Nip/Tuck

In the fifth season premiere, Sean and Christian settle into their practice in Beverly Hills and struggle to build it up. Opportunities arise after they meet a Hollywood publicist.

Sean and Christian learn about the glamorous side of fame and the price that people are willing to pay for it. Julia visits Sean, Christian and Liz in Los Angeles with a surprise announcement.

Sean and Julia learn more about their family dynamics as Sean resists Eden Lord's advances. Kate reveals a secret compulsion. Matt comes to Los Angeles with some troubling news for his fathers.

A series of unfortunate events unfold for an unlucky Dawn Budge, who seeks reparative surgery from Sean and Christian. Meanwhile, Annie and Eden start to form a sisterly bond, which unnerves Sean.

While 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 & Matt fall on hard times.

Christian, jealous over Sean's newfound fame, convinces Sean to tape a reality show based on their careers as plastic surgeons. However, no one expects the drama that unfolds when the cameras roll.

Sean tries to regain his youth through his relationship with Eden. Julia questions her relationship with Olivia. Kimber makes a decision that devastates Matt.

Sean confronts Christian and Julia about a secret. Matt bonds with his rehab counselor, and Eden tries to bond and make peace with Julia. Kimber reveals her plans.

As Julia's health worsens, Christian falls into old habits. Sean hires Gina as the new receptionist to get back at Christian. Dawn Budge returns after another unfortunate incident.

After Sean takes on an agent, his role on "Hearts 'n Scalpels" is expanded. Meanwhile, Christian questions why Gina moved to Los Angeles and what her motives might be.

Christian attempts to cope in the aftermath of a death. Meanwhile, Colleen feels threatened when another talent agency shows interest in Sean's acting career.

Eden looks to Sean for help after getting into business with Kimber and Ram. A group of wealthy socialites hires Christian. And Sean discovers another side of Colleen.

A television critic shows Sean the ugly side of Hollywood. Meanwhile, Matt has a special bond with one of Christian's patients, and the cause of Julia's ailing health is uncovered.

Tragedy strikes after Julia learns what caused her ill health. A visitor from Christian's past brings news. And Sean finds the price of fame to be too expensive.

Sean's physical and emotional well-being is greatly impacted after he survives the attack from Colleen (SHARON GLESS). Meanwhile, Christian gets some troubling news.

Christian and Liz grow closer when his chemotherapy makes him ill and she becomes his caretaker. Sean reconnects with his broken family.

Sean tries to deal with his feelings for Julia. Christian meets someone who gets what he is going through. PORTIA de ROSSI, JENNIFER COOLIDGE and ANNALYNNE McCORD guest star.

Matt gets jealous when Sean and Raj (recurring guest star ADHIR KALYAN - "Aliens in America") starts to develop a father/son relationship. Christian and Liz try making things work.

Sean's hiring of a new anesthesiologist leads to trouble. Kimber goes to extreme measures. BRADLEY COOPER, MORGAN FAIRCHILD and KATEE SACKOFF guest star.

Sean and Teddy (recurring guest star KATEE SACKHOFF) explore their relationship and Christian relates to a patient with a unique condition.

Christian makes arrangements to secure his family's future after he's gone. Liz prepares for the wedding. Recurring guest star KATEE SACKHOFF appears as Teddy.

Christian searches for immortality and Kimber reacts to the news of Liz and Christian getting married. KATEE SACKHOFF, ANNALYNNE McCORD and JOHN SCHNEIDER guest star.