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In the wake of Laverne's funeral, the Sacred Heart Staff decide to implement lessons from her life to their actions. Carla is upset that everyone seems to act as if nothing has changed.
Dr. Cox tries to take twenty minutes for himself every day, but has great difficulty doing that.
The Janitor helps J.D. and Turk treat a deaf patient, and Elliot learns that Keith wants more from their relationship. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Eric Weinberg

Director:: Victor Nelli Jr.

Stars:: Zach Braff (Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian); 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); Neil Flynn (The Janitor); Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid)

Recurring Role:: Robert Maschio (Dr. Todd Quinlan); Philip McNiven (Roy); George Miserlis (Crispin); Manley Henry (Snoop Dogg Intern); Travis Schuldt (Keith); Aloma Wright (Nurse Laverne Roberts); Michael Hobert (Lonnie); Johnny Kastl (Dr. Doug Murphy); Frank Encarnacao (Dr. Mickhead); Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan); Sam Lloyd (Ted Buckland)

Guest Star:: Deanna Webb (Tammy Two Toes); Katherine Disque (Waitress); Paul F. Perry (Randall); George Wallace (Minister); Justin Grafman (Timothy Frances); Bernie Hourihan (Patient #2); Lindsay Ravage (Debbie aka "Slagathor"); Benton Jennings (Mr. Hobbs); Keeshan Giles (Lester Roberts); Darlene Kardon (Patient #1); Troy Kotsur (Mr. Frances); Ben Kronen (Patient #3); Maurice Warfield (Laverne's Uncle)

When Elliot, Jordan and Carla are at the bar, Jordan is shorter than Elliot in the first shot, but grows instantly taller when the shot changes. edit »
Turk and J.D. have problems communicating with the deaf father and son because they don't know sign language, and look for interpreters. But in earlier episodes it's been established that both Turk and Carla can at least finger spell - this would be enough to do basic communication with them and ask questions, although it would take longer than full sign language. edit »
In the first scene, after Dr. Cox has listed what he has been doing whilst Jordan has been in hospital, flowers miraculously appear next to him. edit »
Featured Music:
"Beautiful Morning" by the Rascals (J.D.'s reaction to the baby's name)
"Amazing Grace" (Performed by the church choir)
"Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy (Performed by the fantasy church choir)
"Last Request" by Paolo Nutini (Final scene) edit »
This episode marks the first appearance of Lonnie in season six. edit »

Original International Air Dates:
Denmark: April 25, 2007 on TV3 edit »
We find out that Elliot once had a dog called Precious. edit »
The use of cochlear implants in deaf patients can be very controversial. According to Wikipedia "the use of cochlear implants has long been seen as 'selling out' like becoming an 'Uncle Tom', although recently the Deaf community has become more accepting of the cochlear implant." This is touched on by the fact that the father doesn't want his son to get the implant but his reasoning may be based on other factors as well. edit »

(J.D. comes out of the church, singing)
J.D.: It's a beautiful morning!
Carla: J.D.!
(Cuts to everyone at the funeral)
J.D.: Sorry, I was thinking about something else. edit »
(J.D.'s fantasy funeral)
Dr. Cox: Hell, I love you, Newbie. Should have done this a long time ago.
(Dr. Cox hugs J.D., then J.D. hugs him back)
J.D.: I knew you loved me, I just had to fake my own death to prove it. He loves me, everyone! Can I get an amen!
Everyone: Amen!
(Dr. Cox snaps J.D.'s neck)
J.D.: Worth it.
(J.D. falls and dies) edit »
J.D.: (To the a deaf father) Oh you're deaf, it's alright. (To the child) Can you help me communicate with your dad? (The kid signs to his father) You're deaf, too? What are the odds? I'm a doctor, I should probably know that. edit »
J.D.: Ted, we know that denying surgery isn't technically child abuse, we're just wondering if we have any legal recourse.
Ted: (Takes out a big book) Just give me one second.
Turk: Are you looking for a legal precedent?
Ted: No, I'm looking up the word recourse. edit »
Turk: And tell him, that's, if you know the sign that is, "booyah".
J.D.: (Giving Nazi salute) Booyah.
Janitor: Nazi salute.
J.D.: My bad. (Puts down arm) edit »

(After Keith leaves in a huff)
Dr. Kelso: (To Elliot about Keith) Bitches, huh. What are you gonna do?

This might be an allusion to the movie Say Anything, where a guy just got dumped by his girlfriend. He tells his friends what happend and afterwards all one guy says is: "Bitches, man". edit »
Nazi Salute:
Turk tells the Janitor to do the sign for 'Booyah' if he knows it. And the Janitor looks confused, so J.D. throws his hand up at about 45 degrees and yells "Booyah!" The Janitor then says "Nazi Salute". J.D. embarrassedly answers "my bad".

The Nazi Salute was a way the Germans showed their honor to Adolf Hitler by throwing up their hands and yelling "Sieg heil!" edit »
Dr. Kelso: Ha! You nagger!
Snopp Dogg Resident: Hey, what'd you just call him, you punk ass?
Dr. Kelso: A nagger.

This may be an unintentional reference to the South Park episode "With Apologies to Jesse Jackson". In that episode Randy Marsh says "nigger" on Wheel Of Fortune, confusing the puzzle word which was "nagger". edit »

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Baycityrookie
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My Words of Wisdom
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Begins with Laverne's Funeral. When the staff returns to the hospital, people deal with her death in different ways. Meanwhile the Janitor help JD and Turk with a Deaf Patient. ...Continue »
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My Words of Wisdom
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Scrubs keeps going with classic episodes. ...Continue »
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Cyclone_112
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My Words of Wisdom
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
can people stop crying please ...Continue »
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erbit3
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The Bottom Line: "Painful to watch"
Deaf child and Father ...Continue »
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Kusala13
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My Words of Wisdom
The Bottom Line: "Painful to watch"
Terrible and inaccurate portrayal of the Deaf community. ...Continue »
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