Scrubs: My Friend With Money

Episode score 9.0 Superb

My Friend With Money

  • 122.
  • Season: 6
  • Episode: 5
  • First Aired: 1/11/2007
  • Prod Code: 605
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EPISODE OVERVIEW

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Elliot begins enjoying luxuries since she has extra money with her new private practice gig. But eventually, J.D. becomes jealous of her and that forbids him the use of these privileges.
Dr. Cox and the Janitor become roommates in one of the hospital suites, while Turk tries to convince Carla that she has postpartum depression and that she needs help. Read full recap »

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CAST AND CREW

Writers:
Gabrielle Allan
Director:
John Michel
Stars:
Donald Faison (Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk)
John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox)
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)
Recurring Role:
Bob Bencomo (Colonel Doctor)
Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts)
Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan)
Robert Maschio (Dr. Todd Quinlan)
Elizabeth Banks (Dr. Kim Briggs)
Travis Schuldt (Keith)
Guest Star:
Licia L. Shearer (Lactation Specialist #1)
Tiffany Scott (Nurse)
Lou Saliba (Phil)
Pamela Dubin (Lactation Specialist #2)
Andy Pessoa (Bobby)
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TRIVIA

  • When Jordan enters the hospital, the song "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder is played. That song was also used in "My Life In 4 Cameras", and was sung by Clay Aiken. edit »
  • Featured Music:
    "The Girl from Ipanema" by Astrud Gilberto (Janitor in his suite)
    "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder (Jordan enters the hospital)
    "The Crane Wife, Part 3" by The Decemberists (Carla and J.D. admit their problems) edit »
  • When J.D. is taking pictures on his cell phone of Keith's abs to send to Kim, Kim replies back shortly following this asking about J.D's belly button. J.D. answers "No, I've always had an innie." For that matter, so has J.D. himself. edit »
  • The TV with the webcam that Elliot sets up for J.D. to speak with Kim across country is the exact same TV that Dr. Cox and the Janitor use in the rich coma patient's room, as they even left the webcam on top of it, even though he'd have no use for it. edit »
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NOTES

  • Original International Air Dates:
    Denmark: February 7, 2007 on TV3 edit »
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QUOTES

  • J.D.'s thoughts: To me, the best thing about Elliot is all her extra cash!
    Elliot: Hey roomie, I went shopping. This couch reminded me of my grampa, he used to drive around in a car just like it. You know, until he was killed in that seven car pile-up.
    J.D.: Seven car pile-up would be a good name for a rock band.
    Elliot: I know, you told me that on the day he died. edit »
  • J.D.: (About a trampoline floor) I like bouncing...but it is dangerous! edit »
  • Turk: See, baby, the great thing about working at a hospital is that we have access to all types of medical care. Having trouble feeding your baby? Bamh, say hello to your lactation specialist.
    Nurse #1: Try tickling her lip with your nipple to let her know it's time to eat.
    Nurse #2: Then just use your breast to lower her bottom lip.
    Todd: I can't see the nipple.
    Turk: Todd, get the hell out of here! edit »
  • Elliot: So have you decided to admit that you're jealous?
    J.D.: No, never, ok! And thanks a lot because the one hour that Kim and I have to actually talk, I was stuck in your stupid boyfriend's scissor hold.
    Elliot: Mhh, don't you just love how his thighs feel against your ears?
    J.D.: No, not particulary! edit »
  • Turk: That what I've...
    Jordan: If you talk again, I'm going to eat you! edit »
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ALLUSIONS

  • In the scene where Dr Cox climbs up the side of the building and climbs through the window, the Janitor swivels a chair around and says "I've been expecting you" is an allusion to the scene in the movie "You Only Live Twice" where James Bond meets Ernst Stavro Blofeld. edit »
  • When Dr. Kelso cuts down the door to the private suite Dr. Cox and the Janitor have been using, it was a direct copy of the scene in the movie Star Wars, when the stormtroopers cut open the door and we first see the villan known as Darth Vader. edit »
  • Bud Light Commercial:
    When J.D. is daydreaming about Elliot getting trampoline floors, it is referring back to the Bud Light commercial where they have rubber floors, and they are bouncing the beers back and forth to each other.
    This becomes more clear when J.D. bounces his beer on the floor. edit »
  • Jordan: (To Carla about her post-partum depression) You can't get rid of this by sheer force of will or positive thinking or taking advice from a big Hollywood movie star and the dead science fiction writer he worships.

    The movie star is Tom Cruise and the dead science fiction writer is L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology Church. Tom Cruise publicly criticised Brooke Shields' use of antidepressant in order to cope with her post-partum depression. edit »
  • Jurassic Park (1993)

    The scene where Dr. Cox and Turk observe the impact tremors (rings) caused in the water cup by Jordan's footsteps is similar to the scene where the impact tremors, caused by an approaching T-Rex, were watched by the Jurassic Park characters while they were trapped in their vehicles. edit »

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