Ep 6. Walk of Shame

In Nurse Jackie season 5 episode 6, titled "Walk of Shame," the episode opens with Jackie waking up next to Frank on a couch in a Redbox video store. They realize that they have spent the entire night in the video store, and Jackie is in a panic because she has work in a few hours. She rushes home to get ready for work, but is caught off guard when her daughter Grace comes home early from school.

While Jackie is trying to get Grace to school, she runs into her coworker, Zoey, who notices that she looks disheveled. Later at work, Jackie tries to sneak into the hospital unnoticed but ends up running into the hospital's HR rep, who tells her that she needs to have a physical exam done by the end of the day or she will be suspended.

Throughout the day, Jackie tries to keep her personal and professional life separate, but it proves to be difficult. She is constantly running into coworkers and patients who notice her appearance and inquire about her well-being. Meanwhile, Jackie's best friend, O'Hara, is dealing with some personal issues of her own, which causes Jackie to worry even more.

As the day goes on, Jackie continues to make mistakes and struggle to keep her personal life from affecting her work. She ends up having to come clean to the HR rep about her actions and take responsibility for her mistakes. In the end, Jackie manages to salvage her job, but at a cost.

Overall, "Walk of Shame" highlights the challenges that come with balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Jackie's actions show the consequences that come with living a double life, and how it can affect not only herself but also those around her. Through Jackie's struggles, the show offers a relatable and realistic portrayal of the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance.