The | Patient - Season 1eps9

Sam researches real-life serial killer Edmund Kemper , who claimed his urge to kill vanished after he murdered his abusive mother. Sam decides that to "stop" the cycle, he must kill his own father.

In a last-ditch effort to stop Sam from killing again, Alan drops a bombshell: Sam's violent urges aren't directed at his victims, but at his abusive father. The Patient - Season 1Eps9

Alan orchestrates a brunch between Sam and his ex-wife, Mary, hoping to help Sam build a "meaningful relationship". The meal is painfully silent and awkward; Mary eventually leaves, feeling that while friendly contact is good, they should only do this once a year. Sam researches real-life serial killer Edmund Kemper ,