The Rainmaker season 1 episode 3 will air on August 29, 2025 at 10 pm ET/PT on USA Network. Viewers can also stream the episode on Peacock starting September 5, 2025. The series follows a weekly release pattern with new episodes arriving every Friday on USA Network. Peacock makes each episode available for streaming exactly one week after its television debut .
Peacock offers two subscription plans. The Premium plan costs $11 per month or $110 per year and includes ads. The Premium Plus plan is priced at $17 per month or $170 per year for an ad-free experience with offline downloads. USA Network is available through most cable providers and live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV .
What to Expect in The Next Episode
Episode 3, titled “The Rule Book”, will continue the story following the major events of the previous episode. The show is based on John Grisham’s 1995 novel and follows young lawyer Rudy Baylor. He works with his boss Bruiser Stone and paralegal Deck Shifflet after being fired from a top law firm .
The second episode ended with Dot Black rejecting a $250,000 settlement offer from the hospital. This means Rudy and his team will continue fighting the case in court. Their investigation into the death of Donny Ray will deepen as they search for answers .
Sarah Plankmore, Rudy’s girlfriend, made a secret move against him by informing Leo Drummond about his deceased brother. This betrayal will likely strain their relationship and affect the case. Jane Allen, an investigator for Leo’s firm, was revealed as one of the mystery spies following nurse Melvin Pritcher. Her role will become clearer in the upcoming episode .
Melvin Pritcher’s actions remain suspicious after he attacked one of the spies following him. Episode 3 may provide more information about his connection to Donny Ray’s death. Rudy’s neighbor Kelly Riker, who faces domestic abuse, might also see her story develop further .
The official description for episode 3 states that “Rudy and Deck search for a missing nurse, their investigation suggests a dark conspiracy at play” . This indicates the story will focus on finding Melvin Pritcher and uncovering deeper mysteries.
Background on The Rainmaker Series
The Rainmaker features Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor and John Slattery as Leo F. Drummond. Other main cast members include Lana Parrilla as Jocelyn “Bruiser” Stone, Madison Iseman as Sarah Plankmore, and P.J. Byrne as Deck Shifflet. The series is produced by Blumhouse Television and Lionsgate Television .
The show has received mixed reviews from critics. It holds a 45% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 20 critic reviews. The website’s critics consensus says the series strips Grisham’s novel of its flavor in favor of a more clichéd courtroom format .
Despite the critical response, many viewers have expressed excitement about the show. One fan commented on IMDb:
“I loved the pilot to be honest. It was a bit messy with multiple plotlines that kept me interested. The acting was decent. I didn’t notice too much that was distracting” .
Another viewer added:
“I also love the soundtrack and cinematography. Btw, I don’t even like lawyer shows that much so this was a surprise” .
The series was filmed entirely in Dublin, Ireland, using the city’s streets and buildings to represent American locations. Production began on October 17, 2024, and wrapped on February 11, 2025 .
Episode Release Schedule and Future Episodes
The Rainmaker’s first season has 10 episodes in total. With two episodes already aired, eight more will follow including episode 3. The complete release schedule for the first season is as follows :
- Episode 1: August 15, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock August 22)
- Episode 2: August 22, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock August 29)
- Episode 3: August 29, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock September 5)
- Episode 4: September 5, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock September 12)
- Episode 5: September 12, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock September 19)
- Episode 6: September 19, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock September 26)
- Episode 7: September 26, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock October 3)
- Episode 8: October 3, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock October 10)
- Episode 9: October 10, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock October 17)
- Episode 10: October 17, 2025 (Streaming on Peacock October 24)
The season will continue exploring Rudy’s journey as a young lawyer taking on powerful interests. The show promises more legal battles, personal conflicts, and surprising revelations as the case develops .
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