List of Scrubs episodes

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The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began airing on October 2 2001. More extensive information on individual episodes, including full plot synopses and complete soundtrack information can be found here. </p> NBC has announced that Scrubs would end after its seventh season, containing a reduced 18 episodes, making a total of 157 episodes.<ref name="mlife">Media Life</ref>In addition, a special called "My Charlie Brown Christmas" was created by Daniel Russ and Ryan Levin for the Scrubs 2003 Christmas party, it is a re-cut and re-dub of "A Charlie Brown Christmas", starring the cast of Scrubs.<ref> A Charlie Brown Christmas... Scrubs style

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. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. </ref> All episode titles begin with the word "My", unless the bulk of the episode is narrated by someone other than J.D., in which case they begin with "His", "Her", or "Their".

As of December 6, 2007, 145 episodes of Scrubs have aired. The first six seasons are available on DVD in Regions 1 and 4, while the first five are available in Region 2.

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Seasons

Season		Episodes	Season Premiere	Season Finale	U.S. ratings	DVD releases
Season		Episodes	Season Premiere	Season Finale	U.S. ratings	Region 1	Region 2	Region 4
	1	24	October 2, 2001	May 21, 2002	11.2 million (40th place)	May 17 2005	June 27 2005	June 29 2005
	2	22	September 26, 2002	April 17, 2003	15.9 million (15th place)	November 15 2005	September 12 2005	September 19 2005
	3	22	October 2, 2003	May 4, 2004	10.4 million (43rd place)	May 9 2006	February 13 2006	February 22 2006
	4	25	August 31, 2004	May 10, 2005	6.9 million (88th place)	October 10 2006	September 18 2006	September 27 2006
	5	24	January 3, 2006	May 16, 2006	6.4 million (98th place)	May 22 2007	June 18 2007	June 6 2007
	6	22	November 30, 2006	May 17, 2007	6.4 million (87th place)	October 30, 2007	January 14, 2008	December 5, 2007
	7	TBA	October 25, 2007	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA

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Season 1: 2001-2002

The first season covers J.D. (Zach Braff)'s first year out of medical school with his best friend Turk (Donald Faison), which is also their year as interns at Sacred Heart Hospital. In addition to his angst, J.D.'s interactions with the other characters provide a source of comedy and drama that permeates every episode of the season. J.D. quickly meets his reluctant mentor, Dr. Perry Cox (John C. McGinley), an attractive young woman (and fellow intern) named Elliot (Sarah Chalke), on whom he has a crush, the hospital's janitor (Neil Flynn), who goes out of his way to irritate J.D., the Chief of Medicine, Dr. Bob Kelso (Ken Jenkins), who is more concerned about the budget then the patients, and his best friend and roommate, Turk, whose girlfriend Nurse Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes), puts him through the trials and tribulations of being in a serious relationship. J.D. also has to face various romances, his parents, overwhelming paperwork, and a tremendous number of patients, but all of the characters have major tasks at hand. The first season also introduces minor characters such as the Todd, a sexual deviant, Ted, the hospital's sad-sack lawyer, Laverne, a religious nurse, and Jordan, an administrative official who is also the ex-wife of Dr. Cox.

Title	Original airdate	Production code	Director	Writer(s)

My First Day (Pilot)	October 2, 2001	101	Adam Bernstein	Bill Lawrence
In the series opener, all the major characters are introduced as they start life at Sacred Heart Hospital.

My Mentor	October 4, 2001	102	Adam Bernstein	Bill Lawrence
J.D. tries to get to know Dr. Cox but is rebuffed. Turk actively pursues Carla and succeeds through candor where swagger and machismo have failed. Elliot gets on the wrong side of Carla.

My Best Friend's Mistake	October 9, 2001	103	Adam Bernstein	Eric Weinberg
Elliot takes issue with the endearments Dr. Kelso uses on her, but naïvely 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. This episode features "A Little Respect" by Erasure.

My Old Lady	October 16, 2001	104	Marc Buckland	Matt Tarses
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 does not speak any English. The episode's writer, Matt Tarses, won the 2002 Humanitas Prize in the 30 Minute Category for this episode.

My Two Dads	October 23, 2001	105	Craig Zisk	Garrett Donovan & Neil Goldman
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 gives her a pen that, unbeknownst to him, was previously removed from a patient's rectum. Dr. Cox's actions to help an uninsured patient earn him a suspension. Louie Anderson has a cameo role in this episode.

My Bad	October 30, 2001	106	Marc Buckland	Gabrielle Allan
Dr. Cox's suspension puts his future at the hospital in doubt. Elliot discovers her patient, Dr. Greenberg, is a psychiatrist. J.D. is given a beautiful but 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), who makes her first appearance in the series . J.D. tries to convince Jordan to help Dr. Cox. Wedding footage in the episode was taken from Miller's real-life wedding to series-creator Bill Lawrence.

My Super Ego	November 6, 2001	107	Peter Lauer	Mike Schwartz
J.D. relishes being the best intern, but then has to face competition from fellow intern Nick Murdoch (Sean Hayes). Turk confronts his fear of making a mistake in surgery after thinking he has accidentally nicked a patient's colon.

My Fifteen Minutes	November 15, 2001	108	Lawrence Trilling	Eric Weinberg
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 aimed at the urban community, with slogans such as "Our MD's have Mad Skills". Cox is supposed to write J.D.'s intern evaluation but tells J.D. to do it himself. When J.D. refuses, Dr. Cox reveals that he wanted J.D. to do it so that he could discover his own shortcomings and judge himself.

My Day Off	November 20, 2001	109	Elodie Keene	Janae Bakken
J.D. develops appendicitis and sees the hospital from the patients' point of view. Elliot and Turk are his intern and surgical intern respectively. Guest-stars Michael McDonald as Mike Davis.

My Nickname	November 27, 2001	110	Matthew Diamond	Bill Lawrence
J.D. and Carla's relationship changes when he starts to have more medical knowledge than she and takes offense at her nickname for him. Elliot treats Jill, a patient who's just as nervous and neurotic as she. The Janitor comes up with a new nickname for J.D.

My Own Personal Jesus	December 11, 2001	111	Jeff Melman	Debra Fordham
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. The title refers to the song "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.

My Blind Date	January 8, 2002	112	Marc Buckland	Mark Stegemann
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 is angry at Carla when he thinks he may love her. Guest-stars Michael McDonald as Mike Davis and Elizabeth Bogush as Alex.

My Balancing Act	January 15, 2002	113	Michael Spiller	Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan
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. Guest-stars Elizabeth Bogush as Alex. The episode features an allusion to the book The House of God & the song "New Slang" by The Shins.

My Drug Buddy	January 22, 2002	114	Michael Spiller	Matt Tarses
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. Alex ends up being the one who took the drugs. She and J.D. part on uncertain terms, and J.D. tries to confront Elliot about her accusation of the patient. Carla gets a ride from Dr. Kelso. Guest-stars Elizabeth Bogush as Alex. Features music by by Nil Lara and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture.

My Bed Banter & Beyond	February 5, 2002	115	Lawrence Trilling	Gabrielle Allan
The episode switches between Elliot and J.D. spending a sex-filled day in bed and the ensuing weeks, where their new relationship breaks down. The hospital staff reveals their feelings to a psychologist. Features "Ever Fallen in Love?" by Buzzcocks & "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba.

My Heavy Meddle	February 26, 2002	116	Will Mackenzie	Mike Schwartz
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. Features songs by Poison and Jeremy Kay.

My Student	March 5, 2002	117	Matthew Diamond	Story: Mark Stegemann, Teleplay: Janae Bakken & Debra Fordham
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 attracted to. Guest stars Kelli Williams as Kristen Murphy. Features music by The Replacements and Michael Penn.

My Tuscaloosa Heart	March 12, 2002	118	Lawrence Trilling	Story: Janae Bakken, Teleplay: Debra Fordham & Mark Stegemann
J.D. feels guilty when a rude patient, whom 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. The title is taken from "My Tuscaloosa Heart" by Ken Jenkins, which features in the episode.

My Old Man	April 9, 2002	119	Adam Bernstein	Matt Tarses
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, Lane Davies as Elliot's Dad, Markie Post as Elliot's mother, with Hattie Winston as Turk's mom and John Ritter as Sam Dorian.

My Way or the Highway	April 16, 2002	120	Adam Bernstein	Eric Weinberg
Due to Turk's competitiveness, Turk convinces J.D.'s patient to decide upon surgery instead of medicine, which angers J.D. Elliot falls for a patient called Sean (Scott Foley). Dr. Kelso fires two nurses and after Dr. Cox confronts him, he fires 'Coffee Nurse.'

My Sacrificial Clam	April 30, 2002	121	Marc Buckland	Story: Debra Fordham, Teleplay: Janae Bakken & Mark Stegemann
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	122	Lawrence Trilling	Bill Lawrence
(Part 1) Jordan's brother and Dr. Cox's best friend 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, with J.D. going into denial about the results of Ben's tests. 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	123	Michael Spiller	Garrett Donovan & Neil Goldman
(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. Guest-stars Brendan Fraser as Ben Sullivan

My Last Day	May 21, 2002	124	Michael Spiller	Gabrielle Allan & Mike Schwartz
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.

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Season 2: 2002-2003

The second season focuses on J.D.'s second year practicing medicine at Sacred Heart, which is also his first year as a resident. As the season opens, everyone is still in shock due to the secrets Jordan had revealed the night before. By the end of the first episode of the season, however, the staff is managing to mend their relationships. During J.D.'s second year he has a bit more responsibility. He also has trouble with his older brother Dan (Tom Cavanagh), money issues, and, of course, the ever-annoying Janitor. Turk and Carla advance their relationship to the next level when Turk proposes to her and they become engaged. Elliot has a new boyfriend, a nurse named Paul Flowers (Ricky Schroder), and finds that her parents have decided to stop paying for her apartment. Finally, when Dr. Cox's sexual relationship with his ex-wife resumes and results in her pregnancy, she tries to get back together with him, but she is not the only woman he is sleeping with, nor is she the only person that he is aggravating tremendously.

Title	Original airdate	Production code	Director	Writer(s)

My Overkill	September 26, 2002	201	Adam Bernstein	Bill Lawrence
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 troubadour.

My Nightingale	October 3, 2002	202	Craig Zisk	Eric Weinberg
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	203	Michael Spiller	Gabrielle Allan
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 favor by not doing so. Another competition 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. Guest-stars Michael McDonald as Mike Davis.

My Big Mouth	October 17, 2002	204	Paul Quinn	Mark Stegemann
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	205	Marc Buckland	Matt Tarses
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	206	Michael Spiller	Tim Hobert
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	Lawrence Trilling	Mike Schwartz
Dr. Cox and Julie, 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	Ken Whittingham	Janae Bakken
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. Guest-stars Heather Locklear as Julie.

My Lucky Day	December 5, 2002	209	Lawrence Trilling	Debra Fordham
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-stars Alan Ruck as Mr. Bragin, and cameo appearances by David Copperfield and John Ritter.

My Monster	December 12, 2002	210	Gail Mancuso	Angela Nissel
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	Will Mackenzie	Garrett Donovan & Neil Goldman
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	Chris Koch	Gabrielle Allan
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	Chris Koch	Story: Bill Lawrence, Teleplay: Matt Tarses & Tim Hobert
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	Michael Spiller	Eric Weinberg
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 D.L. Hughley as Kevin Turk and Dick van Dyke as Dr. Townshend.

His Story	January 30, 2003	215	Ken Whittingham	Bonnie Schneider & Hadley Davis
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, and Ricky Schroeder as Paul.

My Karma	February 20, 2003	216	Marc Buckland	Janae Bakken & Debra Fordham
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	217	Marc Buckland	Angela Nissel & Mark Stegemann
J.D. has a patient who has her own private practice doctor much like him, but later realizes he was actually the reason Jordan and Dr. Cox divorced. Janitor starts flirting with Elliot, and Carla has issues with her appearance. Guest-starring Jay Mohr as Dr. Peter Fisher, and a cameo appearance by Jay Leno.

My T.C.W.	March 20, 2003	218	Adam Bernstein	Bill Lawrence
Dr. Cox switches from female to dog names for J.D. after an interesting bestiality rumor does the rounds. Dr. Cox himself is barely getting any attention from Jordan over the baby, Elliot and Paul, and Turk and Carla are having trouble with 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	Michael Spiller	April Pesa
When J.D. does a temporary surgery elective, his friendship with Turk suffers to win popularity. The janitor gets a new power saw, 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	Will Mackenzie	Story: Mike Schwartz, Teleplay: Garrett Donovan & Neil Goldman
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. Guest-stars Amy Smart as Jamie Moyer.

My Drama Queen	April 10, 2003	221	Michael Spiller	Will Berson
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. Guest-stars Amy Smart as Jamie Moyer.

My Dream Job	April 17, 2003	222	Bill Lawrence	Tim Hobert & Matt Tarses
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.

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Season 3: 2003-2004

The third season focuses on J.D.'s third year at Sacred Heart, during which he is a second-year resident. As the season opens, Elliot decides to change her image, with some help from the Janitor. J.D.'s undeniable crush on Elliot emerges again, but J.D. instead begins a relationship with Jordan's sister Danni (Tara Reid), a promiscuous woman who is also dealing with feelings for her ex. Turk and Carla are engaged and planning their wedding. Turk, along with the Todd and a large group of other male residents, meanwhile meets the beautiful new Surgical Attending -- Dr. Miller (Bellamy Young), who seems to dislike him, accusing him of being sexist. Also, Dr. Cox is back together with his ex-wife and is happy with their son Jack, although he develops a schoolboy crush on Dr. Miller. However, Dr. Cox also struggles with the death of his best friend. Elliot is in a serious relationship with Sean (Scott Foley) and tries to work out their long distance relationship while he's in New Zealand for 6 months.

Title	Original airdate	Production code	Director	Writer(s)

My Own American Girl	October 2, 2003	301	Bill Lawrence	Bill Lawrence
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. Guest-Stars Scott Foley as Sean.

My Journey	October 9, 2003	302	Michael Spiller	Tim Hobert
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 (Scott Foley), 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	303	Michael Spiller	Eric Weinberg
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 and Scott Foley as Sean.

My Lucky Night	October 30, 2003	304	John Inwood	Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan
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. Guest-Stars Scott Foley as Sean.

My Brother, Where Art Thou?	November 6, 2003	305	Marc Buckland	Mike Schwartz
Dan drops by again, annoying J.D. to no end. During the visit Dan becomes concerned at the cynical attitude J.D.'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. Guest-Stars Tom Cavanagh as Dan.

My Advice to You	November 13, 2003	306	Gail Mancuso	Debra Fordham
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	307	Ken Whittingham	Mark Stegemann
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. Guest-Stars Tara Reid as Danni.

My Friend the Doctor	December 4, 2003	308	Ken Whittingham	Gabrielle Allan
When Dr. Cox badly hurts his back showing off in front of Turk, he begins to realize 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 recognizes him playing a transit policeman watching The Fugitive one night (which actually happened in real life). Guest-stars Tara Reid as Danni.

My Dirty Secret	December 11, 2003	309	Chris Koch	Matt Tarses
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 realizes 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 and Scott Foley as Sean.

My Rule of Thumb	January 22, 2004	310	Craig Zisk	Janae Bakken
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 clash over a liver transplant situation turns rather personal. Guest-Stars Tara Reid as Danni.

My Clean Break	February 3, 2004	311	Chris Koch	Angela Nissel
When Danni has plans for her and J.D. to move into a place together, J.D. immediately realizes he needs to break up with her - only he's never actually dumped anyone before. The Janitor starts flirting with Elliot again. Dr. Cox realizes that by losing his fearful influence over his residents, he may have lost control over them. Guest-Stars Tara Reid as Danni.

My Catalyst	February 10, 2004	312	Michael Spiller	Bill Lawrence
An old fellow intern of Dr. Cox's who's now an attending, and also a skilled 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	Adam Bernstein	Tim Hobert & Eric Weinberg
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 realizes 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. Guest-Stars Michael J. Fox as Dr. Kevin Casey.

My Screw Up	February 24, 2004	314	Chris Koch	Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan
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. There is a sad twist at the end. Guest-stars Brendan Fraser as Ben Sullivan. Appearance by Tara Reid as Danni.

My Tormented Mentor	March 2, 2004	315	Craig Zisk	Gabrielle Allan
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. Guest-Stars Bellamy Young as Dr. Miller.

My Butterfly	March 16, 2004	316	Henry Chan	Justin Spitzer
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 Janitor's custodial closet, and another patient's heart problems. Also, a flashback from the Janitor reveals that he was messy as a child.

My Moment of Un-Truth	March 30, 2004	317	Gail Mancuso	Rich Eutis
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. Guest-stars Alexander Chaplin as Mr.Thompson.

His Story II	April 6, 2004	318	Jason Ensler	Mark Stegemann
Narrated from Turk's viewpoint: Turk realizes 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. Guest-Stars Bellamy Young as Dr. Miller and Scott Foley as Sean.

My Choosiest Choice of All	April 20, 2004	319	Adam Bernstein	Mike Schwartz
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. Musical Appearance by The Polyphonic Spree. Guest-Stars Scott Foley as Sean, Tara Reid as Danni, and Bellamy Young as Dr. Miller.

My Fault	April 22, 2004	320	Richard Alexander Wells	Debra Fordham
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. Guest-Stars Scott Foley as Sean, Tara Reid as Danni, and Bellamy Young as Dr. Miller.

My Self-Examination	April 27, 2004	321	Randall Winston	Janae Bakken
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). Guest-Stars Tara Reid as Danni and Freddy Rodriguez as Marco.

My Best Friend's Wedding	May 4, 2004	322	Bill Lawrence	Tim Hobert & Eric Weinberg
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. Guest-Stars Scott Foley, Tara Reid, Bellamy Young, with Freddy Rodriguez, and Hattie Winston.

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Season 4: 2004-2005

In Season 4, J.D. finishes his residency and becomes a full-blown colleague of Dr. Cox, although their dynamic does not change much. As the season opens, Turk arrives from his honeymoon with Carla but they soon have issues when Carla tries to change many things about her new husband. Their marriage and Turk's friendship with J.D. are also endangered when J.D. and Carla share a drunken kiss. Dr. Cox and Jordan learn that their divorce was not final, but this seemingly good news causes friction. Elliot is still angry with J.D. for breaking her heart, and the situation becomes more uncomfortable still when she dates J.D.'s brother. J.D. has a new love interest of his own when a new and very attractive psychiatrist, Dr. Molly Clock (Heather Graham), arrives at Sacred Heart. In addition to being J.D.'s girlfriend, Molly also serves as Elliot's mentor during her time at the hospital.

Title	Original airdate	Production code	Director	Writer(s)

My Old Friend's New Friend	August 31, 2004	401	Bill Lawrence	Eric Weinberg
Turk and Carla start to have issues when Carla tries to change everything about her new husband. Molly Clock, the hospital's new psychiatrist, becomes friends with Elliot because she believes Turk, J.D. and Carla are shutting her out. Also, when Turk and J.D.'s car blows up, Carla lets him pick out the new ride only to find that instead of a car, he buys three scooters for them, further proving Carla's point that she needs to always be in control. Guest-stars Heather Graham as Dr. Molly Clock and the Sugar Hill Gang as themselves.

My Office	September 7, 2004	402	Gail Mancuso	Matt Tarses
J.D. and Elliot are both named the hospital's new chief residents by Dr. Cox, however, due to their recent relationship problems, they find it hard to work together. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox and Turk have great difficulty in the removal of a light bulb from a patient's posterior, although some assistance from the Janitor helps. Guest starring Heather Graham as Dr. Molly Clock.

My New Game	September 14, 2004	403	Ken Whittingham	Gabrielle Allan
J.D. is annoyed at the janitor for spreading the word that he is the "Co-chief" Resident and Elliot the Chief Resident. Dr. Cox and Jordan have relationship problems when they find out that their divorce was not final, which, while seeming like good news at first, quickly begins to cause friction between them. The other annoying woman in Dr. Cox's life, Dr. Molly Clock faces off with him over a plastic surgery patient who is upset that she is actually better looking since her reconstructive surgery.

My First Kill	September 21, 2004	404	Ken Whittingham	Tad Quill
When J.D. asks Dr. Cox to give the residents a pep talk, Dr. Cox takes things a little too far by telling them that inevitably, they will eventually kill a patient or two, which causes J.D. to wonder 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 eventually. Elsewhere, Elliot fights for an ex-drug addict patient to receive a heart valve, and becomes frustrated when Molly goes against her professionally about it.

Her Story	September 28, 2004	405	John Inwood	Angela Nissel
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. Also Turk is constantly waking up Carla when he goes to bed; and J.D. has concerns that Dr. Cox may have ruined his credibility with the new residents.

My Cake	October 12, 2004	406	Henry Chan	Garrett Donovan & Neil Goldman
J.D.'s brother Dan comes to visit with news their father has died. Dr. Cox has difficulty helping J.D. get out of his depression. Meanwhile, Turk has symptoms of diabetes but in his stubbornness refuses to admit it or visit a doctor as Carla wishes. Molly must employ some advanced psychology to force him to face the issue. Guest-stars Tom Cavanagh as Dan.

My Common Enemy	October 19, 2004	407	Joanna Kerns	Bill Callahan
J.D. is forced to deal with the romance between Elliot and his brother Dan, who is still staying with them after the death of their father. Elsewhere, Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso get fed-up with Molly's perception that everyone is good at heart and seek to prove her wrong. Guest-stars Tom Cavanagh as Dan.

My Last Chance	October 26, 2004	408	Zach Braff	Mike Schwartz
Molly and J.D. are on the brink of sleeping together, but must first get the permission of Elliot, who can't help but play games with J.D. Meanwhile Dr.Cox has to fulfill community service hours by working in an ambulance with Denise Lemmon, a very annoying Paramedic. Guest-stars Molly Shannon as Denise Lemmon.

My Malpractical Decision	November 9, 2004	409	Gail Mancuso	Janae Bakken
(Part 1) J.D. and Dr. Cox must deal with cunning malpractice attorney Neena Broderick as she attends to her father. Turk tries to avoid the hypochondriac Harvey Corman while Elliot steers her underachieving colleague Doug on a new career path. Guest-stars Julianna Margulies as Neena Broderick and Richard Kind as Harvey Corman.

My Female Trouble	November 16, 2004	410	Chris Koch	Debra Fordham
(Part 2) J.D. has a difficult time ending his impromptu relationship with Neena as she now represents Mr. Corman - who has decided to sue Turk, over allegations that the surgery Turk performed on him ruined his tennis serve - 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. Guest-stars Julianna Margulies as Neena Broderick and Richard Kind as Harvey Corman.

My Unicorn	November 23, 2004	411	Matthew Perry	Tad Quill & Gabrielle Allan
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, which causes catastrophe. Guest-stars John Bennett Perry as Gregory Marks, and John Perry's real-life son Matthew Perry as Greg Marks' son Murray Marks.

My Best Moment	December 7, 2004	412	Chris Koch	Angela Nissel
When J.D. has to address a group of pre-med students about what it's like to be a doctor, he strays off the beaten path and chooses to discuss his best moments as a doctor instead. When he challenges the rest of the staff to do so, they all reminisce about their fondest memories in the medical field. Meanwhile, Elliot is forced to face her fear of children when she is left in charge of a ten-year-old boy, whose father is being treated in the I.C.U. Elsewhere, Dr. Kelso gets a dose of Christmas spirit and stuns the staff with his change of heart.

My Ocardial Infarction	January 18, 2005	413	Ken Whittingham	Mark Stegemann
When Elliot begins to emerge as the better doctor, J.D. is left struggling to catch up. Turk tries to make money from his diabetes until he discovers he must amputate a patient's foot due to diabetes and begins to take it more seriously. Elsewhere, the Janitor feels rejected by his secret crush Elliot when she runs off quickly from their "coffee date." Assuming his nice dress attire scared her off, he makes up a story that he was dressed to impress for his a Capella band practice which leads to Elliot requesting an impromptu performance.

My Lucky Charm	January 25, 2005	414	Chris Koch	Mike Schwartz
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 when they can't stick to their social plans. Also, Dr. Cox gets a vasectomy behind Jordan's back. Guest-stars Colin Farrell as Billy Callahan.

My Hypocritical Oath	February 1, 2005	415	Craig Zisk	Tim Hobert
J.D. becomes attracted to a bartender named Kylie, then finds out her new boyfriend has an STD. However, he can't tell her because of patient/doctor confidentiality. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox anxiously awaits the Lakers/Heat game but must tape it to watch after his shift. His patience is tested when the Janitor threatens to reveal the final score. Guest stars Chrystee Pharris as Kylie.

My Quarantine	February 8, 2005	416	Michael Spiller	Tad Quill
During a date with Kylie, J.D. has to go to the hospital, and while there he casually remarks that a patient's symptoms resemble SARS, which means that the entire ICU 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 Kylie. Guest starring Tara Reid as Danni and Chrystee Pharris as Kylie.

My Life in Four Cameras	February 15, 2005	417	Adam Bernstein	Debra Fordham
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 fantasize about what it would be like if the hospital was a sitcom, complete with a live audience. Also, Turk and Carla have difficulty trying to keep the romance in their relationship going. Cameo appearance by Clay Aiken.

My Roommates	February 22, 2005	418	Craig Zisk	Tim Hobert
J.D. is having some trouble with Kylie. Turk and Carla ask J.D. to move out to give them space. However, his absence causes them to realize they're having problems with their relationship. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox believes his friend's child has autism. Guest Stars Michael Boatman

My Best Laid Plans	March 1, 2005	419	Zach Braff	Bill Callahan
Molly returns to Sacred Heart, and J.D. blows off his girlfriend Kylie to go out with her. Carla tries not to make "mountains out of molehills" when she realizes Turk is still in contact with an ex-girlfriend. The Janitor bets Dr. Cox that he can get a date with Elliot, the wager being his van against Dr. Cox's Porsche. Guest-stars Heather Graham as Dr. Molly Clock and Chrystee Pharris as Kylie.

My Boss's Free Haircut	March 29, 2005	420	John Inwood	Mark Stegemann
When Carla and Turk are experiencing marital difficulties, JD and Elliot do their part to try and cheer them up. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox challenges Dr. Kelso to lead by example and take on a few patients of his own after Kelso criticizes his bedside manner -- but he isn't aware that the Doctor-Patient relationship has changed.

My Lips Are Sealed	April 5, 2005	421	John Michel	Janae Bakken
J.D. and Carla get drunk while J.D. is trying to reconcile her and Turk and they accidentally kiss, and both agree to keep the incident secret from Turk. At the hospital, Elliot and Dr. Kelso struggle to maintain their professionalism when faced with a young patient who is suffering from complications after experimenting with erectile dysfunction pills. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox tries to find the balance between being an over-protective father while still trying to be the cool dad after his son falls off the jungle gym.

My Big Move	April 12, 2005	422	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Bonnie Sikowitz
Turk learns about the kiss between JD and Carla, and not knowing who to blame gives them both the silent treatment until he knows who initiated it. 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	Ken Whittingham	David Louis Feinberg
J.D. is forced to confront human nature when a dying woman is brought to the hospital by her neighbor, Jake. Jake helps the patient realize it's time to die. Unfortunately, her brother decides to sue him for this. Elliot goes to Dr. Cox and Carla for romantic advice regarding Jake. Turk is having difficulty in couple's therapy. Guest-stars Josh Randall as Jake.

My Drive-By	April 26, 2005	424	Will Mackenzie	Angela Nissel
When Turk saves a man's life at the local taco stand, he tries to keep his ego in check as Dr. Cox takes all of the credit. To avoid ruining her new relationship with Jake, Elliot enlists J.D.'s help to prevent her dates from becoming too intimate. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelso terrorizes the hospital from the seat of his new motorized wheelchair until Janitor takes matters into his own hands. Guest-stars Josh Randall as Jake.

My Changing Ways	May 10, 2005	425	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Bill Lawrence
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 who thought Elliot was staying, despite the close proximity of the new job. Dr. Cox tries to prevent Jordan from accepting a job at the hospital. Guest-stars Josh Randall as Jake.

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Season 5: 2006

Though a full season of 24 episodes was produced for the fifth season, NBC decided against airing them during the 2005–2006 fall schedule. On December 1, 2005, NBC announced the return of Scrubs for mid-season. At first, two new episodes were aired back-to-back every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. ET. The first twelve episodes of the season aired in this fashion, then NBC returned to airing one new episode every week (still at 9:00 p.m. ET), followed by a Scrubs rerun. For the first three weeks of this, the old episode was a cast favorite episode, with available audio commentary tracks on NBC's website to accompany the episodes. After this, with the premiere of Teachers in the 9:30 p.m. time slot, Scrubs continued to air new episodes at 9:00 p.m., with previous season five episodes airing in the 8:30 p.m. time slot before. Season 5 begins with J.D. living in a hotel . He has become an attending now on the same level as Dr. Cox. Elliot has taken a new fellowship in another hospital. Turk and Carla are trying to make a baby, despite Turk still having doubts. Finally, some new interns have arrived to Sacred Heart chief among them being Keith Dudemeister.

Title	Original airdate	Production code	Director	Writer(s)

My Intern's Eyes	January 3, 2006	501	Bill Lawrence	Bill Lawrence
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	Bill Lawrence	Janae Bakken
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. Guest-stars Alexander Chaplin as Sam Thompson

My Day at the Races	January 10, 2006	503	Michael Spiller	Eric Weinberg
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. Guest-stars Josh Randall as Jake.

My Jiggly Ball	January 10, 2006	504	Rick Blue	Tim Hobert
J.D. struggles to find something positive to talk about when assigned to introduce Dr. Kelso at an awards dinner, especially after Kelso 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	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Aseem Batra
Dr. Cox's born again Christian sister visits the hospital and 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	Bill Lawrence	Kevin Biegel
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	Zach Braff	Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan
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. This episode is noted for the plethora of references to The Wizard of Oz.

My Big Bird	January 24, 2006	508	Rob Greenberg	Debra Fordham
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	Linda Mendoza	Bill Callahan
J.D. is set up on a blind date with a patient's niece and tries to take 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	Chris Koch	Mike Schwartz
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. Guest-stars Mandy Moore as Julie Quinn.

My Buddy's Booty	February 28, 2006	511	Randall Winston	Mark Stegemann
J.D. and Elliot, worried that their favorite 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 Elliot 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	John Inwood	Ryan A. Levin
(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 crow 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	Jay Alaimo	Tad Quill
(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. Hedrick.

My Own Personal Hell	March 14, 2006	514	Adam Bernstein	Eren Celeboglu
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	Ken Whittingham	Mark Stegemann
J.D. encourages his colleagues to go the extra mile with their patients. This causes a dilemma as J.D. is torn between sticking to his principles and losing a very attractive girlfriend who is only interested in him because of 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.

My Bright Idea	March 28, 2006	516	Michael Spiller	Janae Bakken
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	Will Mackenzie	Debra Fordham
Carla is forced to do Kelso's job saying "no" to people's requests. J.D.'s patient who needs a liver transplant recovers but his brother who donated gets worse. Dr. Cox is forced to attend a couples' dinner with Elliot and Keith, with the result that the other interns try to befriend him as well (much to J.D.'s dismay). J.D. himself gets in the way of "Turk Time", causing resentment from his best friend.

My New Suit	April 11, 2006	518	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Tim Hobert
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. Guest-stars Tom Cavanagh as Dan

His Story III	April 18, 2006	519	John Inwood	Angela Nissel
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 quadriplegic 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	John Michel	Tad Quill
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	Joanna Kerns	Bill Callahan
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. Guest stars Paul Adelstein as Dr. Stone.

My Déjà vu, My Déjà vu	May 9, 2006	522	Linda Mendoza	Mike Schwartz
After five years working at Sacred Heart, J.D. gets the impression that the same events keep unfolding at Sacred Heart. Dr Cox, returning to work, seems to have lost his self-confidence and Elliot takes it upon herself to help him regain it. Turk annoys Carla by doing the things she cannot while pregnant.

My Urologist	May 16, 2006	523	Richard Alexander Wells	Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan
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	Bill Lawrence	Aseem Batra & Kevin Biegel
(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. Later when J.D. goes to talk to Kim, she reveals a surprise. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs

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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). Over the course of the season, J.D. and the other characters must mature to fill the different roles required of them. J.D., for instance, is cast in the role of expecting father since his girlfriend, Dr. Kim Briggs, is pregnant with his child. Turk and Carla become parents when Carla gives birth to their daughter, Isabella Turk. Elliot plans her wedding to Keith, although she and J.D. still harbor feelings for each other. Dr. Cox, as father of two children with Jordan, struggles to prevent his foul disposition from affecting his parenting. And important issues are touched upon, such as the importance of leadership, whether everything happens for a reason, and even death.

Title	Original airdate	Production code	Director	Writer(s)

My Mirror Image	November 30, 2006	601	John Inwood	Tim Hobert
(Part 2) J.D. attempts to avoid confronting Kim about her pregnancy. Dr. Cox attempts to deal with his anger issues, both 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. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs

My Best Friend's Baby's Baby and My Baby's Baby	December 7, 2006	602	Gail Mancuso	Garrett Donovan & Neil Goldman
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." Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Coffee	December 14, 2006	603	Rick Blue	Tad Quill
J.D. 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 Dr. Cox as she considers going into private practice. Janitor leads a strike of the Sacred Heart supporting staff, demanding dental insurance from Dr. Kelso. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My House	January 4, 2007	604	John Putch	Bill Callahan
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 postpartum depression, while J.D. tries to be a better boyfriend for Kim and at the same time has to solve the problem of a heart-failure-patient who is apparently healthy. Guest-stars Dave Foley as Dr. Hedrick and Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Friend With Money	January 11, 2007	605	John Michel	Gabrielle Allan
Elliot is enjoying private practice a little too much, causing J.D. and Dr. Cox to show a little jealousy. Carla's post-partum depression symptoms worsen. Dr. Cox and Janitor try to co-exist in the hospital's new luxury suite. Appearance by Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Musical	January 18, 2007	606	Will Mackenzie	Debra Fordham
The arrival of a patient who hears music all the time results in Sacred Heart turning into a full scale Broadway musical. Elliot tries to tell JD that she doesn't want to be roommates with him any more, while Carla attempts to decide whether she should return to work or not. Guest Stars 'Tony Award Nominee' Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Pattie Miller "The Patient".

His Story IV	February 1, 2007	607	Linda Mendoza	Mike Schwartz
Narrated from Dr. Kelso's viewpoint. Dr. Kelso befriends a soldier being treated at Sacred Heart, the war stories he brings back from Iraq remind Kelso what it means to be a good leader. Meanwhile, the soldier's presence in the hospital causes a heated political debate, dividing the staffers, and while everyone is fighting the patient's well-being is being neglected. Elsewhere, J.D. is in search of a new apartment and feels out of the loop when politics become the topic of the day at Sacred Heart. Guest-stars Michael Weston as Private Brian Dancer.

My Road to Nowhere	February 8, 2007	608	Mark Stegemann	Mark Stegemann
Turk convinces J.D. that he needs to go to Tacoma for Kim's first ultra sound -- which results in an impromptu road trip for the Sacred Heart crew. After commandeering Dr. Kelso's new RV, Rowdy, Elliot, Carla, Keith, Ted and the Janitor join the father to be on his journey. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox and Jordan face some concern when her ultrasound reveals that their unborn child will need to have surgery. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Perspective	February 15, 2007	609	John Putch	Angela Nissel
When J.D. develops defecation syncope, a condition which results in fainting or blackouts, he finds himself not only having to deal with losing his girlfriend and his apartment, but also his consciousness. Elliot and Turk debate over whose turn it is to take care of the always luckless attending, while Carla tries out her new excuse: "I have a baby." Elsewhere, the Janitor embarks on a cruise vacation. Also, Miloš, an established surgeon in his war-torn home country, comes to Sacred Heart and angers Turk by showing greater surgical experience than him. Guest-stars Michael Weston as Private Brian Dancer.

My Therapeutic Month	February 22, 2007	610	Ken Whittingham	Aseem Batra
J.D. falls for a sexy new physical therapist but because of his unfortunate circumstances, he finds it difficult to ask her out. Meanwhile, Turk breaks his arm and Dr. Kelso sends him back to residency where, with the help of Dr. Cox, he realizes that he knows less about actual medicine than he thought he did. Elsewhere, Elliot invites Keith to move in with her, but isn't quite ready to compromise her house rules. All the while Carla provides each of the doctors with guidance while they get over their fear, ignorance and stubbornness. Guest-stars Michael Weston as Private Brian Dancer.

My Night to Remember	March 1, 2007	611	Richard Davis	Debra Fordham
While helping a patient regain his memory, the staff at Sacred Heart stir up some memories of their own. J.D., Elliot, Turk, Carla, Dr. Cox, Dr. Kelso and Janitor take a trip down memory lane in this clipshow of six years of 'Scrubs.'

My Fishbowl	March 8, 2007	612	Chris Koch	Kevin Biegel
The day has come for Private Brian Dancer to be released from Sacred Heart, but when the military informs him that his injuries are too severe to return to service he spirals into a state of depression. Elliot, J.D. and Turk rally around him to boost his spirit. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox informs Carla that her jokes are just not funny. Guest-stars Michael Weston as Private Brian Dancer.

My Scrubs	March 15, 2007	613	John Putch	Clarence Livingston
Unbeknownst to Dr. Kelso, J.D. and Turk try to beat the system to treat the Chief's uninsured friend. Elsewhere, the Janitor blackmails Carla with a case of mistaken dog identity. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox tries to convince Elliot that a reformed drug addict isn't quite clean. All the while the entire staff is condemned to wearing dirt brown scrubs when Kelso suspects a clothing thief in their midst. Guest-stars Alexander Chaplin as Sam Thompson and Victoria Tennant as Maggie Kent.

My No Good Reason	March 22, 2007	614	Zach Braff	Janae Bakken
(Part 1) J.D. and Turk try to forget that the Turks' new nanny is smoking hot, but when the pair holds a public screening of the footage from the nanny cam Carla soon catches on. Elsewhere, Elliot and the Janitor team up to cheer up a dying patient, but their actions cause Dr. Kelso to feel undermined. Meanwhile, Nurse Roberts and Dr. Cox debate whether or not "everything happens for a reason," but when a tragedy falls upon one of the Sacred Heart staff it's hard to continue the argument.

My Long Goodbye	April 5, 2007	615	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Dave Tennant
(Part 2) Nurse Roberts is in a coma, and nobody knows when she will wake up. Elliot comes to visit and remembers the times when she was down and Nurse Roberts cheered her up. Carla comes in and tells Elliot not to say goodbye because people have come back from worse. Jordan is giving birth and only gives Dr. Cox two hours' notice; he immediately starts freaking out. Carla won't accept that Nurse Roberts is going to die. A ghost of Nurse Roberts follows Carla around until Carla finally says goodbye to her.

My Words of Wisdom	April 12, 2007	616	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Eric Weinberg
J.D. treats a deaf patient and learns that the Janitor knows sign language. They are shocked when the father, also deaf, refuses a surgical implant that would allow his son to hear. After saying goodbye to Nurse Roberts, the Sacred Heart staff institutes some of her lessons into their lives. Though Carla thinks they've all forgotten, Dr. Cox takes time to reflect on his purpose; Elliot opens her heart to Keith; and J.D. and Turk learn compassion.

Their Story	April 19, 2007	617	Richard Alexander Wells	Andy Schwartz
In a unique twist, J.D. turns his narrating duties over to Ted, the Todd and Jordan -- as this episode focuses on the lives of the supporting players at Sacred Heart Hospital. Ted juggles fantasies in which he has a full head of hair and a reality where he is helping the nursing staff fight for a raise; Todd meets his future son and helps Turk preserve his reputation and Jordan puts aside her knack for causing misery to help Elliot and Keith's relationship.

My Turf War	April 26, 2007	618	Bill Lawrence	Sean Russell
Elliot's wild sorority sister, Melody (Keri Russell) comes to town. Not able to deal with being the fifth wheel, J.D. turns the girls against each other in the hopes that he will once again be Elliot's priority friend and he might get to "mack" it with Melody. Meanwhile, Turk and Dr. Cox go head to head when they disagree over whether or not a patient requested surgery is necessary. Elsewhere, Carla discovers an unlikely ghost haunting pediatrics in an attempt to keep it clean.

My Cold Shower	May 3, 2007	619	John Inwood	Janae Bakken
When Elliot's engagement ring doesn't fit, Keith agrees to a "redo" in which Elliot plans her own engagement. Carla, Jordan and Elliot's sorority sister Melody gather to help plan the "surprise." Meanwhile, the men of Sacred Heart are suffering from too much talk and not enough action: J.D. keeps trying to take it past "macking" with Melody, but she keeps shooting him down, Turk and Carla have not been intimate since their baby was born, and Dr. Kelso's internet is down -- resulting in a lot of cold showers. In the end J.D. realizes that he might still have feelings for Elliot. Guest-stars Keri Russell as Melody.

My Conventional Wisdom	May 10, 2007	620	Michael McDonald	Bill Callahan
As Elliot begins to plan her wedding with Keith, J.D. continues to question his true feelings for her. In an attempt to ease his best friend's mind Turk takes him to a surgeon's convention in Phoenix, but the plan backfires when J.D. runs into his ex-girlfriend Kim and discovers that she had lied to him and is, in fact, still pregnant with their child. Meanwhile, Kelso and his cronies party it up at the convention while unknown to him, the Janitor takes on the role of chief of medicine back at Sacred Heart. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Rabbit	May 17, 2007	621	John Putch	Kevin Biegel & Aseem Batra
J.D. learns that Kim's baby is a boy, but is unsure of whether he could ever trust her enough to be with her. But then Turk and Cox teach J.D. a lesson about fatherhood. Meanwhile, Carla is supposed to plan Elliot's bachlorette party, but Elliot keeps taking over. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Point of No Return	May 17, 2007	622	Linda Mendoza	Garrett Donovan & Neil Goldman
J.D. and Kim move in together as Elliot and Keith continue to plan their wedding, but as they each take big steps in their lives, J.D. and Elliot begin to panic and wonder if they really belong with their respective partners. Janitor and his new brain trust try to make Keith a better husband. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox continues to be angry that J.D. is his daughter's godfather. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

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Season 7: 2007-2008

In the USA, Scrubs returned for the seventh and final<ref name="mlife" /> season on October 25, 2007 as part of NBC's Fall Schedule. Like Season 6, it is broadcast on Thursdays with My Name Is Earl, The Office and 30 Rock, but in the 9:30 PM Eastern timeslot instead of the 9:00 PM Eastern timeslot like season 6.<ref>NBC Fall Preview</ref><ref> Yahoo News Story</ref> Season 7 is also confirmed to have a reduced number of 18 episodes. This may be cut to 12 due to the WGA writers' strike;<ref name="tvgrid">The TV Grid</ref> if this were to happen, and no final episode was broadcast on television, a final episode would be released on DVD.<ref> 'Scrubs' Returns for its Final Season

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Title	Original airdate	Production code	Director	Writer(s)

My Own Worst Enemy	October 25, 2007	701	Bill Lawrence	Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan
After the events in the On-Call room, JD and Elliot continue to question their respective commitments to Kim and Keith. Carla tells Turk that due to his diabetes, he can only have one candy bar every six months, Dr Cox struggles to diagnose a patient. Meanwhile, Janitor may have a new girlfriend. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Hard Labor	November 1, 2007	702	Adam Bernstein	Bill Callahan
JD's pregnant girlfriend, Kim, goes into labor, as they begin to question their strength as a couple and as potential parents. Meanwhile, the rest of Sacred Heart team also seem to be having parenting issues, with Cox wondering whether to give his daughter an injection, Turk and Carla attempting to complete a video game so that they can focus on Izzy and Kelso helping his son Harrison through a heartache. Dr. Cox also works with a new group of interns. Guest-stars Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs.

My Inconvenient Truth	November 8, 2007	703	Bill Lawrence	Debra Fordham
When the Janitor watches An Inconvenient Truth, he decides to become an Environmental Officer (with peculiar motivational methods) at Sacred Heart. J.D. must deal with an inconvenient truth of his own when Dan returns to town and tells him he has to grow up.

My Identity Crisis	November 15, 2007	704	Gail Mancuso	Dave Tennant
The Janitor learns that J.D. uses nicknames for people in the hospital whose names he doesn't know, and challenges him to learn the real name of everyone in the hospital, otherwise J.D. will have to take over as the Janitor for a day. Also, Dr. Cox's family is away, and he realizes that he is lonely without them. Carla seeks Turk's reassurance over fears that their daughter won't accept her Latina heritage.

My Growing Pains	November 29, 2007	705	Zach Braff	Mike Schwartz
J.D. and Turk take a trip down memory lane to their first prank together in the midst of planning their next one. Dr. Cox has an 11-year-old patient, Josh, with leukemia. Dr. Cox has to deal with the child's parents who want to keep the condition a secret from Josh. On Dr. Kelso's birthday, Elliot throws him a party.

My Number One Doctor	December 6, 2007	706	Will Mackenzie	Janae Bakken
Dr. Kelso signs the hospital up to RateYourDoc.org, a website where patients can evaluate their doctor's level of care online. Turk and Dr. Cox go to great lengths to get J.D. out of the running of becoming number one doctor on the website. One of Elliot's patients reveals that the patient intentionally overdosed on medication and lets her kill herself while Carla can't figure out what the Janitor's new girlfriend sees in him.

New episodes of Scrubs will return on January 24th, 2008 in its new time slot, 8:30/7:30c on NBC.