9: Scrubs - Season 1 Episode

: The episode features a recurring gag involving "Fat Albert" style jokes shared between J.D. and Turk. Note on the "Revival" (2026)

: In the surgery scene, Turk technically makes the incision on the wrong side of J.D.'s body, though it is shown on the correct (right) side later in the episode. Scrubs - Season 1 Episode 9

: After J.D. mentions her physical exams are "cold and violent," Elliot tries to be more affectionate with her patients. This backfires until she discovers her cold hands are perfect for a patient needing an ice pack. : The episode features a recurring gag involving

: This episode reveals J.D. is afraid of pennies and sharks . Scrubs - Season 1 Episode 9

The episode focuses on J.D. experiencing the hospital from a patient's perspective after being diagnosed with appendicitis on Thanksgiving.