The Best Episodes of Scrubs Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(4 votes)

   #1 - My First Day

   S1:E110/2/2001

   John Dorian, "J.D." to friends, is a boyishly handsome, self-deprecatingly funny, likeable guy who would be confident if he only realized his assets. Four years of medical school have prepared J.D. for his first day as an intern at Sacred Heart Hospital - but he has his doubts.

   Directors:Bill Lawrence, Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Eric Weinberg, Bill Lawrence

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   Directors:Bill Lawrence, Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Eric Weinberg, Bill Lawrence
2. 

   9.0/10(4 votes)

   #2 - My Mentor

   S1:E210/4/2001

   J.D. tries to persuade a smoker patient to quit smoking in order to impress Dr. Cox, who is just feeling lonely in his opinion. Elliot's attitude towards Carla annoys her, thus Turk is able to go on a date with Carla, when he convinces her to forgive Elliot.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Bill Lawrence

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Bill Lawrence
3. 

   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #3 - My Best Friend's Mistake

   S1:E310/9/2001

   J.D. begins to feel distant from Turk, when he leaves him abandoned every time that he tries to talk to him. Elliot fights with Kelso for calling her "sweetheart," and she seeks Dr. Cox's advice. J.D.'s relationship with Elliot goes in a time race, when he has 48 hours to kiss her before he is put into her "Friend Zone."

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Eric Weinberg, Bill Lawrence

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Eric Weinberg, Bill Lawrence
4. 

   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - My Old Lady

   S1:E410/16/2001

   The three interns are each assigned patients with various illnesses. Statistically speaking, one of the three is going to die. J.D.'s patient is 86 year old Mrs. Tanner, who is in renal failure. 20 year old David Morrison is Turk's hernia patient and Elliot's patient Mrs. Guerrero only speaks Spanish and might have lupus.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Matt Tarses

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Matt Tarses
5. 

   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - My Two Dads

   S1:E510/23/2001

   J.D. points out what seems to be a technical mistake to Dr. Kelso, but it was really an attempt of Dr. Cox to save a woman without insurance using a dead guy's insurance. Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox show J.D. their different ways of looking at medicine. Meanwhile, the Janitor intimidates J.D., Elliot discovers the healing powers of her boobs and Turk gives Carla a pen he thought he took from the Lost and Found box.

   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan

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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan
6. 

   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - My Bad

   S1:E610/30/2001

   Dr. Cox is still facing the threat of suspension, and coincidentally, J.D. is assigned to a special patient: Jordan Sullivan, an important board member. Elliot is assigned to take care of a shrink whose jaw has been wired shut. Carla's mom makes a scandal after Turk spends the night at Carla's.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Gabrielle Allan

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Gabrielle Allan
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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #7 - My Super Ego

   S1:E711/6/2001

   J.D. has finally earned the spot as brightest student, but he's got competition: Nick Murdoch, who seems to be nicer, friendlier and has a better butt than him. But even J.D. can't hate the guy. Turk is having problems at the operation table and doesn't tell Carla, who keeps bothering Dr. Cox about it.

   Director:Peter Lauer

   Writer:Mike Schwartz

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   Director:Peter Lauer

   Writer:Mike Schwartz
8. 

   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #8 - My Fifteen Minutes

   S1:E811/15/2001

   J.D. and Turk become heroes after saving a cameraman's life on TV. J.D. worries about his evaluation. Carla blows off a night at the bar with Elliot.

   Director:Lawrence Trilling

   Writer:Eric Weinberg

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   Director:Lawrence Trilling

   Writer:Eric Weinberg
9. 

   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - My Day Off

   S1:E911/20/2001

   J.D. gets to see the hospital through the eyes of a patient. Elliot examines him while Dr. Cox is trying to show off to his mentor, Dr. Benson, the ex-chief of medicine.

   Director:Elodie Keene

   Writer:Janae Bakken

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   Director:Elodie Keene

   Writer:Janae Bakken
10. 

    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - My Nickname

    S1:E1011/27/2001

    J.D. gains a new nickname - "Scooter" - and Dr. Cox gives Elliot the evil eye when she won't discharge a troublesome patient.

    Director:Matthew Diamond

    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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    Director:Matthew Diamond

    Writer:Bill Lawrence
11. 

    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - My Own Personal Jesus

    S1:E1112/11/2001

    It's Christmas, and Dr. Cox has J.D. videotape the birth of the child of one of his friends.

    Director:Jeff Melman

    Writer:Debra Fordham

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    Director:Jeff Melman

    Writer:Debra Fordham
12. 

    8.5/10(3 votes)

    #12 - My Blind Date

    S1:E121/8/2002

    Afraid a woman might sue the hospital, Dr. Kelso asks J.D. to stand by her and be friendly, so she won't sue them. Elliot is desperate for attention from Dr. Cox and Turk snaps at Carla when she steals fries from his plate.

    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Mark Stegemann
13. 

    8.3/10(2 votes)

    #13 - My Balancing Act

    S1:E131/15/2002

    J.D. is frustrated when his budding romance is constantly interrupted by emergency calls. Dr. Cox informs the interns how to avoid Dr. Kelso's bite. Carla and Turk deal with their first sexual intimacy complication.

    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan

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    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan
14. 

    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - My Drug Buddy

    S1:E141/22/2002

    Alex and Elliot argue over missing medication, and J.D. needs to choose sides. Dr. Kelso gives Carla a ride to work and she sees a totally different side of him. Turk finds out that Dr. Cox has secret feelings for Carla.

    Directors:Marc Buckland, Michael Spiller

    Writer:Matt Tarses

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    Directors:Marc Buckland, Michael Spiller

    Writer:Matt Tarses
15. 

    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - My Bed Banter & Beyond

    S1:E152/5/2002

    J.D. and Elliot go to work trying to hide their new secret romance, but everybody already knows it.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Gabrielle Allan

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    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Gabrielle Allan
16. 

    8.5/10(3 votes)

    #16 - My Heavy Meddle

    S1:E162/26/2002

    Dr. Cox shows up at J.D.'s door. Turk and Elliot partner on a research project and Carla struggles to fulfill a comatose patient's final request.

    Director:Will Mackenzie

    Writer:Mike Schwartz

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    Director:Will Mackenzie

    Writer:Mike Schwartz
17. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - My Student

    S1:E173/5/2002

    J.D., Elliot and Turk are receiving their first medical students. Turk's student is a very attractive young woman and Elliot's is the son of a CEO.

    Director:Matthew Diamond

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Matthew Diamond

    Writer:Unknown
18. 

    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - My Tuscaloosa Heart

    S1:E183/12/2002

    J.D.'s rude patient dies from cancer. Elliot is convinced Dr. Kelso is a singer and Dr. Cox finds himself trapped in a love square.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Unknown
19. 

    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - My Old Man

    S1:E194/9/2002

    An assortment of moms and dads descend on their offspring at home and in the workplace.

    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Matt Tarses

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    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Matt Tarses
20. 

    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - My Way or the Highway

    S1:E204/16/2002

    Turk's competitiveness is starting to annoy J.D. and Dr. Kelso fires the only nurse that makes good coffee. Elliot meets a very attractive patient.

    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Eric Weinberg

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    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Eric Weinberg
21. 

    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - My Sacrificial Clam

    S1:E214/30/2002

    J.D. fears being contaminated with Hepatitis B. Elliot has a hard time making time for her new relationship. Turk obsesses about getting in shape.

    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Unknown
22. 

    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - My Occurrence

    S1:E225/7/2002

    Jordan's brother Ben is admitted at Sacred Heart for having an accident with a nail gun. J.D. goes on a search for test results.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Bill Lawrence
23. 

    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - My Hero

    S1:E235/14/2002

    Dr. Cox is the voice of reason and compassion. Turk is upset he wasn't chosen for a difficult surgery, and Elliot is criticized by Dr. Kelso for the 100th time.

    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan

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    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writers:Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - My Last Day

    S1:E245/21/2002

    It's J.D.'s last day as an intern. Carla and Turk are arguing about dating other people. Elliot finally rebels against being everyone's doormat, and J.D. is just trying to stay out of people's way.

    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writers:Gabrielle Allan, Mike Schwartz

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    Director:Michael Spiller

    Writers:Gabrielle Allan, Mike Schwartz