Scrubs

10 Best Episodes of Scrubs - Season 4

In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jul 24, 2023.

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Scrubs - S4E19

#15 - My Best Laid Plans (Season 4 - Episode 19)

J.D. ditches a seemingly uninterested Kylie for Dr. Molly Clock, who just returned from Milwaukee. Carla fumes over Turk's frequent phone calls to an ex-girlfriend. The Janitor and Dr. Cox make a wager over Elliot.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 445 votes.

Scrubs - S4E4

#14 - My First Kill (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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J.D. is shocked to hear Dr. Cox tell his interns that eventually, they will screw up and kill a patient. J.D. fears his first time killing someone will soon be upon him. Elliot is upset with Molly, after she disagrees about a patient's promise to attend drug rehab. Carla loses Rowdy and she and the Janitor go looking for him.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 491 votes.

Scrubs - S4E16

#13 - My Quarantine (Season 4 - Episode 16)

J.D. tries to impress Kylie by paying a hobo in the hospital to fake a heart attack, when everything becomes boring due to a quarantine that he caused. Turk learns, that Carla dated Cox and gets mad at her for not telling him. The Janitor makes a bet with Dr. Kelso, who is starving, that will make him pay $700, unless the Janitor is able to get a "face cake," in order to satisfy him, from Laverne. Also, Danni Sullivan returns to annoy everyone, causing a constant fight between Ted and Doug.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 467 votes.

Scrubs - S4E22

#12 - My Big Move (Season 4 - Episode 22)

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J.D. and Carla get the silent treatment from Turk, who can't seem to control his emotions, after learning about their kiss. Dr. Cox reluctantly seeks the help of Elliot, when an epileptic patient won't listen to him. The Janitor feels emasculated by his new uniform. Jordan trys Botox.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 433 votes.

Scrubs - S4E9

#11 - My Malpractical Decision (Season 4 - Episode 9)

J.D. is approached by a malpractice attorney, asking him to do a risky procedure on her father. Meanwhile, Elliot guides Doug to a new career path and Turk struggles to avoid a hypochondriac patient.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 469 votes.

Scrubs - S4E13

#10 - My Ocardial Infarction (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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Elliot starts showing J.D. up as the calmer, more competent doctor. A date with the Janitor leads to an a capella sing-off between his "group" and Ted's band. Turk starts taking his diabetes more serious, when he realizes the dire consequences of the disease.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 481 votes.

Scrubs - S4E17

#9 - My Life in Four Cameras (Season 4 - Episode 17)

When J.D. meets a former writer from his all time favorite TV show "Cheers," he begins to picture his life at the hospital as a bland, multiple camera sitcom, where everything is perfect and wraps up nicely. Back in reality, Cox is relunctant to fire an amiable cafeteria worker, while Turk and Carla struggle to keep their promise of constant romantic affection afloat.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 473 votes.

Scrubs - S4E8

#8 - My Last Chance (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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When Molly takes a job at a different city, she and J.D. end up having a night of kissing, and he tries to rush to sleep with her before she leaves. Dr. Cox goes on ambulance duty with a maniac, who he eventually finds out is a woman who has lost her son to an accident.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 468 votes.

Scrubs - S4E2

#7 - My Office (Season 4 - Episode 2)

Dr. Clock tries to reconcile J.D. and Eliot, while waiting to see which one Dr. Cox will give the Chief Resident position to. Molly and Carla are experiencing some subtle conflict and Elliot and J.D. begin to come together after long bouts of conflict of their own. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox, Turk and the Janitor are forced to work together to help a patient.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 513 votes.

Scrubs - S4E1

#6 - My Old Friend's New Friend (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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The new Dr. Clock arrives with her spaced out personality and doesn't cease to call J.D. "Johnny." But J.D. is fine with it, because there is nothing that is going to bring down his last week of being a resident before he officially becomes a full fledged doctor.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 517 votes.

Scrubs - S4E20

#5 - My Boss' Free Haircut (Season 4 - Episode 20)

Dr. Kelso dons scrubs to prove a point to Dr. Cox, only to watch it backfire, when an obnoxious patient refuses to listen to him. J.D. and Turk party, while Carla struggles to find solace in Elliot.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 448 votes.

Scrubs - S4E10

#4 - My Female Trouble (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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With the case against Turk on his mind, J.D. attempts to end it with Neena, but she won't take "no" for an answer and keeps him wrapped around her finger. Carla tries her own way of persuading Mr. Corman to drop the lawsuit. Elliot sets out to prove she isn't the doctor she was four years ago and doesn't need to rely on anyone anymore.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 475 votes.

Scrubs - S4E15

#3 - My Hypocritical Oath (Season 4 - Episode 15)

J.D. has a crush on a girl, who he met at a club, and he's torn about telling her, that her boyfriend has gonorrhea. Elliot decides to take a stand against Dr. Kelso with one of her patients. And Dr. Cox is blackmailed by the Janitor for a basketball game's score, after he spoils the end of "The Sixth Sense."

The episode was rated 7.80 from 485 votes.

Scrubs - S4E12

#2 - My Best Moment (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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When J.D. has to address a bunch of pre-med students about what it's like to be a doctor, he strays off the beaten path and chooses to discuss his best moments as a doctor instead. When he challenges the rest of the staff to do so, they all remember their best memories in the medical field. Meanwhile, Elliot is forced to face her fear of children, when she must befriend a ten year old boy, whose father is being treated in the I.C.U.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 481 votes.

Scrubs - S4E6

#1 - My Cake (Season 4 - Episode 6)

When Dan resurfaces, J.D. is shocked to learn his father has passed away. The reactions from his co-workers help J.D. a little, but the one person, Dr. Cox, who he wanted to be there for him is too busy with J.D.'s patients. Meanwhile, Dan sits drunk in the bath tub the whole day and Turk finds out he has Type II Diabetes.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 468 votes.

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