TV series
Never go down easy.
Every day is a matter of life and death in a hectic New York City hospital, but for Nurse Jackie that's the easiest part. Between chronic back pain that won't quit, and a personal life on the constant edge of collapse, it's going to take a white lie here, a bent rule there, and a handful of secret strategies to relieve the pain, and stay one step ahead of total disaster.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Every day is a matter of life and death in a hectic New York City hospital, but for Nurse Jackie that's the easiest part. Between chronic back pain that won't quit, and a personal life on the constant edge of collapse, it's going to take a white lie here, a bent rule there, and a handful of secret strategies to relieve the pain, and stay one step ahead of total disaster.
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Episode 1
In the Season 3 premiere, Jackie's marriage is strained, as is her relationship with O'Hara after the intervention; Akalitus warns the staff that nearby hospitals have closed down, straining the staff and resources; Zoey publicly confesses her affair with Lenny.
Directed by Steve BuscemiGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Darby Lynn Totten, Jamila Webb, Haley Zale, Tia James, Neo Randall, Gregory Jbara
Episode 2
Eddie tells Jackie that he now considers Kevin a real friend and can no longer lie to him; Jackie is remorseful when she learns that O'Hara is looking for a new employer; Akalitus announces that All Saints may get a visit from the First Lady.
Directed by Steve BuscemiWritten by Liz BrixiusGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Joseph Ackler, Mark McDonald, Haley Zale, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Jessica Hecht
Episode 3
Kevin's younger sister Tunie visits after a breakup with her boyfriend; Lenny prepares a surprise romantic picnic for Zoey; two street vendors are brought in after a turf war turns violent; Akalitus fights Catholic bureaucrats over the hospital's chapel.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Linda WallemGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Michael Buscemi, Haley Zale, Bill Sage, Jaimie Alexander, Santino Fontana
Episode 4
Jackie finds a new hiding place for her pills and buries the hatchet with O'Hara, who becomes ER chief; Zoey works her first double shift; Kevin invites Eddie to a backyard barbecue; Jackie must tell more lies to retrieve her misplaced stash.
Directed by Michael LehmannGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Shania Phillips, Jaimie Alexander, Michael Cumpsty, McCaleb Burnett, Stephen Gevedon
Episode 5
Jackie runs out of drugs and Dr. Cooper decides to compete with Dr. O'Hara for the E.R. chief position.
Directed by Tristram ShapeeroGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Leslie Silva, Swoosie Kurtz, Steven Lee Merkel, Katie Flahive, Haley Zale, Bill Sage
Episode 6
Mrs. Akalitus is in a holy uproar as workers from the archdiocese remove her religious statues. Meanwhile, a new temp nurse makes his presence known in the ER, and some people don't appreciate it; Coop deals with personal, professional and podiatric problems; and Jackie tries to deal with Kevin playing matchmaker between Eddie and his sister.
Directed by Tristram ShapeeroGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Gbenga Akinnagbe, René Ifrah, Chris Chalk, Amina Robinson, Jaimie Alexander
Episode 7
Kelly wins over the All Saints staff; Kevin finds pills in a dental floss dispenser; a patient soothes Coop's depression; Jackie pockets drugs.
Directed by Bob BalabanGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Kalani Queypo, Michael Buscemi, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Haley Zale, Bill Sage, Daniel Yelsky
Episode 8
Jackie accuses Kelly of being inappropriate with two flirty high school girls; Coop begins to let go of childish things; Thor counsels Akalitus on her new phone system and some deeper matters; Jackie is unexpectedly delayed getting to Grace's pageant.
Directed by Bob BalabanGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Katie Flahive, Bill Sage, Dan Lauria, MuMu
Episode 9
Just when Jackie has run out of pills, she runs into a confrontation about the drugs from Oncology that disappeared. Coop tracks down an old girlfriend on Facebook when he decides to start his own family. Heart problems make Zoey revisit her relationship with Lenny.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Vanessa Ray, Nick Sandow, Mary Faber, Lou Liberatore
Episode 10
Following HR's inquiry of the missing drugs, Mrs. Akalitus puts Jackie on probation. Meanwhile, Coop plans his wedding and Jackie's daughter Grace wants to be put on medication for her anxiety disorder.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Theo Stockman, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Haley Zale, Talia Balsam, Todd Cerveris
Episode 11
Jackie tries to stay sober and get through probation until Dr. O'Hara has a tempting offer for her. Meanwhile Eddie believes Kevin found out about the affair and Zoey throws a party for her colleagues.
Directed by Linda WallemGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Gbenga Akinnagbe, René Ifrah, Megan Byrne, Tom Cappadona, Angela LaGreca
Episode 12
When HR demands urine samples from all the nurses, Jackie tries to avoid it as long as possible as well as her husband, who seems to have found out about her affair with Eddie.
Directed by Linda WallemGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Cristin Milioti, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Katie Flahive, Haley Zale, Danny Hoch
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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