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The Worst Episodes of Nip/Tuck

Every episode of Nip/Tuck ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Nip/Tuck!

Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.
Genre:Drama
Network:FX

Worst Episodes Summary

"Sheila Carlton" is the worst rated episode of "Nip/Tuck". It scored 3.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/27/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Edith and Walter Krieger".

  • Sheila Carlton
    3.5/102 votes
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    #1 - Sheila Carlton

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Edith and Walter Krieger
    3.5/102 votes
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    #2 - Edith and Walter Krieger

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hiro Yoshimura
    4.0/103 votes
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    #3 - Hiro Yoshimura

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joel Seabrook
    4.5/102 votes
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    #4 - Joel Seabrook

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2010

    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: N/A

  • Willow Banks
    6.0/103 votes
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    #5 - Willow Banks

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Christian Troy II
    6.0/101 votes
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    #6 - Christian Troy II

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dan Daly
    6.3/103 votes
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    #7 - Dan Daly

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Conor McNamara, 2026
    7.0/10464 votes
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    #8 - Conor McNamara, 2026

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/2006

    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

  • Damien Sands
    7.0/10369 votes
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    #9 - Damien Sands

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2007

    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: N/A

  • Virginia Hayes
    7.0/101 votes
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    #10 - Virginia Hayes

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2010

    The teenage daughter of Escobar Gallardo seeks out Sean and Christian for answers about her late father, stirring tremendous guilt within Sean. A seemingly common cosmetic procedure for a struggling actress leads to chaos.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dr. Griffin
    7.0/101 votes
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    #11 - Dr. Griffin

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2010

    Secrets are revealed and past pains are uncovered as Sean and Christian begin psychotherapy together. Liz and Matt divulge their own confidences when they each join a therapy session.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Budi Sabri
    7.3/10328 votes
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    #12 - Budi Sabri

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 2/17/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don Hoberman
    7.3/10336 votes
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    #13 - Don Hoberman

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Briggitte Reinholt
    7.3/10302 votes
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    #14 - Briggitte Reinholt

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Abigail Sullivan
    7.3/10313 votes
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    #15 - Abigail Sullivan

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alexis Stone
    7.3/10367 votes
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    #16 - Alexis Stone

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2009

    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: N/A

  • Benny Nilsson
    7.3/10316 votes
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    #17 - Benny Nilsson

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Frankenlaura
    7.4/10371 votes
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    #18 - Frankenlaura

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2005

    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: N/A

  • Duke Collins
    7.4/10349 votes
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    #19 - Duke Collins

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/2007

    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

    Writer: Richard Levine, Lynnie Greene

  • Gene Shelly
    7.4/10321 votes
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    #20 - Gene Shelly

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 1/13/2009

    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

    Writer: Richard Levine, Lynnie Greene

  • Allegra Caldarello
    7.4/10312 votes
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    #21 - Allegra Caldarello

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 2/24/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: Sean Jablonski

  • Lola Wlodkowski
    7.4/10332 votes
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    #22 - Lola Wlodkowski

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kurt Dempsey
    7.5/10498 votes
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    #23 - Kurt Dempsey

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/19/2003

    An ex-lover returns and leads Christian to a sexaholics meeting while Sean and Julia deal with an unexpected pregnancy.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: N/A

  • Tommy Bolton
    7.5/10366 votes
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    #24 - Tommy Bolton

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2005

    Sean has feelings for Nikki Moretti. Quentin goes after Julia and she welcomes his attention. Christian has a down-syndrome patient who wants to look like the rest of his family. Christian meets with his birth mother again.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Brad Falchuk

  • Liz Cruz
    7.5/10354 votes
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    #25 - Liz Cruz

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/2006

    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

    Writer: N/A