The Best Episodes of Scrubs

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   10.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - My Porcelain God

   S3:E132/17/2004

   Elliot finds herself perplexed over a simple procedure that leaves her questioning her career path. She goes to seek Dr. Kevin Casey's advice but becomes frustrated when she learns that the epiphany toilet, which the Janitor secretly installed on the roof, is getting more attention than she is. Meanwhile, Turk asks J.D. to be his best man at his wedding, which sends J.D. into sheer bliss momentarily until he hears a phone message that makes him question his friendship with Turk.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Eric Weinberg, Tim Hobert

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Eric Weinberg, Tim Hobert
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   10.0/10(4 votes)

   #2 - My Screw Up

   S3:E142/24/2004

   Jordan's brother and sister return, but Dr. Cox learns that his brother-in-law Ben hasn't visited a doctor about his cancer in the two years he has been gone traveling the world.

   Director:Chris Koch

   Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan

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   Director:Chris Koch

   Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan
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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #3 - My Perspective

   S6:E92/15/2007

   A Croatian Doctor comes to Sacred Heart, only to find out that he has to redo his Internship there. J.D. shows symptoms of 'Vasovagal Syncope', a condition that causes fainting and blackouts. Turk and Elliot argue over whose turn it is to take care of him, whilst Carla tries out her new excuse "I have a baby" and the Janitor takes a vacation.

   Director:John Putch

   Writer:Angela Nissel

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   Director:John Putch

   Writer:Angela Nissel
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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #4 - My No Good Reason

   S6:E143/22/2007

   Laverne and Dr. Cox engage in a philosophical debate. Carla finds a hot nanny for Isabella, and Turk struggles to find a way not to leer at her. Elliot smuggles a patient's dog into the hospital to cheer her up and ends up in hot water with Dr. Kelso. A tragic twist awaits at the end, challenging everyone to decide if they think everything happens for a reason.

   Director:Zach Braff

   Writer:Janae Bakken

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   Director:Zach Braff

   Writer:Janae Bakken
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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - My Long Goodbye

   S6:E154/5/2007

   Laverne is brain-dead, and her family decides to take her off life support. One by one, the staff say their goodbyes, except Carla, who stoutly refuses to accept what's happening. She consequently finds herself "haunted" by Laverne. Meanwhile, Jordan gives birth, but Dr. Cox doesn't want to tell anyone because he doesn't want his daughter's birthday to always be associated with Laverne's death.

   Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.

   Writer:Dave Tennant

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   Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.

   Writer:Dave Tennant
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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - My Point of No Return

   S6:E225/17/2007

   In the season finale, J.D. and Elliot start thinking about their future and if they both made a mistake in not being with each other. The Janitor activates the "Brain Trust" to come up with the perfect wedding gift for Elliot.

   Director:Linda Mendoza

   Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan

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   Director:Linda Mendoza

   Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan
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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - My Princess

   S7:E115/8/2008

   After a hard day of work, Dr. Cox has the burden to tell his son Jack a good night story, so he disguises his hard day as a fairy tale about the little village Sacred Heartlia with Carla and Turk as the two-headed witch Turla, Elliot as the princess and J.D. as the village idiot. Other people featuring are the Janitor as the giant, Keith as the prince, Dr. Kelso as the dark lord Oslek, Ted as his hunchback and of course Dr. Cox as the brave knight.

   Director:Zach Braff

   Writer:Mark Stegemann

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   Director:Zach Braff

   Writer:Mark Stegemann
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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - My Happy Place

   S8:E41/13/2009

   J.D. and Elliot's relationship seems to have been rekindled when they encourage Dr. Kelso to find his true happy place.

   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Taii K. Austin

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   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Taii K. Austin
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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - My New Role

   S8:E72/3/2009

   As his increasing workload from being Chief of Medicine begins to take a toll, the unimaginable happens when Dr. Cox reaches out to Dr. Kelso for friendship.

   Director:Will Mackenzie

   Writer:Dave Tennant

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   Director:Will Mackenzie

   Writer:Dave Tennant
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    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - My Soul on Fire (2)

    S8:E154/15/2009

    The tropical seaside wedding goes ahead as the Janitor and Lady tie the knot which affirms the relationship of another couple.

    Director:Bill Lawrence

    Writer:Bill Callahan

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    Director:Bill Lawrence

    Writer:Bill Callahan
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    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - My Finale

    S8:E185/6/2009

    J.D. is planning on leaving Sacred Heart but before he goes there are a few things that he wants to do including; getting a hug from Dr. Cox, and learning the Janitor's real name. Elliot is ready for the next step in her and J.D.'s relationship and she begins moving her furniture into J.D.'s apartment.

    Director:Bill Lawrence

    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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    Director:Bill Lawrence

    Writer:Bill Lawrence
12. 

    9.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - My Catalyst

    S3:E122/10/2004

    J.D. believes he may have finally found a mentor in Dr. Kevin Casey, a surgeon with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and it turns out that Dr. Cox has always been jealous of the guy. Meanwhile, the Janitor and his new assistant help Kelso out with a garbage problem.

    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writer:Bill Lawrence
13. 

    9.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - My Lunch

    S5:E204/25/2006

    J.D. asks Dr. Cox out for lunch, but runs into annoying former patient Jill Tracy, who unexpectedly teaches him something about responsibility. Elliot and Carla discover that Todd has been lying about all his hospital "conquests" and suspect that he's been less than truthful about other issues. Turk warns them not to meddle in his affairs.

    Director:John Michel

    Writer:Tad Quill

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    Director:John Michel

    Writer:Tad Quill
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - My First Step

    S2:E711/7/2002

    All of the male doctors are euphoric due to the visit of Julie Keaton, the pharmaceutical sales rep, except for Dr. Cox, who still believes in treating patients for their best health, instead of trying to get some attention from the hot Ms. Keaton. Meanwhile, J.D. and Elliot argue over a risky decision regarding one of Elliot's patients. Turk tries to talk Carla into entering a practitioner nurse course, so she won't be so underestimated by the doctor's staff.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Mike Schwartz

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    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Mike Schwartz
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - My Fruit Cups

    S2:E811/14/2002

    When an expectant Jordan shows up unexpectedly, Cox is forced to choose between her and his new love, Julie. Meanwhile, J.D. and Turk take advantage of the hospital's supply closet for sleep, when they take on extra shifts at a free clinic to supplement their income. Carla encourages Elliot to stand up to her father, when he pressures her to pick a specialty more "suitable for a woman."

    Director:Ken Whittingham

    Writer:Janae Bakken

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    Director:Ken Whittingham

    Writer:Janae Bakken
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - My New Old Friend

    S2:E121/9/2003

    Comeuppances are in store for Dr. Cox, Dr. Kelso and J.D. from a hypochondriac, a surgical patient and Elliot, who wants more than just sex from J.D.

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Gabrielle Allan

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Gabrielle Allan
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - My Philosophy

    S2:E131/16/2003

    J.D. bonds with a patient, who is waiting for a heart transplant and discusses with her their idea of what death must be like. Elliot puts her foot down and demands a feminine locker room from Dr. Kelso. Turk decides it's time to propose to Carla, but a kid swallows the engagement ring.

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Unknown
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - My Dream Job

    S2:E224/17/2003

    J.D. and Turk's college buddy, Spence, drops by for a visit, and accidentally tells Dr. Cox a secret. Too much partying with successful Spence causes Turk and J.D. to show up late and drunk for work, which Dr. Kelso fully reprehends them for. Elliot's feeling low since she can't measure up to Dr. Kelso's standards, and the Janitor starts another feud – this time over paychecks – with J.D.

    Director:Bill Lawrence

    Writers:Matt Tarses, Tim Hobert

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    Director:Bill Lawrence

    Writers:Matt Tarses, Tim Hobert
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - My Advice to You

    S3:E611/13/2003

    A chance meeting in the elevator sparks a new friendship between J.D. and the mysterious Danni whose ongoing dialogue about her ex forces J.D. to talk about his feelings for Elliot. Carla's brother Marco comes to visit, but he still hasn't forgiven Turk for mistaking him for a valet at their mother's funeral. Unfortunately, Turk can't even apologize because Marco can't speak anything but Spanish. At the hospital, Dr. Cox relishes his new job promotion but is surprised when J.D. doesn't follow his lead in contradicting Dr. Kelso's orders.

    Directors:Marc Buckland, Gail Mancuso

    Writer:Debra Fordham

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    Directors:Marc Buckland, Gail Mancuso

    Writer:Debra Fordham
20. 

    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - My Fifteen Seconds

    S3:E711/20/2003

    As J.D.'s relationship with Danni progresses, he and Dr. Cox are forced to spend more time together outside of the hospital, to Perry's great chagrin. Meanwhile, as they each deal with problems in their own relationships, Carla and Elliot work to find their own balance between their personal and professional relationships. Dr. Kelso accidentally punctures his eardrums giving the hospital staff an opportunity to tell him how they truly feel about him.

    Director:Ken Whittingham

    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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    Director:Ken Whittingham

    Writer:Mark Stegemann
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - My Clean Break

    S3:E112/3/2004

    J.D. tries to break-up with Danni, but she beats him to it when she realizes that she will always be second place to Elliot in his heart. Dr. Cox suddenly becomes a nice guy and Elliot changes back to her old self after Dr. Kelso criticizes her new look.

    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Angela Nissel

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    Director:Chris Koch

    Writer:Angela Nissel
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - My Butterfly

    S3:E163/16/2004

    An ever present butterfly prompts the question on what could have happened different as Turk looks for his lucky do-rag for surgery, and Elliot tries to find a lost stuffed animal for a child needing a bone marrow transplant.

    Director:Henry Chan

    Writer:Justin Spitzer

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    Director:Henry Chan

    Writer:Justin Spitzer
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - His Story II

    S3:E184/6/2004

    Turk has to confront a young patient of his, when he accidentally cuts a nerve and the boy (who happens to be a concert pianist) loses use of one of his hands. Meanwhile, one of Elliot's patients unintentionally teaches her a lesson about her relationship with J.D.

    Director:Jason Ensler

    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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    Director:Jason Ensler

    Writer:Mark Stegemann
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - My Choosiest Choice of All

    S3:E194/20/2004

    J.D. hooks up with Danni again, after Sean returns, but he can't forget about his passionate night with Elliot. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox realizes, that he might actually have a crush on the one doctor he loathes.

    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Mike Schwartz

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    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Mike Schwartz
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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - My Fault

    S3:E204/22/2004

    Elliot asks Sean to move in with her, which only adds to J.D.'s problems. Turk is unsure why Dr. Miller's attitude towards him has changed, until he finds out that Carla un-invited her from their wedding. Dr. Kelso outrages Dr. Cox when he announces that Sacred Heart will begin doing full body scans, starting with an ever present hypochondriac patient, who wants any freebies he can get.

    Director:Richard A. Wells

    Writer:Debra Fordham

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    Director:Richard A. Wells

    Writer:Debra Fordham