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Season 5 – Nip/Tuck

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This often campy series centers on the office of Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy, longtime friends who practice surgery (and live life) in two entirely different ways. Christian is the stereotypical self-destructive playboy. Sean is the family man facing a moral crossroads, as well as a failed marriage to Julia. Sounds grim, but a healthy dose of dark humor keeps things humming and contributes to the show's appeal with both viewers and critics. But be warned -- the depictions of surgery on this series are a tad graphic.
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Critics Consensus

The change of location has reinvigorated Nip/Tuck this season with a fresh humor enveloped in the show's dark ambiance.

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Charlie McCollum San Jose Mercury News Nov 13, 2018
The shift in setting has resulted in opening episodes that are so wickedly funny and energetic that Nip/Tuck seems like a whole new show - or at least one that has recaptured its past glory. Go to Full Review Joe Reid The Atlantic Nov 13, 2018
Moving the action from Miami to Hollywood was actually a fun reinvention of the show. ...For a while. Go to Full Review Ginia Bellafante New York Times Dec 18, 2007
For four seasons Nip/Tuck danced around the idea that sex creepily ought to stay within the province of family life's pre-existing perversions; now it is saying so more directly, and with home-baked fruitcake. Go to Full Review Donna Rooney IGN Nov 13, 2018
6.8/10
[Season Five] had a fair amount of bright spots serving as reminders of Nip/Tuck's capabilities as a drama scathingly examining the dark side of plastic surgery and human nature. Go to Full Review Ross Ruediger Bullz-Eye.com Nov 13, 2018
3.5/5
The show will never again scale the heights of its first two seasons, which were both as perfect as even the best fare you've seen on TV in the last ten years. And yet we keep watching. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Nov 13, 2018
4/5
Revels in the shortcomings and dysfunction of its characters. You can't say that Sean and Christian don't necessarily deserve what they get because they are real scoundrels. There's a certain charm in watching bad things happen to them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Dylan Walsh

Dr. Sean McNamara

Julian McMahon

Dr. Christian Troy

John Hensley

Matt McNamara

Joely Richardson

Julia McNamara

Roma Maffia

Dr. Liz Cruz

Kelly Carlson

Kimber Henry

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 30, 2007 Carly Summers Christian and Sean struggle to rebuild their practice as they settle into their new location; a Hollywood publicist offers to help build Christian and Sean's images through the media. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 6, 2007 Joyce and Sharon Monroe Sean and Christian learn about the glamorous side of fame; Julia visits Sean, Christian and Liz in Los Angeles with a surprise announcement. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 13, 2007 Everett Poe Sean and Julia learn more about their family dynamics as Sean resists Eden's advances; Kate reveals a secret compulsion; Matt comes to Los Angeles with some troubling news for his fathers. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 20, 2007 Dawn Budge II A series of unfortunate events unfold for an unlucky Dawn Budge; Annie and Eden start to form a sisterly bond. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 27, 2007 Chaz Darling A patient inspires Sean to take his relationship with Kate in a new direction; Eden persuades Christian to perform surgery on a friend; Kimber reaches out to a former business associate. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 4, 2007 Damien Sands Christian convinces Sean to tape a reality show based on their careers as plastic surgeons. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 11, 2007 Dr. Joshua Lee Sean tries to regain his youth through his relationship with Eden; a traumatic event causes Julia to question her relationship with Olivia; Kimber makes a decision that devastates Matt. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 18, 2007 Duke Collins Sean discovers the secret between Christian and Julia; Matt bonds with his rehabilitation counselor; Eden suspiciously makes peace with Julia; Kimber and Ram reveal their future plans. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 15, 2008 Rachel Ben Natan Christian falls back into old habits; Sean hires a new receptionist to get back at Christian; Dawn requires more plastic surgery following another unfortunate incident. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 22, 2008 Magda & Jeff Sean takes on an agent, expanding his role on "Hearts 'n Scalpels"; suspicious Christian questions Gina's motives for moving to Los Angeles. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 29, 2008 Kyle Ainge Christian tries to cope in the aftermath of a death; Colleen feels threatened when another talent agency shows an interest in Sean's acting career. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 5, 2008 Lulu Grandiron Eden goes to Sean for help after going into business with Kimber and Ram; wealthy socialites hire Christian for all of their cosmetic surgery needs; Sean discovers another side of Colleen. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 12, 2008 August Walden A TV critic reviews Sean; Matt experiences a special bond with Christian's patient; the cause of Julia's ailing health is revealed. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 19, 2008 Candy Richards Tragedy strikes the office when Julia learns what has caused her illness; a visitor from Christian's past brings revealing news; Sean finds fame to be more trouble than it is worth. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 6, 2009 Ronnie Chase Sean's physical and emotional well-being is impacted after surviving the attack from Colleen (Sharon Gless); Christian gets troubling news. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 13, 2009 Gene Shelly Christian and Liz grow closer when she cares for him after his chemotherapy makes him ill; Sean reconnects with his broken family. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 27, 2009 Roxy St. James Sean tries to come to terms with his feelings for Julia; Christian meets someone who understands what he is experiencing; Liz and Christian analyze their relationship. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 3, 2009 Ricky Wells Matt becomes jealous when Sean and Raj develop a father-son relationship; Christian and Liz try to make their relationship work; Raj's father makes a surprise appearance. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 10, 2009 Manny Skerritt Sean's hiring of a new anesthesiologist leads to trouble; Kimber goes to extreme measures to make sure Jenna has a good life. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 17, 2009 Budi Sabri Sean and Teddy explore their relationship; Christian relates to a patient with a unique condition. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 24, 2009 Allegra Caldarello Christian makes arrangements to secure his family's future when he is gone; Liz prepares for a life-changing event. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 3, 2009 Giselle Blaylock and Legend Chandler Christian searches for immortality; rejected by Ram, Kimber confronts Liz about her relationship with Christian. Details

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Nip/Tuck — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Charlie Haid, Richard Levine, Lyn Greene, Sean Jablonski, Brad Falchuk, Hank Chilton, Craig Zisk, John Scott, Dirk Craft
Screenwriter
Jennifer Salt, Brad Falchuk, Hank Chilton, Sean Jablonski, Ryan Murphy, Lyn Greene, Richard Levine
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (S|L|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 30, 2007
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