Scrubs: My Tormented Mentor

Episode score 9.2 Superb

My Tormented Mentor

  • 61.
  • Season: 3
  • Episode: 15
  • First Aired: 3/2/2004
  • Prod Code: 314
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EPISODE OVERVIEW

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Jordan's friends Allison and Maddie come to town to provide moral support for Jordan after her brother's death – however, their constant presence does not provide any relief to Dr. Cox.
Meanwhile, Turk tries to impress the new female surgeon, Dr. Miller, but his first encounter serves only to leave him baffled by the opposite sex yet again. Attempting to reinforce the policy on sexual harassment at Sacred Heart, Carla is forced to teach a course where Dr. Kelso is the number-one student. Read full recap »

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CAST AND CREW

Writers:
Gabrielle Allan
Director:
Craig Zisk
Stars:
Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian)
Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid)
Neil Flynn (The Janitor)
Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso)
Judy Reyes (Nurse Carla Espinosa)
John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox)
Donald Faison (Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk)
Recurring Role:
Bellamy Young (Dr. Grace Miller)
Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland)
Robert Maschio (Todd)
Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan)
Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts)
Guest Star:
Carter Jenkins (Young Todd)
Julie Warner (Allison)
Embeth Davidtz (Maddie)
Lawrence H. Toffler (Todd's Father)
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TRIVIA

  • Featured Music:
    "Rock Your Body (Mic Check 1, 2)" by Stagga Lee
    "I'm With You" by Avril Lavigne
    "Here Comes the Hammer" by MC Hammer (sung by Turk) edit »
  • Although we hear much about Dr. Kelso's wife Enid (nicknamed Bunny), she is seen only once, from behind and in a flashback, in this episode. His son, who (as of Season 3) resides in the Portland Subway System and is strongly implied to have homosexual tendencies, remains an unseen character. edit »
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NOTES

  • Todd wears a shirt reading "I 'heart' vagina" edit »
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QUOTES

  • Dr. Cox: You know, honey, I'm-I'm here now, if you-if you want your friends to leave.
    Jordan: We're getting chemical peels tomorrow.
    Dr. Cox: Oh. Okay. edit »
  • Todd: Gotta grab those.
    Dr. Kelso: No!
    Staffer: Ugh!
    Dr. Kelso: Remember, we look... but we don't touch.
    Todd: Okay. edit »
  • Jordan: Oh, would you turn off the lights? The baby doesn't know I'm here. Doesn't matter. Likes the nanny better than me anyway. edit »
  • Dr. Cox: My point is that in this tight-ass PC culture, it is damn hard to know what's kosher!
    Carla: Well, then you should try stepping into our shoes! Even the strongest women walk around with this thick coat of armor all day long, because God forbid we should show the slightest sign of weakness. So just squeeze those smelly, oversized feet into the shoes of someone you really care about; and trust me, in a heartbeat you will know the right thing to do. edit »
  • Elliot: I love her! Turk, do you know what I would give to have a female attending like her pushing me not to let the fact that I'm a woman hold me back? I mean... you have no idea how hard it is.
    Turk: I have no idea?
    Elliot: Look, I'm not gonna fight about whether in medicine it's harder being black or a woman.
    Turk: Black!
    Elliot: Woman!
    A black female doctor passes them.
    Turk: Much prop, Dr. Rhodes.
    Elliot: Mm.
    Turk: Go get 'em. edit »
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ALLUSIONS

  • Art Garfunkel:
    Dr. Kelso: (Referring to Ted) I think what Garfunkel here is trying to say is that you should all take a second...

    Dr. Kelso is referencing Art Garfunkel, who is an American singer and songwriter best known for his singing tandem with Paul Simon. Dr. Kelso, in all likelihood, compares Ted to Garfunkel because both of them have similar hairstyles. edit »
  • MC Hammer:
    Dr. Miller: (To Turk) There's no music in my O.R., Hammer.

    Dr. Miller is referencing (MC) Hammer, an American rapper who was popular in the 1980s and 1990s. She is likely comparing Turk to (MC) Hammer due to the type of music Turk is playing and because of the fact that Turk is black. edit »
  • Annie:
    Todd: (As a youngster in a flashback) Dad! I'm listening to "Annie"!

    "Annie" is a popular musical based on the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie". "Annie" has also found a lot of success on Broadway as a play. edit »
  • Annika Sorenstam:
    Dr. Cox: (To J.D.) Let me go ahead and tee this up for you, there, Annika: We are all going to die someday.

    Dr. Cox's use of the name "Annika" and the phrase "tee this up" means that he is obviously referring to Annika Sorenstam.

    Annika Sorenstam is one of the most successful professional female golfers of all time. As of 2007, she has won 69 professional tournaments and earned over $20 million. edit »
  • Miller beer:
    Upon introducing herself, Dr. Miller tells the surgeons that she does not like being called "Miller Time".

    "Miller Time" is the slogan used by Miller beer. The slogan can be seen and heard on TV commercials frequently. edit »

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