My Long Goodbye

Season 6, Episode 15, Aired
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Laverne is brain-dead, and her family decides to take her off life support. One by one, the staff say their goodbyes, except Carla, who stoutly refuses to accept what's happening. She consequently finds herself "haunted" by Laverne.
Meanwhile, Jordan gives birth, but Dr. Cox doesn't want to tell anyone because he doesn't want his daughter's birthday to always be associated with Laverne's death.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Jun 07, 2011 Report Abuse
    After the amazing cliffhanger and episode, we get yet another amazing flawless outstanding episode, that probably touched all the fans of Scrubs in a special way. It was a strange feeling to feel joy and desolation at the same time. The way that Scrubs affects it's viewers it's what makes this such a good show. I don't care what anyone says, Scrubs is most definitely not going downhill at season 6. I think someone used the term "getting muddy." Which is the most false statement I have ever read. Laverne dies in this episode as she goes completely brain dead, and everyone says goodbye. It was emotional definitely, but I still don't think that it would be the best thing to kill Laverne off. Now for now on, it will feel like something is missing. I felt joy at the same time I felt sad because Jordan has her baby, and forevermore, it will be associated with the death of Laverne. Which is kind of sad when you think about it.

    Their baby being named Jennifer Dylan was hilarious, and JD becoming godfather, that was a great scene! I love all the bar scenes on Scrubs, and the final scene when everyone says "To Laverne" was a very powerful scene. Another powerful scene was Carla's breakdown as she is saying goodbye to Laverne. Great acting from Judy Reyes. Amazing episode, very emotional.moreless

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  • Good enough, but they've done it before.

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    By Ting13, Nov 18, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode would have been so much better if they hadn't had "ghost Laverne" following Carla around. It only worked in the episode where Ben died because we didn't know he had actually died yet. In this episode it just felt cheezy.

    I liked the goodbye scenes though. Especially Carla's. It was sweet and was emotional without being too emotional. They didn't go over the top, which made it feel genuine.

    The storyline with the birth of Dr Cox' daughter was handled well enough. They didn't give it more screen-time than it needed, which was a good thing. I also found it very refreshing that they didn't make a big "a life ends and another begins" thing out of it.moreless

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  • An overall moving episode involving Laverne's vegeatative state and the hospital staff's sad goodbyes. Mean while the long awaited birth of Dr.Cox's daughter is plagued by the imminent death of a much loved co-worked.moreless

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    By Denia132, Apr 08, 2009 Report Abuse
    A normal episode of Scrubs is as funny as hell yet they never really have any plot or character development. This episode however breaks that cycle. Carla is 'haunted' by the ghost of Laverne who has been her best friend from the start of her days at Sacred Heart. Much like when Ben followed Dr. Cox it was simply a case of denial of a much loved companion passing on. Amazingly enough the scrubs writers, managed to cram in jokes amongst the sadness as, one by one, the hospital workers say their farewells to Laverne. Mean while Dr. Cox doesn't tell anyone about the birth of his daughter, except J.D, for the fear that there would be an accosiation every time her birthday came around. Unfortunately for Dr. Cox, Jordan is not so pleased with Dr. Cox idea and so names her child Jennifer Dylan. Or J.D for short :) One of the last scenes in the episode is definately one of the most moving i have seen on T.V for a long time, and in Scrubs probably the most. The speech Carla makes made me cry, to say good bye to such a good friend is something most can relate to. Not only that but Laverne is undoubtably one of the most loved characters. Overall this is one of best Scrubs episodes there is, perhaps even the best. Aside from the usual comedy it holds the loss of deeply loved character and the birth of a child.moreless

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  • It was amazing. My second favorite episode.

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    By chovez, May 01, 2008 Report Abuse
    Carla is the main character in this one. Not the saddest one, but here it is: Laverne is brain-dead, and her family decides to take her off life support. One by one, the characters say their respective goodbyes, except Carla, who denies what's going on, being "haunted" by Laverne, when she wasn't dead yet.
    Meanwhile, Jordan gives birth, but Dr. Cox doesn't want to tell anyone because he doesn't want his daughter's birthdays to always be associated with Laverne's death. And JD picks the name of the baby, is Jennifer Dylan. A very important episode. Superb.

    Even though, this is season 6, it was awesome and one of the best of the whole show, in my opinion. This episode had it all, the emotions, sadness, laughter, dramedy, touching, great comedy and it's always great to watch.
    One of the reasons I love this is because of the comedy, I love the bad news robot scene. Wow! I was amazed, that's a joke I never gonna forget, totally cracked me up. Another funny stuff is: the shadow theater, the uterus scene, the parts where JD forgot what Dr. Cox told him, Laverne's haunting, Jordan and Cox private moment and many more "scrubsish" stuff. The other reason is that is a memorable sad episode, Laverne dies. The best of season 6.moreless

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  • NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Why did she have to die. Well she believed in heavan so she's with god now

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    By Taylorboast4, Feb 01, 2008 Report Abuse
    When i found out that lavern was gonna die i couldn't believe it and Carla was the only one who refused to believe what was going on and was just in denial though she eventually accepted it. I nearly cried myself at that point. I'm going to miss Lavern and i feel bad for Carla and Lester (to those who don't know him, he's Lavern's Husbund). Though Jordan finally got her C-section and it's hard to believe she let JD be the godfather and name the baby after him one would be generous but both is amazing espesially since it was Jordan; though i wonder how Perry will react to this.moreless

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    • Carla asks if Dr. Cox had ever been followed around by the memory of someone and he replies no, saying he is a "sane person." This, however, is not true because in "My Screw Up" Ben's memory followed Dr. Cox around for the whole second half of the episode. This encounter is quite similar to that of Carla and Laverne. Edit
    • Laverne's breathing apparatus was out when Kelso visited her, in when Cox said goodbye, then out again after she was taken off of life support. Edit
    • When J.D. learns what Dr Cox asked him to do he lip synchs, "Pick up my SON from daycare". However, in the original scene where Dr. Cox asks him what he wants done he never used the word son. Dr. Cox said "Pick up my KID from daycare", which can just about be heard over J.D.'s narration. Edit

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    • This episode won the 2008 Humanitas Prize in the 30 Minute Category. Edit
    • Nicole Sullivan is completely cut in syndication. Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: Denmark: April 18, 2007 on TV3 Edit

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    • J.D.: I'm on it. Dr Cox: Like how you picked my son up from daycare? J.D.: He got home, didn't he? (cutaway to Lloyd driving Jack and blasting speed metal. Lloyd is screaming along and Jack is air-drumming eagerly) J.D.: In my defence, some say speed metal can be very soothing. Edit
    • (After Dr. Cox shaved his head) Dr. Kelso: Are you on call tonight, or will you be too busy fighting Superman? (Dr. Cox looks at him) Because you look like Lex Luthor. Dr. Cox: I got it. Edit
    • Elliot: Someone just had a baby. Dr. Cox: How do you know? Elliot: My uterus is glowing. Edit

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    • Janitor: I wanted to share a few words before she passed through the golden doors of Valhalla. Valhalla in Norse mythology is like the Christian idea of heaven. Edit
    • Carla: Remember Mr. Chung. He slipped into a coma in 1984 and woke up last month. Mr. Chung: Hey Ladies! Where's the beef? "Where's the beef" was a famous Wendy's commerical in the 80's. Mr. Chung is also wearing a red jacket and a white glove that looks like the one that Michael Jackson wore in the early 80's. He is holding a rubix cube that was a big fad in the 80's. Edit
    • Lex Luthor: Dr. Kelso makes fun of Dr. Cox's haircut by saying he looks like Lex Luthor. Lex Luthor is a fictional super-villain made by DC Comics. He was Superman's archenemy and was known to have a bald head. Edit

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