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Jordan's brother Ben is admitted at Sacred Heart for having an accident with a nail gun.
J.D. learns that Ben has leukemia, but won't believe it, since there have been many mixups in the hospital lately, so he goes on a search for the real test results. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Bill Lawrence

Director:: Lawrence Trilling

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); Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland); Robert Maschio (Dr. Todd Quinlan); Masi Oka (Franklyn); Johnny Kastl (Dr. Doug Murphy); Nicole Sullivan (Jill Tracy); Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan)

Guest Star:: Kimberley S. Newberry (Dr. Allan); Mary McDonald (Admit Nurse); Steven Hack (Dr. Bobb)

Dr. Kelso always calls the interns for their last names (including the surgeons). However, he called Todd by his first name. edit »
J.D.'s female names given to him by Dr. Cox in this episode are Janice, Gladys and Carla. edit »
Ben is in the hospital originally due to the fact that he shot a nail through his hand. Later in the episode when he goes out to talk to J.D. and show him the pictures he took, he shows no sign of having anything wrong with his hand. In fact, he lifts himself up onto the railing to sit down using the palms of his hands. This shows how J.D. is daydreaming the whole time Ben actually has Leukemia because reality does not show. edit »
In the first scene where Carla approaches J.D. to talk to him about his search for a mistake in Ben's test results, she says "either your instincts are right, or your brain is trying to protect you from something". In the flashback to this scene later on, Carla says "either your instincts are right, or your brain is trying to protect you from the truth". edit »
In the scene when J.D., Elliot, Carla and Turk are eating in the cafeteria there is a goof with J.D. and Elliott's drink. At the beginning of the scene J.D. is drinking what looks like apple juice and Elliot is drinking milk. At the end of the scene when J.D. is paged to go get Ben's results they've switched drinks.
However, this drink switch might signal the moment in the episode where J.D. begins to imagine a sequence of events, because he has already realized that Ben has cancer. edit »

Title Explanation: "My Occurrence" refers to the short story, "An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge", in which the main character goes through a series of events only to discover that they had occured in his head - just as J.D. does. edit »
All the still photos in this episode were actually taken by Brendan Fraser himself. edit »
Featured Music:
"Daydreams and Lies" by Keren DeBerg
"Hold On Hope" by Guided by Voices edit »

J.D.: Wait, why would you want a picture like that? I thought you said that posed pictures aren't real?
Ben: Come on, J.D. None of this is real. You know that. edit »
Carla: Let me ask you something. You're kind of a boob guy, right?
J.D.: Excuse me?
Carla: I can tell, because I've seen you look at mine. Um, not in a sleazy way, or anything...
J.D.: I think this is the most uncomfortable conversation I've ever had!
Carla: You wanna touch one?
J.D.: I stand corrected! You're my best friend's girlfriend!
Carla: Ah, so your instinct is to pass on this fantastic one-time offer?
J.D.: I'm afraid so...
Carla: I'm up here, Bambi.
J.D.: Oh, sorry. edit »
J.D.: Can you help me out here?
Elliot: What do you want me to do, cry?
J.D.: Can you do that?
Elliot: Sure. Gimme a second to think of something sad.
J.D.: Quickly! Quickly!
Elliot: Okay, that's not helping!
J.D.: I'm sorry, I shouldn't even put you in this position. I-
Elliot: Oh, there we go. You know, another man in my life trying to protect me.
J.D.: Stay with it, Elliot...
Elliot: I mean, everyone thinks that I'm just this little girl who can't take any criticism because her mom and dad give her nothing but criticism.
J.D.: Good, Elliot, this is good...
Elliot: And look where it's gotten me! You know, I'm 26, single, and all I do is work! You know, I may as well just give up the idea of being a healthy and... happy relationship, and just go ahead and... And... And...
J.D.: ...become your mother...
Elliot: Yeah!
Franklin exits the bathroom
Elliot(crying): Check Mr. Sullivan's tests again!
Franklyn: Okay!
Elliot: How cool was that! edit »
J.D.: I'm just asking you to check, Franklyn, and see if you could've made a mistake.
Franklyn: Look, I've worked here seven years, and never made a single mistake!
Elliot: You mixed up my patients' urine samples yesterday!
Franklyn: Okay, I make lots of mistakes. But I really have to go to the bathroom right now, and after that I'm going to lunch. edit »
Ted: Hey... there... buddy... How is my... best friend... doing?
J.D.: Ted, you and I hardly know each other.
Ted: These aren't my words. edit »

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: The title of this episode is a reference to the classic short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce. As the main character, Peyton Farquar, is being executed, he engineers a fantastic escape. Ultimately this is shown to be just a vivid fantasy, and he dies. A similar occurence happens with regard to Ben's cancer. edit »

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Trottelfresse
member since: Oct 17, 2007
My Occurrence (1)
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
When Jordan's Brother, Ben, comes in for a medical exam, Dr. Cox reveals his more compassionate side and J.D. must reluctantly deliver the bad news about Ben's health. ...Continue »
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chovez
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My Occurrence (1)
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Awesome. Another reason why Scrubs stands out as the best comedy ...Continue »
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MrPixelAttack
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My Occurrence (1)
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Fine example ...Continue »
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platedate
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My Occurrence (1)
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Jordan's brother Ben comes to Sacred Heart due to a nail gun accident. J.D. finds out he has leukemia but doesn't believe it. ...Continue »
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SMGslayer97
member since: Jun 16, 2005
My Occurrence (1)
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
Brendan Fraser guest stars ...Continue »
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