Last week on Nip/Tuck, Sean experienced the ugly side of Hollywood in the form of a television critic, Matt experienced a special bond with one of Christian's patients who turned out to be his sister, and the cause of Julia's poor health was finally discovered.

The drama continues on tonight's episode called “Candy Richards,” which is also the fifth season ender on Nip/Tuck.  Read on for a preview.

Warning: May contain spoilers.

Tragedy strikes in the fifth season finale after Julia gets shot upon learning that Eden was the one causing her mysterious illness.  Was the gunshot serious or did Eden miss her target?  Fans will have to stay tuned tonight to find out.

Additionally, this installment also follows Sean as he realizes that the price of fame can be more expensive than it's worth, while someone from Christian's past is expected to return with revealing news.

Currently airing on FX, Nip/Tuck is an Emmy-Award winning series that follows the lives of Dr. Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Dr. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon), two plastic surgeons, best friends and business partners who recently relocated their thriving practice to Los Angeles.  The series also features Julia McNamara (Joely Richardson), Matt McNamara (John Hensley), Kimber Henry (Kelly Carlson), and Liz Cruz (Roma Maffia), just to name a few.

Guest starring on tonight's episode is Jennifer Coolidge who appears as Candy Richards.  This 44-year-old actress is best known for her supporting roles in many comedy movies.  Some of her notable roles include Stifler's mom in the American Pie films, Hilary Duff's stepmother in A Cinderella Story, Paulette, the manicurist in Legally Blonde and its sequel, and the voice of Aunt Fanny in the animated feature Robots.  Her television credits include the NBC sitcom Joey, Seinfeld, King of the Hill, and Thank God You're Here, just to name a few.



-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
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