The Worst Episodes of Nip/Tuck

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6.9/10(435 votes)
#1 - Conor McNamara, 2026
S4:E1111/14/2006
It's the year 2026. Conor is getting the whole family together. In the present, Julia and Sean's marriage is at a crossroads.
Director:Craig Zisk
Writer:Ryan Murphy
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Director:Craig Zisk
Writer:Ryan Murphy
6.9/10(355 votes)
#2 - Damien Sands
S5:E612/4/2007
Jealous over Sean's new-found fame, Christian convinces Sean to tape a reality show based on their careers as plastic surgeons.
Director:Charles Haid
Writer:Hank Chilton
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Director:Charles Haid
Writer:Hank Chilton
7.2/10(291 votes)
#3 - Allegra Caldarello
S5:E212/24/2009
Christian decides to employ Dr. Logan Taper for the practice, while Sean is revisited by a former client from Miami to have plastic surgery so she can attract suitors once her husband dies.
Director:Sean Jablonski
Writer:Sean Jablonski
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Director:Sean Jablonski
Writer:Sean Jablonski
7.2/10(279 votes)
#4 - Briggitte Reinholt
S6:E310/28/2009
Sean makes an important decision without consulting anyone; a morose Annie shows up in L.A. with a troubling medical condition; Christian gives Mike (Mario Lopez) tips on how to satisfy Kimber; and a new patient recognizes Teddy.
Director:Dirk Craft
Writer:Sean Jablonski
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Director:Dirk Craft
Writer:Sean Jablonski
3.6/10(5 votes)
#5 - Hiro Yoshimura
S7:E93/3/2010
Sean and Christian reflect on their relationship. They also remove a scar from an elderly Japanese man and have a surprise for Liz. Meanwhile, Christian makes a deal with Ava.
Director:John Scott
Writer:Ryan Murphy
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Director:John Scott
Writer:Ryan Murphy
2.8/10(4 votes)
#6 - Sheila Carlton
S7:E41/27/2010
Christian has a crisis of conscience when Kimber's mother Brandy visits Los Angeles. Complications arise as Sean prepares for his trip to Africa. A patient requires multiple cosmetic procedures after suffering an attack by a wild animal.
Director:Craig Zisk
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
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Director:Craig Zisk
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene

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2.8/10(4 votes)
#7 - Edith and Walter Krieger
S7:E82/24/2010
Julia visits Sean and Christian in Los Angeles to share life-changing news -- and rejects romantic advances from both men. A great love from Matt's past who has caused immeasurable family chaos turns up as Matt prepares to marry Ramona. Liz reveals that she's happily pregnant.
Director:Dirk Craft
Writer:Brad Falchuk
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Director:Dirk Craft
Writer:Brad Falchuk
7.3/10(349 votes)
#8 - Alexis Stone
S6:E611/18/2009
When a newly married Erica threatens to take custody of Annie and Connor, Sean and Julia present a happy and united front to thwart her efforts. Christian bonds with a new patient as Mike reveals his future plans with Kimber.
Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Hank Chilton
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Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Hank Chilton
7.3/10(316 votes)
#9 - Don Hoberman
S6:E110/14/2009
As Season 6 begins, Christian has news for Liz and the economic downturn has hit McNamara/Troy hard. But the boys might have found a lifesaver in Dr. Mike Hamoui (Mario Lopez), who's now in L.A. and has found a very profitable niche specialty. Meanwhile, Sean's relationship with Teddy Rowe (now played by Rose McGowan) has blossomed, and Matt, who's down on his luck, takes up mime.
Director:Brad Falchuk
Writer:Ryan Murphy
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Director:Brad Falchuk
Writer:Ryan Murphy
7.3/10(313 votes)
#10 - Lola Wlodkowski
S6:E812/2/2009
A medical consultation with Liz's friend leads Christian to contemplate his relationship with Kimber. Sean begins to heal emotionally following an encounter with a perfection-seeking patient.
Director:Eric Stoltz
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
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Director:Eric Stoltz
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
7.3/10(307 votes)
#11 - Budi Sabri
S5:E202/17/2009
A horribly disfigured man is worked on by Christian and Sean. Meanwhile, Sean hopes to strike up a relationship with the new anesthesiologist Teddy Rowe, and Christian goes for a check up with his oncologist.
Director:Hank Chilton
Writer:Hank Chilton
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Director:Hank Chilton
Writer:Hank Chilton
7.3/10(307 votes)
#12 - Jenny Juggs
S6:E411/4/2009
Christian struggles to understand a patient with big anger-management issues. Sean and Christian learn how Matt is earning an income, despite his attempts to keep it hidden from his family. Teddy arranges a camping trip with Sean, Annie and Conor in order to ease family tensions.
Director:Jesse Bochco
Writer:Jennifer Salt
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Director:Jesse Bochco
Writer:Jennifer Salt
7.3/10(297 votes)
#13 - Benny Nilsson
S6:E912/9/2009
Christian's colossal financial debt leads him to deception. An unexpected visitor stirs insecurity within Christian and brings joy to Sean. Christian bonds with a young patient when he learns about his adoption.
Director:John Scott
Writer:Sean Jablonski
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Director:John Scott
Writer:Sean Jablonski
7.3/10(291 votes)
#14 - Abigail Sullivan
S6:E511/11/2009
As Matt's crime spree catches up with him, Julia returns from New York to help in his recovery from surgery. Sean discovers devastating details about his marriage to Teddy. A new patient suffers from extreme separation anxiety.
Director:John Scott
Writer:Brad Falchuk
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Director:John Scott
Writer:Brad Falchuk
3.8/10(4 votes)
#15 - Joel Seabrook
S7:E31/20/2010
Following a failed suicide attempt, a new patient seeks facial reconstructive surgery. Christian tries a risky maneuver with Kimber to heighten their marital passion. Sean performs pro-bono surgery with a charitable surgeon and former college friend in an attempt to quell his guilty conscious.
Director:Tate Donovan
Writer:Hank Chilton
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Director:Tate Donovan
Writer:Hank Chilton
5.0/10(5 votes)
#16 - Willow Banks
S7:E21/13/2010
Christian refuses to perform surgery on a model who wants to drastically alter her beauty. Awakening after a decades-long coma, a new patient seeks surgery from Sean in order to regain his lost youth. Kimber redecorates Sean's new apartment.
Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Brad Falchuk
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Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Brad Falchuk
5.2/10(5 votes)
#17 - Dan Daly
S7:E11/6/2010
When Sean and Christian win a prestigious award from their alma mater, Sean recalls their college years and endures past pains. A new patient who self-mutilates due to a genetic disorder comes to McNamara/Troy for reconstructive surgery.
Director:Elodie Keene
Writer:Ryan Murphy
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Director:Elodie Keene
Writer:Ryan Murphy
7.4/10(352 votes)
#18 - Frankenlaura
S3:E610/25/2005
Sean and Christian visit a mortuary where an employee created a woman from body parts of other women. They operate on a German woman. Sean is at a gathering of people over 65, trying to sell them some procedures. Gina and Julia are in business together.
Director:Michael M. Robin
Writer:Hank Chilton
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Director:Michael M. Robin
Writer:Hank Chilton
7.4/10(351 votes)
#19 - Alexis Stone II
S6:E711/25/2009
Both Matt and Alexis Stone request unusual surgical procedures from Christian. Erica discovers the horrible truth about her new husband. After a lifetime of torment from her mother, Julia seeks revenge upon her.
Director:John Scott
Writer:Ryan Murphy
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Director:John Scott
Writer:Ryan Murphy
7.4/10(338 votes)
#20 - Rachel Ben Natan
S5:E91/15/2008
As Julia's health worsens, Christian falls back into old habits. Sean hires Gina as the new receptionist at McNamara/Troy in order to get back at Christian. Dawn Budge returns to McNamara/Troy after another unfortunate incident which requires cosmetic surgery.
Director:Charles Haid
Writer:Jennifer Salt
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Director:Charles Haid
Writer:Jennifer Salt
7.4/10(331 votes)
#21 - Liz Cruz
S4:E910/31/2006
Liz's new gilfriend, Poppy, wants her to have cosmetic surgery. James makes Christian and Michelle help her steal another kidney. Sean offers consultation to Marlowe, who wants longer legs.
Director:Richard Levine
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
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Director:Richard Levine
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
7.4/10(323 votes)
#22 - Duke Collins
S5:E812/18/2007
Sean discovers the secret between Christian and Julia. A hospitalized Matt bonds with his rehabilitation counselor. Eden suspiciously makes peace with Julia. Kimber and Ram reveal their future plans.
Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
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Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
7.4/10(300 votes)
#23 - Gene Shelly
S5:E161/13/2009
After being rejected by Kimber on account of his post-surgery scars and with his chemotherapy making him sick, Christian seeks support from Liz, which leads to a surprising sexual encounter between them. Sean discovers his new lover (Jaime Ray Newman) has a disturbing fetish, and further alienates Julia and Matt when they learn that he has been faking his need for a wheelchair. Raj has a life-altering sexual encounter with the wife (Beth Gargan) of McNamara/Troy's latest patient.
Director:Richard Levine
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
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Director:Richard Levine
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
6.0/10(2 votes)
#24 - Christian Troy II
S7:E72/17/2010
Concerned that cosmetic surgery is no longer in vogue, Sean and Christian make a unique attempt to market their surgical practice to boost a lagging clientele. Liz goes on a date with a pharmaceutical representative who is separated from her husband. Christian's unconscious existential crises, including his loss of Kimber, come to light.
Director:Diana Valentine
Writer:Sean Jablonski
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Director:Diana Valentine
Writer:Sean Jablonski
7.5/10(517 votes)
#25 - Kurt Dempsey
S1:E58/19/2003
An ex-lover returns and leads Christian to a sexaholics meeting while Sean and Julia deal with an unexpected pregnancy.
Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene
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Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Richard Levine, Lyn Greene