Scrubs

My Hard Labor

Season 7, Episode 2, Aired 11/1/07

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Kim goes into labor, and J.D. struggles to decide if he should tell her what he really thinks of their relationship.''Turk, desperate to do something not baby-related, races to beat a video game before Carla discovers him.''Dr. Cox searches for someone he trusts enough to give his daughter a shot.moreless

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Zach Braff

Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian
Sarah Chalke

Dr. Elliot Reid
Donald Faison

Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk

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By Canogaparkcindy, Sep 16, 2010 Report Abuse

The episode where JD becomes a father was definitely groundbreaking, Kim & JD's relationship comes to an end when JD realizes he might never love her. But in some ways, it's just the beginning, like stated in this episode. Some emotional scenes, and a subtle Laverne mention, and you got yourself an episode worth watching.

I used to really like Kim, but now it seems like she's holding the show back if anything else, when ironically, I felt like she really supported the cast well in season 5. Looks like maybe we'll be seeing a lot more of her now, since her & JD have a son together. Kieth continues to hate Elliot, which she completely deserves, which was funny. Cox trying to find a doctor that can give s hot to his baby, was a great plot. And related to JD's, in a lot of ways. About parenting, the pep talk that Cox gave to JD was one of his best. Carla & Turk playing a video game was pretty funny too, I loved the ending, a very heartwarming episode, that I'm sure touched a lot of the Scrubs fans' hearts.moreless

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Great episode with some funny moments.

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By Gemma54, Aug 17, 2009 Report Abuse

Great, Great episode for everyone involved. I first want to talk about Carla and Turk and The Janitor in this episode. Turk wanting to finish the game was really funny and Carla wanting to get rid of it was a great touch. And the Janitor wanting to pray for his 'fallen' friends, I guess you could say was so funny and just added to the wierd character of the Janitor well and was so funny. Also, I loved how cute Carla and Turk were when they finally got the game finished, They really do love each other don't they? :) I also really loved where Turk is happy he finished it and Carla is like 'I finished this game 3 times'. The moment where Kelso is talking to Harrison was so beautiful and I honestly felt so happy for Kelso to finally show himself as a nice character. Next thing I want to talk about is how angry Kim was at J.D, I have to admit that I would be too if I was in Kim's situation, I loved that she was giving birth to the baby in this episode but it wasn't as good as it could of been and doesn't match up to either of Jordan's birth's or Carla's birth. Sorry Kim, I love you as a character but didn't care for you on this episode. :(

Last thing I want to comment on individually is when J.D is standing up against the wall with the baby pictures and diagrams laying up behind him and Keith walks past and is like 'Hey JD' and then he's like 'Oh, That's disgusting' when Elliot walked past, I thought it was so hilarious!! I hated Keith through s5, but he's definitely come my favourite Elliot boyfriend. Even above JD. (He's actualy like, 4th if you wanna know.)

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JD becomes a dad.

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By iTzDeFiAnCe, Jan 12, 2009 Report Abuse

Amazing episode, beautifully scripted and masterfully executed. One of the defining moments in Scrubs emphasising the importance of family and the unrewarded sacrifices people make for others. This is relevant to life in general and I am glad that it has been acknowledged in such a superb script. Dr. Cox's and JD's sacrifices for their kids enlightened me more to my own parents' altruism which is often taken for granted by many sons and daughters. The acting was excellent and although all characters stayed true to their personality for which they are known, we saw a rare sensitive moment from Dr. Cox when consoling JD and it is because of their rarity, and the extent to which JD seeks his guidance that it is always memorable when Dr. Cox actually helps him.moreless

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The second time in the series where the second episode of a season has the birth of one of the main characters' child...

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By super_friend21, May 19, 2008 Report Abuse

Kim goes into labor, and J.D. struggles to decide if he should tell her what he really thinks of their relationship.
Turk, desperate to do something not baby-related, races to beat a video game before Carla discovers him. Dr. Cox searches for someone he trusts enough to give his daughter a shot. A very funny episode that, contrary to some people's opinions, demonstrates the level of comedy that Scrubs still has from the first two seasons. Jordan was hilarious in this one although she didnt really have to say anything! Kim is also hilarious in this one as the ranting pregnant woman and the birth of 'Sammy' rounds of this nice episode.moreless

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By scrubsfan22, Apr 09, 2008 Report Abuse

well i really think kim and jd would still b together if she never went to tacoma and i really do think they should be together for sams sake but well they obviously dont want to be ahah jd always messes evewrything up and he always says the wrong things with all his girlfriends but ever since the start ive always been able to picture him with eliott and i think they are going to get married or someone is in the episode my commitment coming i think may 15 but its so awesome that jd finally became a dad everyone else settles down and hes the only one that hasntmoreless

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Trivia
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- When J.D. asks to do a three person jump hug, it actually is four people because Izzy is on Carla's back. Edit
- Turk is meant to be playing a co-op campaign on a single XBox 360 but when the visual comes up it clearly isn't split-screen which would be necessary on the single console. Edit
- When J.D. and Turk are playing the Xbox 360, the light on J.D.'s controller is not on meaning it is not on. Edit
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- Original International Air Dates: Denmark: March 12, 2008 on TV3+ Sweden: July 5, 2008 on TV6 New Zealand: July 9, 2008 on TV2 Venezuela: April 29, 2008 on Sony Entertainment Television Germany: September 10, 2008 on ProSieben Australia: October 16, 2008 on Channel 7 Edit
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- J.D. Carla, let him finish! Carla: (hands J.D. the console) You can have it! J.D.: Family comes first, Turk Edit
- Dr. Cox: Regardless, you interns are the future of this hospital. If you don't treat patients, you won't learn. What I want you to do is walk over to Mr. Setzer and say these words, "I'm your doctor. Deal with it." Can you say that? Edit
- Dr. Cox: "He doesn't want to be treated by interns", with the I dotted with a little heart and a little frownie face at the end. It's incredible. Your handwriting's actually more annoying than your voice. Edit
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- J.D. tells Nurse Shirley that she reminds him of someone. That would be Nurse Laverne, who is deceased in the show mythology and is portrayed by the same actress. This is a reference to the sitcom Laverne & Shirley from the 70's, which also ran on ABC. Edit
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars The game that is shown on television is "Enemy Territory: Quake Wars". Edit
- Grand Theft Auto Dr. Kelso mentions that he enjoys playing a "carjack game" that involves "scoring a caddy and mowing down street hos". This is a reference to the "Grand Theft Auto" series of video games, in which a player is allowed to steal vehicles (including a golf cart) and gun down pedestrians, including prostitutes. Edit