Nip/Tuck

10 Worst Episodes of Nip/Tuck

Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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#10 - Christian Troy II (Season 7 - Episode 7)

Concerned that cosmetic surgery is no longer in vogue, Sean and Christian make a unique attempt to market their surgical practice to boost a lagging clientele. Liz goes on a date with a pharmaceutical representative who is separated from her husband. Christian's unconscious existential crises, including his loss of Kimber, come to light.

The episode was rated 7.08 from 50 votes.

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#9 - Frankenlaura (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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Sean and Christian visit a mortuary where an employee created a woman from body parts of other women. They operate on a German woman. Sean is at a gathering of people over 65, trying to sell them some procedures. Gina and Julia are in business together.

The episode was rated 7.05 from 76 votes.

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#8 - Dan Daly (Season 7 - Episode 1)

When Sean and Christian win a prestigious award from their alma mater, Sean recalls their college years and endures past pains. A new patient who self-mutilates due to a genetic disorder comes to McNamara/Troy for reconstructive surgery.

The episode was rated 6.97 from 59 votes.

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#7 - Virginia Hayes (Season 7 - Episode 5)

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The teenage daughter of Escobar Gallardo seeks out Sean and Christian for answers about her late father, stirring tremendous guilt within Sean. A seemingly common cosmetic procedure for a struggling actress leads to chaos.

The episode was rated 6.96 from 54 votes.

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#6 - Lola Wlodkowski (Season 6 - Episode 8)

A medical consultation with Liz's friend leads Christian to contemplate his relationship with Kimber. Sean begins to heal emotionally following an encounter with a perfection-seeking patient.

The episode was rated 6.95 from 58 votes.

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#5 - Damien Sands (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Jealous over Sean's new-found fame, Christian convinces Sean to tape a reality show based on their careers as plastic surgeons.

The episode was rated 6.94 from 66 votes.

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#4 - Gene Shelly (Season 5 - Episode 16)

After being rejected by Kimber on account of his post-surgery scars and with his chemotherapy making him sick, Christian seeks support from Liz, which leads to a surprising sexual encounter between them. Sean discovers his new lover (Jaime Ray Newman) has a disturbing fetish, and further alienates Julia and Matt when they learn that he has been faking his need for a wheelchair. Raj has a life-altering sexual encounter with the wife (Beth Gargan) of McNamara/Troy's latest patient.

The episode was rated 6.92 from 60 votes.

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#3 - Willow Banks (Season 7 - Episode 2)

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Christian refuses to perform surgery on a model who wants to drastically alter her beauty. Awakening after a decades-long coma, a new patient seeks surgery from Sean in order to regain his lost youth. Kimber redecorates Sean's new apartment.

The episode was rated 6.89 from 57 votes.

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#2 - Dr. Griffin (Season 7 - Episode 6)

Secrets are revealed and past pains are uncovered as Sean and Christian begin psychotherapy together. Liz and Matt divulge their own confidences when they each join a therapy session.

The episode was rated 6.89 from 54 votes.

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#1 - Don Hoberman (Season 6 - Episode 1)

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As Season 6 begins, Christian has news for Liz and the economic downturn has hit McNamara/Troy hard. But the boys might have found a lifesaver in Dr. Mike Hamoui (Mario Lopez), who's now in L.A. and has found a very profitable niche specialty. Meanwhile, Sean's relationship with Teddy Rowe (now played by Rose McGowan) has blossomed, and Matt, who's down on his luck, takes up mime.

The episode was rated 6.84 from 69 votes.

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