Scrubs

My Own Worst Enemy

Season 7, Episode 1, Aired 10/25/07

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In the aftermath of their near-indiscretion, Elliot realizes she doesn't want to be with Keith and J.D. resolves to stop sabotaging himself.''Meanwhile, Dr. Cox and Turk find a patient they both like who is in danger of being discharged.

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Zach Braff

Dr. John Michael "J.D." Dorian
Donald Faison

Dr. Christopher "Chris" Duncan Turk
Sarah Chalke

Dr. Elliot Reid

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6.0

"Fair"

By Canogaparkcindy, Sep 15, 2010 Report Abuse

Probably one of the weakest premieres on Scrubs. It did not own up to the finale in any way. All of the fans must have been incredibly angry that after JD & Elliot almost, it's not mentioned again throughout the episode, since they don't end up kissing. Elliot ends her 2 year relationship with Kieth, then sleeps with him, and then breaks up with him again? Elliot really deserves all that name calling. And how she took it as a joke how she left Kieth was just cruel. All of her story lines with Kieth last season, and probably the season before that was completely pointless. There was not enough closure, and the breakup scene was inaudible. JD continues his relationship with Kim but comes in to realization that he's only in it for his baby, not because he loves her. When is she going to have her baby? Seriously, she was pregnant all of last season. The patient with lime disease was probably the only truly entertaining part of this episode. It was amazing that Occam's Razor was finally mentioned, and how it related to the other storylines. All in all, not the best premiere, but good wrap up though.moreless

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Looks like I'm about to disagree with a lot of people on this site...

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By super_friend21, May 09, 2008 Report Abuse

This is a very lazy review today, ladies and gentlemen. Here goes...

I thought it was a brilliant, funny season premiere, a lot better than last season's opener!

J.D. and Elliot are about to kiss, and J.D. pluckers up, but Elliot moves away. The two admit that what almost happened wasn't about "them" but was about the fact that they were panicking as they were making lifelong commitments to their respective partners. Elliot realizes that she doesn't want to get married to Keith, but just wants to be married. She breaks it off with Keith, and he doesn't take it lightly, calling her a "pigwhore". When Keith is moving out of Elliot's apartment, Elliot arrives and the two make out and get back together again. Elliot is once again worried, and once more, at the end, breaks up with Keith.

J.D. thinks he's a self-saboteur as he is always trying to screw up his relationships, and so tries to go the entire day without screwing any relationship. Turk tells him that the reason J.D. is "screwing" up his relationship with Kim, is because he impregnated a girl he just met, and before he could love her she betrayed him. J.D. refuses to accept this. At the end of the day, J.D. manages to maintain all his relationships but at the last minute, screws up his "relationship" with the Janitor, by doubting that he has a girlfriend. In the end, J.D. accepts the fact that he does not love Kim.moreless

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JD sticks with Kim, Elliot dumps Keith and Dr.cox can't diagnose a patient.

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By ghosthunter8, Apr 19, 2008 Report Abuse

This was the overhyped premier for season 7. I can't remember the plot too good but here goes. JD and Elliot decide not to kiss at the last minute and then Elliot breaks up with Keith, only to hang out withe him later. Turk gets to pick one candy bar to eat*yawn*. Finally, Dr.cox can't figure out what's wrong with his patient. This episode was okay but it felt kind of out of order like none of the scenes matched. Elliot breaking up with Keith was pretty good but I wish that I could hear what she said. All in all pretty decent episode.moreless

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you have to agree scrubs has hit it's peak but this was still enjoyable!

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By therealmoose, Apr 09, 2008 Report Abuse

wasnt amzing wasnt bad either.

finally elliot broke up with keith and now we say bye to his farm boy looks! i thought that was kinda funny!

i dunno i enjoyed the epsiode overall but it wasnt amzing so im not gonna go rave about it!

some very funny moments like " hey lady"

see this show can always make up for it when it has some funny sub plots! the cliffhanger was good and it really gives a good idea on where this season is going to go! so im looking forward tosee if jd does fall in love with kim or if indeed he does sabotage this relationship!

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Well it wasn't the best season premier. But it was a throughouly enjoyable episode all the same.

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By RoboAmish, Feb 29, 2008 Report Abuse

While the final season of scrubs didn't quite start with a bang, it was far from the fizzle some would have you believe it was and was possibly the best season opener since My Overkill and certainly beat the rather poor season 6 opener. Perhaps one of the main reasons for this was because the sillier elements were toned down or at least kept in J.D's head unlike, for example, the whole trip to Vegas and the appearance of the Blue Men in My Mirror Image. For that reason at least the season felt like a step in the right direction. As did characterisations, especially those of JD, as it seemed in recent seasons that Braff had forgotten how to swith so effortlessly from funny, light-hearted material to the heavier material, almost becoming a parody of himself, becoming the character Cox believed he was (which was always just a gross overstatement- at least it was!). Here Braff showed the range of his emotions and his skill as an actor shone through as he went from funny to serious and back again.
It's unfortunate then that J.D's storyline wasn't up to much in this episode as it mostly seemed like filler and petered out well before the end, as did Elliot's. Although the resolution of the cliffhanger was frustrating as was the way it was pretty much forgotten about for the rest of the episode, the real crux of the problem was that their storylines were unoriginal, threading the old ground of their fatal flaws hampering their happiness. Too much deja vu, I'm afraid! And unfortunately, the whole thing felt a little forced and convluted, eventually coming back to the point we'd all known from the start (JD only with Kim because of the baby)
The subplot fared much better and was an entertaining little patient episode that gave my favourite characters (Cox and Turk) their time to shine. As well, teaming them up with the awesome Dr. Kelso provided countless laughs and at least a bit of a spin on an ordinary storyline about another patient without insurance. And this, like the main plot, was it's downfall- the unoriginality of the concept. Another patient without insurance? Seems awfully familiar to me. Still the hillarity of "Joe" added to the inclusion of Kelso working around the insurance at least gave it some feeling of freshness. And McGinley makes anything watchable.
Other bits I enjoyed included Beardface in general (nice to see him get a bigger part), Snoop Dog Resident (or is it Attending?) and any Todd action. The plot with Janitor's girlfriend Lady was hyped out of all proportion and wasn't very entertaing, although it did provide one of the better parts of the episode (related to her chain and JD's mixup) so I'll watch how the whole thing developes.
So, if you can look past the unoriginality of the whole episode, you'll find much to enjoy. I'm just glad the plot was given the attention it deserved even though what we got back was a cliched storyline, at least it all came together and was the fous of the episode, unlike some episodes in recent seasons where the storyline has been forgotten in the midst of all the surreal, random moments. Scrubs remains one of the best things on tv, even at 7 seasons in and we're in for another memorable season.moreless

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Trivia
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- Snoop Dogg Resident has now become an Attending. Edit
- When J.D., Turk, Carla and Elliot sit down next to Doctor Cox in the cafeteria, he says "What, are you bored up there?" and looks up, clearly addressing God. This contradicts, however, to Cox claiming in previous episodes that he doesn't believe in God. So why would he talk to someone he does not believe in? Edit
- Turk whispers something into Elliot's ear to which Elliot replies "No". Carla then asks what Turk said and Elliot tells her he asked if they still made Mars Bars. Elliot replied no, although they do in fact still make Mars Bars. Edit
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- Original International Air Dates: Venezuela: April 22, 2008 on AXN Peru: April 22, 2008 on SONY Denmark: March 5, 2008 on TV3+ Sweden: July 5, 2008 on TV6 Germany: September 3, 2008 on ProSieben Australia: October 9, 2008 on Seven Edit
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- Kim: Don't you miss me? J.D.: Of course I do! J.D.'s Narration: But the truth was, I didn't. And then I had this weird, crystallizing moment. You see, there's an age-old principle you hear a lot about in medicine; that the simplest, most obvious answer is usually the correct one. It's called Occam's Razor. (Later in the narration) J.D.'s Narration: In my case, it was never about sabotaging myself. It was the simple answer, just like Turk said: I had knocked up a girl on our first date, and I don't have strong feelings for her, and probably never will. And the only reason we're still together is because there's a kid involved. Which means I'm going to stay with her until the very end, whether I love her or not. Edit
- Dr. Cox: If you want to lose the nickname, you've gotta lose the beard. But then you'd be Doctor Face. Dr. Kelso: Hah! Doctor Face! Dr. Beardface: Damn you all!! Edit
- Janitor: Would you be interested in seeing a cognitive therapist? Because I know a guy, he's good. I'm gonna give you his card, then I'm gonna bash your head in. I'll see you in the morning. J.D.: I'm in at seven. Janitor: Wear a helmet. Edit
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- Dr. Cox: (about J.D.) ...Dame Judi Dorian! Dr. Cox mixed J.D.'s last name with actress Dame Judi Dench. Edit
- The title of the episode "My Own Worst Enemy" is similar to the song of the same name performed by the band Lit. Edit
- Hoosiers J.D. states that he watched Hoosiers last night. Hoosiers was a movie that was released in 1986 starring Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper. The movie was based on the 1954 Indiana State high school basketball champions, the Milan Indians. Edit