Ep 5. Nip and Tuck
- TV-NR
- December 6, 1997
- 46 min
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8.0 (142)
Jarod takes on the identity of a talented plastic surgeon in order to help a poor woman who has a facial deformity caused by a birth defect. As he works to change her appearance and give her a better life, Jarod becomes increasingly conflicted by the superficial nature of his work and the implications of using his gifts for something so seemingly trivial. Meanwhile, Miss Parker and Sydney continue their search for Jarod while dealing with personal issues of their own, including a growing attraction between Sydney and a woman he meets at a bar, and Miss Parker's ongoing struggles with her father's legacy and her own complicated emotions. As the episode unfolds, the stories of each character come together in unexpected ways, building towards a surprising conclusion that pushes them all to their limits. With a powerful mix of drama, suspense, and emotion, Nip and Tuck is a riveting episode that highlights the complex moral dilemmas faced by Jarod and his pursuers, as well as the humanity that binds them all together.