Scrubs: My Nickname

Episode score 9.2 Superb

My Nickname

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  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 10
  • First Aired: 11/27/2001
  • Prod Code: S110
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EPISODE OVERVIEW

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J.D. begins a new relationship with Carla.
J.D. gains a new nickname - "Scooter" - and his relationship with Nurse Espinosa evolves as he begins to out-distance her medical knowledge, while Turk trembles, when he learns that his secret lunch spot was claimed years ago by the territorial Dr. Kelso.
Elsewhere, Dr. Cox gives Elliot the evil eye when she won't discharge a troublesome patient. Read full recap »

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CAST AND CREW

Writers:
Bill Lawrence
Director:
Matthew Diamond
Stars:
Donald Faison (Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk)
Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid)
Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian)
John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox)
Judy Reyes (Nurse Carla Espinosa)
Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso)
Recurring Role:
Nicole Sullivan (Jill Tracy)
Robert Maschio (Todd)
Neil Flynn (Janitor)
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TRIVIA

  • One of the things Dr. Cox quizzes J.D. about is whether he completed his SOAP notes. These are a record-keeping method used by a variety of medical fields-- human, veterinary, etc-- to document interactions between patients and caregivers. SOAP is an acronym for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. A more detailed explanation can be found on Wikipedia under "SOAP note." edit »
  • J.D gets the new nickname Scooter from the Janitor which is short for Scooter Pie. Janitor says he doesn't like Scooter Pie. edit »
  • J.D.'s Girl Names: Janet and Ginger edit »
  • Featured Music:
    "On Fire" by Sebadoh (original cut)

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    "Heard Ya Talkin'" by Jeremy Kay (DVD cut) edit »
  • If Dr Kelso sits on the bench for lunch every day, where is he on the first day that Turk sits there? edit »
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NOTES

  • Title Explanation: "My Nickname" refers to J.D.'s new nickname from the Janitor, "Scooter". It also refers to Carla's habit of calling J.D. "Bambi", which is a source of conflict in this episode. edit »
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QUOTES

  • Carla: You know I was only gonna go to that stupid exhibit because I wanted you to think I was brainy or something. I'm so angry at myself.
    J.D.: Oh, thank goodness, 'cause I thought you were mad at me. edit »
  • J.D.: So, did you, uh-did you get into photography when you were in college, or...?
    Carla: No, actually, I never went to college.
    J.D.: Ah. Don't tell any of my patients, but neither did I. edit »
  • Elliot: Why'd you have me paged?
    Jill: To ask you to forgive me.
    Elliot: For what?
    Dr. Cox: Hello, sad clown. Thanks for paging her.
    Elliot: How could you?
    Jill: He-he called me "Cutie" and then he said something about my eyes... being as blue as the ocean- I... I got confused.
    Elliot: Yeah, it probably would've worked on me, too.
    Dr. Cox: You're damn right it would've. edit »
  • J.D.'s Narration: There's nothing worse than knowing you've wronged a friend and having to just lay it all out there and apologize.
    J.D.: Look, Carla-
    Carla: It's okay. You over-reacted.
    J.D.: Yeah, but-
    Carla: I should have realized you can stand up for yourself.
    J.D.: Well, actually, I-
    Carla: Sweetie, I know you would take it back if you could; I do! We're okay, right?
    J.D.: I think I've said all I can. edit »
  • Turk: Baby, J.D. is my best friend, but, listen, if you need me to kick his ass, I will kick his ass! 'Cause I care for you.
    Carla: And 'cause I'm willing to sleep with you.
    Turk: Hell, yeah. edit »
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ALLUSIONS

  • 'About Last Night' & Bartles & Jaymes:
    Dr. Cox: Think of what little patience I have as your virginity. You always thought it would be there until that night when you were feeling down, and your pal, Kevin, who just wanted to be friends, he dropped by and he brought a copy of 'About Last Night' and a four-pack of Bartles & Jaymes. And... It was gone for ever. Just like my patience is now.

    About Last Night is a 1986 romantic comedy directed by Edward Zwick, which is based on the play Sexual Perversity in Chicago.

    Bartles & Jaymes is a popular flavored wine cooler and malt beverage line produced in the United States. edit »
  • Rapunzel:
    Dr. Cox: (To Elliot) Careful, Rapunzel. Fun time is officially over.

    Rapunzel is one of the most famous tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, telling the fate of a young and beautiful woman shut away into a tower with neither stairs nor door, which could only be climbed with the help of Rapunzel's long braid. edit »
  • What's Happening:
    J.D.: Hey, Hey, Hey. What's Happening, Rerun?
    Turk: Whutup, Rog? (Turk breaks into the "Rerun Dance")
    J.D.: (J.D. joins in the dancing) Ok, how 'bout some of this?
    Carla: Oh, come on, it wasn't even that good of a show.
    J.D.: (suddenly serious)Take it back.
    Turk: (also suddenly serious)This second.

    The quotes and the dance are references to the 70's ABC comedy "What's Happening!!". Aired from August 5, 1976 to April 28, 1979, the show dealt with the antics of three working class African-American teens living in the Watts area of Los Angeles. edit »

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