May 31, 2012

Showtime announced today that Nurse Jackie has been renewed for a fifth season. Along with the news was word that a new showrunner has been named. Clyde Phillips, who was an executive producer on the first four seasons of Dexter, will run the show for Season 5 in place of departing Liz Brixius and Linda Wallem.

Production on the show's next season will begin in late 2012. There is no announced return date at this time.

(Source: TV by the Numbers)