Scrubs

My Last Words

Season 8, Episode 2, Aired 1/6/09

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J.D. and Turk make a huge sacrifice concerning a decade-long steak night tradition for a dying patient.''Meanwhile, Dr. Maddox, the new Chief of Medicine, begins to show her true colors.

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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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sad and very dramatic episode

5.0

"Mediocre"

By oufsta1, Jun 27, 2011 Report Abuse

scrubs is my favorite show but i think they couldv done better it was sad and off track also it was bad whenever they spend time with him, i just think it couldv been a better episode when dr maddox began the episode i thought this would be an amazing episode if the janitor would do something they shouldv cut out the part with the guy who dies there was to much drama its also so boring why couldnt they do something funny i like the episodes that are comedy not drama i just think it couldv been much bettermoreless

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By Canogaparkcindy, Jun 27, 2011 Report Abuse

I didn't see much improvement from the last episode, I know I'm not watching Scrubs, when I get emotional at the end of an episode, and even though this episode was trying to be emotional in the end, I just didn't feel it. Although, it was very sad the man died, I didn't feel like I usually do, after watching an emotional episode of Scrubs.

Courtney Cox is in this episode, yet Cox & Elliot aren't? It really didn't make any sense. I finally see the difference between this season and the last season. This season is way to focused on the interns, and it just doesn't work, the fact that they made a "spin off" with this group escapes me. The fear of death is very common, this episode could have been way better, with the emotional scenes not taking, and the narration even getting lazy. I really want the old Scrubs back, lets just hope this season improves. The network change was the biggest mistake on this show.moreless

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J.D. and Turk must decide between going out for steak night and spending the night with a dying old man

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By xxmaxlargemanxx, Dec 01, 2010 Report Abuse

this episode is everything a great episode of scrubs is and always has been. great music, great writing, extremely funny, but with more heart than any show on the market. it delves quite nicely into the selflessness of both J.D. and Turk by pitting the forces of a fun traditional night on the town against a dying old man. when most other sitcoms would have probably taken the route of having them go out cause it both safe and not depressing scrubs decided on having them stay and take care of the old man, helping him get over his fear ot death, and assuring he wouldn't die alone. and in the end of it all they leave you with a very touching moment to leave you smiling.moreless

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Dramatic but still funny

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By seriesguy3998, Dec 01, 2010 Report Abuse

J.D and Turk plan to go on a Steak Night Dinner, but they dont to stay in the hospital with a dying patient.

This episode was rlly funny, and not only that but was great with the drama. The series is amazing, and this ep shows the Comedy - Drama genner. The episode was great, was funny and dramatic. Scrubs Season 8 was awesome, and now with this second ep is amazing. The first episode was amazing, and this episode was even better. I like dramatic shows, and comedy shows. This episode combines both into the episode My Last Words.moreless

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This is more like it. A very dramatic but still charming episode.

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By AegisAtreyu, Dec 01, 2010 Report Abuse

The first episode of the season felt a little off and the comedy just okay, this however is a completely different prospect. Firstly it involves death of a patient and there have been some very good episodes of Scrubs centred around this subject matter. Secondly it has Mayor Royce from The Wire (possibly one of the best character based shows on television) as the dieing man and he hts it perfectly. Thirdly, you get to know the interns - well two in particular.

Although this is a more dramatic episode it has some fantastic comedy. Like J.D. hating the popular new intern and in particular the fantastic notion that, when dead, one of the characters could end up like rowdy. That in particular was one of the best delusions J.D. has ever had. The discussions about death may be too much for some but I found them interesting and each character didn't act out of character with their responses. Glynn Turman did a fantastic job as the dieing George who just wanted his last beer. Turk and J.D connected so well with him saving him from the intern with an abusive streak toward fat men (this by the way is an intersting intern to feature although it can leave you a little uncomfortable).

If the season continues to this quality then I'm going to be happy, a definite must watch episode of Scrubs.moreless

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Trivia
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- After J.D.'s fantasy with the old woman's hair blowing there can be two hot dogs seen in his shirt pocket. Edit
- Dr. Maddox has the same ability as Dr. Molly Clock (Heather Graham): zeroing in on a person's most sensitive issue. Edit
- Featured Music: "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie (Closing scenes) Edit
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- Original International Air Dates: Latin America: May 12, 2009 on Sony Entertainment Television (aka Canal Sony) Sweden: October 7, 2009 on TV6 Germany: March 16, 2010 on ProSieben Edit
- The standard closing credits with music score were not used in this episode. An outtake was used in its place with the credits being displayed on the bottom of the screen. Edit
- Although credited, Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliot Reid), Neil Flynn (The Janitor), Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso) and John C. McGinley (Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox) do not appear in this episode. This marks the first time Elliot and Cox do not appear in an episode. The only regular cast members in this episode are Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Judy Reyes. Edit
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- J.D.: Even though I'm a man, I don't like beer. I prefer Appletinis, they make me feel fancy. Edit
- J.D.'s narration: When Carla dies heaven is going to suck! Edit
- Ed: When you disrespect someone, and they in turn burn your ass, you must RECOGNIZE! Edit
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- Jordan: (To Dr. Maddox) Can we go? Cougars only drink free 'til nine. This is an allusion to Bill Lawrence's new show Cougar Town, where Christa Miller-Lawrence (Jordan Sullivan) and Courteney Cox (Dr. Taylor Maddox) play best friends. Edit