It has been awhile since FX aired a new episode of
Nip/Tuck, but the wait is nearly over, as the network is serving up a fresh installment of the hit drama series on Tuesday, January 15. However, those who can't wait another week to know what's in store for their favorite TV plastic surgeons are in luck. Details regarding the upcoming new episode have been released on the web.
Read on only if you want to be spoiled.
The title of the next new
Nip/Tuck episode is "Rachel Ben Natan." If you haven't been tuning into the show lately, Rachel is Matt's (
John Hensley) disfigured rehabilitation counselor.
In the episode, Rachel, played by
Maggie Siff (
Mad Men, Rescue Me, Grey's Anatomy), goes to see Sean (
Dylan Walsh) when she feels some pain in her face. However, her case proves to be more complicated than that.
Meanwhile, Christian (
Julian McMahon) falls back into his old ways as Julia's (
Joely Richardson) health continues to worsen. Sean, with the aim of getting back at Christian, hires Gina (
Jessalyn Gilsig) as the new receptionist of McNamara/Troy.
Also heading to McNamara/Troy is Dawn Budge (Rosie O'Donnell), who is now a producer for
Hearts ‘n' Scalpels. She returns to the clinic after an unfortunate incident at a gay-pride parade leaves her needing more plastic surgery.
Other stars appearing in Nip/Tuck's "Rachel Ben Natan" include Oliver Platt (
Huff, The West Wing, Queens Supreme) as Freddy Prune and Linda Klein (
Grey's Anatomy, Monk, Friday Night Lights) as Nurse Linda.
The episode was written by Jennifer Salt (
Sins of the City) and directed by Charles Haid (
The Closer, Criminal Minds, Boston Legal).
"Rachel Ben Natan" is the ninth episode in
Nip/Tuck's current season. According to the
Los Angeles Times, the show will have all 14 episodes completed despite the ongoing WGA strike.
Catch
Nip/Tuck every Tuesday night at 10pm on FX.
-Lisa Claustro, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: FX, TV Guide
(Image Courtesy of FX)