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
After breaking up with Kevin, Jackie has to realize she needs professional help. Meanwhile, a new director at the hospital makes some personnel changes and Kevin finds out about Jackie and Eddie's affair.
Directed by Linda WallemWritten by Liz BrixiusGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Silverman, Haley Zale, Billie Joe Armstrong, Brad Fleischer
Episode 2
Going through rehab, Jackie opens up about the beginning of her addiction. Meanwhile, Coop is the only one being excited about Cruz's ideas.
Directed by Linda WallemWritten by Liz BrixiusGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Silverman, Liz Logan, Margaret Colin
Episode 3
Worried about her daughter, Jackie leaves rehab early against her therapist's advice and finds that returning to work greatly rattles her nerves, forcing her to struggle to maintain her sobriety; Zoey has second thoughts about her relationship with Lenny; Eddie tells Jackie that he confessed their affair to Kevin.
Directed by Seith MannGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Silverman, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Margaret Colin
Episode 4
Jackie catches Grace with a boy at a carnival and takes her, not before deleting the number from the boys phone. While at the carnival, Grace announces to Fiona and Zoey that Jackie went to rehab. Jackie goes to an AA meeting with Charlie only to find out that he is using again. Kevin forced Eddie to tell him what Jackie took, when they were having the affair, before telling Eddie to tell Jackie to "Kiss her kids goodbye". Jackie almost relapses when a patient gives her their medications. She throws them in a dumpster and then tries to retrieve them and falls in. She then gets out and walks away pill free. Charlie is revealed to be Dr.Cruz"s son.
Directed by Seith MannGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Haley Zale, Rosie Perez, Michael Arden, John Brady
Episode 5
Missing her family and adjusting poorly to single life, Jackie invites Kevin to meet her at a cafe but finds herself served with divorce papers instead of lunch; an attempted double suicide trauma case comes into the E.R.; Cruz institutes a draconian new dress code that is not a hit with his staff; Zoey looks for a new roommate and finds one in the lonely Jackie.
Directed by Bob BalabanGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Katie Flahive, Jamila Webb, Haley Zale
Episode 6
Jackie has a disturbing dream about using; Zoey loses her ring.
Directed by Bob BalabanGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Bobby Cannavale, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Episode 7
Jackie covers for Cruz when he has a panic attack; Zoey surveys her coworkers for the best ways to conduct a breakup; Akalitus enlists the staff in an elaborate charade when her mentor is admitted with dementia.
Directed by Miguel ArtetaGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Haley Zale, Aida Turturro, Joel Grey
Episode 8
When Cruz learns about Jackie's rehab, he takes revenge on coworkers who have been covering up her drug problems. Meanwhile, Eddie is deposed by Kevin's lawyer; a dumped Lenny decides to take off for Europe; and Coop accompanies O'Hara to her ob-gyn appointment.
Directed by Miguel ArtetaGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Lenny Jacobson, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Silverman, Lynn Cohen, Turhan Troy Caylak
Episode 9
Things get out of control in the emergency room due to the recent firings and an overflow of patients who have been diverted from another hospital, causing Cruz to suffer a pulmonary episode and Jackie to step in. At home, a rebellious Grace refuses to go to class unless Jackie transfers her to public school.
Directed by Randall EinhornGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Buscemi, Joseph Ackler, Haley Zale, Amina Robinson, Mark Lotito
Episode 10
While Cruz is in care, Jackie goes over his head to get the ER under control, resulting in her dismissal from All Saints for insubordination. Jackie pulls Grace out of Catholic school. O'Hara goes into labour and Jackie returns to All Saints in spite of Cruz. Charlie arrives at the ER and Cruz asks Jackie to help him save Charlie's life.
Directed by Randall EinhornGuest stars Stephen Wallem, Arjun Gupta, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Greta Lee, Michael Buscemi, Steven Lee Merkel, Chinasa Ogbuagu
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Edie FalcoJackie Peyton
Peter FacinelliDr. Fitch Cooper
Eve BestDr. Eleanor O'Hara
Merritt WeverZoey Barkow
Paul SchulzeEddie Walzer
Haaz SleimanMohammed 'Mo-Mo' De La Cruz
Dominic FumusaKevin Peyton
Anna Deavere SmithGloria Akalitus
ShowtimeUnited States
Caryn Mandabach ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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