Nip/Tuck 2003
“Tell me what you don't like about yourself...?”
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
- Updated
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Two plastic surgeons navigate professional and personal turmoil while facing midlife crises in this medical drama.”
- compelling character dynamics
- exploration of personal crises
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jul 22, 2003
- E2 Mandi/Randi Jul 29, 2003
- E3 Nanette Babcock Aug 5, 2003
- E4 Sophia Lopez Aug 12, 2003
- E5 Kurt Dempsey Aug 19, 2003
- E6 Megan O'Hara Sep 2, 2003
- E7 Cliff Mantegna Sep 9, 2003
- E8 Cara Fitzgerald Sep 16, 2003
- E9 Sophia Lopez II Sep 23, 2003
- E10 Adelle Coffin Sep 30, 2003
- E11 Montana / Sassy / Justice Oct 7, 2003
- E12 Antonia Ramos Oct 14, 2003
- E13 Escobar Gallardo Oct 21, 2003
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 Erica Noughton Jun 22, 2004
- E2 Christian Troy Jun 29, 2004
- E3 Manya Mabika Jul 6, 2004
- E4 Mrs. Grubman Jul 13, 2004
- E5 Joel Gideon Jul 20, 2004
- E6 Bobbi Broderick Jul 27, 2004
- E7 Naomi Gaines Aug 3, 2004
- E8 Agatha Ripp Aug 10, 2004
- E9 Rose & Raven Rosenberg Aug 17, 2004
- E10 Kimber Henry Aug 24, 2004
- E11 Natasha Charles Aug 31, 2004
- E12 Julia McNamara Sep 7, 2004
- E13 Oona Wentworth Sep 14, 2004
- E14 Trudy Nye Sep 21, 2004
- E15 Sean McNamara Sep 28, 2004
- E16 Joan Rivers Oct 5, 2004
Season 3 · 15 episodes
- E1 Momma Boone Sep 20, 2005
- E2 Kiki Sep 27, 2005
- E3 Derek, Alex, and Gary Oct 4, 2005
- E4 Rhea Reynolds Oct 11, 2005
- E5 Granville Trapp Oct 18, 2005
- E6 Frankenlaura Oct 25, 2005
- E7 Ben White Nov 1, 2005
- E8 Tommy Bolton Nov 8, 2005
- E9 Hannah Tedesco Nov 15, 2005
- E10 Madison Berg Nov 22, 2005
- E11 Abby Mays Nov 29, 2005
- E12 Sal Perri Dec 6, 2005
- E13 Joy Kringle Dec 13, 2005
- E14 Cherry Peck Dec 20, 2005
- E15 Quentin Costa Dec 20, 2005
Season 4 · 15 episodes
- E1 Cindy Plumb Sep 5, 2006
- E2 Blu Mondae Sep 12, 2006
- E3 Monica Wilder Sep 19, 2006
- E4 Shari Noble Sep 26, 2006
- E5 Dawn Budge Oct 3, 2006
- E6 Faith Wolper, PhD Oct 10, 2006
- E7 Burt Landau Oct 17, 2006
- E8 Conor McNamara Oct 24, 2006
- E9 Liz Cruz Oct 31, 2006
- E10 Merrill Bobolit Nov 7, 2006
- E11 Conor McNamara, 2026 Nov 14, 2006
- E12 Diana Lubey Nov 21, 2006
- E13 Reefer Nov 28, 2006
- E14 Willy Ward Dec 5, 2006
- E15 Gala Gallardo Dec 12, 2006
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Carly Summers Nov 1, 2007
- E2 Joyce & Sharon Monroe Nov 6, 2007
- E3 Everett Poe Nov 11, 2007
- E4 Dawn Budge II Nov 20, 2007
- E5 Chaz Darling Nov 27, 2007
- E6 Damien Sands Dec 4, 2007
- E7 Dr. Joshua Lee Dec 11, 2007
- E8 Duke Collins Dec 18, 2007
- E9 Rachel Ben Natan Jan 15, 2008
- E10 Magda and Jeff Jan 22, 2008
- E11 Kyle Ainge Jan 29, 2008
- E12 Lulu Grandiron Feb 5, 2008
- E13 August Walden Feb 12, 2008
- E14 Candy Richards Feb 19, 2008
- E15 Ronnie Chase Jan 6, 2009
- E16 Gene Shelly Jan 13, 2009
- E17 Roxy St. James Jan 27, 2009
- E18 Ricky Wells Feb 3, 2009
- E19 Manny Skerrit Feb 10, 2009
- E20 Budi Sabri Feb 17, 2009
- E21 Allegra Caldarello Feb 24, 2009
- E22 Giselle Blaylock & Legend Chandler Mar 3, 2009
Frequently asked questions
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.