My Half-Acre

Season 5, Episode 9, Aired
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J.D. meets the klutzy Julie, and when he becomes smitten, Elliot attempts to help out with romance advice.''Carla tries to find Dr. Cox's soft side, when he refuses to kiss his son.''Turk and the Janitor put together an air band to win a contest, but Dr. Kelso gives them a tremendous obstacle.moreless
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  • "Because I know you."

    9.6
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    By Canogaparkcindy, Jun 18, 2010 Report Abuse
    This was such a hilarious episode. The thing that I really loved about this episode is that Scrubs this season, has lost it's sense of realism in some place, and in this episode, it seemed to gain back it's realism. The other thing of course that it's hilarious, and it surprisingly helped with the development as well. Mandy Moore guest stars as JD's new klutz girlfriend, that made this episode all the more funnier. We got to see some development in Elliot & JD's friendship. Elliot warns JD that he's going too fast with Julie, she gives him advice throughout the episode. Cox doesn't want to be a sensitive dad, and Turk becomes part of an air band with the janitor, but things go awry when Turk disrespects Kelso. In the end, everything is resolved because of these words: "Because I know you." It was heartwarming in a sense, and it brought development since JD bought a space with Julie, but she continues to be a klutz which continues to be hysterical. A hilarious heartwarming episode with development.moreless

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  • The BEST episode of Scrubs!!!!

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    By Lestavel, Apr 04, 2009 Report Abuse
    Seriously, this is my favourite episode, it's smart and hilarious. Julie and JD have an amazing relationship, that I wish would have gone on for more than 2 episodes. But that's the way it went. Everything about this episode was perfect (Except for the scene with Elliot in JD's wig). The airbanding was funny, the music choices seemed to fit... and Turk's "Poison" dance!!!!!!!! Haha. That was one of the greatest dance scenes in history.
    The romance was sweet, and the way that Elliot was influencing JD's relationship was also funny. Altogether, this episode is a fine example of the way Scrubs should have been more like in Seasons 6 and 7.moreless

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  • My Half-Acre is one of the Scrubs episodes that seemlessly blends comedy, story and music into one neat little package.

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    By KentAllard911, Jul 11, 2008 Report Abuse
    This is one of those irreverent episodes that has it all. From the start of the episode with Ted, Janitor and Lloyd's air band, he just rolls along from there. As the episode progresses, the air band is used to mix in some good songs that are not only fun to listen to, but also propel the story arcs in this episode. Mandy Moore does a nice job as JD's klutzy girlfriend. I realize that she and Zach Braff were dating at the time this episode was filmed, but I also think that a lot of the episode's charm has to do with Moore's acting ability. Also, there is a nice story arc involving the emotional growth of Dr. Cox. While I knew where that particular arc was going to go, it was nonetheless an enjoyable ride.

    For me, it was the air band that made this episode especially memorable. Ted, Lloyd and Janitor approach the air band with some sort of fanatical obsession. The Todd's audition, which was really heightened by the fact that the Todd hadn't dressed up for it, was a good gag. However, it was Turk's audition for the air band that showcased the episode's sense of silliness the best. Donald Faison did a spectacular job dancing to Bel Biv Devoe's Poison, but it was the reactions from the other band members that really got me laughing. They acted as though this was not only the band member they had been looking for, but the one that would propel them to stardom. All in all, very well done.moreless

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  • Funny. I love this series because it can make me laugh and cry. This episode is just laugh out loud funny. Air-Banding and hide the saultine.

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    By DeenDog, Dec 22, 2007 Report Abuse
    Mandy Moore guest stars and is fantastic. I love the air-banding. The ending with the three different camera is amazing. This is an under-rated episode of Scrubs. It holds true to the shows core meaning and is one of the funniest episodes period. Without question I can watch this episode over and over. Also, it stands alone very well. I usually need to watch a series from episode 1 to the end. This episode can stand alone and be watched and enjoyed by someone with little to no knowledge of the series as well as being enjoyed by die-hard scrubs fans.moreless

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  • Amazing episode

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    By mrmogul321, Jul 23, 2007 Report Abuse
    The BEST EPISODE EVER!!!! I can watch this episode on my ipod 100x and still laugh my head off! Mandy more is amazing. Also, watch "Her Story", the episode after, to finish out mandy's hilarious 2-episode guest starring role!
    It is why this show is the best live-action comedy on television! This episode is a must-have for any self respecting scrubs fan.

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    • After J.D. and Julie take their masks and wigs off, J.D. still has a lot of glue residue on his face. It disappears after the cut-away shot of Julie. Edit
    • Mike Schwartz, who plays Lloyd, the air-band drummer, is a writer for Scrubs. He has appeared in other episodes in bit parts, but this is the first time the character he plays has a name. Edit
    • Featured Music: "Working For The Weekend" by Loverboy "Poison" by Bel Biv Devoe "More Than A Feeling" by Boston "Hey Julie" by Fountains of Wayne "100 Years" by Five For Fighting Edit

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    • Mandy Moore was Zach Braff's real-life girlfriend at the time this episode aired. Edit
    • The entire perfomance by the air band, "The Cool Cats," consisting of Turk, Ted, the Janitor, and Lloyd, of Boston's "More Than A Feeling" (much of which is seen at the end of the episode) was made available by NBC at their website. Edit

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    • E.liot: Yeah, I'm sure you said something that sucked the romance out of the moment. You used to do that all the time when we were dating. J.D.: Like when? (Flashback to J.D. and Elliot in bed) J.D.: Are you getting thicker, you feel thicker? Edit
    • Dr. Kelso: Well, it seems I've stumbled into the "time-well-spent" ward. Back to your cage, Ted. Edit
    • Lonnie: Dr. Cox, could you help me with a central line? Dr. Cox: Fine, Lonnie. But, hand to God, if you so much as look at me for the next month I will mummify your head in surgical tape. Edit

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    • Bow Flex: When J.D. remarks that he's "selling that Bow Flex on Craig's List", he's referring to the king of all infomercial workout products: The Bow Flex. Featured in a series of paid programs all over television, the Bow Flex is purported to increase one's muscle mass, tone and definition. This has obviously not worked for J.D., though he seems unaware of it. Edit
    • Craig's List, which was founded in 1995 by Craig Newmark, is a local community classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events. It exists in more then 20 regions and gets 4 million unique visitors every month. Edit

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