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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.

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  1. Background image for Sheila Carlton
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Sheila Carlton

    S7:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Edith and Walter Krieger
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Edith and Walter Krieger

    S7:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Hiro Yoshimura
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Hiro Yoshimura

    S7:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Joel Seabrook
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Joel Seabrook

    S7:E3

    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.

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    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Willow Banks
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Willow Banks

    S7:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Christian Troy II
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Christian Troy II

    S7:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Dan Daly
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Dan Daly

    S7:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Conor McNamara, 2026
    7.0/10(468 votes)

    #8 - Conor McNamara, 2026

    S4:E11

    It's the year 2026. Conor is getting the whole family together. In the present, Julia and Sean's marriage is at a crossroads.

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    Director:Craig Zisk
  10. Background image for Damien Sands
    7.0/10(376 votes)

    #9 - Damien Sands

    S5:E6

    Jealous over Sean's new-found fame, Christian convinces Sean to tape a reality show based on their careers as plastic surgeons.

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    Director:Charles Haid
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Virginia Hayes
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Virginia Hayes

    S7:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Dr. Griffin
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Dr. Griffin

    S7:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Briggitte Reinholt
    7.2/10(306 votes)

    #12 - Briggitte Reinholt

    S6:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Budi Sabri
    7.3/10(332 votes)

    #13 - Budi Sabri

    S5:E20

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Allegra Caldarello
    7.3/10(317 votes)

    #14 - Allegra Caldarello

    S5:E21

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
  16. Background image for Don Hoberman
    7.3/10(342 votes)

    #15 - Don Hoberman

    S6:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Abigail Sullivan
    7.3/10(318 votes)

    #16 - Abigail Sullivan

    S6:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Alexis Stone
    7.3/10(375 votes)

    #17 - Alexis Stone

    S6:E6

    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.

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    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Benny Nilsson
    7.3/10(322 votes)

    #18 - Benny Nilsson

    S6:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Frankenlaura
    7.4/10(378 votes)

    #19 - Frankenlaura

    S3:E6

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Liz Cruz
    7.4/10(360 votes)

    #20 - Liz Cruz

    S4:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Duke Collins
    7.4/10(354 votes)

    #21 - Duke Collins

    S5:E8

    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.

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  23. Background image for Gene Shelly
    7.4/10(325 votes)

    #22 - Gene Shelly

    S5:E16

    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.

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  24. Background image for Lola Wlodkowski
    7.4/10(338 votes)

    #23 - Lola Wlodkowski

    S6:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Kurt Dempsey
    7.5/10(519 votes)

    #24 - Kurt Dempsey

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Montana / Sassy / Justice
    7.5/10(482 votes)

    #25 - Montana / Sassy / Justice

    S1:E11

    Ms. Caine wants an operation to get rid of her "cankles". Sean and Julia are still on the outs. Christian learns he's going to be a father. Julia steals Christian's brush to determine if he's the father of Matt. Sean and Grace learn that Ms. Caine has multiple personalities. Cara recovers and gets close with Matt and Henry. Henry develops feelings for her. Cara asks Matt to the prom. Henry tells Matt that he is going to confess to Cara what happened.

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Worst Episodes Summary

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