My Deja Vu My Deja Vu

Season 5, Episode 22, Aired
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J.D. feels that the same things happen over and over again at the hospital.''Dr. Cox returns to work but Elliot believes that he has lost his usual confidence. Elliot calls Dr. Cox on his behavior.''Carla gets fed up with Turk because he still can do a lot of stuff, but she can't since she is now pregnant.moreless
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  • Looking back on the past 5 years.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Sep 07, 2010 Report Abuse
    Flashback episodes aren't really the best thing in my opinion, but Scrubs managed to put a spin on it. Not necessarily flashbacks just repeats of the past, hence the name Deja Vu. Although at times, it did seem like a complete filler because all they were doing were repeating things we've already seen, but hey, that's a flashback episode for ya. Some funny moments here, but of course most of them were repeated so it was just okay. I think the plot that really helped this episode is the only one that helped with development was Elliot & Cox's plot. We rarely see a plot with them together, but when we do it turns out great. A great ending, and it's the first time Cox has opened up to Elliot so it was definitely eventful. Good episode.moreless

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  • They relly made the jokes seem really cheap.

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    By scrubsduber, Apr 26, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode was basically reusing joke, hence the episode title. The idea behind it, actually interested me. But, unfortunately the actual episode was actually medocre. The jokes were used in the wrong places and time. I kind of felt that the writers were trying to cram in as much deja vu jokes as possible, instead of focusing on the other storylines, like Dr. Cox returning to the hospital, after three patients dies on him. I did find the Carla and Turk storyline pretty interesting, where Turk wasn't allowed to do the things Carla did due to her pregnancy. But like i said, the episode was really too focused on the running storylines. Quite disapointing.moreless

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  • This wasn't scrub's greatest moment however this episode was very cleverly made.

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    By danz01, Jan 19, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode replays many scenes we have already viewed in scrubs as JD remembers having done many of these things that occur in the hospital often. The episode wasnt that entertaining to watch as I had already seen most of it however, someone new to scrubs might gain some more enjoyment.
    It was written quite well as a bit of thinking had to go into the plot. I think that it would serve as a good fill episode where JD is able to recap his time at the hospital.

    Not my favourite, but I can never say no to a scrubs episode.
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  • Flashback episodes tend to suck; this was clever.

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    By Ting13, Oct 20, 2006 Report Abuse
    This episode was interesting. On one hand it was a bit boring that they were re-using old lines, plotlines and jokes. On the other hand it was the best flashback episode I've ever seen.

    I mean, if you're going to waste an episode on old material then why not do it with some style? Comparing it to other shows, say "Friends", it's done much better here. On "Friends" the flashback episodes really felt like "we couldn't bother coming up with much new material, here's some old stuff". In this episode it felt more like a nice trip down memory lane. For one thing there was a lot of new material, for another it had to have taken a lot of effort to weave in old material into the episode, and for another it was done so that it didn't feel old. Those who watch the show, but don't watch the episodes over and over, probably thought a couple of old lines were new. It felt kind of fresh. And most importantly, it felt like they were trying to give us a nice look back at some of the things that have happened, rather than trying to take a short-cut and produce a new episode with little new material.

    I'm not a big fan of flashback episodes, but this is the best one I've seen.moreless

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  • Welcome Back Coxer

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    By jimbo_001, Sep 05, 2006 Report Abuse
    I cannot understand how anyone cannot like season 5 of Scrubs because I've been a fan of the show since the beginning and I have to say that it is the best season so far, not just because of terrifically written episodes like My Way Home, My Jiggly Ball and My Lunch but because of episodes like this one that really sums up the humour that Scrubs is all about.

    There is also a real side to the episodes where problems like the one Dr Cox faced in My Lunch can't be solved in just one episode and is a gradual thing to get into.

    JD's deja vu is hilarious and has one of my favourite Janitor plots come back in, except this time it was with a crowbar and softball bat, not a baseball bat (ah, the small differences).

    Overall, this is a terrific episode that I suggest all fans should watch.moreless

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    • Dr. Jeffrey Steadman, who hasn't been given a speaking line since Season Three appears singing in the chorus. Edit
    • Featured Music: "World Spins Madly On" by The Weepies "Heaven Sent" by Emotion Project "Sanford & Son Theme" "Diner" by Martin Sexton Edit
    • In the scene where Carla and Turk talk after rushing to the hospital, Turk's head moves noticeably between camera angle changes. Edit

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    • This episode was nominated for the 2007 ALMA Award for Outstanding Director - Television Series, Mini-Series, Television Movie. Edit

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    • Dr. Cox: How about we just agree that we're never gonna be that close? Elliot: We could, except for one thing. I know we have our issues, but I've always respected you, and you haven't given me more than an ounce of that since I started here. Dr. Cox: ...I didn't go into that bathroom to take a leak. I went in there because I was petrified that I was gonna make the wrong decision about Mrs. Goldstein. And I didn't want anybody to know, because it is so very important to me that people see me the way they used to. Bulletproof. And hopefully admitting this to you will make you feel respected. Edit
    • Dr. Cox: Barbie, are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr Pepper is a doctor? Edit
    • J.D.: (Looking at his destroyed bicycle) What the hell?! Janitor: (Holding a softball bat) It´s a riddle. Two guys destroyed your bike with a softball bat and a crowbar. One of them wasn´t me. J.D.: Oh! That´s what happened to my old bike! Edit

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    • Welcome Back, Kotter The song the hospital staff is singing to Dr. Cox at his return is "Welcome Back, Kotter" which is the theme of the TV show Welcome Back, Kotter. Edit
    • Julius Erving: In the episode, Dr. Cox asks Elliot if she is a real doctor or if she is a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor. Julius Erving is a former professional basketball player who was well-known for his playing skills and for his nickname of "Dr. J." Edit
    • The episode alludes to some of the most memorable moments in Scrubs: The "hairmet", first seen in My Lucky Night. The ensuing scene is line-for-line a copy of that episode. Nurse Martinez: Doctor, I'm getting a little tired of your sexual innuendo. Todd: In your end-o. This line first appeared in My Tormented Mentor, in which it ended up landing Todd in a sexual harassment forbidden Dr. Kelso: Hey Champ, what has two thumbs and doesn't give a crap? Bob Kelso. How you doin'? This is a recurring line for Dr. Kelso. The storyline, in which the Janitor and Troy try to solve a riddle posed by J.D. first appeared in My Lucky Night. Dr. Kelso: Dr. Reid, normally any damage to Dr. Cox's overforbidden This line mirrors the one that appeared in My First Step, when he chewed out Carla for doing something only a doctor was authorized to do. Turk: All right, this is why the headache didn't go away. It's pronounced annalgesic, not analgesic. The pills go in your mouth, all right? This line was used in My Nightingale. Elliot: J.D., not 'Floating Head Doctor'. Turk: Elliot, save it. He's already gone. First featured in My Big Bird, the "Floating Head Doctor" gag has gotten a little old by now, as evidenced by Elliot's comment. Todd: Hey, I gotta run. They're doin' a breast reduction up on three, and I wanna get up there and stop it. You know what I'm talkin' about! Todd used this line in the episode "His Story" (2x15). Dr. Kelso: Son, do you not realize, that you're nothing more than a large pair of Scrubs to me? This line was used in the pilot, when it was revealed that Kelso is actually a jerk. Janitor: It's a riddle. Two guys destroyed your bike with a softball bat and a crowbar. One of 'em wasn't me. J.D.: Oh, that's what happened to my old bike! The same thing happened at the end of My Lucky Night. The difference in this episode is that in My Lucky Night, J.D.'s bike was destroyed by a crowbar and a baseball bat. Dr. Cox not being able to make a decision and Elliot helping him alludes to My Old Lady, where Elliot had to make a decision and get Dr. Cox's help. Incidently, in both cases, the choice was whether or not to push thrombolitics. Edit

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