Scrubs: My Big Bird

Episode score 9.1 Superb

My Big Bird

  • 101.
  • Season: 5
  • Episode: 8
  • First Aired: 1/24/2006
  • Prod Code: 508
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EPISODE OVERVIEW

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J.D., Turk, Elliot and Carla are interrogated about the mysterious death of a patient.
Dr. Kelso learns that J.D. and Turk were away tracking down a patient, Elliot was traumatized over finding out that her make-out buddy was married, and Carla was busy recruiting hospital personnel for a group lottery purchase. Read full recap »

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CAST AND CREW

Writers:
Debra Fordham
Director:
Rob Greenberg
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:
Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland)
Michael Learned (Mrs. Wilk)
Travis Schuldt (Keith)
Johnny Kastl (Dr. Doug Murphy)
Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan)
Guest Star:
David Doty (Priest)
Gerald Downey (Jimmy)
Allison Smith (Millie)
Tia Easley (Elliot's Intern)
James R. McMann (Medical Attendee)
Jordan Murphy (II) (Robot Groom)
Peter Jacobson (Mr Foster)
Valentino J. Ferreira (Cop)
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TRIVIA

  • J.D. crashes through Mr. Sutton's window, yet in the next scene, Turk crashes through the same window. The same window cannot shatter twice. edit »
  • During the Morbidity and Mortality conference (when J.D. crawls over the table to find a working microphone) the first angle shows Turks cellphone neatly aligned with the upper left side of his notepad. However, when the angle changes the cellphone is disturbed and to the right of Turk's notepad. edit »
  • When the police shoot up J.D.'s scooter, the last shot fired knocks out the kickstand which shatters and is obviously made of wood. In reality the kickstand would be made of metal, not wood (and metal does not shatter). edit »
  • Carla should not be present at the M and M conference. Whilst nurses are very important members of hospital staff, they are never legally responsible for patient care. Only doctors would attend these conferences as they deal with the decisions taken in that patient's care and whether their death brings to light any personal or institutional issues which need to be addressed. Nurses, as they do not make decisions regarding patient treatment, are not involved in these. edit »
  • After Ted is thrown against the window when Doug is trying to straighten out the dead patient, you can see the dead guy's feet are moving. edit »
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NOTES

  • As J.D. is kicked into Mr. Sutton's house, he breaks through one of the windows, and the glass breaks. A short while after that happened, Turk is kicked into the same window, and the glass breaks again even though J.D. had already broken through. edit »
  • The non-speaking character, Dr. Flannery, is NOT played by Bill Lawrence as recently reported. edit »
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QUOTES

  • J.D.: Why ostriches?
    Mr. Sutton: They're such majestic creatures, don't you think? And, you know, they're kind of like my children. (Removing belt and displaying it for J.D.) Plus, I make belts out of their necks. edit »
  • J.D.: Elliot, would you do me a favor and cover Mr. Foster for me? I have to go Mr. Sutton's house and get the thank you I deserve.
    Carla: You are so obsessing about this.
    Turk: It's like the time you you were convinced the cafeteria workers were giving you small waffles. How'd that work out for you?
    J.D.: They waffle-ironed my foot. But, this different, buddy. Look, I need a ride.
    Turk: Pass.
    J.D.: Oh, pass, huh? Well, this is what happened last time you passed.
    (J.D. presents his waffle-ironed foot)
    Turk: Okay. Put the foot away. Put the waffle foot away. edit »
  • J.D.: Sooo, Mr. Sutton. When you came in with heartburn, I bet you thought I'd kick your butt right outta here. But, not this guy. I admitted you and I stayed up all night studying your EKG because I had a hunch...and no girlfriend. But, it was mostly the hunch thing. And, that hunch paid off because if I hadn't found that blocked artery you'd be dead right now.
    J.D.'s Narration: And here comes the gratitude. The two words every doctor lives to hear.
    Mr. Sutton: Later, Dude. edit »
  • Doug: Sorry I’m late. I got the keys to my Miata stuck in the cadaver. edit »
  • J.D.: Did you try to escape?
    Turk: I did escape. There was one waiting in the car.
    Mr. Sutton: That’s Leon. Loves the car rides. edit »
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ALLUSIONS

  • Jaws:

    In the Janitor's fantasy, he envisions J.D. jumping into his shark-infested pool. As J.D. bobs up and down in the water, ominous music plays and the camera is placed at water level to suggest that the shark is closing in on J.D. In the movie Jaws, similar music and camera angles were used to indicate that the shark was nearing its victims. edit »
  • Scooby Doo
    When Mr. Sutton walks out on Turk and J.D. and Leon enters the room, J.D. says "ruh-roh", a la Scooby. edit »
  • Desperate Housewives:
    During Dr. Cox's 10 second rant he mentions how he doesn't care one bit for what is happening on Wisteria Lane. This is a reference to the popular TV show, Desperate Housewives which is set in the neighborhood of Wisteria Lane. edit »

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