Scrubs

Conclusion. J.D.'s a prisoner of love, bewitched by a malpractice lawyer (Julianna Margulies) who's suing Turk. Elsewhere, Elliot gets short shrift from a sexist-pig patient (Jon Polito), an influential member of the hospital board.

Matthew Perry directed and plays the estranged, cavalierly Chandler-esque son of an amiable patient (John Bennett Perry, his real-life dad) in need of a new kidney. Also, Elliot wages a battle against gender discrimination. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence (more…)Matthew Perry directed and plays the estranged, cavalierly Chandler-esque son of an amiable patient (John Bennett Perry, his real-life dad) in need of a new kidney. Also, Elliot wages a battle against gender discrimination. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence.

Motivated by the mounting pressure of his new job, Cox reaches out to former enemy Dr. Kelso.

Ted is smitten with a ukulele player but needs help making the first move. Elsewhere, Cox's many responsibilities overwhelm him.

Dr. Cox finally praises J.D., whose ego is inflated by the long-awaited recognition. Elsewhere, the interns provide insight to the senior staff.

Elliot questions her future career plans. Elsewhere, bad luck befalls the interns, who face an extremely difficult caseload.

The MDs are puzzled by a man's case, and touched by his son. The disarming 10-year-old charms Kelso, beguiles Elliot and rattles Turk, the surgeon who'll be operating on the lad's father.

Ego trips up J.D. over a patient's plight that Elliot diagnoses first. “When did she become a better doctor than me?,” he whines. Cox has a typically caustic response. “Probably during one of the countless days you were goofing off.”

Colin Farrell guest stars as an Irish-born free spirit, philosopher and battler who woos Carla and Elliot, and wows J.D. and Turk. Also, Cox has a vasectomy, then has second thoughts.

A look at the world according to Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran (Michael Weston) being treated at Sacred Heart. The soldier sparks political bickering among the staffers as they divide along party lines and end up neglecting the patient as they c (more…)A look at the world according to Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran (Michael Weston) being treated at Sacred Heart. The soldier sparks political bickering among the staffers as they divide along party lines and end up neglecting the patient as they continue to argue. Meanwhile, J.D. looks for an apartment.

J.D. heads to Tacoma for Kim's first ultrasound and takes most of the Sacred Heart staff with him in Kelso's new RV. Elsewhere, Dr. Cox is worried about Jordan's ultrasound, which indicates their baby will need surgery. Kim: Elizabeth Banks.

A look at the world according to Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran (Michael Weston) being treated at Sacred Heart. The soldier sparks political bickering among the staffers as they divide along party lines and end up neglecting the patient as they c (more…)A look at the world according to Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran (Michael Weston) being treated at Sacred Heart. The soldier sparks political bickering among the staffers as they divide along party lines and end up neglecting the patient as they continue to argue. Meanwhile, J.D. looks for an apartment.

J.D. heads to Tacoma for Kim's first ultrasound and takes most of the Sacred Heart staff with him in Kelso's new RV. Elsewhere, Dr. Cox is worried about Jordan's ultrasound, which indicates their baby will need surgery. Kim: Elizabeth Banks.

The staff pay tribute to one of their own by incorporating the departed's lessons into their lives: Dr. Cox reflects on his purpose; Elliot gets closer to Keith; and J.D. and Turk learn compassion.

Supporting players Ted, Todd and Jordan offer their take on the events in Sacred Heart Hospital through their lofty personal dreams as they deal with mundane reality.

A patient's trust binds J.D., who can't reveal a disturbing diagnosis to the afflicted's girlfriend, a winsome charmer J.D. is romancing; a hopeless case steels Elliot's resolve. Kylie: Chrystee Pharris. James: Marc D. Wilson.

Staffers are quarantined in the ICU, thanks to a gaffe by J.D., entrapped with his new flame and the “ex-girlfriend from hell” (Tara Reid). Also, tensions flare between Carla and Turk, who's jealous of his wife's ties with Cox.

Act II unfolds as J.D.'s sitcom fantasy, filmed in front of a studio audience and triggered by his tending to a TV writer. Clay Aiken guest stars as a hapless cafeteria worker, who sings “Isn't She Lovely?” Mr. James: Ken Lerner. Kylie: Chrystee Pharri (more…)Act II unfolds as J.D.'s sitcom fantasy, filmed in front of a studio audience and triggered by his tending to a TV writer. Clay Aiken guest stars as a hapless cafeteria worker, who sings “Isn't She Lovely?” Mr. James: Ken Lerner. Kylie: Chrystee Pharris.

The staff pay tribute to one of their own by incorporating the departed's lessons into their lives: Dr. Cox reflects on his purpose; Elliot gets closer to Keith; and J.D. and Turk learn compassion.

Supporting players Ted, Todd and Jordan offer their take on the events in Sacred Heart Hospital through their lofty personal dreams as they deal with mundane reality.

Michael Boatman (“Spin City”) guest stars as Cox's competitive old buddy, who rekindles their rivalry. Also, J.D. seeks new digs after he's ousted by Turk and Carla, who long for privacy, but soon miss having him around.

An old flame (Heather Graham) rekindles J.D.'s attraction amidst his frustration with Kylie. Also, romantic problems embroil Turk and Carla; and a dating game entangles Elliot, who's the object of a bet between Cox and the Janitor.

A feisty patient riles Kelso, who redons scrubs, thanks to Cox's challenge, and finds his bedside manner sorely tested. Elsewhere, Carla moves out of Turk's place and into Elliot's, while J.D. moves back in with Turk. Nell: Lindsay Hollister.

Professional and personal situations test the bounds of friendship between J.D. and Turk; a sexist matter entangles Elliot with Kelso (Ken Jenkins). Todd: Robert Maschio. Carla: Judy Reyes. Mr. Kavanaugh: Robert Munns. Turk: Donald Faison. Lawyer: Sam Lloy (more…)Professional and personal situations test the bounds of friendship between J.D. and Turk; a sexist matter entangles Elliot with Kelso (Ken Jenkins). Todd: Robert Maschio. Carla: Judy Reyes. Mr. Kavanaugh: Robert Munns. Turk: Donald Faison. Lawyer: Sam Lloyd.