The fifth season of Nip/Tuck premiered on October 30, 2007 and concluded on March 3, 2009. The unusually lengthy interval, for an American series, was a direct result of the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. The season consisted of 22 episodes.

Season 5 Episode 20 - Budi Sabri

A horribly disfigured man is worked on by Christian and Sean. Meanwhile, Sean hopes to strike up a relationship with the new anesthesiologist Teddy Rowe, and Christian goes for a check up with his oncologist. Air Date : 17th-Feb-2009

Season 5 Episode 1 - Carly Summers

Sean and Christian have relocated their practice from Miami to Los Angeles. Being new to the city they find themselves having to start from scratch business wise. What they thought would naturally fall into place turns out to require some foot work. So Christian and Sean hit the town and begin discovering a whole new world. Air Date : 1st-Nov-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 2 - Joyce & Sharon Monroe

Sean and Christian learn about the glamorous side of fame and the price that many are willing to pay for it. Julia visits Sean, Christian and Liz in Los Angeles with a surprise announcement. Air Date : 6th-Nov-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 3 - Everett Poe

Sean and Julia learn more about their new family dynamic as Sean resists Eden's advances. Kate reveals a secret compulsion. Matt comes to Los Angeles with some troubling news for his fathers. Air Date : 11th-Nov-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 4 - Dawn Budge II

A series of unfortunate events unfold for an unlucky Dawn Budge, who seeks reparative surgery from Sean and Christian. Annie and Eden start to form a sisterly bond, which unnerves Sean. Air Date : 20th-Nov-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 5 - Chaz Darling

A patient inspires Sean to take his relationship with Kate in a new direction. Eden uses extreme methods to persuade Christian to perform surgery on a friend. Kimber reaches out to an former business associate when she and Matt fall on hard times. Air Date : 27th-Nov-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 6 - Damien Sands

Jealous over Sean's new-found fame, Christian convinces Sean to tape a reality show based on their careers as plastic surgeons. Air Date : 4th-Dec-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 7 - Dr. Joshua Lee

Sean tries to regain his youth through his relationship with Eden. A violent and traumatic event causes Julia to question her relationship with Olivia. In an effort to better her life, Kimber makes a decision that devastates Matt. Air Date : 11th-Dec-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 8 - Duke Collins

Sean discovers the secret between Christian and Julia. A hospitalized Matt bonds with his rehabilitation counselor. Eden suspiciously makes peace with Julia. Kimber and Ram reveal their future plans. Air Date : 18th-Dec-2007  Read More

Season 5 Episode 9 - Rachel Ben Natan

As Julia's health worsens, Christian falls back into old habits. Sean hires Gina as the new receptionist at McNamara/Troy in order to get back at Christian. Dawn Budge returns to McNamara/Troy after another unfortunate incident which requires cosmetic surgery. Air Date : 15th-Jan-2008  Read More

Season 5 Episode 10 - Magda and Jeff

Sean's role on Hearts & Scalpels is expanded after he takes on an agent. A suspicious Christian questions Gina's motives for moving to Los Angeles and working at McNamara/Troy. Air Date : 22nd-Jan-2008  Read More

Season 5 Episode 11 - Kyle Ainge

Christian attempts to cope in the aftermath of a death. Colleen feels threatened when another talent agency shows an interest in Sean's acting career. Air Date : 29th-Jan-2008  Read More

Season 5 Episode 12 - Lulu Grandiron

Eden looks to Sean for help after getting into business with Kimber and Ram. A group of wealthy socialites hire Christian for all of their cosmetic surgery needs. Sean discovers another side of Colleen. Air Date : 5th-Feb-2008  Read More

Season 5 Episode 13 - August Walden

Sean experiences the ugly side of Hollywood in the form of a television critic. Matt experiences a special bond with one of Christian's patients. The cause of Julia's ailing health is discovered. Air Date : 12th-Feb-2008  Read More

Season 5 Episode 14 - Candy Richards

Tragedy strikes the McNamara/Troy family after Julia learns what has caused her ill health. A visitor from Christian's past brings revealing news. Sean finds the price of fame to be more expensive than it's worth. Air Date : 19th-Feb-2008  Read More

Season 5 Episode 15 - Ronnie Chase

After surviving the attack by Colleen, Sean's physical and emotional well-being are still feeling the effects. Meanwhile, Christian receives some disturbing news after lending Liz some moral support with her breast cancer scare. Air Date : 6th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 16 - Gene Shelly

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. Air Date : 13th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 17 - Roxy St. James

Sean tries to deal with his feelings for Julia, while Liz and Christian analyze their relationship and Christian meets someone who understands what he is experiencing with his breast cancer. Air Date : 27th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 18 - Ricky Wells

Matt becomes envious of Sean and Raj bonding together. Christian and Liz give their relationship another chance. Raj's father pays a visit to see his son. Air Date : 3rd-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 19 - Manny Skerrit

Aidan Stone, a down-on-his- luck writer who has written a biopic about Sean, wants to use it to relaunch his career. Christian is asked by Kimber to give a Botox injection to her daughter so she has a better chance at becoming a baby model. Sean and Christian have been asked by a yoga instructor to perform a procedure in which neither have ever done before. Air Date : 10th-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 20 - Budi Sabri

A horribly disfigured man is worked on by Christian and Sean. Meanwhile, Sean hopes to strike up a relationship with the new anesthesiologist Teddy Rowe, and Christian goes for a check up with his oncologist. Air Date : 17th-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 21 - Allegra Caldarello

Christian decides to employ Dr. Logan Taper for the practice, while Sean is revisited by a former client from Miami to have plastic surgery so she can attract suitors once her husband dies. Air Date : 24th-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 22 - Giselle Blaylock & Legend Chandler

As Christian and Liz make their wedding plans, he also looks for a new cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Ram Peters drops Kimber for a newer model, while Teddy informs Sean that someone close to her is gone, and Sean and Christian repair a couples neck wounds which look strikingly similar at McNamara/Troy. Air Date : 3rd-Mar-2009  Read More