Nurse Jackie
Seen it?2009 | 7 seasons | 30 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 4 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Weeds or Shameless, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 7 seasons and 80 episodes: a long-haul commitment, short, snackable episodes, about 40 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect drug use.
- A big time investment at 7 seasons.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 4 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music, Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation. Also nominated for 6 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 759K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
Season 12009 · 12 episodes · 89% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday- Season 22010 · 12 episodes · 83% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
Season 32011 · 12 episodes · 76% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.5 out of 10Friday- Season 42012 · 10 episodes · 94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 52013 · 10 episodes · 62% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 62014 · 12 episodes · 69% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 72015 · 12 episodes · 94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Linda Wallem, Liz Brixius, Evan Dunsky
- Edie FalcoJackie Peyton
- Merritt WeverZoey Barkow
- Paul SchulzeEddie Walzer
- Dominic FumusaKevin Peyton
- Anna Deavere SmithGloria Akalitus
- Stephen WallemThor Lundgren
- Betty GilpinDr. Carrie Roman
- Ruby JerinsGrace Peyton
- Mackenzie AladjemFiona Peyton