8.0/101,199 votes#1 - My Jerks
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2009
Dr. Kelso's beautiful but unethical replacement, Dr. Maddox, shakes things up at Sacred Heart, while J.D. struggles to manage a new crop of incompetent interns and Carla helps Elliott put her ego in check.
Director: Michael Spiller
Writer: Angela Nissel
9.3/102,432 votes#2 - My Last Words
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2009
J.D. and Turk make a huge sacrifice concerning a decade-long steak night tradition for a dying patient. Meanwhile, Dr. Maddox, the new Chief of Medicine, begins to show her true colors.
Director: Bill Lawrence
Writer: Aseem Batra
7.7/10998 votes#3 - My Saving Grace
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2009
Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox have to work together again to get rid of Dr. Maddox, while Carla faces an incompetent intern.
Director: Michael Spiller
Writer: Janae Bakken
8.1/101,047 votes#4 - My Happy Place
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 1/13/2009
J.D. and Elliot's relationship seems to have been rekindled when they encourage Dr. Kelso to find his true happy place.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Taii K. Austin
8.2/101,072 votes#5 - My ABC's
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2009
Featuring a special appearance from Sesame Workshop's "Muppets", J.D. learns a lesson about the gift of compassion, while Elliot gets scammed by intern Katie to secure a spot on Turk's team.
Director: Bill Lawrence
Writer: Bill Lawrence
8.1/10991 votes#6 - My Cookie Pants
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2009
Elliot and J.D. encounter a road block in their newfound romantic relationship, and Dr. Cox considers taking the now vacant Chief of Medicine post.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Clarence Livingston
7.8/10963 votes#7 - My New Role
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2009
As his increasing workload from being Chief of Medicine begins to take a toll, the unimaginable happens when Dr. Cox reaches out to Dr. Kelso for friendship.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: Dave Tennant
8.3/101,179 votes#8 - My Lawyer's in Love
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2009
It's Ted's lucky day when he falls head over heels in love with an ukulele player, and Dr. Cox realizes he cannot handle everything that is thrown at him.
Director: Mark Stegemann
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.5/101,022 votes#9 - My Absence
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2009
J.D. manages to still bother Dr. Cox despite being away on a vacation from the hospital. Meanwhile, Turk and Carla have some big news to announce.
Director: John Putch
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.6/10943 votes#10 - My Comedy Show
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 2/10/2009
J.D. and Turk gather up a new crop of interns as they organize their annual (and historically unfunny) sketch show.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Rego-Marquiis, Devin O. Mahoney
7.5/10955 votes#11 - My Nah Nah Nah
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2009
While Turk views an inspiring story on SportsCenter, he comes up with a new procedure which may help a paralyzed teen. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox and the janitor are suffering from romantic problems
Director: John Putch, Gail Mancuso
Writer: Kevin Biegel, Clarence Livingston
7.6/10934 votes#12 - Their Story II
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2009
J.D.'s ego becomes inflated after Dr. Cox finally gives him the recognition he's been waiting for. Elsewhere, the senior staff receives insight from the interns.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Andy Schwartz
7.7/10997 votes#13 - My Full Moon
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2009
A combination of a full moon and some bad luck causes Sacred Heart's new crop of interns to receive their toughest case load yet while Elliot makes an important decision regarding her future as a doctor.
Director: John Michel
Writer: Kevin Biegel
7.9/101,012 votes#14 - My Soul on Fire (1)
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2009
The Janitor and Lady invite the Sacred Heart staff to their fake wedding in the Bahamas hoping to score some loot but their scheme is about to backfire...
Director: Bill Lawrence
Writer: Bill Callahan
8.2/101,117 votes#15 - My Soul on Fire (2)
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2009
The tropical seaside wedding goes ahead as the Janitor and Lady tie the knot which affirms the relationship of another couple.
Director: Bill Lawrence
Writer: Bill Callahan
7.7/10934 votes#16 - My Cuz
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2009
Things get weird for J.D. when he discovers the identity of Kim's new man as he plans to reach out to her in order to move closer to Sam. Meanwhile, Turk starts a campaign for a promotion.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Kevin Biegel
8.1/101,058 votes#17 - My Chief Concern
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 5/5/2009
Change doesn't come easy for the gang when J.D. considers moving closer to his son. Meanwhile, Turk gets comfortable as chief of surgery, while Ted and Gooch reach a new level in their relationship.
Director: Zach Braff
Writer: Garrett Donovan, Neil Goldman
9.1/102,094 votes#18 - My Finale
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2009
J.D. is planning on leaving Sacred Heart but before he goes there are a few things that he wants to do including; getting a hug from Dr. Cox, and learning the Janitor's real name. Elliot is ready for the next step in her and J.D.'s relationship and she begins moving her furniture into J.D.'s apartment.
Director: Bill Lawrence
Writer: Bill Lawrence
Season 8 Ratings Summary
"My Jerks" is the best rated episode of "Scrubs" season 8. It scored 8/10 based on 1199 votes. Directed by Michael Spiller and written by Angela Nissel, it aired on 1/6/2009. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "My Last Words".