In the tense penultimate episode of The Rainmaker, Rudy Baylor’s courtroom battle against a powerful insurance company takes a dramatic turn, while his former mentor, Bruiser, receives a startling present that could change everything. The episode, which aired on October 10, 2025, on the USA Network, pits idealism against a corrupt system, revealing shocking truths and a deeply personal betrayal.
Rudy’s Risky Move in Court
The long-awaited trial for Dot Black’s case begins, and rookie lawyer Rudy Baylor immediately throws caution to the wind. During his opening statement, he abandons his safe, prepared remarks and makes a stunning accusation. He declares that the North City Hospital didn’t just commit malpractice but covered up a murder committed by a nurse on its staff. This claim immediately causes an uproar in the courtroom, with the defense lawyer, Leo Drummond, calling it outrageous.
To support his bold theory, Rudy calls a key witness to the stand: Jackie Lemanczyk, the former data analyst for the insurance company. Jackie testifies that nurse Melvin Pritcher is responsible for the deaths of 15 patients. She also presents a USB drive with evidence showing how Melvin misused a hospital medication machine. However, this early victory is short-lived. Leo successfully argues that the evidence on the USB was stolen, making it inadmissible in court. This is a major setback for Rudy’s case.
A Strategy Thwarted and a New Plan
Facing this defeat, Rudy and his investigator, Deck, try a new approach. They plan to find the families of Melvin’s other victims and have them join the lawsuit. This would prove a pattern of deadly behavior. Unfortunately, they discover they are too late. Their rival, Sarah Plankmore, has already visited every family, quietly offering them settlements to buy their silence and prevent them from testisting.
With his options running out, Rudy turns to his former boss, Bruiser, for advice. She suggests a clever new strategy: put Jackie back on the stand, but this time as an expert witness. Rudy follows through, and Jackie’s second testimony is a game-changer. She explains that the Narpense medical machine does not automatically erase its data every 90 days, as the defense claimed. Instead, the data can only be deleted with a senior executive’s code. This proves that the hospital’s top officials, including CEO Wilfred Keeley, knowingly destroyed evidence in a cover-up. The judge is visibly angered by this revelation and allows the stolen USB evidence to be used after all.
Sarah’s Shameful Attack
With the case turning against them, the defense unleashes Sarah Plankmore to discredit Jackie. In a brutal and deeply personal cross-examination, Sarah ignores the facts of the case and instead attacks Jackie’s character, her personal life, and her past relationships. This legal tactic, designed to make a witness seem unstable or unreliable, is described as “nuts and sl*ts.” Leo Drummond praises Sarah’s performance, calling it the best takedown he’s seen in thirty years, while other observers are disgusted by the viciousness of the attack. This moment solidies Sarah’s full descent into the corrupt tactics of her firm.
Bruiser’s Father and a Basement Surprise
Away from the courtroom, Bruiser is dealing with her own crisis. She finally confronts her father about the death of Rosalie, a whistleblower. He admits to many crimes but swears he did not kill her. Bruiser later learns the truth: Rosalie’s death was a tragic misunderstanding caused by one of their associates, not a direct order from her father. This revelation brings her a sense of relief, as series creator Michael Seitzman explained, “She’s feeling relief that he finally told her the truth, which is, in their love language, the truth is, I love you.”
Before Bruiser’s father flees town with his associate Prince to escape the FBI, he leaves behind a shocking gift. In Prince’s basement, they have tied up and held captive none other than the serial killer nurse, Melvin Pritcher. This sets the stage for a dramatic finale, where Melvin’s knowledge could be used to expose the real masterminds of the cover-up.
An Emotional Testimony and a System Stacked Against Justice
The episode also features an emotional testimony from Dot Black, Donny Ray’s mother. She speaks movingly about her son’s suffering. However, the defense coldly paints her deceased son as a liar, questioning his sobriety and character to undermine the family’s claims. This highlights how the legal system can be manipulated to hurt the very people it is supposed to protect. Throughout the episode, Brad, another lawyer at Leo’s firm, grows increasingly jealous of Sarah’s rapid rise, but Leo uses blackmail to keep him in line.
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