Scrubs: My Best Moment

Episode score 9.2 Superb

My Best Moment

  • 80.
  • Season: 4
  • Episode: 12
  • First Aired: 12/7/2004
  • Prod Code: 412

EPISODE OVERVIEW

5 Reviews | 191 Votes

When J.D. has to address a bunch of pre-medical students about what it's like to be a doctor, he strays off the beaten path and chooses to discuss his best moments as a doctor instead. When he challenges the rest of the staff to do so, they all remember their best memories in the medical field.
Meanwhile, Elliot is forced to face her fear of children, when she must befriend a ten year old boy, whose father is being treated in the ICU. Read full recap »

Writers:
Angela Nissel
Director:
Chris Koch
Stars:
Judy Reyes (Nurse Carla Espinosa)
Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso)
Neil Flynn (The Janitor)
Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid)
Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian)
Donald Faison (Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk)
John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox)
Recurring Role:
Robert Maschio (Dr. Todd Quinlan)
Frank Encarnacao (Dr. Mickhead)
Charles Chun (Dr. Wen)
Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts)
Geoff Stevenson (Dr. Beardface)
Guest Star:
Reggie Currelley (Man #1)
Kareem Ferguson (Waiter)
Colin Bain (Intern Steve)
Matthew Kaminsky (Mr. Milligan)
Mike Weinberg (Tyler)
Kattia Ortiz (Nurse)
Linda Porter (Old Woman)
Libby Hudson (Hot Mom)
Wells Rosales (Student)
  • When Elliot is having a flashback to her best moment, you can see that she is wearing a wig since her real hair is showing underneath it. edit »
  • We learn that Turk knows some French. edit »
  • Featured Music:
    "Take On Me" by A-Ha
    "Joy to the World" by The Butties
    "What the World Needs Now is Love" by Burt Bacharach edit »
  • J.D.: All right, you guys, we still got a lot of work to do. Turk, why don't you go check the post-op films in radiology; and Carla will transfuse back to a hemoglobin ten; and Elliot, why don't you take Tyler and go get us all ice cream immediately. edit »
  • Turk: Uh, hey, Elliot? Can I talk to you in private?
    Elliot: Parlez-vous Français?
    Turk: You know, I did learn a little when my high school class went to France, but that was just stuff to pick up chicks.
    Elliot(Translated): Turk, I really think it would make Tyler feel better if he could watch, OK?
    Turk(Translated):I have... an... Eiffel Tower... in my pants.
    Elliot: What?
    Turk(Translated): Grapefruit! edit »
  • Carla: He figured out that spleen thing, maybe you should get off his case.
    Dr. Cox: I would love to get off of his case. In fact, nothing would make me happier than to watch him walk into a patient's room and not feel that I have to run in after him and check up on everything. edit »
  • Elliot: I just realized that people here need me to be brave. Just like your dad needs you to be brave for his operation.
    Tyler: Can I hold his hand?
    Elliot: They're not actually very big on that. edit »
  • Elliot: Check this out.
    She opens the door to reveal a male intern in there sobbing.
    Tyler: Cool.
    Elliot: Hang in there, Steve.
    Steve: In med school, they never teach you how to deal with death-
    She slams the door on him.
    Elliot: Steve'll be stronger if he gets through this on his own. edit »
  • 9.8
    hsimpson44's avatarmember since: Mar 20, 2006

    My Best Moment

    The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"

    It's Christmas time and JD asks everyone what their best moment in medicine is. ...Continue »

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  • 10
    lodats781's avatarmember since: Nov 9, 2006

    My Best Moment

    The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"

    When a student asks J.D what is favorite moment in medicine was, J.d couldn't answer. J.D then asks his collegues their best moments. When they realize they do not have a great best moment, they strive to change this as a new patient arrives. ...Continue »

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  • 10
    awesomemel87's avatarmember since: Jan 18, 2007

    My Best Moment

    The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"

    Set at Christmas, a captivating episode bring all the gang together creating the best moment in medicine. ...Continue »

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  • 10
    okubo_s's avatarmember since: Jul 6, 2003

    My Best Moment

    The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"

    This episode shows the best moments in the medical history of the characters. It mixtures some very funny moments with very emotional ones. ...Continue »

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  • 9.5
    jimbo_001's avatarmember since: Jul 12, 2005

    My Best Moment

    The Bottom Line: "Cleverly plotted"

    What was your best moment in medicine? ...Continue »

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Show Score 9.2 superb
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