, which s...
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13
The League
An investigation is launched when the Neuros start to perish before the team has a chance to capture them.
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14
The Amazing Howie
Howie, a magician with the ability to do the seemingly unthinkable, catches Riley's attention. Intrigued by his extraordinary feats, Riley decides to ...
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15
The Healer
Jane faces obstacles in her mission to apprehend a Neuro, leading her to grow wary of a faith healer she has been seeing. As her doubts increase, she ...
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16
Thanks For the Memories
Jane turns to a Neuro for assistance after both her boyfriend Brian and Joe fail to recognize her. The Neuro possesses a unique skill that allows him ...
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17
Playback
The team finds themselves trapped in a time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again due to a Neuro's interference. As they navigate th...
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18
Jane 113
While on a mission to find a Neuro who has fled from the team, Jane uncovers a shocking reality about her own powers.
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19
What Lies Beneath
The team springs into action when a group of imprisoned Neuros rises up and orchestrates a daring escape from the facility.
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20
The Beast of Bolnar
The inhabitants of a quaint village find themselves tormented by an unseen force that is targeting and killing the townspeople.
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21
Reflections
Andre comes face to face with a Neuro from his past who had been chipped, but to his surprise, she has now reclaimed her powers and harbors a deep-sea...
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22
Endgame
A group of perilous Neuros orchestrates a daring escape from prison following a crisis at NICO.
