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The Best Episodes Written By Neil Goldman

Every TV Episode Written by Neil Goldman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Neil Goldman Ratings Summary

"My Screw Up" is the best rated episode written by Neil Goldman. It scored 9.688/10 based on 16 votes. It was directed by Chris Koch. It aired on 2/24/2004 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "My Way Home".

  • My Screw Up
    9.7/1016 votes

    #1 - My Screw Up

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2004

    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.

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Way Home
    9.3/107 votes

    #2 - My Way Home

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 1/24/2006

    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.

    Director: Zach Braff

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Cake
    8.7/107 votes

    #3 - My Cake

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2004

    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.

    Director: Henry Chan

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Hero
    8.7/109 votes

    #4 - My Hero

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/14/2002

    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.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Interpretation
    8.6/108 votes

    #5 - My Interpretation

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/3/2003

    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.

    Director: Will Mackenzie

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Chief Concern
    8.6/107 votes

    #6 - My Chief Concern

    Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 5/5/2009

    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.

    Director: Zach Braff

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Sex Buddy
    8.4/107 votes

    #7 - My Sex Buddy

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2003

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

    Director: Will Mackenzie

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Two Dads
    8.3/1010 votes

    #8 - My Two Dads

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2001

    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.

    Director: Craig Zisk

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Balancing Act
    8.3/1010 votes

    #9 - My Balancing Act

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2002

    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.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Urologist
    8.3/106 votes

    #10 - My Urologist

    Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2006

    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.

    Director: Richard Alexander Wells

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Own Worst Enemy
    8.3/106 votes

    #11 - My Own Worst Enemy

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/2007

    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.

    Director: Bill Lawrence

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Lucky Night
    8.0/108 votes

    #12 - My Lucky Night

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2003

    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.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Best Friend's Baby's Baby and My Baby's Baby
    8.0/106 votes

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

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 12/7/2006

    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.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • My Point of No Return
    8.0/106 votes

    #14 - My Point of No Return

    Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2007

    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.

    Director: Linda Mendoza

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • Biology 101
    7.6/1029 votes

    #15 - Biology 101

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2011

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

    Director: Anthony Russo

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • E. Peterbus Unum
    7.5/1031 votes

    #16 - E. Peterbus Unum

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 7/12/2000

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

    Director: Rob Renzetti

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • Feet of Clay
    7.5/102 votes

    #17 - Feet of Clay

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/1998

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

    Director: Patrick Duffy

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • Mind Over Murder
    7.4/1035 votes

    #18 - Mind Over Murder

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/1999

    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.

    Director: Roy Allen Smith

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • Da Boom
    7.4/1033 votes

    #19 - Da Boom

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/26/1999

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

    Director: Bob Jaques

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • Running Mates
    7.1/1031 votes

    #20 - Running Mates

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2000

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

    Director: John Holmquist

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • Closure
    6.8/1013 votes

    #21 - Closure

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2023

    As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life. Liz learns a secret.

    Director: James Ponsoldt

    Writer: Neil Goldman

  • Pilot
    6.0/101 votes

    #22 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/2/2017

    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.

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Neil Goldman