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Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.
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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.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Ryan MurphyGuest stars Shea Curry, George Newbern, Sheetal Sheth, Rachel Montez Collins, Wayne Péré, Paul David Story, Andrew J. West, Bjorn Johnson
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Brad FalchukGuest stars Mini Anden, Andy Comeau, Riki Lindhome, Victor Cruz, Rebecca Elizabeth Stevens, Diane Yang
Episode 3
Following a failed suicide attempt, a new patient seeks facial reconstructive surgery. Christian tries a risky maneuver with Kimber to heighten their marital passion. Sean performs pro-bono surgery with a charitable surgeon and former college friend in an attempt to quell his guilty conscious.
Directed by Tate DonovanWritten by Hank ChiltonGuest stars Greg Ellis, George Newbern, Mario López, Tony Tambi, Tim Guinee
Episode 4
Christian has a crisis of conscience when Kimber's mother Brandy visits Los Angeles. Complications arise as Sean prepares for his trip to Africa. A patient requires multiple cosmetic procedures after suffering an attack by a wild animal.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Richard Levine, Lyn GreeneGuest stars Frances Conroy, Melanie Griffith, George Newbern, Christine Adams, Christine Estabrook, Robin Thomas, Tony Tambi, Rebekah Ryan
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Hank ChiltonWritten by Hank ChiltonGuest stars Kate Norby, Robert LaSardo, Tamara Clatterbuck, Sandra Vergara, Ivar Brogger, Marlon Young, Morry Schorr
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.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Jennifer SaltGuest stars Melonie Díaz, Molly Price, Brian Howe, Elaine Kagan, Daniel Benzali
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.
Directed by Diana ValentineWritten by Sean JablonskiGuest stars Richard Gautier, Joan Rivers, Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills, George Newbern, Lesley Fera, Rowena King, Concetta Tomei
Episode 8
Julia visits Sean and Christian in Los Angeles to share life-changing news -- and rejects romantic advances from both men. A great love from Matt's past who has caused immeasurable family chaos turns up as Matt prepares to marry Ramona. Liz reveals that she's happily pregnant.
Directed by Dirk CraftWritten by Brad FalchukGuest stars Melonie Díaz, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Batelaan, Alen Toric, Harold Gould, Hildy Brooks, Amy Pietz, Rubén Garfias
Episode 9
Sean and Christian reflect on their relationship. They also remove a scar from an elderly Japanese man and have a surprise for Liz. Meanwhile, Christian makes a deal with Ava.
Directed by John ScottWritten by Ryan MurphyGuest stars Famke Janssen, Kelsey Batelaan, Josiah Henry, Melonie Díaz, Koji Kataoka, Michelle Krusiec, Candace Kita, Treisa Gary
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Dylan WalshSean McNamara
Julian McMahonChristian Troy
Joely RichardsonJulia McNamara
John HensleyMatt McNamara
Tom LenkCorey
Amy FarringtonAbigail Sullivan
Bruno CamposQuentin Costa
Linda KleinNurse Linda
FXUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Ryan Murphy TelevisionUnited States
