The Best Episodes Written By Garrett Donovan

Every TV Episode Written by Garrett Donovan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - My Screw Up
    9.6/10(22 votes)

    #1 - My Screw Up

    S3:E14

    Jordan's brother and sister return, but Dr. Cox learns that his brother-in-law Ben hasn't visited a doctor about his cancer in the two years he has been gone traveling the world.

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - My Way Home
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - My Way Home

    S5:E7

    In a "Wizard of Oz" homage, J.D. is trying to go home, Turk searches for a heart donor and Carla worries, that she doesn't have the courage to become a parent. Meanwhile, Elliot doesn't believe, that she has the brains to lead a question and answer session. Also, the Janitor is painting color coded lines throughout the hospital for easier navigation.

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - My Cake
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #3 - My Cake

    S4:E6

    When Dan resurfaces, J.D. is shocked to learn his father has passed away. The reactions from his co-workers help J.D. a little, but the one person, Dr. Cox, who he wanted to be there for him is too busy with J.D.'s patients. Meanwhile, Dan sits drunk in the bath tub the whole day and Turk finds out he has Type II Diabetes.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - My Hero
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - My Hero

    S1:E23

    Ben takes the news of his diagnosis pretty well - at least better than his sister Jordan and J.D. Remarkably, it is Dr. Cox who is the voice of reason and compassion, until his own fears get in the way. Meanwhile, Turk and Elliot have their own issues to deal with. Turk is upset because he wasn't chosen to assist on a difficult surgery and Elliot is criticized during rounds by Dr. Kelso for the 100th time.

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - My Interpretation
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #5 - My Interpretation

    S2:E20

    Jamie's (T.C.W.) husband died, and J.D. struggles with the ethical issues involved in starting a relationship with her. Dr. Cox babysits his son, whom Jordan still hasn't chosen a name for, and is disturbed that he feels nothing for the baby. Turk is haunted by erotic dreams about Elliot, which gets him into hot water with Carla.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - My Sex Buddy
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #6 - My Sex Buddy

    S2:E11

    Renewed sex with J.D. calms Elliot, who's facing personal and professional dilemmas: She's broke, and patients are bailing out on her.

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 17 - My Chief Concern
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #7 - My Chief Concern

    S8:E17

    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.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - My Two Dads
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #8 - My Two Dads

    S1:E5

    J.D. points out what seems to be a technical mistake to Dr. Kelso, but it was really an attempt of Dr. Cox to save a woman without insurance using a dead guy's insurance. Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox show J.D. their different ways of looking at medicine. Meanwhile, the Janitor intimidates J.D., Elliot discovers the healing powers of her boobs and Turk gives Carla a pen he thought he took from the Lost and Found box.

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - My Point of No Return
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #9 - My Point of No Return

    S6:E22

    In the season finale, J.D. and Elliot start thinking about their future and if they both made a mistake in not being with each other. The Janitor activates the "Brain Trust" to come up with the perfect wedding gift for Elliot.

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - My Urologist
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #10 - My Urologist

    S5:E23

    J.D. challenges an urologist's assessment on a consult for a patient in need of a risky surgical procedure. He also starts to fall for her. Meanwhile, Elliot considers breaking up with Keith, but Carla is showing extreme hormonal changes due to her pregnancy and tries to interfere. The Janitor and Dr. Kelso are having a little tiff of their own about fear.

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - My Own Worst Enemy
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #11 - My Own Worst Enemy

    S7:E1

    In the aftermath of their near-indiscretion, Elliot realizes she doesn't want to be with Keith, and J.D. resolves to stop sabotaging himself. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox and Turk find a patient they both like who is in danger of being discharged.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - My Balancing Act
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #12 - My Balancing Act

    S1:E13

    J.D. is frustrated when his budding romance with an ex-patient wilts as their dates are constantly interrupted by emergency calls, while the beastly Dr. Kelso becomes less fearsome to the wide-eyed interns, when Dr. Cox informs them how to avoid the blowhard's bite. In addition, a perplexed Carla and Turk deal with their first sexual intimacy complication.

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - My Best Friend's Baby's Baby and My Baby's Baby
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - My Best Friend's Baby's Baby and My Baby's Baby

    S6:E2

    J.D. and Kim start contemplating about their future and their baby's future. Meanwhile, Turk rushes Carla to the hospital after she goes into labor. And Jordan accuses Dr. Cox of not being a more defensive father towards Jack.

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - My Lucky Night
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #14 - My Lucky Night

    S3:E4

    Sean is a bit surprised and disturbed to learn about Elliot and J.D.'s history together, but it turns out his anger is really a cover up for his upcoming six month long trip and he doesn't want Elliot to explode. Dr. Cox. is forced to swallow his pride and actually ask for help when he decides to throw his hat in the ring for the Residency Director position at the hospital. Carla picks up an extra shift as a surgical nurse, which allows her to spend the day working alongside with Turk, to his great annoyance.

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Biology 101
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Biology 101

    S3:E1

    As Jeff tries to keep Pierce from rejoining the study group, Dean Pelton faces off with Vice Dean Laybourne for control of Greendale.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - E. Peterbus Unum
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #16 - E. Peterbus Unum

    S2:E18

    After learning that his property is not officially part of the United States, Peter forms his own country.

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - Feet of Clay
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Feet of Clay

    S7:E13

    Dana talks Rich into taking a pottery class; Carol and Frank's "role playing" is misinterpreted by the kids.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Mind Over Murder
    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Mind Over Murder

    S1:E4

    At Chris' soccer game, Peter gets into a fight with a woman, that he thought was a man, and punches her in the face. After being placed under house arrest, Peter becomes restless and ends up turning the basement into a full bar. Lois begins singing each night and becomes the main attraction. Meanwhile, Stewie creates a time machine in order to avoid teething pain, but ends up taking back much more than that.

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Da Boom
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #19 - Da Boom

    S2:E3

    Paranoid about Y2K, Peter herds the family into the basement for protection.

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Running Mates
    7.2/10(34 votes)

    #20 - Running Mates

    S2:E10

    Peter runs against Lois for a seat on the school board.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Arthur refuses to sell newfangled cronuts and macchiatos or renovate his dated shop that hasn’t changed since it opened in 1969. That all changes when enterprising go-getter Franco fast-talks his way into Arthur’s life as his new (and only) employee, and convinces him that he can bring the shop – and Arthur – into the 21st century.

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Garrett Donovan Ratings Summary

"My Screw Up" is the best rated episode written by Garrett Donovan. It scored 9.591/10 based on 22 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/24/2004 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "My Way Home".