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Nurse Jackie 2009

“Never go down easy.”

★ 7.1/10 · 247 votes TV-MA DramaComedy 7 seasons · 80 eps Ended
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What is Nurse Jackie?

Nurse Jackie is an American medical comedy-drama television series set in a New York City hospital. The show aired on Showtime from June 8, 2009, until June 28, 2015.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Ended
Episodes
80
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Jun 8, 2009
Last aired
Jun 28, 2015
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Showtime
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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Overview

Nurse Jackie is an American medical comedy-drama television series set in a New York City hospital. The show aired on Showtime from June 8, 2009, until June 28, 2015. Created by Liz Brixius, Evan Dunsky, and Linda Wallem, the series stars Edie Falco as Jackie Peyton, an emergency department nurse at the fictional All Saints' Hospital. The narrative follows Jackie as she navigates the daily pressures of a hectic medical environment where life and death situations occur regularly. Beyond her professional responsibilities, the character struggles with chronic back pain and a personal life that remains on the constant edge of collapse. To manage these challenges and maintain her composure, Jackie frequently relies on white lies, bent rules, and various secret strategies. The cast also includes Merritt Wever, Paul Schulze, and Dominic Fumusa. As a healthcare professional, Jackie operates within a medical team to provide care for patients, balancing the intense demands of her career with an array of personal dramas that threaten to lead her toward total disaster.

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Should you watch it?

“A dedicated New York City nurse balances high-stakes hospital work with a chaotic and secretive personal life.”

Reasons to watch
  • fast-paced hospital setting
  • complex lead character
Keep in mind
  • portrays stressful medical environments

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas set in high-pressure medical workplaces.

The series features intense themes related to medical emergencies and personal struggles.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Season 5 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the show?

The series is set in a hectic hospital located in New York City.

What is the main character's profession?

The main character works as a nurse.

What are the primary challenges the protagonist faces?

She deals with chronic back pain and a personal life that is on the verge of collapse.

How does the protagonist manage her daily life?

She uses white lies, bent rules, and secret strategies to navigate her responsibilities.

Is the show focused on medical work?

Yes, the series centers on the daily life-and-death situations occurring in a hospital environment.