Scrubs: My Last Day

Episode score 9.6 Superb

My Last Day

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  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 24
  • First Aired: 5/21/2002
  • Prod Code: S121
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EPISODE OVERVIEW

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It's J.D.'s last day as an intern, and soon he will become a resident.
Carla and Turk are arguing about dating other people.
Elliot finally rebels against being everyone's doormat, and J.D. is just trying to stay out of people's way.
Jordan has returned to get a physical and a new patient, Mr. Bober, has been admitted, because he needs his gall bladder removed. He really needs the surgery, but doesn't have the insurance to pay for it.
They enlist the help of Dr. Cox, Dr. Wen and Jordan. And Jordan spills the beans. Read full recap »

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CAST AND CREW

Writers:
Mike SchwartzGabrielle Allan
Director:
Michael Spiller
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)
Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid)
Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian)
Recurring Role:
Neil Flynn (Janitor)
Robert Maschio (Dr. Todd Quinlan)
Charles Chun (Dr. Wen)
Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts)
Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan)
Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland)
Guest Star:
Don Perry (Mr. Bober)
April Pressel (Denise Bober)
Michael Cotter (Intern)
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TRIVIA

  • In the beginning scene with Carla and Turk arguing, when J.D. has fantasy after saying that couples try to rope you into arguments, we see what is supposed to be J.D. being roped, but when the rope goes around his body, you can clearly see that the hands are those of an african-american. edit »
  • When Elliot looks for Jordan, her back is shown, then Elliot is shown saying her name, and then Jordan turns around. The exact same thing happens with Turk and Carla when they look for Dr. Wen. But, when J.D. looks for Dr. Cox, he's back isn't shown before J.D. appears. edit »
  • J.D.'s female name given to him by Dr. Cox in this episode is Charlotte. edit »
  • Carla finds out that Dr. Cox is attracted to her and that Turk knew but didn't tell her. edit »
  • J.D. learns that Elliot still has feeling for him. edit »
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NOTES

  • Title Explanation: "My Last Day" refers to J.D's last day as an Intern. edit »
  • If the show had not been renewed for a second season, a scene would've been shown where J.D. comes to the conclusion that that the Janitor is a figment of his imagination. edit »
  • The beginning of this episode mirrors the beginning of episode: "My First Day" (season one, episode one). edit »
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QUOTES

  • Laverne: Damn kids and their stupid problems. I just want to get home to a warm bath, catch a little bit of that Fear Factor. edit »
  • J.D.'s Narration: It's been a long year, but the important thing is we all got through it together. We were a family.
    Jordan: Hey everyone.
    J.D.: Oh, Ms. Sullivan, thank you for helping us with Mr. Bober.
    Jordan: Oh, don't mention it! And even though I wasn't invited to your little party, I brought presents for everyone!
    Dr. Cox: Brace yourself, there, newbie.
    Jordan: Carla, my ex-husband is in love with you. It's true. Ask your boyfriend, he knows; he and Perry talk about it all the time. I don't know why you haven't mentioned this to her! Perhaps you're afraid of something? Huh. And Bob? When are you gonna tell Perry that that promotion you're making him jump through hoops for? was filled months ago! It just seems wrong. Which brings us to Twinkie. If you don't have the courage to tell your 'colleague' Dr. Dorian that you're still crazy about him, I'm gonna go ahead and do it for ya, 'cause that's what friends do. Yeah! And finally, Perry, you are not gonna believe what happened the first time I met your little protégé, here...
    J.D.'s Narration: Oh, please God, no.
    Jordan: I slept with him... and it was good - oh! How's that for stirring things up? Have a great summer, everyone. Bye!
    J.D.'s Narration: Yep. One big, happy family. edit »
  • Jordan: Hey, stud, thank you for not asking me to help out on the Mr. Bober thing.
    Dr. Cox: I would've but, it would have been pointless. It turns out, you're a very predictable woman, there, Jordan.
    Jordan: Puh-lease!
    Dr. Cox: I know you. You're gonna walk into that board room tonight, all tall and strong, and then you're gonna sit back and just pray that nobody asks your opinion. I mean, I'm sure you-you probably think that your little visits here are a spontaneous surprise, but, did you ever wonder why the only two candles that I own are already lit when you walk in that door? I mean, doll, I hate to tell you this but, I don't walk around all day with cologne down in my engine room. I'm not that guy!
    Jordan: Some people like reliability.
    Dr. Cox: In a sedan, it turns out it's terrific. edit »
  • Dr. Cox: Uh...Bob? I think you should reconsider.
    Dr. Kelso: Uh, what's that, Perry? I mean, because that didn't sound like something a team-mate would say. Maybe what you meant to do was pat me on the ass and say, "Go get 'em, Bob."
    Dr. Cox: Right but, what if... we were to look at this from a purely... fiscal perspective.
    J.D.'s Narration: Did he just say "fiscal"?
    Dr. Cox: I mean, after all, Mr. Bober is here every four to six months, and if we were to consider his surgery as a one-time expenditure, then... you would be making the right financial call.
    Dr. Kelso: See, now, that's the kind of thinking I can get behind! How's that make you feel?
    Dr. Cox: Dirty all over.
    Dr. Kelso: You get used to it. edit »
  • Dr. Kelso: So, you want me to approve surgery on a 76-year-old man with no insurance and no life-threatening condition. Young man, I'm curious: what did you think the end result of this conversation would be?
    J.D.: Well, pretty much this, except I'm really invested and so I thought I might try crying a little. edit »
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ALLUSIONS

  • Janitor: This door always gets stuck.
    New Guy: Maybe there’s a paperclip stuck in there.
    Janitor: Did you put a paperclip in there?
    New Guy: No… I’m just making small talk.
    Janitor: If I find a paperclip in there, you’re going down.

    This conversation is very similar to the one in the pilot episode "My First Day", when J.D. was an intern:

    J.D: Maybe there's a penny stuck in there.
    Janitor: Why a penny?
    J.D.: I don't know.
    Janitor: Did you stick a penny in there?
    J.D.: No, I was just making small talk.
    Janitor: If I find a penny in there, I'm taking you down. edit »

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