Scrubs

My Inconvenient Truth

Season 7, Episode 3, Aired 11/8/07

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J.D's brother Dan returns and delivers a few home truths to his little brother.''Elliot and Dr. Cox debate over the morals of their practice and the staff of Sacred Heart find the Janitor's behavior rather odd after he watches An Inconvenient Truth.

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Zach Braff

Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian
John C. McGinley

Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox
Donald Faison

Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk

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By Canogaparkcindy, Sep 16, 2010 Report Abuse

Doctors are hypocrites. Something that is discussed in this episode, I am surprised at the continuity of this show. Carla tells Elliot in the first episode this season that she's human, and warns her that 2 weeks later, she's going to say it again. And what do you know, she said it again, in this episode, exactly 2 weeks later.

Cox & Elliot get in an argument when Elliot says she hates hypocrites but she is the one that is telling her patient to eat more, when she is at the same level as her. Finally we get a Dan episode when things are a bit different. In the past 6 years, every time Dan comes, he continues to be a loser. But it's different this time around, he actually put his life together, and bought JD a car! Looks like Kim has moved away with JD's baby, so we wont be seeing Kim in a while, but at least we got to see JD spend time with his baby. And Sam got to meet his uncle Dan! A definite heartwarming moment. The Cox & Elliot interaction was great. The janitor caring about the environment was a bit too out of character, but it was entertaining. A great episode with amazing development in character.moreless

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The worst episode of Scrubs since "My Night To Remember"

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By Lestavel, Sep 16, 2010 Report Abuse

Usually, I'm excited about watching a new episode of Scrubs, however with this episode, I felt sorry for the writers, as the jokes were boring and only one line (From Ted) was actually funny. The main idea of the story consisted of Dan (J.D's brother) returning and JD having to grow up. This should have been a fine example, in the same vein as "My Screw Up" in which it was both heartfelt and hilarious, however, each joke attempted fell on its face. Altogether, I would advise you not to watch it, as there is no real purpose other than to cringe.moreless

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When the Janitor watches An Inconvenient Truth, he decides to become an Environmental Officer at Sacred Hear

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By Trottelfresse, May 11, 2008 Report Abuse

JD's brother Dan retuns. Appearntly Dan changed quite a bit since he last showed up. He is now very suggestful and JD is the 'loser' (it always used to be the other way around). I really liked the Dan plot but the main plot (inconvenient truth) wasn't that great. I would have given it a higher rating if that plot would have been better. This one for once had some really great fantasies though (like the scale one etc.)! The jokes were also pretty great. But yeah, i gave it a 8.2 rating because of the inconvenient Truth plot. Dr Cox was amazing in this once though!!!!!moreless

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So Dan's back in town...

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By scrubsduber, Apr 16, 2008 Report Abuse

This may contain spoilers. So again, Scrubs are keeping up the good work and i'm glad they've brought Dan back as he's always a blessing. Not as good as the first 2 episodes, but still a solid episode as it had great humour i.e. Turk and his face paint, plus his reaction to the behive (look behind JD after seeing his car), Dan's entrance was great also. On a personal note, i love how they introduce him in every appearance. I was dissapointed with Elliot's storyline as i felt it didn't really develop too much, although i like Dr. Cox's teasing, as always. Plus i hate the fact how they are over using and bluntly putting the word 'frick' as the word 'f*ck' nowaday's. The Janitors storyline was okay, but did seem forced abit, although it was suppose to be green week on NBC.

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Dan tells JD he needs to grow up. Elliot realizes she is guilty of hypocrisy with her patient. The Janitor decides to make the hospital more environmentally-friendly.

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By shriprema, Jan 05, 2008 Report Abuse

FINALLY! a good episode of Season 7. I was starting to think that Scrubs had jumped the shark. Except Im not quite sure where the shark is. But it would have jumped something.

All in all, not a Scrubs-branded episode. It had many flaws that the series I have come to love, wouldnt have had. But at least it was the rose among the really sharp thorns that we call Season 7: The Doomed Season. JD & Dan's relationship could have been better elaborated. Instead of one-liner conversations between them, they could have done the classic speeches which they had in season 5. Turk telling JD later that he needed to grow up: now that was sweet. That moment right there was a Scrubs classic because it had real material to work on.

Janitor finally acted obnoxiously towards JD!!! is it sadistic to enjoy this? JD: Go easy on me
Janitor: Nope

The Elliot storyline was slightly innovative but still had kinks. Dr Cox retained some of his charisma which seems to have vanished with this episode.

All in all, it was okay. Not great but okay.moreless

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- In the scene where J.D. smashes the trashcan into the windshield of the Prius, Janitor comes up to smash a soda can on his forehead and the scene cuts. However, right before the screen fades you can clearly see that Neil Flynn's (Janitor's) hand stops dead in the air right before hitting the can. Edit
- The "Hedging Noise Symphony" is performed to the tune of the Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" by Carla (Judy Reyes), Elliot (Sarah Chalke), Ted (Sam Lloyd) and Dr. Kelso (Ken Jenkins). Edit
- In this episode, it is said that Elliot is 5'9" and weighs 118 pounds, and she should gain some weight. However, in season 5, Carla refers to Elliot as a "108-pound ski pole", but she isn't seen as too thin. Edit
Notes
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- Original International Air Dates: Denmark: March 12th, 2008 on TV3 Sweden: July 5th, 2008 on TV6 Germany: September 17, 2008 on ProSieben Australia: October 23, 2008 on Channel 7 Edit
Quotes
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- Carla: Whew, Elliot. Double dessert? Elliot: Yeah, I promised a patient we'd gain weight together. Ted: Wow! It's not every doctor that would take a hot bod like yours and go all jiggly for a patient. Edit
- J.D.: (To Janitor) Move it, Jolly Green. Edit
- Dr. Cox: (To Elliot) New from Mattel, it's Hypocrite Barbie. Now when you do waltz into your similarly stick-like patient's room, I don't want you to feel guilty because you brought in a bag of celery sticks and some air for lunch today. Remember (whispering sarcastically) it's not about you, it's about her. (Elliot drags Dr. Cox into her patient's room) Eliot: Robin, this colleague of mine has pointed out that I could also stand to gain a few pounds. And, I don't want to be a hypocrite. So, how about you and I do it together. Robin: Sure. (Looking at Dr. Cox) He's got crazy eyes. Dr. Cox: I do. And, I'm okay with it. Edit
Allusions
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- The title of this episode is an allusion to the 2006 global warming documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Edit