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Nip/Tuck 2003

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★ 7.2/10 · 523 votes TV-MA Drama 7 seasons · 100 eps Ended
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What is Nip/Tuck?

Nip/Tuck is an American medical drama television series created by Ryan Murphy that aired on the FX network from July 22, 2003, to March 3, 2010. Spanning six seasons and 100 episodes, the program focuses on the professional and personal lives of two plastic surgeons, Dr.

Type
TV series
Year
2003
Status
Ended
Episodes
100
Runtime
44 minutes
First aired
Jul 22, 2003
Last aired
Mar 3, 2010
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FX
Genres
Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
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Nip/Tuck is an American medical drama television series created by Ryan Murphy that aired on the FX network from July 22, 2003, to March 3, 2010. Spanning six seasons and 100 episodes, the program focuses on the professional and personal lives of two plastic surgeons, Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy, who operate a cutting-edge practice called McNamara/Troy. The series explores the characters as they experience full-blown midlife crises while confronting various career, family, and romance problems. Beyond its core medical premise, the show incorporates elements of black comedy, crime drama, satire, family drama, and psychological thriller. The main cast includes Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, Joely Richardson, and John Hensley. The series features work from various directors, including Elodie Keene. The narrative arc of the show encompasses the journey from the pilot episode through the final installment, titled Hiro Yoshimura. The production was distributed by WBTV and maintained a consistent presence on American television throughout its seven-year broadcast run.

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“Two plastic surgeons navigate professional and personal turmoil while facing midlife crises in this medical drama.”

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  • compelling character dynamics
  • exploration of personal crises
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  • contains mature themes

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven medical dramas focusing on the complex lives of surgeons.

The series features mature themes and content typical of an American medical drama.

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Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 9 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
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Who created the series?

The series was created by Ryan Murphy.

When did the show air?

The show aired on FX from 2003 to 2010.

Who are the lead actors?

The series stars Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, and Joely Richardson.

What is the premise?

It follows two plastic surgeons dealing with career, family, and romance problems during their midlife crises.

How many seasons are there?

The series consists of six seasons.

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