Isn’t it most people’s nightmare that we put our trust and life in someone and they are an addict fighting plenty of demons? This is the case with Jackie Peyton, who is a nurse at All Saints Hospital. Rare is the professional who can perform their duties with skill and accuracy while high as a kite. Luckily for the patients at this hospital Jackie can do just that. That doesn’t mean that slowly but surely there are cracks appearing in her personal and professional life. It seems to be just a question of time when her demons will overtake her.
Episode 1: Kettle-Kettle-Black-Black: Jackie (played by Edie Falco) begins to realize that she needs professional help after her break up with Kevin (played by Dominic Fumusa). Kevin finds out that Jackie and Eddie (played by Paul Schulze) had an affair.
Episode 2: Disneyland Sucks: While in rehab Jackie opens up about the beginning of her addiction. At the hospital Coop (played by Peter Facinelli) is the only one in support of Cruz’s (played by Bobby Cannavale) ideas.
Episode 3: The Wall: In order to make up with her daughter, Jackie decides to leave rehab early. Back at work, Jackie is having a harder time staying sober than she is with the stress of her job.
Episode 4: Slow Growing Monsters: Grace (played by Ruby Jerins) finds out her mother was in rehab and so Jackie also tells Kevin the truth. Jackie is concerned when Charlie (played by Jake Cannavale) shows up at AA drunk.
Episode 5: One-Armed Jacks: Jackie is surprised at what the real reason behind is her and Kevin having dinner.
Episode 6: No-Kimono-Zone: Jackie is tempted to turn to drugs when Kevin sues for child support and the house. Zoey (played by Merritt Wever) cannot find her engagement ring.
Episode 7: Day of the Iguana: Jackie is looking for advice on how to fight Kevin in court. Jackie finds out something surprising about Charlie.
Episode 8: Chaud & Froid: Jackie’s using drugs causes problems for other people.
Episode 9: Are Those Feathers?: After many ER workers are fired Jackie takes over. Coop admits Cruz to the hospital after he has a pulmonary episode.
Episode 10: After Cruz pushes her too far Jackie is fired. Grace is enrolled in public school.
Special Features: Gag Reel, On the Floor at All Saints, Cruz Control