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Scrubs S3E12 — My Catalyst
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Scrubs•Season 3•Episode 12

My Catalyst

8.9/10 · 1,839 votesFeb 10, 200427 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 3•+0.7 vs season avg

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J.D. believes he may have finally found a mentor in Dr. Kevin Casey, a surgeon with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and it turns out that Dr. Cox has always been jealous of the guy. Meanwhile, the Janitor and his new assistant help Kelso out with a garbage problem.

Directed byMichael Spiller
Written byBill Lawrence
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Zach Braff

Zach Braff

John 'J.D.' Dorian

Donald Faison

Donald Faison

Christopher Turk

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Perry Cox

Sarah Chalke

Sarah Chalke

Elliot Reid

Judy Reyes

Judy Reyes

Carla Espinosa

Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Bob Kelso

Neil Flynn

Neil Flynn

Janitor

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Bill Lawrence

Bill Lawrence

Writer

John Inwood

John Inwood

Director of Photography

Michael Spiller

Michael Spiller

Director

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Rick Blue

Editor

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Episode Summary

"My Catalyst" is episode 12 of Scrubs season 3. It scored 8.9/10 from 1,839 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Michael Spiller and written by Bill Lawrence, it aired on February 10, 2004.

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