My Old Man

Season 1, Episode 19, Aired
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An assortment of moms and dads descend on their offspring at home and in the workplace.''J.D.'s father is a gregarious yet lonely divorcee who's desperately trying to be just one of the guys.''Elliot's folks, on the other hand, are a snooty couple whose pompous behavior dismays their daughter.''Similarly rattled is Turk, unnerved by the bonding of his girlfriend, Carla, and his brassy mother.''But the most vexatious parent by far is the Janitor's dad.moreless
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  • Parents.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Apr 17, 2010 Report Abuse
    Why was this episode rated so highly? I have no idea, but it seems like I'm going to have the only review on this episode that isn't a 9 or 10. For some reason, this episode didn't seem up to par. I mean, I don't the writers intended for this episode to be haha episode. I truly didn't laugh much as I do when I usually watch Scrubs. Basically in this epsiode, everyone's parents coincidentally all come to Sacred Heart. I did like the continuity of this episode with Turk & Elliot's report from 116. In this episode, they have to present it. Anyways, everyone deals with their own problems with their parents. JD feels as though his father is a flaker. Carla feels as though she is too much like Turk's mom. Elliot feels as though she got in to her career only to impress her parents, which puts a strain on her work ethic. I liked how Cox pulled through to JD's heart murmur demonstration, it goes to show that Cox isn't only JD's mentor, but also a father figure in some ways. Elliot finds out she was right, she did get in to her job because of her parents, but she loves it regardless. The Turk/Carla plot is resolved as well. So this episode just focused on the group's backgrounds. Okay episode, I think they went a little to far with the janitor's dad though.moreless

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  • It's parents weekend at Sacred Heart

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    By Trottelfresse, May 10, 2008 Report Abuse
    It was interesting to see everybody's parents. JD's dad was very funny, but i wished that we would have seen his Mum as well. I really disliked Elliot's parents, but they were funny as well. It was nice to see Simon Reid interacting with Dr Kelso. Dr Cox was as amazing as always! But it was especially great to see the Janitor's dad there. After a long time, Dr Steadman had a short apperance once again (which i thought wasn't nessesary). It was also great to see Carla realizing that she is like Turk's Mum. Dr Cox was actually nice to JD for a few brief moments, which i really enjoyed. Another great episode of Scrubs!moreless

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  • It's Parents Weekend at Sacred Heart, and everyone's parents are getting on their nerves.

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    By platedate, Mar 03, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode is absolutely hilarious!! I think. parents weekend. Ha, ha. That's funny, I guess, instead of Bring Your Kid to Work Day or something it's like bring your parent to work! And I love the bit with the fake dog in JD's apartment. That was funny, too. This whole episode was just really funny, as usual, because Scrubs is an all around funny show! This was a funny episde in a very funny show I think and it was funny with Janitor's dad! Who knew that Janitor had parents, ;). A very funny episode as usual and I enjoyed watching it, it was good and well done I think.moreless

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  • Like father, like son.

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    By sluggmunki_tx, Oct 12, 2006 Report Abuse
    I saw this episode on syndication and realized why I like this show. The mixture of comedy and drama in a family relationship. In this episode, it deals with the relationship between a parent and their child. John Ritter's character as J.D's father proves that a father is always proud of his son. Here we get to see the parents of others including Turk's, Elliot's, and yeah, even the father of the janitor. Ah, parents day. What a lovely day.moreless

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  • What is this, parents' weekend?

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    By jimbo_001, Feb 04, 2006 Report Abuse
    This episode is terrific, everyone's parents reacting in a different way, the Janitor's father turning up aswell as JD's, Turk's and Elliot's.
    The laughter never stops in this Scrubs installment with a great Dr Cox line:

    Dr. Cox: Look Reba, if I ask you a question that doesn't specifically deal with a medical issue, you can bet your powdered bottom that I don't want you to answer. Do you understand?
    J.D.: Yeah.
    Dr. Cox: It's like working with a monkey.

    And this not even being the best part of the episode. The ending is terrific with JD's lame Heart murmour speech which Dr Cox came through at the end and the great Janitor line, which is a great way to end this episode review:

    Janitor: Parents, huh?
    JD: Tell me about it!
    Janitor: What's that, a shot at my Dad? That's stepping over the line pal!
    JD: I miss this.moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • J.D.'s female name for this episode is Reba. Edit
    • In this episode we find out that J.D.'s resident is actually Dr. Steadman, who is referred to as Kelso's lapdog. We first meet him in "My First Day" or the Pilot where he introduces himself and is then seen as repeating "I am a tool" and "I am a dork" for the rest of the episode. Edit
    • In the episode "My Mentor", Turk tells Eliot that his mother is one of Jehovah's Witnesses. However, in this episode, she does not react the way a JW would about Turk and Carla's premarital relationship, and J.D. references an incident at Thanksgiving which JW's do not celebrate. Edit

  • Notes

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    • Alexandra Lee (young Elliot) was nominated for the 2003 Young Artist Award for Best Performance In A TV Comedy Or Drama Series-Guest Starring Young Actress Age Ten Or Under. Edit
    • Title Explanation: "My Old Man" signifies J.D's father coming into town. Edit
    • In this episode, John Ritter and Markie Post guest star as the parents of John Dorian and Elliot Reid, respectively. Previously, Ritter and Post had played opposite each other in the show Hearts Afire. Edit

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    • Janitor's father: You know, this has got to be the most piss-poor sorry excuse for a hospital that I have ever set foot in. Janitor: Well, Dad, in that case, feel free to not stop by every day that you're in town. Janitor's father: Good-bye, son. See you tomorrow. Edit
    • Elliot: I mean, you were right, I got into this for all the wrong reasons but I lucked out because now that I'm here, I can't imagine being anywhere else. Dr. Kelso: I still don't like your father! Elliot: Oh, me neither, sir. Edit
    • Dr. Kelso: Well, if it isn't daddy's little girl. Elliot: Dr. Kelso, I just wanted to tell you what happened to me this afternoon. Dr. Kelso: I'm going to go right ahead and keep eating my soup but you rest assured I'm holding my breath on the inside. Elliot: First, I came out to my mother. Dr. Kelso: Well, then it appears the boys down in radiology owe me quite a bit of money. Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket When the Janitor's father makes his son do push-ups, he shouts at him "Sound off like you got a pair!". This is a reference to Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket, where he played a marines drill instructor who used that line a number on a number of occasions. Edit
    • The bald doctor who nods at the end of Turk and Elliot's report has a name tag that reads: "Dr. Hunter S. Thompson." A nod to the late, great, Gonzo journalist. Edit

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