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Nurse Jackie S5E1 — Happy Fucking Birthday

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Nurse Jackie•Season 5•Episode 1

Happy Fucking Birthday

7.9/10 · 303 votesApr 14, 201330 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 5•matches the season avg

Victims of a bus accident are treated; two doctors join the rotation; O'Hara is happy spending time with her son; Akalitus gives Eddie his job back.

Directed byRandall Einhorn

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Episode Summary

"Happy Fucking Birthday" is episode 1 of Nurse Jackie season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 303 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Randall Einhorn, it aired on April 14, 2013.

Next: E2 · Luck of the Drawing Best of Season 5