The Patient 1x3 -

: Sam describes the "itch" he feels before he kills. Alan attempts to use cognitive behavioral techniques to help Sam recognize the physical sensations that lead up to his violent outbursts, trying to create a "buffer" between the urge and the action.

Sam is growing frustrated. He brought Alan to his basement to "fix" him, but he isn't seeing the immediate results he expected. In this episode, Alan realizes that his survival depends on Sam feeling like progress is being made. He pushes Sam to delve into his childhood trauma—specifically the abuse Sam suffered at the hands of his father. The Patient 1x3

: Alan is forced to provide "care" under extreme duress, questioning whether true therapy can even exist when the power dynamic is so violently skewed. : Sam describes the "itch" he feels before he kills