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The Worst Episodes of Scrubs

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Worst episode
S1E4 My Poker Face
7.61,355 votes
Best episode
S1E8 My Odds
8.81,537 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.0avg
Binge time
5h 51m
16 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Scrubs Season 1 Episode 4 - My Poker Face
    7.6/10(1355 votes)

    S1:E4

    To relive their glory days, J.D. plans a poker night with Turk. Elsewhere, competition brews between the medical and surgical interns, while Elliot decides how to handle a social media-obsessed patient.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writer:Michael Hobert

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  2. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 5 - My Angel
    7.6/10(1235 votes)

    S1:E5

    J.D. ventures into the world of post-divorce dating with Turk's guidance. Elliot gets creative when sourcing an organ for a beloved elderly patient, while the interns learn about the unspoken rules of the hospital.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Aaron Lee

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  3. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 3 - My Rom-Com
    7.7/10(1539 votes)

    S1:E3

    Elliot faces a dilemma with a stubborn patient, while J.D. discovers online doctor reviews. Meanwhile, Turk teaches his interns about new surgical technology and unexpected life lessons.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  4. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 6 - My V.I.P.
    7.7/10(1165 votes)

    S1:E6

    J.D. and Dr. Park are forced to work together when a member of the hospital board experiences a mysterious health crisis. Turk helps Elliot navigate a newfound romance, while the interns practice vulnerability with patients.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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  5. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 5 - My Best Friend's Birthday
    7.6/10(345 votes)

    S2:E5

    Turk is determined to have a fun birthday with J.D. and Elliot. Meanwhile, the interns are challenged during the night shift

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Max Searle

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  6. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 6 - My Halloween
    7.6/10(294 votes)

    S2:E6

    This Halloween, J.D. helps a former colleague with a difficult patient, Elliot seeks support for her new clinic and Turk faces his family's growing pains.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Alan Yanaga

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  7. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 1 - My First Time in a While
    7.7/10(539 votes)

    S2:E1

    J.D. enlists Turk and Elliot to help with Dr. Cox's care; Elliot finds an unexpected burst of confidence years in the making.

    Director:Zach Braff
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  8. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 2 - My Mentee
    7.8/10(506 votes)

    S2:E2

    J.D. attempts an insurance workaround, creating tension with his new mentee; Elliot tries to guide Tosh's specialty choices; Turk flexes his own skills as a mentor.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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  9. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 4 - My Chief
    7.8/10(371 votes)

    S2:E4

    After uncovering a costly mistake made by Turk, J.D. must decide whether to report him or let it slide; Elliot grows her responsibilities at Sacred Heart by leading a new initiative.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writer:Mike Royce

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  10. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 3 - My Ex's Ex
    8.0/10(455 votes)

    S2:E3

    J.D. reintroduces an old flame into Elliot's life, as his new relationship continues to blossom; Turk tries a new approach to keeping the spark alive at home.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Michael Hobert

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  11. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 7 - My Best Friend's Barbecue
    8.0/10(1156 votes)

    S1:E7

    While J.D. is upset to not be invited to Turk and Carla’s annual barbecue, he takes the opportunity to nurture his friendship with Carla at work. Turk teaches the surgical interns how to deliver bad news.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writer:Sophie Zucker

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  12. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 2 - My 2nd First Day
    8.0/10(1998 votes)

    S1:E2

    J.D. navigates a new normal; Elliot and Turk clash over the budget.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen

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  13. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 7 - My Story
    8.4/10(125 votes)

    S2:E7

    J.D. and Elliot reconnect while managing a difficult parenting conversation; the interns grapple with work-life balance.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Aseem Batra, Mariam Girgis

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  14. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 9 - My Celebration
    8.4/10(1194 votes)

    S1:E9

    A chaotic day at Sacred Heart forces the doctors and interns to face burnout, life-changing decisions, and their relationships with one another.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writers:Christopher Eddins, Brianna Porter

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  15. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 1 - My Return
    8.6/10(2606 votes)

    S1:E1

    John "J.D." Dorian unexpectedly finds himself back at Sacred Heart, reuniting him with new and old faces.

    Director:Zach Braff
    Writers:Aseem Batra, Tim Hobert

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  16. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 8 - My Odds
    8.8/10(1537 votes)

    S1:E8

    J.D. has finally hit his stride as the new chief of medicine, only to be shaken by an unexpected visit. Meanwhile, Elliot grapples with being a good mentor for the interns while still holding them accountable.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Aseem Batra

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Worst Episodes Summary

"My Poker Face" is the worst rated episode of Scrubs. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,355 votes. Directed by Randall Keenan Winston and written by Michael Hobert, it aired on March 11, 2026.

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