List of Scrubs episodes

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The following is a list of episodes for the television show Scrubs.

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[edit] Season 1: 2001-2002

Screenshot Title Original airdate Production code #
My First Day (aka Pilot) October 2, 2001 535G 1
J.D. and the rest of the interns begin their first day at Sacred Heart. J.D. does his first night on-call, and realises that Dr. Cox is much nicer and more helpful than Dr. Kelso. J.D. is attracted to fellow intern Elliot.
My Mentor October 4, 2001 S101 2
J.D. tries to get to know Dr. Cox. Turk actively pursues Carla. Elliot gets on the wrong side of Carla.
My Best Friend's Mistake October 9, 2001 S102 3
Elliot takes issue with the endearments Dr. Kelso uses on her, but naively follows Dr. Cox's advice and confronts him over it. J.D. misses Turk's company with how busy both of them are, and he worries that a post-op reaction with a patient is Turk's fault. Elliot and J.D. are getting close, but an interruption might make the difference between being friends and something more than that.
My Old Lady October 16, 2001 S103 4
The three interns have to face death for the first time: J.D.'s patient is a headstrong but kindly old woman, Turk's is a young man who just needs some company, and Elliot's is a Hispanic woman who speaks no English.
My Two Dads October 23, 2001 S104 5
J.D. has to decide between viewing Dr. Cox or Dr. Kelso as a mentor. The decision isn't made any easier when all three, along with Dr. Kelso's lapdog Dr. Steadman, play a game of golf together. Elliot believes her breasts to have healing powers. In order to make up to Carla, Turk gifts her a pen that, unbeknownst to him, was previously removed from a patient's rectum. Dr. Cox's actions earn him a suspension. Cameo appearance from Louie Anderson.
My Bad October 30, 2001 S105 6
Dr. Cox's suspension puts his future at the hospital in doubt. Elliot discovers her patient, Dr. Greenburg, is a therapist. J.D. is given a self-absorbed board member to care for, and he winds up having sex with her. Unfortunately, he finds out that she is Dr. Cox's ex-wife, Jordan (Christa Miller). J.D. tries to convince Jordan to help Dr. Cox. Cameo appearance from Jimmie Walker.
My Super Ego November 6, 2001 S106 7
J.D. relishes being the best intern, but then has to face competition from fellow intern Nick Murdoch (Sean Hayes).
My Fifteen Minutes November 15, 2001 S108 8
J.D. and Turk save the life of a TV cameraman, which makes them celebrities. Dr. Kelso decides to take advantage of this by using Turk in advertisements for the hospital. Cox is supposed to write J.D.'s intern evaluation but tells J.D. to do it himself.
My Day Off November 20, 2001 S107 9
J.D. develops appendicitis and sees the hospital from the patients' point of view. Elliot and Turk are his intern and surgical intern respectively.
My Nickname November 27, 2001 S110 10
J.D. and Carla's relationship changes when he starts to have more medical knowledge than her and take offense to her nickname for him. Elliot treats Jill, a patient who's just as nervous and neurotic as herself. The Janitor comes up with a new nickname for J.D.
My Own Personal Jesus December 11, 2001 S111 11
Turk loses his Christmas spirit after spending a night on call on Christmas Eve. Elliot searches for a missing pregnant girl. Dr. Cox assigns J.D. to videotape the childbirth of one of Dr. Cox's friends.
My Blind Date January 8, 2002 S112 12
J.D. must look after a social worker, Alex, who slipped in the hospital and winds up stuck in an MRI machine. They flirt, but J.D. is reluctant to ask her out without knowing what she looks like. Elliot tries to gain Dr. Cox's favor the way J.D. has. Turk and Carla have relationship issues.
My Balancing Act January 15, 2002 S113 13
J.D.'s relationship with Alex is jeopardized by the amount of time he spends at the hospital. Turk and Carla experience bedroom-related problems.
My Drug Buddy January 22, 2002 S114 14
When drugs go missing, Elliot suspects a patient who is a former drug addict, but Alex defends him. Elliot tells J.D. that she thinks Alex will hurt him and J.D. accuses her of being jealous.
My Bed Banter & Beyond February 5, 2002 S115 15
The episode switches between one sex-filled day in bed and the ensuing weeks. The hospital staff reveal their feelings to a psychologist.
My Heavy Meddle February 26, 2002 S116 16
J.D. and Elliot are not talking to each other after breaking up, but with Turk's help they get on better terms. Dr. Cox goes on the rampage.
My Student March 5, 2002 S114 17
The interns receive their first medical students. J.D.'s is very much like he was at the beginning, Elliot's is a jerk but the son of the CEO of the corporation that owns the hospital, and Turk's is a smart confident woman whom Dr. Cox is he attracted to. Guest stars Kelli Williams as Kristen Murphy.
My Tuscaloosa Heart March 12, 2002 S117 18
J.D. feels guilty when a rude patient, who he ignored, dies. Carla assures him that it was the terminal cancer, but J.D. is unable to sleep. Dr. Cox is unable to decide between the three women he likes. Elliot and Turk discover a possible new side to Dr. Kelso.
My Old Man April 9, 2002 S120 19
The interns' parents come to visit. Carla deals with the idea Turk is attracted to women like his mother. Elliot questions why she became a doctor. Guest stars R. Lee Ermey as the janitor's father, Markie Post as Elliot's mother and John Ritter as Sam Dorian.
My Way or the Highway April 16, 2002 S118 20
Due to Turk's competitiveness, Turk convinces J.D.'s patient to decide upon another treatment, which angers J.D.
My Sacrificial Clam April 30, 2002 S119 21
J.D. is struck by a needle full of blood contaminated with Hepatitis B. Cleared from infection, he becomes scared of getting sick. Elliot chooses the hospital over her new boyfriend (Scott Foley).
My Occurrence May 7, 2002 S122 22
(Part 1) — Jordan's brother Ben comes into the hospital after piercing his hand with a nail-gun; however Dr. Cox and J.D. later become worried when his hand won't stop bleeding. A series of paperwork bungles nearly has Turk operate on the wrong patient, and has Elliot incorrectly inform Jill that she's pregnant. Guest-stars Brendan Fraser as Ben Sullivan.
My Hero May 14, 2002 S123 23
(Part 2) — Ben begins treatment for leukemia, but Dr. Cox has a hard time being supportive because he cares about Ben too much. Turk's ego takes a hit from the attending surgeon Dr. Wen, and Carla and Elliot scorch Dr. Kelso in a personal review. J.D. is very spooked to discover that the janitor knows far too much about him.
My Last Day May 21, 2002 S121 24
The interns realize they have become jaded after working at the hospital for a year, and they decide to treat a patient aggressively. After Dr. Cox chides Jordan for her predictability, she ends the episode by dropping a bombshell.

[edit] Season 2: 2002-2003

Screenshot Title Original airdate Production code #
My Overkill September 26, 2002 S124/201 1
In the aftermath of Jordan's revelations, everyone is estranged from each other. After Jordan revealed that she slept with J.D., he expects the worst from Dr. Cox. Elliot, embarrassed by Jordan's revelation about her lingering feelings for J.D., is avoiding J.D. at all costs. And while Carla is angry with Turk for not telling her that Dr. Cox was in love with her, Dr. Cox is annoyed at Dr. Kelso for being played for a non-existent promotion, and at J.D. for sleeping with Jordan. Guest-stars Colin Hay as the troubador.
My Nightingale October 3, 2002 S126/203 2
The residents spend a night on-call with no attendings available, so they have to deal with the responsibility of running the hospital on their own, struggling to make a tough decision about a patient. Meanwhile, Cox deals with his feelings for Jordan.
My Case Study October 10, 2002 205/S128 3
Dr. Kelso starts an impromptu competition with the residents, offering an all-expenses-paid medical conference outing in Reno if they can bring him the most interesting case study: J.D. is torn to compete and to keep in Dr. Cox's favour by not doing so. Another competiton begins when the entire hospital takes advantage of Dr Kelso's annual good mood the next day. Elliot worries that she isn't getting on well with Carla.
My Big Mouth October 17, 2002 206/S129 4
J.D. and Carla's relationship deteriorates when J.D. accidentally lets out some of Carla's secrets. The surgical residents compete for a trip to Mexico with Dr. Kelso. Elliot worries that she isn't presenting a competent image to Dr. Cox and takes on some harrowing cases to improve it.
My New Coat October 24, 2002 S125/202 5
J.D. gets an ego boost by wearing a white doctor's coat, but also has to accept the increased responsibilities that come with it. Elliot's reputation takes a knock when she has a one-night fling with a doctor she just met.
My Big Brother October 31, 2002 S127/204 6
J.D.'s older brother drops by for a visit, but J.D. can't hide how ashamed he is of his less-successful life. Turk learns a lesson when he makes a bet with Dr. Cox if a patient lives or dies. Halloween has a mysterious person in an ape-suit running around the hospital, much to Dr. Kelso's disgust of the holiday. Guest-stars Tom Cavanagh as Dan Dorian.
My First Step November 7, 2002 207/S130 7
Dr. Cox and the drug-promotion agent — on whom everyone has a secret crush — clash, as do J.D. and Elliot over who's the better doctor. Carla worries over ambitions about "just being a nurse". Guest-stars Heather Locklear as Julie Keaton.
My Fruit Cups November 14, 2002 208/S131 8
Dr. Cox and Julie hook up. J.D. and Turk's financial situation is highlighted with an insight on their food and toilet-paper thefts in the hospital; Elliot's is also when her father cuts her off after refusing to become an OBGYN at his request. A newly-pregnant Jordan reappears, and Dr. Cox is faced choosing between her or Julie.
My Lucky Day December 5, 2002 209/S132 9
Elliot is forced to move out and also has to deal with a malpractice suit; J.D. shows up Dr. Cox and an unofficial competition begins between them. Guest-starts Alan Ruck as Mr. Bragin, and a cameo appearance by David Copperfield.
My Monster December 12, 2002 210/S133 10
Turk and Carla have relationship problems, as do Dr. Cox and Jordan. J.D. considers exactly how much the hospital consumes their lives; Elliot is forced to live in the back of a truck as she has no time to find another place, and J.D. loses his mojo while dating Lisa the gift-shop girl.
My Sex Buddy January 2, 2003 211/S134 11
Not wanting to repeat their last disastrous relationship, J.D. and Elliot agree to become sex buddies to limit their feelings for each other, although this doesn't entirely work out as they planned. Turk tries to help out Elliot with her workload, which backfires; and Carla learns a lesson about why hospitals can't always give definite answers.
My New Old Friend January 9, 2003 212/S135 12
J.D. has to deal with keeping his growing feelings for Elliot after they break off having casual sex; he tries seeing Lisa again which raises tension between them. Dr. Cox and Carla misdiagnose a hypochondriac patient after not taking his claims seriously, and Dr. Kelso teaches Turk a lesson about the small lies their patients tell them. Guest-stars Richard Kind as Mr. Corman.
My Philosophy January 16, 2003 213/S136 13
Elliot demands single-sex change rooms from Dr. Kelso as it's becoming increasingly embarrassing changing in the traditional mixed-sex rooms. Turk pops the question to Carla, but not in the way he'd originally planned.
My Brother, My Keeper January 23, 2003 214/S137 14
Turk's brother Kevin comes to visit with news of his own to share. An old doctor friend of Dr. Kelso's who everyone gets on well with (the "anti-Kelso") runs into trouble when J.D. screws up an out-dated procedure under his supervision. Guest-stars Dick van Dyke as Dr. Townshend.
His Story January 30, 2003 215/S138 15
Narrated from Dr. Cox's viewpoint: shows Dr Cox and his sessions with his just-as-terse shrink, and with his difficulties with Dr. Kelso and also with J.D. Elliot is both excited and dismayed to find herself attracted to Paul, a male nurse. After delaying for so long, Carla finally says yes to Turk. Guest-stars Eric Bogosian as Dr. Gross, Dr. Cox's psychologist.
My Karma February 20, 2003 216 16
J.D. and Turk attempt to cover up the fact they were hitting golf balls off the roof and may have caused the accident their patient has suffered from, only the janitor also knows. Jordan finally gives birth, but slips out in front of J.D. that Dr. Cox is actually the father, and asks him not to tell him.
My Own Private Practice Guy March 13, 2003 218 17
J.D. has a patient who has her own private practive doctor much like himself, but later realises he was actually the reason Jordan and Dr. Cox divorced. The janitor starts flirting with Elliot, and Carla has issues with her appearance. Guest-staring Jay Mohr as Dr. Peter Fisher, and a cameo appearance by Jay Leno.
My T.C.W. March 20, 2003 217 18
Dr. Cox switches from female to dog names for J.D. after an interesting bestiality rumour does the rounds. Dr. Cox himself is barely getting any attention from Jordan over the baby, Elliot and Paul — and Turk and Carla — are fighting about their relationships, and when J.D. accepts a date from Jamie, the very attractive wife of a coma patient, and comes under fire for it, he eventually snaps. Guest stars Amy Smart as Jamie Moyer, the "Tasty Coma Wife".
My Kingdom March 27, 2003 219 19
When J.D. does a temporary surgery elective, his friendship with Turk suffers to win popularity. The janitor gets a new powersaw, and Dr. Cox's prank on Dr. Kelso while he's away gets a little out of hand. Elliot's slip of the tongue drastically changes her relationship with Paul.
My Interpretation April 3, 2003 220 20
J.D. attends the funeral of the TCW's husband, with predictable results. Turk has a sex-dream about Elliot, but Carla finds out about it. Dr. Cox's impression of Jordan's baby continues to slide rapidly downhill.
My Drama Queen April 10, 2003 221 21
J.D.'s relationship with the TCW takes a few interesting twists when Elliot correctly identifies her as a drama queen. Carla's mother dies. Dr. Cox is stuck with Ted in teaching polite doctor-patient relations after having Dr. Kelso witness a particularly acidic tongue-lashing of his at a patient.
My Dream Job April 17, 2003 222 22
The end of the second year has the residents somewhat bored with the monotony of their jobs, until an old college buddy of J.D. and Turk's turns up, and accidentally reveals to Dr. Cox that Jordan's baby is also his; further antics have them both dismissed from their on-call shifts when they arrive after drinking. As Dr. Kelso attempts to break Elliot's spirit Dr. Cox steps in and punches Dr. Kelso, Dr. Cox then walks off and tries to cope with the shock that he's a father. Guest-stars Ryan Reynolds as Spence.

[edit] Season 3: 2003-2004

Screenshot Title Original airdate Production code #
My American Girl October 2, 2003 301 1
J.D, Turk, and Carla work together to find out what is wrong with one of J.D.'s patients. Elliot, frustrated that everyone walks all over her, and desperately needing to change her bad-luck streak, acts on some advice from the janitor and gets a make-over.
My Journey October 9, 2003 302 2
Turk and Carla set the date for their wedding; J.D. is worried about losing how close he always was with Turk and asks him out on a Man Date. Elliot gets back with her ex-boyfriend Sean, but the relationship has a rocky start. Carla is obsessed over finding whose urine is in an unmarked container she comes across.
My White Whale October 23, 2003 304 3
Jordan and Dr. Cox worry about a slight cough their son has and try to get him seen by the hospital's own pediatrician, who is just as obnoxious as Dr. Cox is. The residents get their own interns: Turk is too firm, J.D. isn't firm enough, and Elliot is a mix of both, especially when Dr. Kelso compares the clumsiness of one of them to her own. Guest-stars Christopher Meloni as Dr. Dave Norris.
My Lucky Night October 30, 2003 305 4
J.D. distracts the janitor and Troy with a riddle. Dr. Cox and Dr. Steadman compete for the same promotion for the residency director position. Carla gets to work with Turk when she covers for one of the surgical nurses, annoying him yet also apparently inspiring his work. Sean and Elliot's relationship hits rocky ground, and they virtually break up; J.D. grabs this opportunity to try to tell her of his growing hidden feelings for her.
My Brother, Where Art Thou? November 6, 2003 306 5
Dan drops by again, impressing J.D. no end, only he's concerned at the cynical attitude he's developed towards his patients: much like Dr. Cox himself. Dr. Kelso catches Elliot and Carla moonlighting at an animal hospital after his recent warnings against such. Dan later confronts Dr. Cox.
My Advice to You November 13, 2003 307 6
Carla's brother Marco drops by, immediately rekindling the mutual dislike with Turk. The residents are confused by conflicting directions given by Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso over patient care. J.D. gets friendly with a girl who's as mentally warped as he is, only to find out later she's actually Jordan's sister. Guest-stars Tara Reid as Danni Sullivan.
My Fifteen Seconds November 20, 2003 308 7
J.D. and Danni hook up: Dr Cox, rather annoyed, lets slip in front of her J.D. slept with Jordan, to a rocky reaction; they also nearly don't catch the real reason Jill has returned to the hospital due to disinterest. Dr. Kelso goes temporarily deaf after using cheap stethoscopes, and Carla's medical advice to Elliot doesn't go as planned. Cameo appearance by Erik Estrada.
My Dirty Secret December 4, 2003 303 9
Elliot admits she has a problem saying 'dirty words' for the human body after accidentally giving a patient an orgasm during a pelvic examination. Carla realises she may be too assertive for her own good. J.D bears the consequences of giving advice to Dr. Cox about his relationship with Jordan and his son. Guest-stars Barry Bostwick as Mr. Randolph.
My Friend the Doctor December 11, 2003 309 8
When Dr. Cox badly hurts his back showing off in front of Turk, he begins to realise he's not as young as he used to be. Elliot worries that she still doesn't consider herself a doctor. J.D. isn't impressed with the false personalities the janitor uses on the rest of the staff, until he recognises him playing a transit policeman watching The Fugitive one night (which actually happened in real life).
My Rule of Thumb January 22, 2004 310 10
Elliot and Carla get arrested looking for a gigolo for a terminally-ill patient. Danni asks J.D. if she could stay at his place after walking in on her sister and Dr. Cox, but J.D. starts having second thoughts almost immediately after initially agreeing. Dr. Cox and Turk's clash over a liver transplant situation turns rather personal.
My Clean Break February 3, 2004 311 11
When Danni has plans for her and J.D. to move into a place together, J.D. immediately realises he needs to break up with her - only he's never actually dumped anyone before. The janitor starts flirting with Elliot again. Dr. Cox realises that by losing his fearful influence over his residents, he may have lost control over them.
My Catalyst February 10, 2004 312 12
An old fellow intern of Dr. Cox's who's now an attending, and also a competent surgeon, makes quite a few impressions at the hospital - least of all because he has OCD. Guest-stars Michael J. Fox as Dr. Kevin Casey.
My Porcelain God February 17, 2004 313 13
Dr. Casey and J.D discover the janitor's toilet on the roof-top (dubbed the Epiphany toilet); it warrants the name after many of the staff realise solutions to the problems they're having after using it. Dr. Kelso closes down an entire wing of the hospital to save money: Dr. Cox and Carla fight back by using his own office as a room. Turk asks J.D. to be his best man, but he realises later he wasn't Turk's first choice. Elliot seeks help from Dr. Casey as she is becoming fearful to intubate patients after botching an intubation.
My Screw Up February 24, 2004 314 14
Jordan, Danni and Ben return to help prepare a gathering for Dr. Cox's son's first birthday. Turk and Carla clash over removing Turk's mole, and changing Carla's last name after they marry, while one of Ted's band members quits. Dr. Cox angrily blames J.D. for a patient's death and dismisses him, but Ben calms Dr. Cox down and talks some sense into him, and he eventually forgives J.D. It is revealed in the end it was actually Ben himself who had died: the gathering everyone prepares for turns out to be Ben's funeral.
My Tormented Mentor March 2, 2004 315 15
Dr. Cox is struggling to recover over Ben's death, and doesn't seem to appreciate J.D.'s efforts to help his situation; this is exacerbated by Jordan's self-absorbed friends staying in his apartment. Carla attempts to teach Todd, Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox about sexual harassment, and a new female attending surgeon, Dr. Miller, puts the head of everyone in the OR in a spin.
My Butterfly March 16, 2004 316 16
The wings of a butterfly can influence even random chances: this episode revolves around two alternate storylines, sharing the common influences of a butterfly's landing on cleavage, Turk's lucky do-rag (head-scarf), a Snickers bar Carla sits on, a stuffed pink dog that belongs to Elliot's young patient, the janitors' custodial closet, and another patient's heart problems. Also, a flashback from the janitor reveals how he decided to become one.
My Moment of Un-Truth March 30, 2004 317 17
Carla has dinner with a doctor she used to have a crush on, only J.D. knows about it and is sworn to secrecy. Elliot tries treating a patient who's adamant about not taking drugs for treatment, but can't believe it when Dr. Cox labels him a drug addict. The janitor plays an elaborate ruse on J.D. and Turk about having a twin brother.
His Story II April 6, 2004 318 18
Narrated from Turk's viewpoint: Turk realises mailing out the wedding invitations is the last major step before he gets married. A later distraction with Dr. Miller during surgery causes nerve damage to a young concert pianist, to whom he can't admit his mistake. J.D. covers Elliot's stint as a hospital clown, only to have the janitor as a sidekick. A patient's advice to Elliot makes her realise just how good a friend J.D. has been: her feelings take charge and they end up sleeping with each other again; but a surprise visit by Sean afterwards has her leaving with him.
My Choosiest Choice of All April 20, 2004 319 19
J.D. is rather unhappy with the latest situation with Elliot: as revenge, he finds himself back together with a more dominant Danni. Dr. Cox finds himself liking Dr. Miller a little too much to be comfortable with it: Jordan picks up on it immediately. Turk and Carla encourage the janitor for a promotion as a security guard, but he's forced to play by Dr. Kelso's rules as a consequence. Sean later confronts J.D.: he lies for Elliot's benefit and denies the fact anything happened between them. Guest-stars The Polyphonic Spree.
My Fault April 22, 2004 320 20
J.D. and Danni apathetically break it off again; Sean and Elliot plan to move in together. Carla freaks about all the last-second details for the wedding just a few weeks away. Dr. Cox makes a bet with Dr. Kelso against healthy patients taking full-body MRI scans, only the first patient to sign up is the hypochondriac Mr. Corman. After so long, J.D. finally comes clean about his feelings to Elliot, only to realize he doesn't want what he has been coveting for so long after all.
My Self-Examination April 27, 2004 321 21
Carla's brother Marco returns for the wedding rehearsal; Turk runs into trouble writing his own wedding vows. After asking Danni and her new partner for advice, J.D. resigns himself to the fact he might as well stay in a relationship with Elliot even if he doesn't love her. Jordan refuses to fight with Dr. Cox for their son's sake: frustrated, he makes a mistake antagonising the janitor. At the rehearsal, moved by Turk's improvised vows, J.D. finally admits to Elliot he doesn't love her. Cameo appearance by Larry Thomas (the Soup Nazi from the Seinfeld series).
My Best Friend's Wedding May 4, 2004 322 22
The day of Turk and Carla's wedding. Turk is delayed in a tricky surgery, and when he finally finishes he ends up at the wrong church. The ceremony is cancelled, but the reception is held regardless; Danni seems popular, as does the open bar. J.D. finds Sean and tries to convice him to get back with Elliot; she guesses this and while Sean and Elliot won't work out, her glacial attitude towards J.D. thaws slightly. Turk and Carla are married when they return to hospital to check on a patient who just happens to be a priest. Cameo appearance by George Takei.

[edit] Season 4: 2004-2005

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My Old Friend's New Friend August 31, 2004 401 1
Molly Clock (Heather Graham), the hospital's new psychiatrist, becomes friends with Elliot whilst Turk, J.D. and Carla give the impression of shutting her out.
My Office September 7, 2004 402 2
J.D. and Elliot are both named the hospital's new chief residents by Dr. Cox.
My New Game September 14, 2004 403 3
J.D. is annoyed at the janitor for spreading the word that he is the "Co-chief" Resident and Elliot the Chief Resident.
My First Kill September 21, 2004 404 4
J.D. wonders whether he has ever specifically let someone die through his own incompetence and comes to the conclusion that he hasn't yet, though Dr. Cox is of the impression that it will happen any day now. Elliot tries to convince Turk to allow a patient to have an organ transplant despite being a recovering drug addict.
Her Story September 28, 2004 405 5
Told from the perspective of Elliot: she starts to doubt Molly being the perfect mentor when she finds out her boyfriend is a convicted felon. Nevertheless, Dr. Cox helps her decide that personal lives should be kept separate from professional lives. Molly breaks up with her boyfriend anyway.
My Cake October 12, 2004 406 6
J.D.'s brother Dan comes to visit, and with news their father has died. Dr. Cox and Dan promise each other to help J.D. get out of his depression. Turk is informed that he has Type-2 diabetes, but doesn't want to tell Carla.
My Common Enemy October 19, 2004 407 7
J.D. is forced to deal with the romance between Elliot and his brother Dan. Molly becomes the enemy of Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso by wanting to prove to them that everyone has a "creamy centre" and no one is evil.
My Last Chance October 26, 2004 408 8
Molly and J.D. are on the brink of sleeping together, but must first get the permission of Elliot.
My Malpractical Decision November 9, 2004 409 9
(Part 1) - J.D. and Dr. Cox must deal with a cunning malpratice attorney (Julianna Margulies) as she attends to her father. Turk tries to avoid the hypochondriac Mr. Corbin while Elliot steers her underachieving colleague Doug on a new career path.
My Female Trouble November 16, 2004 410 10
(Part 2) - J.D. has a difficult time ending his impromptu relationship with Neena as she now represents Mr. Corbin - who has decided to sue Turk - and asks Jordan for help. Elliot pretends to be a male doctor to avoid issues with a sexist patient who happens to be one of the hospital's board members.
My Unicorn November 23, 2004 411 11
J.D. befriends the son of a noted singer who is unwilling to donate a kidney to his ailing father. Carla and Jordan, despite the warnings of Turk, teach Elliot to use her sexuality to her advantage. Guest-stars Matthew Perry as Murray, the son.
My Best Moment December 7, 2004 412 12
J.D. must treat a puzzling patient during the holiday season while his colleagues reflect on their finest moments at Sacred Heart.
My Ocardial Infarction January 18, 2005 413 13
When Elliot begins to emerge as the better doctor, J.D. is left struggling to catch up. Turk begins to take his diabetes more seriously, and the Janitor struggles to hide his feelings for Elliot.
My Lucky Charm January 25, 2005 414 14
A man involved in a bar fight teaches Turk and J.D. about living life to the fullest. Elliot and Carla find their friendship beginning to break down. Guest-stars Colin Farrell as Billy Callahan.
My Hypocritical Oath February 1, 2005 415 15
J.D. becomes attracted to a girl, then finds out her new boyfriend has an STD. However, he can't tell her because of patient/doctor confidentiality.
My Quarantine February 8, 2005 416 16
When J.D. casually remarks that a patient's symptoms resemble SARS, the entire staff - including Jordan's sister Danni on a surprise visit - is trapped in quarantine for the night. J.D. pays a homeless guy to fake a heart-attack so he can look more heroic in front of his date. Guest starring Tara Reid as Danni
My Life in Four Cameras February 15, 2005 417 17
When Dr. Cox fumes at Dr. Kelso for firing another staff member due to budget cuts, Dr. Kelso challenges him to balance the budget without firing anyone. Meanwhile, a sitcom writer is admitted, and J.D. starts to fantasise about what it would be like if the hospital was a sitcom, complete with a live audience. Cameo appearance by Clay Aiken.
My Roommates February 22, 2005 418 18
Turk and Carla ask J.D. to move out to give them space. However, his absence causes them to realize they have a problem with their relationship. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox diagnoses his friend's child with autism.
My Best Laid Plans March 1, 2005 419 19
Molly returns to Sacred Heart, and J.D. blows off his girlfriend to go out with her. Carla tries not to make "mountains out of molehills" when she realises Turk is still in contact with an ex-girlfriend. The Janitor bets Dr. Cox that he can get a date with Elliott.
My Boss's Free Haircut March 29, 2005 420 20
Carla stays with Elliot while her marriage to Turk hits the rocks. J.D. takes Turk out to cheer him up; Elliott tries and fails to cheer Carla up the same way. Dr. Kelso warns Dr. Cox about the number of complaints patients have made about his blunt remarks.
My Lips Are Sealed April 5, 2005 421 21
J.D. and Carla get drunk and accidentally kiss, and both agree to keep the incident secret from Turk. Elliot has difficulty maintaining her professionalism around a patient with an abnormal condition.
My Big Move April 12, 2005 422 22
Turk learns about the kiss between JD and Carla. Dr. Cox needs Elliot's help in reaching out to a teenage epileptic patient. The Janitor gets unexpected reactions from his new uniform.
My Faith in Humanity April 19, 2005 423 23
J.D. is forced to confront human nature when a dying woman is brought to the hospital by her neighbour, Jake. Elliot goes to Dr. Cox and Carla for romantic advice. Turk is having difficulty in couple's therapy.
My Drive-By April 26, 2005 424 24
Elliot is concerned about moving too quickly in her relationship with Jake. Dr. Cox teaches Turk the value of ego, and the Janitor and Dr. Kelso battle over a motorized cart.
My Changing Ways May 10, 2005 425 25
J.D. prepares to start living life on his own, and strains his friendship with Turk. Elliot makes an effort to pursue a new career opportunity at another hospital in town, and this upsets Carla despite the close proximity of the new job. Dr. Cox tries to prevent Jordan from accepting a job at the hospital.

[edit] Season 5: 2006

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My Intern's Eyes January 3, 2006 501 1
Now an attending, J.D. has to deal with his own interns as Dr. Cox tests whether he's still willing to bend the rules despite more responsibility. Turk hesitates at the thought of Carla getting pregnant. Meanwhile, Elliot starts her fellowship at County Hospital and tries not to appear foolish.
My Rite of Passage January 3, 2006 502 2
Despite trying to do the opposite, J.D. finds himself treating his interns poorly after discovering they laugh at his jokes out of fear. The hospital staff attempt to avoid Jordan to drive her away, and Elliot's fellowship abruptly ends.
My Day at the Races January 10, 2006 503 3
Trying to complete a list of goals before his 30th birthday, J.D. signs up for a triathlon. Meanwhile, Turk takes on a patient who wishes to be hypnotised instead of put under anesthesia during surgery, and Elliot finds she and Jake know little about each other.
My Jiggly Ball January 10, 2006 504 4
J.D. struggles to find something positive to talk about when assigned to introduce Dr. Kelso at an awards dinner, especially after he chooses a wealthier patient for a drug trial after promising the opportunity to another. Carla and Turk attempt to help Elliot, stuck working in a free clinic, get her job at Sacred Heart back. Everyone except for J.D. seems to know of a game called "Jiggly Ball".
My New God January 17, 2006 505 5
Dr. Cox's born again Christian sister visits the hospital who wants him to participate in his son's baptism: Dr. Cox wants nothing to do with it, and her for that matter. Elliot tries to convince Turk why Carla finds babymaking to be romantic. The Janitor and J.D. begin a friendship. Guest-stars Cheryl Hines as Paige Cox.
My Missed Perception January 17, 2006 506 6
J.D. has to deal with the consequences when he mistakes a patient's reaction to her approaching death as a wish to end treatment. Carla desperately tries to gather the hospital staff for a group photo, while Turk and Elliot try to discover the cause of a patient's mysterious and unexplainable pain. Cameo appearance by Gary Busey.
My Way Home January 24, 2006 507 7
Scrubs' 100th episode: J.D. gets called in to work on his day off, but the only thing he wants to do is get home. Meanwhile Elliot tries to convince everyone she is an expert on endocrinology following her brief fellowship, Carla has doubts over being a parent, and Turk has to wrestle over an issue that will either help his career or break his conscience.
My Big Bird January 24, 2006 508 8
J.D., Elliot, Turk and Carla are all formally interrogated following the death of a patient, where it is learned that J.D. and Turk were unnecessarily visiting a patient's home, Carla was gathering the staff to purchase lottery tickets in a group effort, and Elliot was dealing with the wife of a married man she kissed. Guest-stars Jason Bateman as Mr. Sutton.
My Half-Acre February 7, 2006 509 9
J.D. is set up on a blind date with a patient's niece and tries takes Elliot's advice to avoid scaring her off. Meanwhile, Turk joins the hospital air-band, but when he steps on Dr. Kelso's toes he has to learn to swallow his pride; Carla feels age creeping up on her when she can't conceive, and Dr. Cox worries about being an unsatisfactory father. Guest-stars Mandy Moore as Julie Quinn.
Her Story II February 7, 2006 510 10
Narrated from Carla's viewpoint: J.D. lets the little things bother him with Julie, but just as he gets over them, the big things make themselves plain. Meanwhile, Carla gets a fertility test when a new nurse makes her feel even older. Cameo appearance by Billy Dee Williams.
My Buddy's Booty February 28, 2006 511 11
J.D. and Elliot, worried that their favourite patient Mrs. Wilk undergoing a risky procedure - and J.D. still having trouble getting over Julie - agree to both find a booty call, but his suggestion backfires when Elliott chooses J.D.'s nemesis/intern, Keith. Carla encourages Turk to fight for a female-friendly hospital gym, and Dr. Cox and the Janitor strike a lop-sided friendship over drinks.
My Cabbage February 28, 2006 512 12
(Part 1) - J.D. tries relentlessly to get rid of Keith while sticking up for his favorite intern "Cabbage", while the staff says goodbye to Mrs. Wilk. The Janitor keeps a magpie in the hospital which proves very adept at stealing things, much to Dr. Kelso's displeasure. Cameo appearance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
My Five Stages March 7, 2006 513 13
(Part 2) - When the hospital's favorite patient Mrs. Wilk is told she will die after getting an infection, Dr. Cox and J.D. seem to also go through the five stages of grief. Meanwhile, Elliot realizes that her booty call Keith has become more than a booty call, and the Janitor and Ted team up to give Dr. Kelso a taste of his own medicine. Guest-stars Dave Foley as Dr. Hendrick.
My Own Personal Hell March 14, 2006 514 14
Dr. Cox must deal with a patient who is a friend of Dr. Kelso's. Carla fears Turk may be sterile due to their inability to conceive. Elliot finds out J.D. doesn't like Keith.
My Extra Mile March 21, 2006 515 15
J.D. encourages his colleagues to go the extra mile with their patients. This causes J.D. to shave his head in order to support a patient but at the same time losing a girlfriend who only likes him for his hair. Turk and Carla are having trouble making a baby, and a doctor attributes it to the stress they are under. Turk is worried about getting a permanent position when he finds out he is the fourth most skilled surgeon. But he learns that going the extra mile with patients has made him a shoo-in for the job. J.D.'s extra mile theory also rubs off on Dr. Cox who helps a patient read lines in a play.
My Bright Idea March 28, 2006 516 16
J.D. and Turk find out that Carla is pregnant before she does and J.D. convinces Turk to tell the entire hospital staff in order to surprise Carla. Carla, however, reveals that upon hearing the news of pregnancy, her biggest joy will be to tell her friends one by one. J.D. gets the Janitor to swallow a GPS tracker.
My Chopped Liver April 4, 2006 517 17
When J.D. rearranges his schedule to allow himself more time to spend with Turk, Turk secretly resents hanging out with J.D. in that time because it interferes with his own "Turk Time." Meanwhile, Cox and Jordan go on a double date with Elliot and Keith and Carla covers for Kelso at work as he grieves for his dead dog. Later, a patient almost dies after giving up part of his liver for his brother, and the hospital staff learns about making sacrifices for the people they really care about.
My New Suit April 11, 2006 518 18
J.D. finds himself constantly lying in order not to hurt the feelings of his visiting brother Dan. Carla and Turk can't decide on baby names. Dr. Cox is forced to work with Ted after a conversation with Kelso goes wrong.
His Story III April 18, 2006 519 19
Narrated by The Janitor. J.D. begins a video postcard for his mother, but gets locked in a water tower for the day by the Janitor. Finding himself with free time, the Janitor bonds with a severely paraplegic patient who can't communicate. Elliot and Carla argue over an intern's mistake. Turk is embarrassed by his impending fatherhood when Dr. Cox accuses him of having a stereotypically white personality.
My Lunch April 25, 2006 520 20
After repeatedly running into annoying recurring patient Jill Tracy (Nicole Sullivan), J.D. feels guilty when she dies of an appararent drug overdose and he didn't act on warning signs. Carla and Elliott convince Todd to admit to being gay, but contrary to what they had hoped, this does not change his personality for the better. Dr. Cox initially consoles J.D. but struggles to follow his own advice later on.
My Fallen Idol May 2, 2006 521 21
Feeling guilty over the deaths of three patients, Dr. Cox comes to work drunk and is forced to take a leave of absence. The staff organize shifts to visit Cox at home and console him in the hope of his return, but initially, J.D. refuses to take part. Meanwhile, Turk begins a new orthepedic rotation, but struggles to connect with and ultimately is overheard insulting his new overly sensitive attending.
My Déjà vu, My Déjà vu May 9, 2006 522 22
After five years working at Sacred Heart, J.D. can't help but feel that the same things seem to happen over and over again at the hospital. Meanwhile, following his drunken breakdown in the wake of three accidental deaths, Dr. Cox returns to work, but Elliot believes that Cox has lost his usual steely confidence and tries to help him regain it. Later, Carla gets fed up with Turk flaunting everything he can do that she can't, now that she's pregnant.
My Urologist May 16, 2006 523 23
J.D. begins to fall for Dr. Kim Briggs (Elizabeth Banks), a urologist he shares a patient with, but when Dr. Cox reveals that she's refusing to do a risky surgery to keep her statistics up, he begins to have mixed feelings. Elliot considers breaking up with Keith after he refuses to stand up for himself, but Carla, amid her pregnancy hormones, tries to save the relationship. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelso decides to trust the Janitor to fetch cash from a deposit at home, which he regrets.
My Transition May 16, 2006 524 24
(Part 1) — J.D. and Kim's romance escalates when they go on their first date, but Elliot won't give them much time alone, as she is becoming good friends with Kim too. Dr. Cox and Jordan celebrate as Jack moves out of diapers by giving his baby things away at Carla's baby shower, but learn that Jordan's pregnant again. At the end of the episode, it is revealed that Kim is pregnant.

[edit] Season 6: 2006-2007

On May 15, 2006, NBC announced that Scrubs had been renewed for a full season (2006-2007), although it would be a mid-season replacement rather than appearing on NBC's autumn 2006 schedule (as was the case for the show's fifth season). On October 25, NBC announced that, on November 30, Scrubs would move to Thursdays at 9:00pm, as part of two full hours of comedy (My Name Is Earl, The Office, Scrubs, and 30 Rock).

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details about Scrubs Season 6 follow.
Screenshot Title Original airdate Production code #
My Mirror Image November 30, 2006 601 1
(Part 2) J.D. attempts to avoid confronting Kim about her pregnancy. Dr. Cox attempts to deal with his anger issues, at home and at work. Elliot is having trouble being the only one in the group with no child on the way. The Janitor questions the purpose of his life.
My Best Friends' Baby's Baby And My Baby's Baby December 7, 2006 602 2
Carla goes into labor, but Turk is overshadowed by Elliot in his attempts to support Carla. JD and Kim discuss their options for their baby, whether or not they should seek an abortion. Jordan gets angry at Dr Cox for treating their son Jack like his "drinking buddy."
My Coffee December 14, 2006 603 3
JD tries to find out how compatible he and Kim are. Turk gives medical advice for fees so that Carla can stay on maternity leave and Elliot is tortured by Cox as she considers going into private practice. Janitor leads a strike of the Sacred Heart supporting staff, demanding dental insurance from Dr Kelso.
My House January 4, 2007 604 4
Dr Cox feels like the TV character House when he has to solve several mysteries. One of them is that Elliot is angry at Dr Kelso, but is taking her anger out on Turk for some reason. Carla is showing early signs of post-partum depression, while JD tries to be a better boyfriend for Kim. Dave Foley guest stars as Dr.Hedrick.
My Friend With Money TBA 605 5
Turk fears that Carla is suffering from post-partum depression because she is weepy, but she won't seek treatment. Garrett, 11 years old, just moved into the building and asks Turk, because he is black, to borrow his Marvin Gaye CDs to impress a girl. Carla takes off and leaves the baby with Garrett.
His Story IV TBA 606 6
This seems to be the "His Story" focused on Dr. Kelso as he will have at least one fantasy in this episode featuring a Vietnamese woman in her late 20s. We learn that Kelso served in the Navy and has a tattoo on his... behind. One fantasy will be of him trying to figure out what would have happened if he stayed in the service. However there have also been conflicting reports that the sixth episode would be a musical episode entitled 'My Musical' in which a patient with aneurysm sees everything in the hospital as a musical.
TBA TBA 607 7
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My Perspective TBA 609 9
Milos, a doctor from Croatia, must re-do his medical internship upon coming to the U.S.
My Therapeutic Month TBA 610 10
Yeva, the mother of one of the recurring characters, comes to the hospital as a patient. It is believed she is Milos's mother (see episode 6.09). There will also be a George Bush look-a-like in this episode as well as J.D.'s new landlord.


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