Nurse Jackie

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Season 5
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 8, 2009
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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Critic Reviews

  1. Zap2it (Inside the Box)
    Reviewed by: Geoff Berkshire
    Apr 15, 2013
    60
    But when a show reaches the level that Nurse Jackie did in Season 4, reverting to cruise control isn't enough--and Jackie is just coasting through its new run.
  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Apr 10, 2013
    58
    Falco--as always--remains one of TV's bright shining lights, but her Nurse Jackie suddenly feels like a work in progress.
  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 12, 2013
    50
    Overall, it's a mixed bag as Nurse Jackie settles into what will surely be its latter years without its creators at the helm.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 12, 2013
    50
    Jackie remains watchable thanks primarily to Falco, although the best moments are almost invariably dramatic, not humorous.

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#84 Best TV Season of 2013

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. MavisGary610
    Jun 11, 2013
    7
    It's a good, but not great season of Jackie, that is a step down from the tremendous season four. We focus on Jackie's sobriety. But we'reIt's a good, but not great season of Jackie, that is a step down from the tremendous season four. We focus on Jackie's sobriety. But we're introduced to lousy new characters (Carrie) while great ones (O'Hara) go away. The finale is pretty great, but nothing happens for episodes at a time. I'll definitely keep watching in season six.… Full Review »
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