Scrubs: My Best Friend's Mistake

Episode score 9.1 Superb

My Best Friend's Mistake

  • 3.
  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 3
  • First Aired: 10/9/2001
  • Prod Code: S102
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EPISODE OVERVIEW

11 Reviews | 349 Votes

J.D. begins to feel distant from Turk, when he leaves him abandoned every time that he tries to talk to him.
Elliot fights with Kelso for calling her "sweetheart", and she seeks Dr. Cox's advice.
J.D.'s relationship with Elliot goes in a time race, when he has 48 hours to kiss her before he is put into her "Friend Zone". Read full recap »

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CAST AND CREW

Writers:
Eric Weinberg
Director:
Adam Bernstein
Stars:
Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian)
John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox)
Judy Reyes (Nurse Carla Espinosa)
Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid)
Donald Faison (Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk)
Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso)
Recurring Role:
Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland)
Robert Maschio (Dr. Todd Quinlan)
Neil Flynn (Janitor)
Charles Chun (Dr. Wen)
Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts)
Guest Star:
John Brantley Cole Jr. (Guy #2)
Robert Munns (Mr. Kavanaugh)
Alpheus Merchant (Sleeping Patient)
Dave Martel (Guy #1)
Vanessa Marshall (Becky)
P.D. Mani (Dr. Simotas)
Max Kerstein (Mr. Bidwell)
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TRIVIA

  • When J.D. imagines that a patient is Turk, Turk is wearing the patient's robe. However, less than a minute later, when he imagines that Laverne is Turk, Turk is wearing green scrubs, instead of the scrubs Laverne was using. edit »
  • In this episode Elliot has no problem using the word "penis", even though in future episodes it is made perfectly clear that it makes Elliot uncomfortable. edit »
  • This is one of the episodes that Turk wears a stethoscope. edit »
  • Maybe due to the fact they have only one scene together in this episode, Dr. Cox doesn't call J.D. any Girl Name. edit »
  • This episode marks the first time Turk plays basketball in the series. edit »
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NOTES

  • Title Explanation: "My Best Friend's Mistake" is a referrer to the mistake done by J.D. edit »
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QUOTES

  • Elliot: Hello, Mr. Kavanaugh. Your arhythmia's much better. Everything looks just great, actually.
    Mr. Kavanaugh: You sound surprised.
    Elliot: Oh, okay. It has nothing to do with you. I had a run-in with Dr. Kelso yesterday, so when he switched me to you, I thought it would be a difficult case.
    (Mr. Kavanaugh gets completely naked in front of Elliot)
    Mr. Kavanaugh: Go on, I'm listening.
    Elliot: Excuse me while...while I check on another penis...patient! Well, he's a...he's a penis patient. edit »
  • J.D.'s narration: A lot of my work has become second nature to me. The only problem is, it gives me too much time to think.
    Turk: (In J.D.'s imagination) Look, I'm surgery and you're medicine. This isn't college any more. Things have to change.
    J.D.: I know relationships change, I guess I thought yours and mine never would.
    (Patient starts looking confused to J.D.) edit »
  • J.D.: So, surgery went okay?
    Turk: It was cool.
    (Todd walks away)
    Turk: Dude, I got to close for the first time ever. Ever. The human body is so disgusting.
    (The patient he just closed starts giving him a worried look)
    Turk: Not yours. Yours is stunning. edit »
  • J.D.'s narration: In my experience, when two friends miss an opportunity like this, you've got exactly 48 hours to get the kiss. Oherwise, one of you will over-think it. Okay, she's gonna over-think it. Then you end up permanently stuck in the Friend Zone.
    (J.D. tries to kiss Elliot)
    Elliot: I'll see ya.
    Sleeping Patient: You're such a girl. edit »
  • Dr. Wen: Look, I've been attending for three years here. What makes you think you know better?
    Turk: In my gut I know I'm right.
    Dr. Wen: We need this decision now.
    Turk: Fine, then it's on you.
    Dr. Wen: Yes, it is. Nurse. Erasure.
    Nurse: Yes, doctor.
    ("A Little Respect" by Erasure starts playing)
    Patient: I hate this song.
    Turk: Me too, man. Me too. edit »
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ALLUSIONS

  • The Weakest Link:
    The Weakest Link was a game show that asked the contestants questions and had the players eliminate a fellow contestant each round. When a person got kicked off, the host would say: "You are the weakest link. Goodbye." edit »
  • The Six Million Dollar Man:
    When Turk jumps at J.D. during the basketball game, the sound effect heard is from The Six Million Dollar Man, symbolizing bionic activity. edit »

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