When talking about Season 20, "Doped" is one of the top 3 episodes that stood out to me on first watch in terms of memorability. Namely because of the truly harrowing opening sequence. Season 20 really impressed me on the whole and when it comes to final seasons of great shows it is a billion miles away from being among the worst. Apart from a few bumps along the way, Season 20 was generally pretty solid and the best episodes were truly excellent.
On rewatch, "Doped" is close to being up there with the best of the season, if not quite one of the very best. Though it was so close. Of the first half of the season, which was generally good to great, it's one of the better episodes. What stood out as particularly memorable about "Doped" on first watch are still memorable now, and overall it is a great episode that doesn't end quite as strongly as how it began. Not quite perfect but there is a huge amount that is worth recommending.
"Doped's" conclusion did feel on the rushed side and didn't have anywhere near the same degree of tension the first quarter had.
So much is good though. The production values are solid and the intimacy of the photography doesn't get static or too filmed play-like. The music when used is not too over-emphatic and has a melancholic edge that is quite haunting. The direction is sympathetic enough without being leaden. The script is tight and thoughtful.
The story is always compelling and is both disturbing and heart wrenching, the opening scene being unspeakably harrowing. It's easy to follow while still being with enough intricacy to stop it from being too straightforward. The acting is great all round.
In conclusion, great. 9/10.