The best episodes of Nip/Tuck
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- 01
Sean's life is in ruins after learning that Christian is Matt's biological father due to a premarital tryst with Julia. He ejects Julia from their house and demands the dissolution of his partnership with Christian.
- 02
Sean celebrates Christmas without his family. Christian's 3-year-old son returns. James forces Michelle to help get kidneys.
- 03
Sean sells his share of the business. Gina re-enters Christian's life. James breaks free from Escobar -- but Michelle's nightmare begins. Matt tries to rekindle his marriage.
- 04
Escobar seeks a procedure for his wife. Christian and Michelle's future is threatened. With Julia gone and Matt and Kimber expecting a baby, Sean makes a life-changing decision.
- 05
In the fifth season premiere, Sean and Christian settle into their new plastic surgery practice in Beverly Hills and struggle to build it from the ground up. New opportunities arise after they meet a slick Hollywood publicist.
- 06
Sean and Christian learn about the glamorous side of fame and the price that people are willing to pay for it. Julia visits Sean, Christian and Liz in Los Angeles with a surprise announcement.
- 07
Sean and Julia learn more about their family dynamics as Sean resists Eden Lord's advances. Kate reveals a secret compulsion. Matt comes to Los Angeles with some troubling news for his fathers.
- 08
A series of unfortunate events unfold for an unlucky Dawn Budge, who seeks reparative surgery from Sean and Christian. Meanwhile, Annie and Eden start to form a sisterly bond, which unnerves Sean.
- 09
While a patient inspires Sean to take his relationship with Kate in a new direction, Eden uses extreme methods to persuade Christian to perform surgery on a friend. Kimber and Matt fall on hard times.
- 10
Christian, jealous over Sean's newfound fame, convinces Sean to tape a reality show based on their careers as plastic surgeons. However, no one expects the drama that unfolds when the cameras roll.
- 11
As Sean tries to regain his youth through his relationship with Eden, a violent and traumatic event causes Julia to question her relationship with Olivia. Meanwhile, in an effort to better her life, Kimber makes a decision that devastates Matt.
- 12
Sean confronts Christian and Julia about the secret they have been keeping. Meanwhile, a hospitalized Matt bonds with his rehab counselor, and Eden tries to bond and make peace with Julia. Kimber reveals her plans for the future.
- 13
Special guest stars include Oliver Platt as 'Freddy Prune,' Bradley Cooper as 'Aidan Stone,' Jessalyn Gilsig as 'Gina Russo' and Sharon Gless as 'Colleen Rose.' Guest stars include AnnaLynne McCord as 'Eden Lord,' Marlee Matlin as 'Barbara Shapiro' and Paula Marshall as 'Kate Tinsley.' Written by Hank Chilton. Directed by Craig Zisk.
- 14
Christian attempts to cope in the aftermath of a death. Meanwhile, Colleen feels threatened when another talent agency shows interest in Sean's acting career.
- 15
Eden looks to Sean for help after getting into business with Kimber and Ram. A group of wealthy socialites hires Christian for all of their cosmetic surgery needs. And Sean discovers another side of Colleen.
- 16
A television critic gives Sean a dose of the ugly side of Hollywood. Meanwhile, Matt experiences a special bond with one of Christian's patients. And the cause of Julia's ailing health is uncovered.
- 17
Tragedy strikes the McNamara/Troy family after Julia learns what has caused her ill health. A visitor from Christian's past brings some revealing news. And Sean finds the price of fame to be more expensive than it's worth.
- 18
Erica (VANESSA REDGRAVE) returns married to a younger man, Renaldo Panettiere (GILLES MARINI ), and Mike Hamoui (MARIO LOPEZ) reveals his plans with Kimber.
- 19
Both Matt and Alexis Stone (CANDIS CAYNE) request unusual surgical procedures from Christian. Julia seeks revenge on Erica (VANESSA REDGRAVE). GILLES MARINI also guest stars.
- 20
Sean is conflicted when the firm is requested to perform a surgical procedure on a prison inmate, Wesley Clovis. Kimber questions how far she'll go to be with Christian.
- 21
When a homeless prostitute arrives at McNamara/Troy, the doctors fear she wants pro bono surgery for scars on her wrists. But she tells them she is being deified because her injuries resemble the stigmata, the wounds Jesus Christ suffered on the cross.
- 22
While the doctors work with an expert ocularist to create and implant artificial eyes for a beautiful blind woman, Natasha Charles, Christian finds himself drawn to Natasha's direct and disarming sensuality.
- 23
Christian learns the truth about Kimber's wedding-day disappearance when he receives a grisly clue from The Carver. Detective Kit McGraw brings Carver suspect Quentin in for questioning.
- 24
Sean makes an impulsive life change without consulting family or friends. A morose Annie visits from New York with a disturbing medical condition. Christian offers advice to Mike on how to satisfy Kimber and a new patient recognizes Teddy from her past. Written by: Sean Jablonski Directed by: Dirk Craft
- 25
Christian struggles with an angry patient. Sean and Christian learn how Matt is earning an income. Plus, Teddy (ROSE McGOWAN) convinces Annie (KELSEY LYNN BATELAAN) to go camping.
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