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Scrubs: My Screw Up

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Jordan's brother and sister return, but Dr. Cox learns that his brother-in-law Ben hasn't visited a doctor about his cancer in the two years he has been gone traveling the world. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Garrett Donovan Neil Goldman

Director:: Chris Koch

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

Recurring Role:: Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan); Tara Reid (Danni Sullivan); Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland); Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts); Frank Encarnacao (Dr. Mickhead); Randall Winston (Leonard)

Guest Star:: Brendan Fraser (Ben Sullivan); Richard Clarke Larson (Homeless Man); Warren Munson (Mr. Taylor); Ned Bellamy (Dr. Green)

In the locker room where J.D. shows off his "Shower Shorts", on the locker behind him stands "Peace Sam". Sam is the name of J.D.s father, played by John Ritter, who died September 11, 2003. edit »
Ben snaps the shutter twice on his camera without taking out the print from the first snap, so the picture he's holding of J.D. in the bushes should have been a double exposure. edit »
When J.D. and Leonard are playing cards, Leonard already has cards on the table, lays down three cards, and says "Gin." This contradicts the rules of Gin Rummy; in Gin Rummy, you put down all of your cards at once. edit »
Dr. Cox's delusion that Ben is okay and everything worked out in this episode parallel's J. D.'s delusion that Ben is okay and everything worked out in the episode "My Occurrence (1)," in which Ben's leukemia is diagnosed. edit »
In the beginning of the episode, when Dr. Cox asks if Ben always carries that camera around, he states "Until the day I die." After his death and in Dr. Cox's subsequent delusions, he is without the camera. edit »

Nominations:
This episode was nominated for two Emmy Awards in 2004 for Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series and for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series. This episode was nominated for the 2004 Humanitas Prize for 30 Minute Category. edit »
This episode "pulls a Sixth Sense". That is, like the film, we are lead to believe that J.D.'s "screw up" caused Mr. Taylor to die, when in fact it was Ben who died, after which Cox was the only one who could see him. Like the film, the viewer is coaxed to see it again to watch it closely for this fact. edit »

J.D.'s narration: ...in the end, the most important thing to accept is that no matter how alone you feel, how painful it may be, with the help of those around you, you'll get through this too. edit »
Dr. Cox: Now where is your camera? Aren't, aren't you going to take some pictures?
J.D.: Pictures of what?
Dr. Cox: You know. Crying babies. Covered in chocolate. People singing happy birthday to my son, who've never even met him before. You know, the whole routine.
J.D.: Where do you think we are? edit »
Ben: I'm glad you made it. Listen. There is one more thing you have to do for me.
Dr. Cox: You can't keep me from getting drunk. edit »
Dr. Cox: So how come you don't have to get all dressed up?
Ben: I am dressed up. You see any holes in these pants? edit »
Dr. Cox: Those are the most ridiculous things I have ever seen.
J.D.: You know you're right. I was an idiot to buy these shower shorts. I mean it's not like they come with a complimentary shower wallet. edit »

Bill Lawrence says this episode is an homage to The Sixth Sense. edit »

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fredde400d
member since: Oct 28, 2008
My Screw Up
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Fantastic episode with fantastic acting. ...Continue »
10/28/08 02:08am | report abuse
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Peachy300
member since: Jul 22, 2008
My Screw Up
The Bottom Line: "Tearjerker"
woah. I was blown away by this episode. this is one of the most beautiful episodes of a television show that I have ever seen. It's really well done. Beautiful. ...Continue »
10/21/08 06:43pm | report abuse
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ltorress
member since: Oct 2, 2005
My Screw Up
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Un episodio especial sobre la reconciliacion con uno mismo tras la muerte de un ser querido. Uno de los mejores episodios de la serie. ...Continue »
09/30/08 09:50am | report abuse
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mccroskey
member since: Aug 6, 2006
My Screw Up
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
This episode is a culmination of the brilliant writing and acting potential that was evident from the moment the series premiered. ...Continue »
07/27/08 08:59pm | report abuse
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gregrabble123
member since: Jul 19, 2008
My Screw Up
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Jordan's brother Ben returns, mistake by Dr. Cox which he blames on J.D. puts a strain on their relationship. Dr. Cox's son is having his first birthday party, and Ted and Carla both have problems that they are looking for help with. ...Continue »
07/19/08 01:53am | report abuse