The Best Episodes Written By Neil Goldman

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - My Screw Up

   S3:E142/24/2004

   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.

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   #2 - My Hero

   S1:E235/14/2002

   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.

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   #3 - My Lucky Night

   S3:E410/30/2003

   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.

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   #4 - My Cake

   S4:E610/12/2004

   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.

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   #5 - My Way Home

   S5:E71/24/2006

   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.

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   #6 - My Urologist

   S5:E235/16/2006

   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.

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

   S6:E212/7/2006

   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.

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   8.5/10(23 votes)

   #8 - The Drugs Don't Work

   S2:E1112/17/2024

   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.

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   #9 - My Two Dads

   S1:E510/23/2001

   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.

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    #10 - My Balancing Act

    S1:E131/15/2002

    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.

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    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #11 - The Last Thanksgiving

    S2:E1212/23/2024

    Jimmy takes Paul's advice about Alice. Liz finally finds her purpose. Gaby hosts Thanksgiving dinner.

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    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - And That's Our Time

    S3:E114/7/2026

    As Alice heads to college, Jimmy tries to repair things before it's too late. Gaby makes a happy discovery.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - My Sex Buddy

    S2:E111/2/2003

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

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    #14 - My Interpretation

    S2:E204/3/2003

    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.

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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The Bodyguard of Sadness

    S3:E103/31/2026

    The gang celebrates Alice's graduation, as Jimmy struggles with unresolved feelings. Liz and Derek differ on what their future should look like.

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    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Biology 101

    S3:E19/22/2011

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

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    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #17 - E. Peterbus Unum

    S2:E187/12/2000

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

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    #18 - Feet of Clay

    S7:E131/23/1998

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

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    7.3/10(43 votes)

    #19 - Mind Over Murder

    S1:E44/25/1999

    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.

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    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #20 - Da Boom

    S2:E312/26/1999

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

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    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #21 - Running Mates

    S2:E104/11/2000

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

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    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Closure

    S1:E103/23/2023

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

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