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The Best Episodes of Nurse Jackie

Every episode of Nurse Jackie ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Nurse Jackie!

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Every day is a matter of life and death in a hectic New York City hospital, but for Nurse Jackie that's the easiest part. Between chronic back pain that won't quit, and a personal life

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10.0/10(1 votes)
#1 - Teachable Moments
S5:E75/26/2013
Akalitus forgets to hire an escort for a psych patient who then lays waste to the pharmacy; Frank cancels a lunch date with Jackie; Zoey hears Coop and Carrie having sex; Jackie worries about Frank when she learns that a cop has been shot.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(1 votes)
#2 - Have You Met Ms. Jones?
S3:E95/23/2011
Just when Jackie has run out of pills, she runs into a confrontation about the drugs from Oncology that disappeared. Coop tracks down an old girlfriend on Facebook when he decides to start his own family. Heart problems make Zoey revisit her relationship with Lenny.
Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(1 votes)
#3 - Fuck The Lemurs
S3:E106/6/2011
Following HR's inquiry of the missing drugs, Mrs. Akalitus puts Jackie on probation. Meanwhile, Coop plans his wedding and Jackie's daughter Grace wants to be put on medication for her anxiety disorder.
Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(1 votes)
#4 - Batting Practice
S3:E116/13/2011
Jackie tries to stay sober and get through probation until Dr. O'Hara has a tempting offer for her. Meanwhile Eddie believes Kevin found out about the affair and Zoey throws a party for her colleagues.
Director:Linda Wallem
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Linda Wallem
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(1 votes)
#5 - …Deaf Blind Tumor Pee-Test
S3:E126/20/2011
When HR demands urine samples from all the nurses, Jackie tries to avoid it as long as possible as well as her husband, who seems to have found out about her affair with Eddie.
Director:Linda Wallem
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Linda Wallem
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(1 votes)
#6 - Day of the Iguana
S4:E75/20/2012
Jackie covers for Cruz when he has a panic attack; Zoey surveys her coworkers for the best ways to conduct a breakup; Akalitus enlists the staff in an elaborate charade when her mentor is admitted with dementia.
Director:Miguel Arteta
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Miguel Arteta
Writer:Unknown

The 20 WORST Episodes of Nurse Jackie

9.0/10(1 votes)
#7 - Luck of the Drawing
S5:E24/21/2013
Kevin demands full custody. A bus crash patient returns after contracting sepsis. Coop threatens to quit.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(3 votes)
#8 - Soul
S5:E106/16/2013
It's Jackie's one year anniversary of sobriety and she and Frank fight about their relationship. Zoey acts very professional and rigid around Prentiss after their intimate evening. Carrie's peer review does not go well. Grace has a breakdown about Jackie. Jackie takes something she shouldn't have.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
9.0/10(1 votes)
#9 - Clean
S7:E14/12/2015
Picking up with her arrest, Jackie suffers through detox.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.8/10(4 votes)
#10 - Years of Service
S2:E126/7/2010
In the season finale, Jackie returns to All Saints where she must confront everyone.
Director:Paul Feig
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Paul Feig
Writer:Unknown
8.8/10(5 votes)
#11 - Kettle-Kettle-Black-Black
S4:E14/8/2012
After breaking up with Kevin, Jackie has to realize she needs professional help. Meanwhile, a new director at the hospital makes some personnel changes and Kevin finds out about Jackie and Eddie's affair.
Director:Linda Wallem
Writer:Liz Brixius
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Director:Linda Wallem
Writer:Liz Brixius
8.7/10(3 votes)
#12 - Flight
S6:E126/29/2014
Coop gets a surprise. Jackie hits the road. Season finale.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(2 votes)
#13 - Steak Knife
S1:E77/20/2009
A man is admitted with a steak knife sticking out of his chest. Eddie gives Jackie a Cartier bracelet for their one-year anniversary, but she rejects the gift. A baby is left in the nurses’ station and Akalitus takes the infant to her office.
Director:Steve Buscemi
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Steve Buscemi
Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(2 votes)
#14 - The Astonishing
S3:E85/16/2011
Jackie accuses Kelly of being inappropriate with two flirty high school girls; Coop begins to let go of childish things; Thor counsels Akalitus on her new phone system and some deeper matters; Jackie is unexpectedly delayed getting to Grace's pageant.
Director:Bob Balaban
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Bob Balaban
Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(2 votes)
#15 - Handle Your Scandal
S4:E106/17/2012
While Cruz is in care, Jackie goes over his head to get the ER under control, resulting in her dismissal from All Saints for insubordination. Jackie pulls Grace out of Catholic school. O'Hara goes into labour and Jackie returns to All Saints in spite of Cruz. Charlie arrives at the ER and Cruz asks Jackie to help him save Charlie's life.
Director:Randall Einhorn
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Randall Einhorn
Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(2 votes)
#16 - Forget It
S5:E86/2/2013
Kevin interrupts Jackie and Frank's night. Akalitus' blood results are in and her memory loss is a result of a medication she's been taking. Zoey helps Prentiss organize his disaster of an office. Meanwhile, Jackie is convinced that Grace is sneaking behind her back to see Danny, but Grace assures her they broke up. Frank urges Jackie to work on her issues - so she attends an AA meeting.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(2 votes)
#17 - Sidecars and Spermicide
S6:E106/15/2014
Jackie breaks up with Frank and tries to separate herself from the people closest to her so she can keep using drugs. Meanwhile, Carrie forgets Coop's 40th birthday; the DEA investigation intensifies; and Zoey decides to become a nurse practitioner.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(3 votes)
#18 - Game On
S3:E13/28/2011
In the Season 3 premiere, Jackie's marriage is strained, as is her relationship with O'Hara after the intervention; Akalitus warns the staff that nearby hospitals have closed down, straining the staff and resources; Zoey publicly confesses her affair with Lenny.
Director:Steve Buscemi
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Steve Buscemi
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(3 votes)
#19 - Walk of Shame
S5:E65/19/2013
Jackie and Grace recover from their nights of indiscretion; Carrie uses flashcards to strengthen her skills.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(3 votes)
#20 - Heart
S5:E96/9/2013
Jackie and Frank have sex for the first time and he tells her he loves her. Akalitus has an extra spring in her step. Coop wants to take his mentoring of Carrie to the next level. Kevin and Grace show up at the hospital after Kevin finds a bag of pills in Grace's bag.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(3 votes)
#21 - Sisterhood
S6:E116/22/2014
Jackie reluctantly attends Kevin's wedding. Carrie makes demands on Coop.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(3 votes)
#22 - Tiny Bubbles
S1:E67/13/2009
Jackie is caught off-guard when a nurse (Judith Ivey) she used to work with, who is dying of lung cancer, asks Jackie to help end her life. Meanwhile, Coop’s mother (Blythe Danner) is admitted with a gall bladder attack. We learn that he is the only son of lesbians…a fact that delights Jackie and O’Hara.
Director:Craig Zisk
Writer:Rick Cleveland
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Director:Craig Zisk
Writer:Rick Cleveland
8.0/10(2 votes)
#23 - Apple Bong
S2:E44/12/2010
When a patient is suffering, Jackie supplies the patient with illegal marijuana to ease the pain. Meanwhile, Kevin prefers going out with Eddie rather than spend the night with Jackie and Zoey believes she is pregnant.
Director:Alan Taylor
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Alan Taylor
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(3 votes)
#24 - Sleeping Dogs
S2:E105/24/2010
In order to get a phony prescription, Jackie falsifies an MRI. In the meantime the campaign's end has its effects on Coop and Eddie is back as the hospital's pharmacist.
Director:Paul Feig
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Paul Feig
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(2 votes)
#25 - Enough Rope
S3:E24/4/2011
Eddie tells Jackie that he now considers Kevin a real friend and can no longer lie to him; Jackie is remorseful when she learns that O'Hara is looking for a new employer; Akalitus announces that All Saints may get a visit from the First Lady.
Director:Steve Buscemi
Writer:Liz Brixius
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Director:Steve Buscemi
Writer:Liz Brixius

Best Episodes Summary

"Teachable Moments" is the best rated episode of "Nurse Jackie". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/26/2013. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Have You Met Ms. Jones?".