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Scrubs S8E9 — My Absence

7.5

Scrubs•Season 8•Episode 9

My Absence

7.5/10 · 1,078 votesFeb 10, 200924 min

Ranked #16 of 18 in Season 8•−0.5 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJohn Putch

Written byDebra Fordham

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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

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Carla Espinosa

Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Bob Kelso

Neil Flynn

Neil Flynn

Janitor

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John Michel

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John Inwood

John Inwood

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Debra Fordham

Writer

John Putch

John Putch

Director

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Timothy Serda

Editor

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Debra Fordham

Co-Executive Producer

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Tad Quill

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"My Absence" is episode 9 of Scrubs season 8. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,078 votes, ranking #16 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by John Putch and written by Debra Fordham, it aired on February 10, 2009.

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