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In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Scrubs Season 6 Episode 11 - My Night to Remember
    5.3/10(1621 votes)

    #1 - My Night to Remember

    S6:E11

    A memory loss patient is the peg for a look back on the last seasons of Scrubs, when the Sacred Heart crew looks back at their memorable moments.

    Director:Richard W. Davis
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  2. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 11 - Our Dear Leaders
    5.8/10(793 votes)

    #2 - Our Dear Leaders

    S9:E11

    Lucy takes her new assignment as hell week "team leader" a bit too seriously, and Dr. Turk feels threatened when an internationally renowned surgeon pays a visit.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Kevin Etten, Corey Nickerson

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  3. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 8 - Our Couples
    5.9/10(823 votes)

    #3 - Our Couples

    S9:E8

    Lucy finds couplings, dysfunctional or not, throughout the hospital

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Prentice Penny

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  4. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 12 - Our Driving Issues
    6.0/10(790 votes)

    #4 - Our Driving Issues

    S9:E12

    When Cole and Kelso both get negative results back after a few routine tests, they learn the hard way to put their egos in check in order to rein in the support of their so-called friends.

    Director:Eren Celeboglu
    Writers:Alessia Costantini, Prentice Penny

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  5. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 6 - Our New Girl-Bro
    6.1/10(804 votes)

    #5 - Our New Girl-Bro

    S9:E6

    While Turk struggles to find a replacement best friend, Elliott offers some sound advice and guidance to an over-worked and exhausted Lucy.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Kevin Etten

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  6. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 13 - Our Thanks
    6.1/10(895 votes)

    #6 - Our Thanks

    S9:E13

    The med students of Winston University finally find something to be thankful for when Cole identifies his true calling in surgery, Drew finds the love of his life, and Lucy finds the inspiration to become a doctor.

    Director:Rick Blue
    Writer:Sean Russell

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  7. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 5 - Our Mysteries
    6.2/10(804 votes)

    #7 - Our Mysteries

    S9:E5

    J.D. still clamors for Dr. Turk's approval as he approaches his final day of teaching at Sacred Heart, Lucy searches within herself for the courage to perform a basic medical procedure on a real human, and Denise and Drew make things official.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Steven Cragg

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  8. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 7 - Our White Coats
    6.2/10(800 votes)

    #8 - Our White Coats

    S9:E7

    Before receiving their white coats, the med students of Winston University must figure out why they want to be doctors, and Denise gets a little relationship help from Elliot.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Andy Schwartz

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  9. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 10 - Our True Lies
    6.2/10(780 votes)

    #9 - Our True Lies

    S9:E10

    A case of guilty conscience plagues the med school when a student cheats on an exam and Dr. Cox takes it out on the entire class. Meanwhile, Denise makes a startling admission of her own.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Danny Rubin, Lon Zimmet

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  10. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 1 - Our First Day of School
    6.4/10(1171 votes)

    #10 - Our First Day of School

    S9:E1

    J.D., Turk, Cox, Kelso and intern Denise return to Sacred Heart to teach med school, while new med students Lucy, Drew, Cole and Maya are put through the ringer on their first day of school.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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  11. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 2 - Our Drunk Friend
    6.4/10(953 votes)

    #11 - Our Drunk Friend

    S9:E2

    Lucy learns a hard earned lesson about what it takes to be a doctor. Meanwhile J.D. and Turk spot a potential love connection between Denise and the new med student, Drew, as they play matchmakers with a little bit of help from Dr. Kelso.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writers:Josh Bycel, Jonathan Groff

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  12. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 3 - Our Role Models
    6.4/10(890 votes)

    #12 - Our Role Models

    S9:E3

    J.D. and Drew learn a tough lesson in mentoring when Dr. Cox and Lucy show them that sometimes the student is the teacher.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Stephen Cragg

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  13. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 4 - Our Histories
    6.5/10(922 votes)

    #13 - Our Histories

    S9:E4

    While their wives are out of town, J.D. and Turk attend a med student's party; Kelso says goodbye to Ted and Gooch.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Corey Nickerson

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  14. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 9 - Our Stuff Gets Real
    6.5/10(814 votes)

    #14 - Our Stuff Gets Real

    S9:E9

    The reality of having a baby begins to settle in for both J.D. and Elliot while Lucy struggles with the reality of operating on people.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Leila Strachan

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  15. Scrubs Season 8 Episode 9 - My Absence
    7.5/10(1078 votes)

    #15 - My Absence

    S8:E9

    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

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  16. Scrubs Season 8 Episode 11 - My Nah Nah Nah
    7.5/10(1011 votes)

    #16 - My Nah Nah Nah

    S8:E11

    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

    Directors:Gail Mancuso, John Putch
    Writers:Clarence Livingston, Kevin Biegel

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  17. Scrubs Season 8 Episode 12 - Their Story II
    7.5/10(995 votes)

    #17 - Their Story II

    S8:E12

    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

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  18. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 21 - My Sacrificial Clam
    7.6/10(1542 votes)

    #18 - My Sacrificial Clam

    S1:E21

    J.D. fears being contaminated with Hepatitis B, after a needle accidentally sticks his forearm. Meanwhile, Elliot has a hard time combining her new relationship and keeping up with studies. Turk obsesses about getting in shape, after Carla makes a fat joke about him.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writers:Janae Bakken, Mark Stegemann

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  19. Scrubs Season 6 Episode 5 - My Friend with Money
    7.6/10(1110 votes)

    #19 - My Friend with Money

    S6:E5

    Elliot begins enjoying luxuries since she has extra money with her new private practice gig. But eventually, J.D. becomes jealous of her and that forbids him the use of these privileges. Dr. Cox and the Janitor become roommates in one of the hospital suites, while Turk tries to convince Carla that she has postpartum depression and that she needs help.

    Director:John Michel
    Writer:Gabrielle Allan

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  20. Scrubs Season 7 Episode 7 - My Bad Too
    7.6/10(1034 votes)

    #20 - My Bad Too

    S7:E7

    J.D.'s teenage burn patient gives him a hard decision to make when he wants to go to his high school graduation. Turk doesn't want Carla to find out that he secretly learned Spanish. And to address Dr. Kelso's weight gain, Dr. Cox makes a game out of stealing his breakfast.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Clarence Livingston

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  21. Scrubs Season 8 Episode 10 - My Comedy Show
    7.6/10(1000 votes)

    #21 - My Comedy Show

    S8:E10

    J.D. and Turk gather up a new crop of interns as they organize their annual (and historically unfunny) sketch show.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writers:Rego-Marquiis, Devin O. Mahoney

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  22. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 16 - My Heavy Meddle
    7.7/10(1618 votes)

    #22 - My Heavy Meddle

    S1:E16

    When a rampaging Dr. Cox suddenly shows up at his door in a strange funk, J.D. sees a possibility of a breakthrough in their relationship - until he learns that Cox loses control in almost an annual rite. Meanwhile, Turk elects to partner with Elliot on a research project so that he can maneuver her back with his buddy J.D., and Carla struggles to fulfill a comatose patient's final request - playing heavy metal music in his room.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Mike Schwartz

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  23. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 4 - My Big Mouth
    7.7/10(1418 votes)

    #23 - My Big Mouth

    S2:E4

    J.D. insists that Carla should open up to him. When she finally starts to do that, J.D. screws it up by telling Turk. Elliot is desperate for attention from Dr. Cox. Turk sees himself in an ethical dilemma when Dr. Kelso picks him over a female surgeon to spend a weekend in Mexico.

    Director:Paul Quinn
    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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  24. Scrubs Season 3 Episode 10 - My Rule of Thumb
    7.7/10(1235 votes)

    #24 - My Rule of Thumb

    S3:E10

    Carla and Elliot try to help a patient, Maggie, lose her virginity as she prepares to die. Walking in on her sister and Dr. Cox prompts Danni to move in with J.D. Dr. Cox attempts to convince Turk to do a kidney transplant for a patient he has "moved up" the list. But a personal grudge seems to stand in the way and may decide whether the patient lives or dies.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Janae Bakken

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  25. Scrubs Season 5 Episode 18 - My New Suit
    7.7/10(1106 votes)

    #25 - My New Suit

    S5:E18

    J.D.'s brother Dan returns for a surprise visit and Elliot learns that J.D. has been telling Dan that she still likes him. A patient with weight-related problems needs an MRI, but he's too big for the machine. Carla and Turk freak out when they begin to discuss baby names. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelso assigns Dr. Cox to assist Ted with malpractice claim paperwork after Dr. Cox insults Dr. Kelso's son.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Tim Hobert

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Worst Episodes Summary

"My Night to Remember" is the worst rated episode of "Scrubs". It scored 5.3/10 based on 1621 votes. Directed by Richard W. Davis and written by Debra Fordham, it aired on 3/1/2007. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Our Dear Leaders".