Watch Nip/Tuck Season 5 Episode 21: Allegra Calderello

A pungent plastic-surgery drama that keeps its humanity amid some graphic operation scenes that aren't for the squeamish. The FX hit smoothly mixes searing drama and mordant humor as it dissects conflicts between two physicians who are partners and best friends: the skirt-chasing, morality-challenged Christian Troy and idealistic Sean McNamara, who's (more…)

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Season 5, Episode 21 Allegra Calderello

First Aired: February 24, 2009

Lizzie clashes with her mother (Lillian Hurst) while preparing for a big event, and Christian looks to hire a new surgeon for the practice. His choice: Dr. Logan Taper (Richard Burgi), who's instantly attracted to his new office. Meanwhile, a woman (Elaine Hausman) Sean treated in Miami returns for more plastic surgery at the insistence of her dying husband (Richard Portnow): He wants her to attract suitors after he's gone.

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Guest Cast

Richard Portnow Manny Calderello

Armando Pucci Anthony Esposito

Pierrino Mascarino Tito

Dot Marie Jones Grip

Lillian Hurst Mariel

Richard Burgi Logan Taper

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Premiered: July 22, 2003
Rating: TV-MA
Premise: A pungent plastic-surgery drama that keeps its humanity amid some graphic operation scenes that aren't for the squeamish. The FX hit smoothly mixes searing drama and mordant humor as it dissects conflicts between two physicians who are partners and best f… (more)