Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)

Sean McNamara and Christian Troy are two plastic surgeons running a partnership in Miami, Florida with different issues to life. Sean is a wishy-washy, weak-kneed, family man who distances ... See full summary »

Creator:

Ryan Murphy

Stars:

Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 46 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dylan Walsh	...	Dr. Sean McNamara (100 episodes, 2003-2010)
Julian McMahon	...	Dr. Christian Troy (100 episodes, 2003-2010)
John Hensley	...	Matt McNamara (100 episodes, 2003-2010)
Joely Richardson	...	Julia McNamara (100 episodes, 2003-2010)
Roma Maffia	...	Dr. Liz Cruz (96 episodes, 2003-2010)
Linda Klein	...	Nurse Linda (96 episodes, 2003-2010)
Kelly Carlson	...	Kimber Henry (82 episodes, 2003-2010)

Storyline

Sean McNamara and Christian Troy are two plastic surgeons running a partnership in Miami, Florida with different issues to life. Sean is a wishy-washy, weak-kneed, family man who distances himself with work to avoid his dysfunctional home life which includes his needy and spiteful wife Julia, his rebellious teenage son Matt and young daughter Annie. The more slick Christian is an arrogant, narcissistic, unethical, ladies man who worships wine, women, and the all mighty dollar, and will do just about anything to get what he wants (lie, cheat, steal, blackmail and seduce)and has no qualms about practically anything.

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Plot Keywords:

plastic surgeon | florida | surgery | partnership | friendship | 

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Taglines:

Beauty isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

FX Sky One [uk]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bez skazy

Filming Locations:

Altadena, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hands Down Entertainment, Ryan Murphy Productions, Shephard/Robin Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min 44 min (100 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Joely Richardson left the series in season 4 for to be with her family in England. Although she was listed as part of the main cast in the intro, she only appeared in 18 of the 41 episodes of season 5 and 6.

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Quotes

[at the start of a consultation]
Sean/Christian: Tell me what you don't like about yourself?

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Crazy Credits

The intro sequence is full of still figures, and a marker pen draws lines on the bodies, just as a plastic surgeon does when they're extrapolating the procedure.

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Connections

Referenced in The Lake House (2006)

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Soundtracks

"A Perfect Lie"
(Opening Theme)
Performed by The Engine Room

User Reviews

Nip/Tuck breaks new ground

I eagerly anticipated this series because of my admiration for Julian McMahon (Charmed). The entire cast is great, and the subplots are the real masterpiece of this drama/comedy. Sure, the premise is built around the issue of plastic surgery, but it is everything outside the operating room that provides the substance to this show. The triangle of Christian / Julia / Shawn is by now (second season) ripe for some real turbulence, especially with Christian's crisis and Julia's secret. I, for one, can't wait to see how the season unfolds - or explodes, I expect. The theme is also well-represented in showing how people can so easily take plastic surgery way too far - surgeons included. This show has a lot of life to it, and I can't wait to see where it takes us.