Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackie lives in the gray area of the Greatest Medical TV Shows of All Time—and that’s exactly why people fight for it. This isn’t about heroic doctors. It’s about a nurse who’s brilliant at her job and a mess everywhere else.
Nurse Jackie vs Nip/Tuck is a tough one. Both lean into flawed professionals, but Jackie feels more grounded, more real. Against ER or Grey’s Anatomy, it trades scale for character depth—and that trade works for a lot of viewers.
It’s not flashy. It doesn’t rely on big moments. But if you care about character over spectacle, this one hits differently.
So what matters more—big drama, or a story that feels uncomfortably close to real life?
Nurse Jackie's Rankings
Medical TV Shows
Rank: #12 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 29.4%
Streak: ❄️ 6-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Nurse Jackie vs The Knick - Wins 87.5% of battles
- Nurse Jackie vs ER - Wins 66.7% of battles
- Nurse Jackie vs St. Elsewhere - Wins 57.1% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Nurse Jackie vs M*A*S*H - Loses 91.7% of battles
- Nurse Jackie vs Scrubs - Loses 90.9% of battles
- Nurse Jackie vs The Pitt - Loses 88.9% of battles