Premium cable antiheroine in scrubs; Collette tour de force.
Why it matters
Episode guide
80 episodes across 7 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Jackie Peyton is the best nurse on the floor and a functioning opioid addict hiding a double life. Dark comedy with clinical precision.
Network & studio
- Showtime — cable network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Premium cable antiheroine in scrubs; Collette tour de force.
Creators
Liz Brixius · Linda Wallem · Evan Dunsky
Key cast
- Edie Falco as Jackie Peyton
- Merritt Wever as Zoey Barkow
- Eve Best as Eleanor O'Hara
- Paul Schulze as Eddie Walzer
- Peter Facinelli as Fitch Cooper
- Dominic Fumusa as Kevin Peyton
Flash facts
- Falco reinvented herself post-Sopranos.
- Wever's Zoey became an Emmy-winning breakout.
- Part of Showtime's late-2000s half-hour wave.
FAQ
What network aired Nurse Jackie?
Nurse Jackie is associated with Showtime (2009–2015).
Why is Nurse Jackie in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Premium cable antiheroine in scrubs; Collette tour de force.
Who are the key names behind Nurse Jackie?
Creators and principals include Liz Brixius, Linda Wallem, Evan Dunsky.
Official & further reading
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