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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
7.0/102 votes#21 - The Drugs Don't Work
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2024
Paul encourages Jimmy to seek help. Brian and Derek take Sean to look for a new place. Gaby struggles with her guest list for Thanksgiving.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Neil Goldman
6.9/1014 votes#22 - 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
6.0/101 votes#23 - 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
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"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".