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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(1713 votes)

    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(832 votes)

    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:Corey Nickerson, Kevin Etten

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  3. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 8 - Our Couples
    5.9/10(869 votes)

    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(829 votes)

    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:Prentice Penny, Alessia Costantini

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  5. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 6 - Our New Girl-Bro
    6.1/10(848 votes)

    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(948 votes)

    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(850 votes)

    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(844 votes)

    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(823 votes)

    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:Lon Zimmet, Dan Rubin

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  10. Scrubs Season 9 Episode 1 - Our First Day of School
    6.4/10(1250 votes)

    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(1004 votes)

    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(941 votes)

    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(914 votes)

    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(859 votes)

    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(1080 votes)

    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(1077 votes)

    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:Kevin Biegel, Clarence Livingston

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  17. Scrubs Season 8 Episode 12 - Their Story II
    7.5/10(1059 votes)

    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(1647 votes)

    S1:E21

    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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  19. Scrubs Season 6 Episode 5 - My Friend with Money
    7.6/10(1174 votes)

    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(1094 votes)

    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(1066 votes)

    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 11 - My Own Personal Jesus
    7.7/10(1978 votes)

    S1:E11

    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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  23. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 16 - My Heavy Meddle
    7.7/10(1739 votes)

    S1:E16

    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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  24. Scrubs Season 1 Episode 18 - My Tuscaloosa Heart
    7.7/10(1731 votes)

    S1:E18

    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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  25. Scrubs Season 2 Episode 4 - My Big Mouth
    7.7/10(1516 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"My Night to Remember" is the worst rated episode of "Scrubs". It scored 5.3/10 based on 1713 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".