List of Nip/Tuck episodes

This is an episode list for Nip/Tuck, an American drama television series on FX Networks. It is currently in its sixth season, and so far 86 episodes have aired. With the exception of the pilot, each episode is named after the character(s) that will undergo plastic surgery in that particular episode.

Season six will be split into two parts, with part one (10 episodes) airing from October 14, 2009. The airdate for part two (9 episodes) is still officially unconfirmed, but is likely to premiere in either fall 2010 or the first quarter of 2011

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired		DVD Release
			Season premiere	Season finale	Region 1	Region 2
	1	13	July 22, 2003	October 21, 2003	June 15, 2004	September 20, 2004
	2	16	June 22, 2004	October 5, 2004	August 30, 2005	May 30, 2005
	3	15	September 20, 2005	December 20, 2005	August 29, 2006	May 8, 2006
	4	15	September 5, 2006	December 12, 2006	September 4, 2007	August 13, 2007
	5 (Part 1)	14	October 30, 2007	February 19, 2008	December 30, 2008	TBA
	5 (Part 2)	8	January 6, 2009	March 3, 2009	October 6, 2009	TBA
	6 (Part 1)	10	October 14, 2009	TBA	TBA	TBA
	6 (Part 2)	9	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA

Season 1: 2003

#	Title	Patient Portrayer(s)	Surgery Music	Original airdate	Production code
1	"Pilot"	Geoffrey Rivas	Paint It Black—The Rolling Stones	July 22, 2003 (2003-07-22)	101
Christian's unethical acceptance of $300,000 from a mobster desperate for a new face puts his partnership with Sean in jeopardy and their lives in peril.
2	"Mandi/Randi"	Caitlin and Melinda Dahl	Genetic World—Télépopmusik You Make Me Feel So Young—Frank Sinatra	July 29, 2003 (2003-07-29)	102
3	"Nanette Babcock"	Lindsay Hollister	The Blue Danube—Johann Strauss	August 5, 2003 (2003-08-05)	103
A woman's mental instability makes her an inappropriate candidate for the surgery she wants. Christian seduces an older, rich widow to discourage her from filing a malpractice suit.
4	"Sophia Lopez"	Jonathan Del Arco	none	August 12, 2003 (2003-08-12)	104
Christian's plan to seek porn stars as clients backfires. A transsexual's plight awakens new compassion and activism in Sean.
5	"Kurt Dempsey"	Vincent Angell	Lovefool—The Cardigans	August 19, 2003 (2003-08-19)	105
Julia discovers she is pregnant. Christian confronts his sexual addiction and a Caucasian man wants his eyes to look Asian.
6	"Megan O'Hara"	Julie Warner	Tighten Up—Archie Bell & the Drells	September 2, 2003 (2003-09-02)	106
Christian's decision to end his torrid but inappropriate romance with a patient collapses when he witnesses Sean displaying affection for a patient.
7	"Cliff Mantegna"	Alex Carter	Emerge—Fischerspooner	September 9, 2003 (2003-09-09)	107
Christian attends a glitzy party for swingers and discovers he's not the only one from the clinic there. Matt's threesome becomes the topic of a three-family intervention.
8	"Cara Fitzgerald"	Keri Lynn Pratt	Clair de Lune—Claude Debussy	September 16, 2003 (2003-09-16)	108
Matt hides the fact that he's responsible for horribly disfiguring a girl by visiting her in the hospital. Grace suspects that Sean and Megan are lovers. A priest conceals his identity by having the doctors remove an incriminating birthmark.
9	"Sophia Lopez II"	Jonathan Del Arco	A Sorta Fairytale—Tori Amos	September 23, 2003 (2003-09-23)	109
An impromptu romance makes Sophia reluctant to have sexual-reassignment surgery. Christian swaps Kimber for Merril Bobolit's Lamborghini.
10	"Adelle Coffin"	Nan Martin	Sunshine Superman—Donovan	September 30, 2003 (2003-09-30)	110
Sean imagines that a cadaver head he operates on for his 10-year recertification is talking to him. It tells him about cancer-stricken Megan's desire to commit suicide.
11	"Montana / Sassy / Justice"	Cheryl White	Hot Legs—Rod Stewart	October 7, 2003 (2003-10-07)	111
An aggressive male who's one of a female patient's multiple personalities demands a procedure for one of the other personalities. Christian finds himself preparing to be a father when Gina tells him she's pregnant.
12	"Antonia Ramos"	Marisol Nichols	Poison Arrow—ABC Sunglasses at Night—Corey Hart	October 14, 2003 (2003-10-14)	112
For months druglord Escobar Gallardo has known the doctors' deepest secret. Now he uses it for blackmail, forcing the two men to remove liquid-heroin implants of Escobar's female drug couriers.
13	"Escobar Gallardo"	Robert LaSardo	She Blinded Me With Science—Thomas Dolby	October 21, 2003 (2003-10-21)	113
A man offers $150,000 for an operation on his show dog. Sean gives Escobar a new face. Christian faces a startling truth in the delivery room.

Season 2: 2004

#	Title	Patient Portrayer(s)	Surgery Music	Original airdate	Production code
14	"Erica Noughton"	Vanessa Redgrave	Eyes Without a Face - Billy Idol Bach's Overture - Zigo	June 22, 2004 (2004-06-22)	201
Sean turns 40, and has begun to experience spasms in his hand which affect his surgical skills. Gina (guest star Jessalyn Gilsig) tries to keep baby Wilber away from Christian, who later discovers that Wilber's nanny (guest star Portia Dawson) has been drugging him to keep him asleep. Julia's mother, Erica, comes to Miami wanting a face lift just before she starts promoting her new book. Erica and Christian have a history: they slept together at Sean and Julia's wedding. A middle-aged woman (guest star Romy Rosemont) and her gay best friend (guest star Chris Diamantopoulos) come to McNamara/Troy, the woman seeking corrective surgery after being shot in the face nine months ago. But their friendship harbors a dark secret...
15	"Christian Troy"	Julian McMahon	Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee - J-Radical Just Let Go - Fischerspooner Step Aside - Clawfinger Force - Dog	June 29, 2004 (2004-06-29)	202
Christian breaks his nose on a woman's vagina after she sneezes during oral sex, but is worried about Sean correcting it due to his hand spasms. Matt discovers that Henry (guest star Andrew Leeds) has been arrested for raping Cara Fitzgerald, and has informed the authorities about the hit-and-run Matt was involved in. Guest starring Vanessa Redgrave, Orla Brady and Jessalyn Gilsig.
16	"Manya Mabika"	Aisha Tyler	Collective for Changuito - Amampondo More Than This - Roxy Music	July 6, 2004 (2004-07-06)	203
Sean discovers that Julia has been faking her orgasms, and asks Christian for sex advice. He also encounters Ava Moore (guest star Famke Janssen), a life coach, and recommends she talk to Julia about her recent stress. Ava suggests that Erica (guest star Vanessa Redgrave) is at the root of Julia's problems and should be cut out of her life. Gina (guest star Jessalyn Gilsig) tells Christian she wants another baby, and wants him to be the birth father. A Somalian woman wants a clitoral reconstruction after undergoing genital mutilation. The operation is a success, and Christian decides he's the best person to give her an orgasm. A young man, Elias (guest star Michael Robert Brandon), who cannot produce hair follicles on his body, requests hair implants. Guest starring Georg Stanford Brown.
17	"Mrs. Grubman"	Ruth Williamson	Mother's Little Helper - The Rolling Stones Moonlight Sonata - Dakesh York	July 13, 2004 (2004-07-13)	204
Sean and Julia are shocked when Annie (guest star Kelsey Lynn Batelaan) enters early puberty. Christian discovers that Gina (guest star Jessalyn Gilsig) is recruiting character witnesses for the custody trial, including Kimber (guest star Kelly Carlson). Christian takes her out to dinner to try and stop her from testifying against him and discovers she has become addicted to cocaine. Mrs Grubman returns, requesting a knee lift. Guest starring Georg Stanford Brown.
18	"Joel Gideon"	Doug Savant	Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross	July 20, 2004 (2004-07-20)	205
A car accident provokes Sean into risking his life in dangerous activities. The custody trial begins, with James Sutherland (guest star Georg Stanford Brown) wanting full custody of Wilber. Julia reveals the identity of Matt's real father. A mountain climber requests surgery to fix his face, after his latest expedition caused him to lose skin from his nose. Guest starring Jessalyn Gilsig.
19	"Bobbi Broderick"	Jill Clayburgh	Lies - Thompson Twins Filthy/Gorgeous - Scissor Sisters	July 27, 2004 (2004-07-27)	206
Ava (guest star Famke Janssen) is hired to treat Matt, and offers him sex in return for good grades. Matt becomes obsessed with Ava, and is arrested for masturbating outside her window. Christian discovers Ava's games and threatens her, until she blackmails him with the truth about Matt's paternity. Liz reveals that she wants to have a baby, and Christian offers her his sperm. A middle-aged woman requests liposuction in order to get a job as a saleswoman at Saks Fifth Avenue but is unhappy with the results, stalking Sean in frustration. A woman, Allegra Calderello (guest star Elaine Hausman), needs surgery to fix her lips, which were burnt off in a kitchen accident. Sean and Christian suggest replacing her lips with skin from her labia. Guest starring Seth Gabel and Richard Portnow.
20	"Naomi Gaines"	Leslie Bibb	Skin Trade - Duran Duran	August 3, 2004 (2004-08-03)	207
Sean is provoked into performing pro-bono surgery on a beautiful model who was raped and horrifically scarred across her face by a serial attacker dubbed The Carver. Julia invites Ava (guest star Famke Janssen) and her son Adrian (guest star Seth Gabel) over for dinner, where Ava's relationship with Matt is revealed, creating conflict between the two women. Bobbi Broderick (guest star Jill Clayburgh) continues to try and destroy Sean's reputation.
21	"Agatha Ripp"	Sarah Paulson	Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones	August 10, 2004 (2004-08-10)	208
Julia experiences panic attacks and shingles, a sign of stress or guilt. She eventually confesses to Sean that he isn't Matt's father. Liz reveals that she is pregnant, but is concerned about the health of the baby. Sean and Christian treat a woman who claims to be a victim of stigmata. Guest starring Fionnula Flanagan.
22	"Rose and Raven Rosenberg"	Lori and Reba Schappell	Flower Duet - Léo Delibes Can We Still Be Friends - Todd Rundgren	August 17, 2004 (2004-08-17)	209
Sean and Christian prepare to separate as partners following the revelations about Matt's paternity. They are temporarily forced to work together on a special surgery involving the separation of two adult conjoined twins (guest stars Lori and George Schappell, Credited as Lori and Reba Schappell). In their dorm room, Sean and Christian have a threesome with a hooker (guest star Jennifer O'Dell) who bears an uncanny resemblance to Julia. Guest starring Jack Coleman.
23	"Kimber Henry"	Kelly Carlson	A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash	August 24, 2004 (2004-08-24)	210
Kimber returns, revealing she is now a successful porn star. So popular that a sex doll is being produced in her image, but Kimber is unhappy with the doll's vagina and wants McNamara/Troy to surgically alter it before the doll starts production. Living at home alone, Sean has sex with the doll. Julia meets a handsome man (guest star Jeffrey Nordling) at a singles bar, but is disturbed by his unusual fetish. A male writer (guest star J.K. Simmons) requests breast implants to understand his wife's (guest star Jessica Steen) pain following her battle with breast cancer.
24	"Natasha Charles"	Rebecca Gayheart	I'll Be Seeing You - Rickie Lee Jones	August 31, 2004 (2004-08-31)	211
Christian finds himself attracted to an alluring blind woman who requests new eyes. After seeing Sean with his new lover Kimber (guest star Kelly Carlson), Julia gets breast implants. Erica (guest star Vanessa Redgrave) learns that Julia is living in a small apartment since the separation, and tries to get Sean to understand her daughter's pain.
25	"Julia McNamara"	Joely Richardson	Our Lips Are Sealed - The Go-Go's Promises, Promises - Naked Eyes Haven't Got Time For The Pain - Carly Simon You're So Vain - Carly Simon You Can't Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones	September 7, 2004 (2004-09-07)	212
After falling through a glass door, Julia undergoes surgery to fix her scarred face and asks for her breast implants to be removed at the same time. While under anesthesia, Julia is guided through an alternate universe by Ava (guest star Famke Janssen) and is shown how her life would be if she married Christian after college instead of Sean. Finding herself attracted to the alternate Sean just like she is to Christian in the real world, Julia finally comes to terms with what she really wants from life. Guest starring Vanessa Redgrave, Kelly Carlson, Phillip Rhys, Julie Warner and Ruth Williamson.
26	"Oona Wentworth"	Brooks Almy	Everybody Got Their Something - Nikka Costa Key West - Village People Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp	September 14, 2004 (2004-09-14)	213
Christian discovers that his former rival, Dr Merrill Bobolit (guest star Joey Slotnick), has been working as a cheap plastic surgeon and performing dangerous operations on desperate clients with few safety precautions, with the backroom of a nail salon as his base of operations. Matt and Adrian (guest star Seth Gabel) clash at school, and both face punishment after Adrian's stash of drugs are found on school premises. Ava (guest star Famke Janssen) suggests that Christian bribe the school principal with free plastic surgery.
27	"Trudy Nye"	Lisa Waltz	Piano Mass No. 6 - Le D Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka	September 21, 2004 (2004-09-21)	214
Christian decides to end his relationship with Natasha (guest star Rebecca Gayheart). Similarly, the relationship between Sean and Kimber (guest star Kelly Carlson) crumbles after she requests surgery to change the "love lines" on her hand. Julia and Sean put their differences aside to separate Matt and Ava (guest star Famke Janssen). Adrian (guest star Seth Gabel) begins to unravel as his jealousy of Matt and Ava's relationship reaches breaking point. Sean and Christian fix the nose of an abused housewife, whose husband (guest star Andrew Borba) is in prison for killing their child. Guest starring D.W. Moffett.
28	"Sean McNamara"	Dylan Walsh	Lucky With Disease - Elbow	September 28, 2004 (2004-09-28)	215
Sean continues operating on victims of The Carver, and is attacked by the masked rapist himself. Gina (guest star Jessalyn Gilsig) reveals that she is HIV+, forcing Christian to track down Wilber and his father (guest star Georg Stanford Brown) and his own ex-lovers. Kimber (guest star Kelly Carlson) starts directing porn movies, and tells Christian that she'll always be there for him. Guest starring Bruno Campos, D.W. Moffett and Conor O'Farrell.
29	"Joan Rivers"	Joan Rivers	Concierto de Aranjuez - Tangerine D All I Know - Art Garfunkel	October 5, 2004 (2004-10-05)	216
Ava (guest star Famke Janssen) and Matt plot to run away to Paris together, but not before Matt gets hold of pills for her from his father's office. Christian discovers the couple's plans, and then an all together more shocking secret about Ava. Investigating her past, Sean, Christian and Julia team up to push Ava out of Matt's life once and for all. A vision of Escobar Gallardo (guest star Robert LaSardo) provokes Sean into taking down The Carver himself. Comedian Joan Rivers (as herself) comes to McNamara/Troy requesting all her previous surgeries undone. Guest starring Alec Baldwin, Seth Gabel and Conor O'Farrell.

Season 3: 2005

#	Title	Patient Portrayer(s)	Surgery Music	Original airdate	Production code
30	"Momma Boone"	Kathy Lamkin	Stuck in the Middle With You—Stealers Wheel Any Day Now—Elbow	September 20, 2005 (2005-09-20)	301
Sean struggles during surgery following Christian's attack, an event which has left Christian in great physical and emotional trauma. Meanwhile, Christian confesses that he was raped by The Carver, and encounters the seductive Kit McGraw (guest star Rhona Mitra), a vampy British detective heading the investigation into The Carver's crimes. Julia realizes she needs to make a decision over her marriage, and files divorce papers. Kimber rejects Christian's marriage proposal. Sean operates on a morbidly obese woman whose skin has moulded itself to her couch. Guest starring Vanessa Redgrave, Conor O'Farrell and Phillip Rhys.
31	"Kiki"	Kiki (gorilla)	The Tracks of My Tears—Smokey Robinson & The Miracles	September 27, 2005 (2005-09-27)	302
Due to Christian's continued convalescence, Sean is forced to hire a new doctor for McNamara/Troy, plastic surgeon Quentin Costa (Bruno Campos). Matt discovers Adrian's corpse, and later dreams of Ava (guest star Famke Janssen), while his encounter with a transsexual (guest star Willam Belli) encourages Julia to seek help from Erica (guest star Vanessa Redgrave) in getting Matt to open up. Christian and Liz operate on a female gorilla whose facial scar is frightening potential mates. Sean performs surgery on a former gang banger (guest star Jose Pablo Cantillo) who wants gang-initiated tattoos removed from his face.
32	"Derek, Alex, and Gary"	Adam Henderson, Aaron Moody and Graham Miller	Stuck on You—Elvis Presley Stuck On You—Lionel Richie	October 4, 2005 (2005-10-04)	303
After Matt is attacked by a gang of transsexuals, Sean and Julia are forced to take action, threatening to send him to an educational boot camp, a suggestion Christian disagrees with. Christian's ménage-a-trois relationship with Kimber and Kit (guest star Rhona Mitra) begins to lose its appeal, especially when Quentin is invited in to their agreement, revealing his bisexuality in the process. Sean and Quentin operate on three frat boys, two of which have had their faces glued to the butt of another. Guest starring Kyle Howard.
33	"Rhea Reynolds"	Tara Buck	Those Were the Days—Susan Lainey Numb-Sia	October 11, 2005 (2005-10-11)	304
Matt gets a restraining order against Sean, which leads to Child Protective Services investigating the welfare of Annie (guest star Kelsey Lynn Batelaan). Christian and Quentin operate on the latest Carver victim, but Christian has doubts about the validity of her claims. Reduced to scouting nursing homes for potential work, Sean encounters Ellie Harkness (guest star K. Callan), an elderly woman who wants to look once again like her younger self in order to be recognized by her Alzheimer's-afflicted husband (guest star Robin Gammell).
34	"Granville Trapp"	Erik Passoja	Brother Where Are You—Oscar Brown	October 18, 2005 (2005-10-18)	305
Christian is arrested on suspicion of murdering Rhea Reynolds and being behind the numerous Carver attacks. While Sean and Liz both question whether he could be capable of rape and murder, Kit (guest star Rhona Mitra) unearths Christian's background and reunites him with his birth mother Gail (guest star Kathy Baker). Sean operates on an AIDS sufferer who doesn't want his face to show signs of his disease. Guest starring Conor O'Farrell.
35	"Frankenlaura"	Valentin Siroon	Season of the Witch—Donovan Everything in Its Right Place—Radiohead John Wayne Gacy, Jr.—Sufjan Stevens	October 25, 2005 (2005-10-25)	306
Following Christian's arrest, McNamara/Troy struggle to find clients, reducing Sean to scout nursing homes for potential work and helping out the Miami police by taking apart a corpse-like woman made of the dismembered parts of murder victims. Gina (Jessalyn Gilsig) returns, recovering from her HIV, and teams up with Julia to create an exclusive spa complex, asking for McNamara/Troy's help in getting suitable clients in the process. However, Julia's initial excitement is reduced when she discovers Gina's methods for getting what she wants. Guest starring Raphael Sbarge and John Prosky.
36	"Ben White"	John Billingsley	Instrumental/Score—James S. Levine	November 1, 2005 (2005-11-01)	307
Sean leaves McNamara/Troy for the FBI, performing plastic surgery on those about to enter the Witness Protection Program. His first patient is Nicole Morretti (guest star Anne Heche) and her son (guest star Tanner Richie), on the run from the mob. Meanwhile, Christian and Quentin face a question of ethics when a patient requests a leg amputation. Julia and Gina plan to market a face cream made from semen, and discover that Joan Rivers wants to invest in their product. Guest starring Bob Gunton and Thomas Calabro.
37	"Tommy Bolton"	Blair Williamson	Family Affair—Sly & The Family Stone	November 8, 2005 (2005-11-08)	308
Sean develops feelings for Nicole (guest star Anne Heche), while Matt is shocked to discover his father has moved Nicole and her son (guest star Tanner Richie) into the McNamara home. Christian attempts to bond with his birth mother (guest star Kathy Baker) and her new family. Julia and Quentin embark on a relationship. Christian and Quentin operate on a Down's Syndrome sufferer who wants plastic surgery to look like the rest of his family. Guest starring John Patrick Amedori, Darby Stanchfield and Bob Gunton.
38	"Hannah Tedesco"	Uncredited	Faith in Me—Pole Folder As the Rush Comes—Motorcycle	November 15, 2005 (2005-11-15)	309
Sean considers abandoning his present life and starting afresh with Nicole (guest star Anne Heche). Christian and Kimber put together a marriage contract, with Christian promising to stay faithful only if she agrees to quit the porn industry. Christian and Quentin get the chance to perform a groundbreaking facial transplant operation, something which could make them legends in their field if they succeed. A housewife (guest star Melinda Page Hamilton) requests a makeover to look like Kimber after her husband falls for Kimber's replica sex doll. Guest starring Tanner Richie and Bob Gunton.
39	"Madison Berg"	Hallee Hirsh	Wishin' and Hopin'—Ani DiFranco	November 22, 2005 (2005-11-22)	310
With their wedding fast approaching, both Christian and Kimber get cold feet, with Kimber concerned over Christian's fidelity and his undeniable attraction to Julia. Matt begins dating Ariel Alderman (guest star Brittany Snow), who accuses McNamara/Troy of whitewashing America. Meeting her family, Matt discovers they share similar white supremacist views. Guest starring Hallee Hirsh, Nancy Lenehan and Brian Kerwin.
40	"Abby Mays"	Rebecca Metz	Fat Bottomed Girls—Queen War—Frankie Goes to Hollywood	November 29, 2005 (2005-11-29)	311
Sean clashes with Quentin after discovering his relationship with Julia as well as his affair with a married army officer (guest star Bryce Johnson) recuperating at McNamara/Troy. Christian, emotionally damaged after being left at the altar, takes advantage of a young woman with a severe lack of confidence about her looks and weight, sleeping with her but only after she wears a paper bag over her head. Meanwhile, Sean grows concerned over Matt's relationship with Ariel (guest star Brittany Snow). Guest starring Conor O'Farrell.
41	"Sal Perri"	Louis Mustillo	none	December 6, 2005 (2005-12-06)	312
A plane crashes in Miami, and Sean and Christian operate on the survivors. Meanwhile, Julia lends a hand, believing that her mother (guest star Vanessa Redgrave) was on board. Christian has a hallucination of Kimber while operating on burn victims. Guest starring Mitch Pileggi.
42	"Joy Kringle"	Elizabeth Ruscio	Messiah- Handel	December 13, 2005 (2005-12-13)	313
Julia discovers she is pregnant with Sean's baby, and considers an abortion. After discovering that she has black ancestry, Ariel (guest star Brittany Snow) attempts to bleach her skin, with disastrous consequences. While performing liposuction surgery on a woman who plays Mrs. Clause at shopping malls, Sean and Christian discover a seventeen year-old fetus inside her womb. Guest starring G W Bailey and Brian Kerwin.
43	"Cherry Peck (1)"	Willam Belli	none	December 20, 2005 (2005-12-20)	314
When Kimber is found, abandoned by The Carver and having had all of her plastic surgeries undone, Christian attempts to fix both her and their relationship. Sean is blackmailed into performing surgery on the transsexual that Matt once attacked. Julia is plagued by graphic nightmares about her unborn child. Quentin is arrested by Kit (guest star Rhona Mitra), suspected of being The Carver. Guest starring Brittany Snow and Brian Kerwin.
44	"Quentin Costa (2)"	Bruno Campos	Santa Maria—Gotan Project	December 20, 2005 (2005-12-20)	315
The Carver rapes and mutilates an entire sorority house, while Quentin also falls prey to the masked attacker. Matt and Cherry (guest star Willam Belli) are held captive by Ariel (guest star Brittany Snow) and her father Eugene (guest star Brian Kerwin), and Matt is forced to cut off Cherry's penis. Julia discovers the shocking truth about her unborn child, and The Carver is unmasked once and for all. Guest starring Rhona Mitra and Veronica Cartwright.

Season 4: 2006

#	Title	Patient Portrayer	Surgery Music	Original airdate	Production code
45	"Cindy Plumb"	Kathleen Turner	Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate Diferente - Gotan Project	September 5, 2006 (2006-09-05)	401
Sean and Christian celebrate their 5,000th surgery together. Christian visits a therapist (guest star Brooke Shields) who, after learning of his fear of intimacy, suggests that he is secretly in love with Sean. Julia investigates the genetic disorder her unborn child is suffering from, and is nervous about telling Sean. Burt Landau (guest star Larry Hagman), a wealthy venture capitalist, purchases McNamara/Troy, while Christian finds himself immediately attracted to his much younger wife Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan). A phone sex operator requests a voice lift. Guest starring Tracy Scoggins, Brianne Davis and Amanda Pays.
46	"Blu Mondae"	Angela Little	none	September 12, 2006 (2006-09-12)	402
Sean, still affected by the revelations about his unborn child, offers to perform pro-bono surgery on a young man (guest star Nate Mooney) with severe facial deformities. In an effort to prove his masculinity, Christian sets out to bring a young "gay-for-pay" hustler (guest star Thad Luckinbill) back to heterosexuality. Matt runs into Kimber and discovers that she has become a follower of Scientology since her attack at the hands of The Carver. Inspired by the changes in Kimber's outlook on life, Matt embraces the religion himself. Liz witnesses Michelle's (guest star Sanaa Lathan) encounter with a mysterious woman from her past: James (guest star Jacqueline Bisset). Christian abuses the pro-bono surgery quota in Burt Landau's new company guidelines by performing a breast reduction on a lap dancer. Guest starring Richard Chamberlain.
47	"Monica Wilder"	Jennifer Hall	Wonderwall - Oasis	September 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)	403
Sean and Julia interview nannies for their unborn baby, including a young woman named Monica who Sean has sex with after driving her home. Scared of Monica telling Julia about their night together, he offers to fix her deviated septum for free. Christian requests liposuction after an unflattering sex tape with an old flame is leaked onto the internet and an encounter with a physically perfect rival surgeon (guest star Mario Lopez) in the gym showers leaves him feeling out of shape. Julia goes into labor. Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan) threatens to sue Liz for sexual harassment after she makes assumptions about her encounter with James. Guest starring Peter Dinklage.
48	"Shari Noble"	Melissa Gilbert	Domingo - Gotan Project The Mating Game - Bittersweet Brother Louie - The Stories	September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26)	404
Sean has visions of both Escobar Gallardo (guest star Robert LaSardo) and Megan O'Hara (guest star Julie Warner) after eating pot brownies made by Monica (guest star Jennifer Hall), who continues to make advances toward him. James (guest star Jacqueline Bisset), Michelle's former madam, requests surgery for one of her "girls". After discovering her past, Christian blackmails Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan) into having sex with him. Conor's nanny, Marlowe Sawyer (guest star Peter Dinklage), supports Julia as she struggles to breast feed. A beautiful young woman (guest star Monica Dean) at a lesbian bar lures Liz into a dangerous trap. The wife of a soldier about to return from Iraq requests immediate surgery, claiming that her dog bit off one of her nipples. Guest starring Larry Hagman.
49	"Dawn Budge"	Rosie O'Donnell	Money (That's What I Want) - The Flying Lizards	October 3, 2006 (2006-10-03)	405
Sean proposes to Julia in an effort to prove his fidelity. White trash Dawn Budge and her family win $381 million on the Powerball lottery, and request plastic surgery to improve their physical appearance. Desperate for money after being blackmailed by James (guest star Jacqueline Bisset) over photographs showing his affair with Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan), Christian volunteers his advice in improving Dawn's lifestyle... but at a price. Sean buys Matt a Porsche in hopes of getting him to quit Scientology, but Kimber sees through the scheme and encourages him to move out of the McNamara home.
50	"Faith Wolper, Ph.D"	Brooke Shields	Macho Man - Village People As Tears Go By - The Rolling Stones	October 10, 2006 (2006-10-10)	406
Sean worries that Monica (guest star Jennifer Hall) is insane, until help arrives in an unexpected form. Christian's therapist reveals that she is a diagnosed sexual compulsive, and their sexual encounter on her desk has proved that she is not yet cured. She requests that a sadomasochistic tattoo is surgically removed from her lower back. Christian and Michelle's (guest star Sanaa Lathan) affair is exposed. Guest starring Peter Dinklage, Robert LaSardo and Larry Hagman.
51	"Burt Landau"	Larry Hagman	Vincent - Don McLean	October 17, 2006 (2006-10-17)	407
Christian has enough of sex with Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan) in front of the the incapacitated Burt (guest star Larry Hagman), who later suffers a stroke. Desperate for companionship, Christian manipulates a fragile Kimber into sleeping with him. Liz is told she requires a kidney transplant, but Sean has concerns over donating one of his own despite being a match. Matt comes on to Kimber. Newly divorced Dawn Budge (guest star Rosie O'Donnell) has an ear torn off by thieves, and requires a replacement. Guest starring Stephen Spinella.
52	"Conor McNamara"	Spencer Roberts	This Girl's In Love With You - Burt Bacharach Jesus to a Child - George Michael	October 24, 2006 (2006-10-24)	408
Sean prepares for Conor's surgery, while having flashbacks to his own painful childhood scarred by a physical deformity. Julia has last-minute fears of having her son undergo surgery, and finally acts on her unexpected attraction to Marlowe (guest star Peter Dinklage). Mrs Grubman (guest star Ruth Williamson) is dying, and requests surgery in order to leave a good-looking corpse. Guest starring Mo'nique and Burt Bacharach.
53	"Liz Cruz"	Roma Maffia	Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel	October 31, 2006 (2006-10-31)	409
Liz requests liposuction after feeling out of shape next to her new fitness-obsessed girlfriend Poppy (guest star Alanis Morissette). Julia and Marlowe (guest star Peter Dinklage) act on their feelings for one another, and Marlowe later requests a leg-lengthening procedure in order to make them look more like an ordinary couple. James (guest star Jacqueline Bisset) is threatened by her bosses into getting hold of another kidney, and sets her sights on Christian. Guest starring Sanaa Lathan.
54	"Merrill Bobolit"	Joey Slotnick	Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood	November 7, 2006 (2006-11-07)	410
Sean tries to remove any trace of Marlowe (guest star Peter Dinklage) from the McNamara home after discovering Julia's affair. Matt and Kimber reveal that they are married and expecting a baby. Christian doesn't trust Kimber, so secretly performs a DNA test to prove the baby is his. Merrill Bobolit returns, requesting anal surgery after being repeatedly raped in prison by his cellmate "husband": Escobar Gallardo (guest star Robert LaSardo). Later, Escobar requests Sean and Christian give him back his old face.
55	"Conor McNamara, 2026"	Stark Sands	Cello Concerto in B Minor - Antonin Dvořák	November 14, 2006 (2006-11-14)	411
In the present day, a hurricane heads toward Miami, while Julia plans to leave Sean for Marlowe (guest star Peter Dinklage). Meanwhile, in 2026, the adult Conor McNamara recounts the events leading up to his parent's separation while preparing for surgery on his hand, bringing together the now estranged McNamara family. Guest starring Jennifer Elise Cox.
56	"Diana Lubey"	Catherine Deneuve	Un Jour Tu Verras - Marcel Mouloudji Que Será Será - Pink Martini	November 21, 2006 (2006-11-21)	412
Christian proposes to Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan), and decides to move out of his apartment to be with her. As he packs up his things, he is haunted by the ghosts of former girlfriends, including Kimber, Natasha (guest star Rebecca Gayheart) and Abby (guest star Rebecca Metz). Dr Faith Wolper (guest star Brooke Shields) returns, breaching doctor/patient confidentiality by informing Sean of Christian's homosexual dreams about him. James (guest star Jacqueline Bisset) tries to blackmail Michelle into letting her use the McNamara/Troy offices after hours to remove kidneys. A French woman wants her late husband's ashes placed inside her breast implants. Guest starring Brenda Vaccaro and Mario Lopez.
57	"Reefer"	Charles Haid	Joy to the World - Stephen Metcalf Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt	November 28, 2006 (2006-11-28)	413
Christian regains custody of Wilber after his birth father and adoptive mother are killed in a car accident, but Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan) is unsure whether she wants a child in her life. Sean turns to drink following Julia's departure, and embarrasses himself while working as a department store Santa with Liz and Poppy (guest star Alanis Morissette) . Desperate for some salvation, he offers pro-bono surgery and a bed to sleep in to a homeless man. James (guest star Jacqueline Bisset) needs to fill her holiday kidney quota.
58	"Willy Ward"	Ronn Lucas	Up, Up and Away - The 5th Dimension I'm Your Puppet - James & Bobby Purify	December 5, 2006 (2006-12-05)	414
Just as Christian and Michelle begin legal proceedings to adopt Wilber, Gina (guest star Jessalyn Gilsig) returns, claiming to have turned over a new leaf. Sean operates on a puppet master who wants to look like his puppet. Matt turns to Kimber's former friends in the porn industry to spice up their sex life. Liz ends her relationship with Poppy (guest star Alanis Morissette). James (guest star Jacqueline Bisset) targets Wilber as her next victim, leading to a fatal confrontation with Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan). Guest starring Robert LaSardo.
59	"Gala Gallardo"	Idalis DeLeon	The Good Night - The Submarines Brighter Discontent - The Submarines Modern Inventions - The Submarines Hollywood Swinging - Kool & the Gang	December 12, 2006 (2006-12-12)	415
Sean announces his plans to sell his share of McNamara/Troy to Christian and Michelle (guest star Sanaa Lathan) and leave for Los Angeles. Escobar Gallardo (guest star Robert LaSardo) is back, and requests surgery for his scarred wife. Michelle, threatened by Escobar for her part in the organ harvesting ring, is forced to come clean to Christian, driving them apart in the process. Kimber reveals to Sean the truth behind her relationship with Matt. Guest starring Danny Strong.

Season 5: 2007-2009

#	Title	Patient Portrayer(s)	Surgery Music	Original airdate	Production code
Part 1
60	"Carly Summers"	Daphne Zuniga	Love Hurts - Nazareth	October 30, 2007 (2007-10-30)	501
After relocating McNamara/Troy to Los Angeles, Sean and Christian are forced to cope with being small fish in a big pond. With the help of an influential Hollywood publicist (guest star Lauren Hutton), the two are hired as medical consultants for a night-time medical soap opera called Hearts 'n' Scalpels. Christian becomes involved with an aging actress looking to save her career while Sean crosses paths with a Hollywood studio executive (guest star Craig Bierko) and the dominatrix (guest star Tia Carrere) who inflicted horrific wounds on him. Guest starring Oliver Platt, Jennifer Coolidge, Bradley Cooper and Paula Marshall.
61	"Joyce & Sharon Monroe"	Susan Griffiths (Joyce) Merilee Brasch (Sharon)	I Wanna Be Loved by You - Marilyn Monroe Can't Stand Losing You - The Police	November 6, 2007 (2007-11-06)	502
Julia visits Los Angeles and introduces Sean and Christian to her new lover: Olivia Lord (guest star Portia de Rossi). Meanwhile, Christian poses for Playgirl in an effort to eclipse Sean's newfound fame, Sean dates his Hearts 'n' Scalpels co-star (guest star Paula Marshall), and the doctors operate on rival Marilyn Monroe impersonators. Guest starring Bradley Cooper and Lauren Hutton.
62	"Everett Poe"	Michael Des Barres	I Know What Boys Like - The Waitresses	November 13, 2007 (2007-11-13)	503
Sean grows disturbed by Olivia's (guest star Portia de Rossi) promiscuous daughter Eden (guest star AnnaLynne McCord), in particular her influence on Annie (guest star Kelsey Lynn Batelaan), after she comes to McNamara/Troy requesting a hymen restoration. Matt shows up in Los Angeles with baby Jenna in tow, desperate for cash and claiming he has left Kimber. Sean discovers Kate's (guest star Paula Marshall) secret. Christian hits a new low. Liz questions Julia and Olivia's relationship.
63	"Dawn Budge II"	Rosie O'Donnell	Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra	November 20, 2007 (2007-11-20)	504
Christian encounters a nun (guest star Tamara Craig Thomas) requesting a breast reduction, and a disturbed woman (guest star Claudia Christian) who requests his services as an escort to fulfill her dangerous fantasies. Sean tries to make Julia see Eden's (guest star AnnaLynne McCord) manipulation of Annie (guest star Kelsey Lynn Batelaan). Dawn Budge returns and requires surgery after an eagle attacks her face while hang-gliding. Sean and Christian are unwilling to fulfill her dream of visiting the Hearts 'n Scalpels set until she falls victim to a serial sex attacker (guest star Jack Plotnick) known as The Ass Bandit and worry about her suing them. Guest starring Oliver Platt, Paula Marshall and Portia de Rossi.
64	"Chaz Darling"	Jai Rodriguez	The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret - Queens Of The Stone Age	November 27, 2007 (2007-11-27)	505
Eden (guest star AnnaLynne McCord) blackmails Christian into performing surgery on her friend. Sean acts out his sexual desires on Kate (guest star Paula Marshall), but can't deal with her own fantasies. Kimber appeals for help from her old porn manager Ram (guest star John Schneider) when she and Matt fall on hard times and can't afford the crystal meth they're craving. Guest starring Portia de Rossi and Boris Kodjoe.
65	"Damien Sands"	Ian Buchanan	Midnight Swinger - Mel Torme	December 4, 2007 (2007-12-04)	506
Christian encourages Sean to film a reality show pilot entitled Plastic Fantastic, allowing cameras to film their every move. But both soon realize that audiences would be more interested in their crazy personal lives than their surgical cases. Meanwhile, Julia and Liz face off against one another when Liz's romantic interest in Olivia (guest star Portia de Rossi) is revealed. Guest starring AnnaLynne McCord, Tiffany Pollard and Leslie Grossman.
66	"Dr. Joshua Lee"	George Coe	Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler	December 11, 2007 (2007-12-11)	507
Sean rediscovers his youth through his relationship with Eden (guest star AnnaLynne McCord) and his friendship with Hearts 'n' Scalpels star Aidan Stone (guest star Bradley Cooper). Julia and Olivia (guest star Portia de Rossi) question their relationship after they are both kidnapped by a carjacker (guest star Gary Basaraba). Kimber promises to dump Matt in return for surgery to repair her meth-destroyed face. An elderly doctor (guest star George Coe) comes to McNamara/Troy requesting surgery to remove an alien chip from his back. Guest starring John Schneider.
67	"Duke Collins"	Joel McKinnon Miller	O Tannenbaum - Christmas Carol and the Carolers	December 18, 2007 (2007-12-18)	508
As Christmas approaches, Sean finally discovers the truth about Christian and Julia's relationship. Matt bonds with his burns counselor (guest star Maggie Siff) in hospital following the explosion. Kimber and Ram (guest star John Schneider) announce their marital plans. Eden (guest star AnnaLynne McCord) plots revenge on Julia. A mall Santa comes to McNamara/Troy requesting surgery on the bullet wound in his face. A group of Christmas carollers offer their services to the doctors in return for surgery. Guest starring Portia de Rossi.
68	"Rachel Ben Natan"	Maggie Siff	Dunya - Niyaz La Serena - Azam Ali	January 15, 2008 (2008-01-15)	509
Sean hires Gina (guest star Jessalyn Gilsig) as McNamara/Troy's new receptionist to get back at Christian. Christian finds his fidelity tested when Julia falls sick. Matt accompanies Rachel through surgery to remove body debris of the terrorist who blew up near her years ago. Sean finds himself haunted by Rachel's suicide bomber (guest star Dylan Ramsey). Dawn Budge (guest star Rosie O'Donnell) is angered when her lover Freddy (guest star Oliver Platt) makes plans to ride on a float at Gay Pride with the cast of Hearts 'n' Scalpels, and she later requires surgery when a lesbian biker rides into her face. Guest starring Bradley Cooper.
69	"Magda and Jeff"	Selma Stern Robert Gant	The Devil - Tears For Fears Tubular Bells - Book Of Love	January 22, 2008 (2008-01-22)	510
With help from his over-friendly new agent Colleen (guest star Sharon Gless), Sean finds himself promoted to the lead character in Hearts 'n' Scalpels after a sex tape scandal forces Aidan (guest star Bradley Cooper) to enter rehab. Christian rejects Gina's (guest star Jessalyn Gilsig) advances as she guides him through a new form of sex. An elderly woman comes to McNamara/Troy requesting surgery on her much-younger husband. Guest starring Paula Marshall, AnnaLynne McCord and Marlee Matlin.
70	"Kyle Ainge"	Jeff Hephner	I Eat Cannibals, Pt. 1 - Total Coelo These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra Flesh for Fantasy - Billy Idol	January 29, 2008 (2008-01-29)	511
Christian pieces together his and Wilber's lives following Gina's death, and faces off against Wilber's kindergarten teacher (guest star Kathleen Rose Perkins), who has a fetish for biting the children in her care. Colleen (guest star Sharon Gless) reveals her true colors when a rival agent shows interest in representing Sean. A couple comes to McNamara/Troy for skin reconstruction following an accident on honeymoon which drove them to cannibalism in an effort to survive.
71	"Lulu Grandiron"	Donna Mills	What's New Pussycat - Tom Jones Cat Scratch Fever - Ted Nugent Man Eater - Hall & Oates	February 5, 2008 (2008-02-05)	512
Christian becomes involved with a group of society women who all request surgery, including one who wishes to look like a cat. Sean worries about Colleen's (guest star Sharon Gless) sanity, and Bliss (guest star Leslie Grossman) exposes her for who she really is. Kimber and Ram (guest star John Schneider) invite another person into their marriage: Eden (guest star AnnaLynne McCord). Guest starring Joan Van Ark, Shari Belafonte and Deborah Shelton.
72	"August Walden"	Stephen J. Oliver	Ugly Duckling - Danny Kaye El Capitalismo Foraneo - Gotan Project	February 12, 2008 (2008-02-12)	513
Sean confronts a television critic who criticized his acting in a magazine. Olivia (guest star Portia de Rossi) returns from New York and helps Julia work out what is wrong with her, leading Julia to confront Eden (guest star AnnaLynne McCord). Matt and Rachel's (guest star Maggie Siff) relationship falls apart, and Matt seeks solace with a young woman (guest star Jeannine Kaspar) with a devastating reason for visiting Los Angeles. Guest starring Paula Marshall.
73	"Candy Richards"	Jennifer Coolidge	Fame - Irene Cara Fame - David Bowie Fame - God Lives Underwater	February 19, 2008 (2008-02-19)	514
Sean fears for his life when Colleen (guest star Sharon Gless) escapes from the psych ward and threatens to kill him. Christian reunites with an old flame (guest star Lisa Darr). Matt tries to come to terms with sleeping with his own sister (guest star Jeannine Kaspar). Julia is rushed to hospital following the shooting. A deluded starlet comes to McNamara/Troy requesting surgery to fix her botched makeover. Guest starring Portia de Rossi and AnnaLynne McCord.
Part 2
74	"Ronnie Chase"	Michael Scheckenowitz	Back Stabbers - O'Jays Stop Me - Mark Ronson Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime - Beck	January 6, 2009 (2009-01-06)	515
Sean uses a wheelchair following his brutal stabbing at the hands of Colleen (guest star Sharon Gless). Four months on from the attack, he is lecturing at a medical school, where one of his students is an arrogant child prodigy (guest star Adhir Kalyan). Liz undergoes a check-up for breast cancer, only for Christian to end up receiving life-altering news instead. Matt decides to take college premed courses. A young man with stretched ears undergoes earlobe reconstruction to pursue employment after being fired from his band. Guest starring Lisa Darr and Jaime Ray Newman.
75	"Gene Shelly"	John Fleck	I'm Not The Man I Used To Be - Fine Young Cannibals	January 13, 2009 (2009-01-13)	516
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 (guest star 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 (guest star Adhir Kalyan) has a life-altering sexual encounter with the wife (guest star Beth Gargan) of McNamara/Troy's latest patient.
76	"Roxy St. James"	Dina Meyer	Yo Stank - Jennifer Coolidge The Move - Piece Of My Heart One - Tao Of Groove	January 27, 2009 (2009-01-27)	517
Sean discovers that Julia is planning to leave for New York with Olivia (guest star Portia de Rossi). Meanwhile, Olivia requests surgery to erase signs of aging on her face, but the procedure goes awry when Sean hallucinates during surgery, leading to a fatal accident that is possibly his fault, and a messy confrontation with Eden (guest star AnnaLynne McCord). Christian attends a breast cancer support group, and connects with a troubled woman who wants both a double mastectomy as a precaution after the disease takes the lives of her mother and sister. Liz, still questioning her sexuality following her night with Christian, goes on a date with a man (guest star Anthony Cistaro). Candy Richards (guest star Jennifer Coolidge) returns, only this time calling herself "Coco" as a tribute to her newly-discovered African-American heritage. As she is releasing her own rap CD, she wants surgery that will give her an authentic black woman's behind.
77	"Ricky Wells"	Brando Eaton	I Am Superman - R.E.M. Dreamsville - Henry Mancini	February 3, 2009 (2009-02-03)	518
Sean's appreciation of Raj (guest star Adhir Kalyan) further strains his relationship with Matt. Christian returns to womanizing after his pectoral reconstruction, causing an irrevocable rift with Liz that has long-term ramifications for the future of McNamara/Troy. Raj's father, the esteemed doctor Vijay Paresh (guest star Iqbal Theba), wants his son to perform his penis enlargement surgery, but is disappointed to discover his lack of surgery skills. 18-year-old Ricky requests surgery to make him look older after marrying his former elementary school teacher (guest star Suzanne Cryer), who spent time in prison for statutory rape.
78	"Manny Skerritt"	Misha Collins	Oh Yeah - Yello Suspicious Character - The Blood Arm Hercules Theme - Hercules and Love Affair	February 10, 2009 (2009-02-10)	519
Sean hires a new anesthesiologist, the wild Teddy Rowe (guest star Katee Sackhoff). Soon after Teddy starts work, Sean finds himself drawn to the dark side of life, flirting with her and risking his career. Kimber asks Christian to administer collagen injections into daughter Jenna's lips in order to get rid of the one flaw preventing her from becoming a baby model. Former "Hearts 'n Scalpels" actor Aidan Stone (guest star Bradley Cooper) returns, wanting Sean to sign over his life story for a proposed TV movie entitled "The Deadly Tightrope: The Sean McNamara Story" starring himself and Morgan Fairchild (as herself). A yoga instructor comes to McNamara/Troy requesting a penis reduction, as he has become addicted to performing oral sex on himself.
79	"Budi Sabri"	Chi Muoi Lo	Human - The Human League	February 17, 2009 (2009-02-17)	520
Sean continues to let loose with Teddy (guest star Katee Sackhoff), having sex in an open house and getting high on tea made from ayahuasca. Christian's cancer has spread, and with a bleak prognosis, he seeks out Liz in order to propose to her. Kimber requests more collagen for Jenna's lips. A man suffering from tree-like growths on his entire body undergoes pro-bono treatment at McNamara/Troy.
80	"Allegra Calderello"	Elaine Hausman	Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra	February 24, 2009 (2009-02-24)	521
Sean is reunited with one of his former patients from Miami, Allegra Calderello aka "pussy lips". Allegra's dying husband (guest star Richard Portnow) requests surgery on his wife so she can attract handsome suitors after his death. Christian looks to hire his replacement at McNamara/Troy and sets his sights on Logan Taper (guest star Richard Burgi), a stylish doctor who appears to have a lot in common with the Christian of old, until his unusual fetish is uncovered. Liz's mother Mariela (guest star Lillian Hurst) is in town in preparation for her daughter's wedding day, but her attitude and comments only help in making Liz feel inadequate. At the same time, Liz discovers that she can't fit into her mother's old wedding dress and decides to undergo a breast reduction. Guest starring Katee Sackhoff.
81	"Giselle Blaylock & Legend Chandler"	Wendy Glenn Graham Shiels	My Vampire - Sohodolls & Flashing Lights - Kanye West	March 3, 2009 (2009-03-03)	522
Christian reveals his plans to survive his cancer through cryogenic freezing. Sean worries about his relationship with Teddy (guest star Katee Sackhoff), while simultaneously preparing himself for Christian's death. Kimber's marriage to Ram (guest star John Schneider) falls apart, and she finds her entire outlook on her life changed when she discovers Christian's upcoming nuptials with Liz and the reasons behind them. Teddy is revealed to be living a double life. A woman comes to McNamara/Troy requesting surgery to fix the bloody wound on her neck, suffered after a vampiric bite from her boyfriend went awry. As Christian prepares to leave on his honeymoon with Liz and Wilbur, his doctor calls him with shocking news. Guest starring AnnaLynne McCord.

Season 6: 2009-2010

#	Title	Patient Portrayer(s)	Surgery Music	Original airdate	Production code
Part 1
82	"Don Hoberman"	Mark Atteberry	Puttin' on the Ritz - Taco	October 14, 2009 (2009-10-14)	601
Despite his blossoming relationship with Teddy (guest star Rose McGowan, replacing Katee Sackhoff), Sean is plagued by insomnia. Christian and Liz engage in bitter divorce proceedings following the revelation that Christian is not suffering from terminal cancer, with a vengeful Liz wanting to take half of everything Christian owns. Matt reveals to Sean and Christian that he is working as a mime, but it is not long before his newfound talents lead to criminality. Kimber, after learning how to perform electrolysis therapy via night classes, appeals to become McNamara/Troy's on-site esthetician. Faced with the economic downturn, Sean and Christian turn to one-time rival plastic surgeon Mike Hamoui (guest star Mario Lopez), who strikes a deal with the doctors in which he pays 10% of his own money to use their surgical suites and help drum up business for the struggling practice, while simultaneously bringing in a new form of client: women seeking vaginal rejuvenation surgery. Guest starring Linda Hunt, Wayne Knight and Barry Bostwick.
83	"Enigma"	Parker Croft	Mad World - Gary Jules and Michael Andrews	October 21, 2009 (2009-10-21)	602
Despite overdosing, Sean's addiction to sleeping pills continues, driving away Teddy (guest star Rose McGowan) who ends their engagement. Struggling to sleep, Sean hits the town and encounters a self-harming junkie (guest star Amy Price-Francis) who gets off on the injuries of others. Still desperate for money, Christian turns to an equally cash-strapped Kimber with a plan to create a range of Kimber Henry-endorsed sex toys molded out of his penis. Liz continues to try and take Christian for everything he's got, and later confronts Kimber over her escalating attraction to Christian. Two concerned parents (guest stars Joan McMurtrey and Todd Waring) request surgery on their disturbed son, who has had Satanic words and images tattooed and scarred onto his head. Guest starring Mario Lopez and Tom Lenk.
84	"Briggitte Reinholt"	Lee Garlington	Eyes of a Stranger - Payolas	October 28, 2009 (2009-10-28)	603
Sean and Teddy (guest star Rose McGowan) announce that they have eloped. Annie (guest star Kelsey Lynn Batelaan) shows up in Los Angeles with a troubling medical problem, illuminated when Sean discovers large chunks of her hair have gone. Mike (guest star Mario Lopez) asks Christian for advice in sexually satisfying Kimber, but Christian's plans at ending their union have unexpected results. An Austrian socialite, Briggitte Reinholt, comes to McNamara/Troy for her bi-yearly plastic surgeries, and requests that leeches are used on her face to speed up the recovery process. Teddy finds her latest identity compromised when Briggitte recognizes her from her time in Las Vegas under the guise of "Dixie". A heterosexual transvestite (guest star Scott Atkinson) requests McNamara/Troy's help in creating a special mask that he can wear in public to hide his true identity.
85	"Jenny Juggs"	Kiersten Warren	The Boob Fairy - Deirdre Flint	November 4, 2009 (2009-11-04)	604
Sean and Christian question the amount of money Matt is making through mime, especially when a criminal known as "The Mime Bandit" hits the headlines. Teddy (guest star Rose McGowan) plots to murder Sean, Annie (guest star Kelsey Lynn Batelaan) and Conor while on a camping trip. Christian tries to help a woman with extremely large natural breasts, but her anger management problems create trouble.
86	"Abigail Sullivan"	Amy Farrington	Clair de lune - Claude Debussy	November 11, 2009 (2009-11-11)	605
Following surgery on his bullet wound, Matt goes on the lam to evade the cops who are attempting to track him down. Julia returns from New York, where she and Sean come to terms with their parenting over the years. Teddy (guest star Rose McGowan) is found dead, leading Sean to a confrontation with her killer (guest star Matthew Glave), and the discovery of Teddy's true agenda. A gifted pianist wants her parasitic twin, named Moira, removed from her shoulder in time for her upcoming concert debut. But removal of "Moira" creates some deep separation anxieties.
87	"Alexis Stone"	Candis Cayne	TBA	November 18, 2009 (2009-11-18)	606
Julia's recently remarried mother (guest star Vanessa Redgrave) threatens to take custody of Annie and Connor, and Sean and Julia put aside their differences to stop her. Meanwhile, Christian bonds with a new patient; and Mike (guest star Mario Lopez) reveals his plans with Kimber. Guest starring Gilles Marini.
88	"Alexis Stone II"	Candis Cayne	TBA	November 25, 2009 (2009-11-25)	607
Christian fields surgical requests from Matt and Alexis; Julia plots to get back at her mother after years of emotional abuse; Erica (guest star Vanessa Redgrave) learns troubling details about her new husband (guest star Gilles Marini).
89	"Lola Wlodkowski"	Danica Sheridan	TBA	December 2, 2009 (2009-12-02)	608
After a consultation with Liz's friend, Christian starts to rethink his stormy romance with Kimber; Sean has difficulty getting over a meeting with a demanding patient.
90	"Benny Nilsson"	Luke Stratte-McClure	TBA	December 9, 2009 (2009-12-09)	609
91	"Wesley Clovis"	Eric Stonestreet	TBA	December 16, 2009 (2009-12-16)	610
Part 2
92	"Dan Daley"	TBA	TBA	2010	611
93	"Willow Banks"	TBA	TBA	2010	612
94	"Joel Seabrook"	TBA	TBA	2010	613
95	"Suzanna Carlton"	TBA	TBA	2010	614
96	"Virginia Hayes"	Kate Norby	TBA	2010	615
97	"Christian Troy II"	Julian McMahon	TBA	2010	616
98	"Dr. Griffin"	TBA	TBA	2010	617
99	"Walter & Edith Krieger"	TBA	TBA	2010	618
100	"TBA"	TBA	TBA	2010	619
The final chapter in the saga of the McNamara/Troy family.

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