The Best Episodes Written By Debra Fordham
Every TV Episode Written by Debra Fordham Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Debra Fordham Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Debra Fordham is "My Musical", rated 9.1/10 from 8 user votes. It was "directed by Will Mackenzie". "My Musical" aired on 1/18/2007 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Faith & Infidelity".
9.1/10 8 votes#1 - My Musical
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 1/18/2007
A new patient at the hospital wakes up and sees everything happening around her as a musical. Carla can't decide whether or not to return to work and Elliot must find a way to tell J.D. he can't move into her new house with her.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: Debra Fordham
9.0/10 2 votes#2 - Faith & Infidelity
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2011
Zoe discovers something shocking about the local minister and his wife, causing quite a stir among the residents of Bluebell. Lemon is determined to find the funds to renovate the town’s historic bridge that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but first she is put in the extremely awkward position of having to convince Lavon to choose her proposal over so many other worthwhile submissions.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Debra Fordham
9.0/10 2 votes#3 - The Pirate & the Practice
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2011
While the residents of Bluebell prepare for their annual Planksgiving celebration, Zoe anxiously counts the days until her return home to New York for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, getting out of town may be a bit trickier than Zoe anticipated due to the fact that she has to meet her thirty percent quota of patients by midnight or lose her share of the practice to Brick. Meanwhile, Lavon encourages Wade to be honest about his feelings for Zoe, and George’s father offers him an opportunity to join his law firm in Montgomery, which isn’t exactly music to Lemon’s ears.
Director: Joe Lazarov
Writer: Debra Fordham
9.0/10 2 votes#4 - Aliens & Aliases
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2012
Wade somehow convinces Lemon to dress up as Joelle as part of a scheme to convince Joelle’s ex-boyfriend that he didn’t actually see Wade and Joelle together. Lavon asks Zoe to help him figure out why Didi has been avoiding him, but once Zoe uncovers the shocking reason she isn’t quite sure what to do with the information. George comes to Zoe for advice in determining whether there is a medical explanation for the behavior of one of his clients.
Director: Tom Amandes
Writer: Debra Fordham
9.0/10 1 votes#5 - We've Got Nothing But Love To Prove
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2015
It’s a big morning for Markus Keen when “Good Morning America” comes to Nashville to broadcast a live concert in support of his new album launch, but come show time, Markus finds he’s anything but ready. Meanwhile, Luke’s relationship with Colt continues to be strained while Luke learns of another setback to launching his brand. And living in the same house, but feeling further apart than ever, Rayna and Deacon face a big decision.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.8/10 4 votes#6 - My Big Bird
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 1/24/2006
J.D., Turk, Elliot and Carla are interrogated about the mysterious death of a patient. Dr. Kelso learns, that J.D. and Turk were away tracking down a patient, Elliot was traumatized over finding out that her make-out buddy was married and Carla was busy recruiting hospital personnel for a group lottery purchase.
Director: Rob Greenberg
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.7/10 3 votes#7 - My Life in Four Cameras
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 2/15/2005
When J.D. meets a former writer from his all time favorite TV show "Cheers," he begins to picture his life at the hospital as a bland, multiple camera sitcom, where everything is perfect and wraps up nicely. Back in reality, Cox is relunctant to fire an amiable cafeteria worker, while Turk and Carla struggle to keep their promise of constant romantic affection afloat.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.2/10 5 votes#8 - My Karma
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2003
J.D. and Turk think they've got bad karma after hitting a car and causing an accident, while playing golf on the hospital roof. Dr. Cox bends over backwards to give Jordan as much comfort as possible on her labor day, and she confesses to J.D. that Dr. Cox is the real father. Elliot seeks advice from Carla on how to tell Paul that she's crazy, because they're getting more intimate and she can't hide it anymore. But Carla is feeling too crazy herself with the upcoming wedding.
Director: Marc Buckland
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.1/10 7 votes#9 - My Tuscaloosa Heart
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/12/2002
J.D. has a patient who's rude to him and the nurses and eventually dies from cancer. J.D. feels awful for not giving him his full attention and worries maybe he could have saved the guy if he was nicer to him. Meanwhile, Elliot is convinced that Dr. Kelso is the one singing a song called "Tuscaloosa Heart" on a tape given to her by a patient who claims he went to college with Bob. And Dr. Cox finds himself trapped in a love square: He's falling in love with Kristen Murphy, his intern, just as his ex-wife reappears demanding sex – and there's also his crush on Carla.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.0/10 9 votes#10 - My Own Personal Jesus
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2001
It's Christmas, and even though J.D. and the others don't really feel like celebrating, Turk makes a huge deal about it. But his faith and happiness are gone after a very busy night at the hospital. Dr. Cox has J.D. videotape the birth of the child of one of his friends.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.0/10 8 votes#11 - My Student
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/5/2002
J.D., Elliot and Turk are receiving their first medical students, and now they finally get a chance to see what it feels like to be on the other side. Turk's student is a very attractive young woman, to whom Dr. Cox is immediately attracted. But he doesn't know his way around women and needs Turk to give him a little help. J.D. doesn't know how to handle his student and Elliot's turns out to the be son of an important CEO.
Director: Matthew Diamond
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.0/10 4 votes#12 - My Fault
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/22/2004
Elliot asks Sean to move in with her, which only adds to J.D.'s problems. Turk is unsure why Dr. Miller's attitude towards him has changed, until he finds out that Carla un-invited her from their wedding. Dr. Kelso outrages Dr. Cox when he announces that Sacred Heart will begin doing full body scans, starting with an ever present hypochondriac patient, who wants any freebies he can get.
Director: Richard Alexander Wells
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.0/10 4 votes#13 - My Female Trouble
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2004
With the case against Turk on his mind, J.D. attempts to end it with Neena, but she won't take "no" for an answer and keeps him wrapped around her finger. Carla tries her own way of persuading Mr. Corman to drop the lawsuit. Elliot sets out to prove she isn't the doctor she was four years ago and doesn't need to rely on anyone anymore.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.0/10 6 votes#14 - 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
8.0/10 1 votes#15 - Time Changes Things
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2015
Jade throws a Malibu beach party, Juliette gives an impromptu rooftop concert and Rayna tries to save deacon’s life.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.0/10 1 votes#16 - How Can I Help You Say Goodbye
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2015
A second aneurysm leaves Beverly brain dead and Deacon consumed with guilt, while Scarlett is forced to decide whether or not to keep Beverly on life support. Meanwhile, Juliette continues a destructive pattern of erratic behavior, pushing Avery to make the heart-wrenching decision to file for divorce.
Director: Stephen Cragg
Writer: Debra Fordham
8.0/10 11 votes#17 - Lost
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/2019
After finding an abandoned baby on Doc Mullins's doorstep, Mel and her boss argue over whether to call Social Services or find the newborn's mother.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.9/10 7 votes#18 - Under Fire
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2019
Under pressure, Mel and Jack respond to a medical emergency on a remote illegal pot farm. Charmaine and Hope exchange words.
Director: Martin Wood
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.8/10 4 votes#19 - My Advice to You
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2003
A chance meeting in the elevator sparks a new friendship between J.D. and the mysterious Danni whose ongoing dialogue about her ex forces J.D. to talk about his feelings for Elliot. Carla's brother Marco comes to visit, but he still hasn't forgiven Turk for mistaking him for a valet at their mother's funeral. Unfortunately, Turk can't even apologize because Marco can't speak anything but Spanish. At the hospital, Dr. Cox relishes his new job promotion but is surprised when J.D. doesn't follow his lead in contradicting Dr. Kelso's orders.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.8/10 5 votes#20 - My Inconvenient Truth
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 11/8/2007
J.D's brother Dan returns and delivers a few home truths to his little brother. In the meantime, Elliot and Dr. Cox debate over the morals of their practice and the staff of Sacred Heart find the Janitor's behavior rather odd after he watches "An Inconvenient Truth".
Director: Bill Lawrence
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.8/10 5 votes#21 - 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
7.7/10 3 votes#22 - My Chopped Liver
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 4/4/2006
When J.D. rearranges his schedule to allow himself more time to spend with Turk, Turk secretly resents hanging out with J.D. in that time because it interferes with his own "Turk Time." Meanwhile, Dr. Cox and Jordan go on a double date with Elliot and Keith, and Carla covers for Kelso at work, as he grieves for his dead dog. Later, a patient almost dies, after giving up part of his liver for his brother, and the hospital staff learns about making sacrifices for the people they really care about.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.6/10 5 votes#23 - My Lucky Day
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2002
Ever since her father cut her off financially, Elliot's been feeling the weight of the world on her back. While having to find a new affordable place to live, she also has to face the threat of being sued by a patient whom she told he had only eight months to live. Carla and Jordan hit a sore spot when Carla gives her opinion on Jordan and Perry's relationship. Meanwhile, J.D. has a fight with Dr. Cox and the two dispute over who gets to give the better treatment to two patients with the same prognosis.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.2/10 5 votes#24 - Into the Light
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2019
A storm causes a town power outage and everybody gets together at Jack's bar. Mel grapples with her revelation. Preacher investigates Paige.
Director: Gail Harvey
Writer: Debra Fordham
7.0/10 1 votes#25 - After You’ve Gone
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2016
Rayna makes a last-ditch effort to protect her oldest daughter from the perils that befall young artists. Juliette reunites with her “Shenandoah Girl” co-star Noah West on the Oscar campaign trail, where she meets Kesha, who guest stars as herself. Elsewhere, Scarlett grows wary of Gunnar’s budding friendship with Autumn Chase; Layla fears falling into obscurity before her career even takes off; and Will suffers a devastating loss.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Debra Fordham