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After constant complaining about their lack of respect, J.D., Elliot and Turk find themselves running the hospital alone during the night shift and face responsibilities without supervision for the first time. Luckily for them, they have Carla there to help support and guide them through the night.
Meanwhile, Dr. Cox doesn't know what to do, when he realizes that he has feelings for his ex-wife Jordan and is asked (forced actually) to introduce Dr. Kelso at a social event, where he will be receiving an award from the medical board. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Eric Weinberg

Director:: Craig Zisk

Stars:: Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso); Donald Faison (Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk); Judy Reyes (Nurse Carla Espinosa); Neil Flynn (The Janitor); Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid); Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian); John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox)

Recurring Role:: Paul F. Perry (Randall); George Miserlis (Crispin); Philip McNiven (Roy); Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan); Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland)

Guest Star:: Amy Tolsky (Bespectacled Nurse); Richard Cansino (Dr. Rose); Marcus Ashley (ER Doctor); Bonita Friedericy (Nurse)

As of this episode, Sam Lloyd's character will be credited as "Ted", instead of "Lawyer". edit »
J.D.'s girls name given to him in this episode by Dr. Cox is Sandy. edit »
Featured Music:
"The Facts of Life" by The Blanks
"The Six Million Dollar Man" by The Blanks
"Charles in Charge" by The Blanks edit »
When Turk first goes into the OR and gives the nurse some lip, the man lying on the table has a black man's feet but has a white guy's head. edit »

Title Explanation: "My Nightingale" refers to the J.D. and the others be saved by Carla as a nurse who saved people like Nurse Nightingale. edit »
The singing quartet led by Ted the lawyer sing tunes from old sitcoms like Charles in Charge and Facts of Life. It is interesting to point out that this is one of many references that Scrubs makes to old sitcoms. edit »

Carla: He went home, but he said Carel can cover for him.
Turk: Is Carel the one with the firm butt?
J.D: Well, I'm Carel, so yes.
Elliot: It's disturbing how obsessed you are with your own butt. edit »
Jordan: God, that feels good, J.D.
(Dr. Cox stops kissing Jordan and turns her around)
Dr. Cox: You will now pay for that...
Jordan: God, I hope so! edit »
Dr. Cox: Good evening, everybody. Bob Kelso is...
J.D.'s Narration: In moments of truth, we always reveal who we really are.
Dr. Cox: Bob Kelso is an awful, awful man... I'm not joking. He's the devil. What's wrong with you people? This is-
Dr. Kelso: Yeah! Great stuff, Perry! Great stuff! Is this guy a hoot, or what? (to Dr Cox) I'll have your ass for this. edit »
Carla: You all claim you want more responsibility... But you're being outsmarted by a doctor who wears scrubs made out of hemp; you're afraid to stand up to a volunteer who's answering the clinic phones; and Bambi, did you ever place that femoral swan?
J.D.: It's on my to-do list. edit »
J.D.: His vitals are exactly the same. There's gotta be one attending in this stupid hospital.
Carla: You guys are unbelievable.
Turk: Oh, thank you, baby.
Carla: Not the good kind.
Turk: I know! edit »

The Addams Family

Janitor: (Deep voice) You rang...
(J.D. looks at him quizzically)
Janitor: Lurch.

Lurch is the fictional manservant to The Addams Family created by cartoonist Charles Addams. edit »
"Charles in Charge":
"Charles in Charge" was a show that first premiered in 1984. It left the air after its first season in 1985 but later returned in 1987. edit »

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trickster381
member since: Jun 2, 2006
My Nightingale
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
Shows how certain characters view themselves and others. Sets up a social class system of the hospitals workforce. Establishes character relationships. ...Continue »
06/26/08 05:21pm | report abuse
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Trottelfresse
member since: Oct 17, 2007
My Nightingale
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
The residents spend a night on-call with no attendings available ...Continue »
05/10/08 05:29pm | report abuse
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MrPixelAttack
member since: Apr 17, 2006
My Nightingale
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Different. ...Continue »
05/27/07 06:05pm | report abuse
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sky2ward
member since: Aug 24, 2006
My Nightingale
The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
Still Good, but one of the weaker episodes ...Continue »
01/18/07 01:00pm | report abuse
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Metprez
member since: Dec 28, 2006
My Nightingale
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
This episode was a rare, however brief, look into how subtley nurses support the doctors in a hospital. ...Continue »
12/28/06 06:33pm | report abuse