Scrubs

10 Best Episodes of Scrubs - Season 5

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 - S5E11

#15 - My Buddy's Booty (Season 5 - Episode 11)

J.D. is still dealing with his recent breakup and trying not to kill intern Keith, who has become annoyingly perfect. To make matters worse, a favorite patient is in a serious coma and each of the staff finds their own way to deal with it. Dr. Cox and the Janitor bond over drinks at the bar and Carla makes it her mission to make the hospital's gym female friendly. Meanwhile Turk suggests, that J.D. and Elliot find themselves 'booty calls'.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 438 votes.

Scrubs - S5E3

#14 - My Day at the Races (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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While planning his birthday, J.D. finds a list of things he wanted to accomplish, before he turned 30. He enters a triathlon to begin. Meanwhile, Elliot discovers a side of her boyfriend Jake, that freaks her out. And Turk is working hard to impress his bosses and takes on a patient, who wants to be hypnotized during surgery in effort to be promoted.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 478 votes.

Scrubs - S5E10

#13 - Her Story II (Season 5 - Episode 10)

J.D. is annoyed that Julie doesn't laugh, so Elliot encourages him to tell her his feelings, as Turk tries to use psychology to fix the issue. Meanwhile, Carla is upset when the Janitor refers to a new nurse as a "hot young Carla," which intensifies her growing concern that she is too old to conceive.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 452 votes.

Scrubs - S5E23

#12 - My Urologist (Season 5 - Episode 23)

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J.D. challenges an urologist's assessment on a consult for a patient in need of a risky surgical procedure. He also starts to fall for her. Meanwhile, Elliot considers breaking up with Keith, but Carla is showing extreme hormonal changes due to her pregnancy and tries to interfere. The Janitor and Dr. Kelso are having a little tiff of their own about fear.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 406 votes.

Scrubs - S5E19

#11 - His Story III (Season 5 - Episode 19)

Turk and Carla turn J.D.'s old bedroom into a nursery for the baby. The Janitor seizes an opportunity to shove J.D. out of the picture for a day. Elsewhere, Elliot uses her mother to learn information about Keith's peers and Turk & Dr. Cox accuse each other of not being hip.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 413 votes.

Scrubs - S5E14

#10 - My Own Personal Hell (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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J.D. is sick of perfect intern Keith and he's not the only one. Elliot's relationship with Keith is revealed, so the other interns think that he is getting special attention. In the meantime Dr. Cox boasts about being named "The Best Doctor in the City" by a local magazine, thus Dr. Kelso assigns him to the most difficult patient in the hospital to deflate his ego. Also, Turk and Carla continue to struggle in their quest for conception.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 404 votes.

Scrubs - S5E4

#9 - My Jiggly Ball (Season 5 - Episode 4)

J.D. is asked to introduce Dr. Kelso at an awards dinner, so he wants to find out something good about him. Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox each have a patient, whom they feel deserves the benefit of a new experimental treatment, but there is only one open slot. Elsewhere, Carla and Turk try to help Elliot get her old job at Sacred Heart back. And the Janitor taunts J.D. with the made up game of "Jiggly Ball."

The episode was rated 7.89 from 471 votes.

Scrubs - S5E24

#8 - My Transition (Season 5 - Episode 24)

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J.D. plans a date with Kim on their night off but Elliot keeps getting in their way. Meanwhile, Elliot throws a baby shower for Carla.Perry and Jordan hand over all of Jack's stuff to Carla. And someone announces a very surprising pregnancy.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 402 votes.

Scrubs - S5E16

#7 - My Bright Idea (Season 5 - Episode 16)

Turk finds out, that Carla is pregnant, before she does, so J.D. convinces Turk to tell the entire hospital staff to surprise Carla with the news. But Carla wants to personally share her baby news with everybody, so Turk and J.D. have to quickly contain the hospital gossip. Meanwhile, when Elliot puts Dr. Cox into an embarrassing situation, he decides to get even with Elliot through Keith and Carla.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 422 votes.

Scrubs - S5E12

#6 - My Cabbage (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Dr. Kelso is outraged, when he discovers, that a bird has been living in Sacred Heart. He orders the Janitor to dispose of it immediately. However, the Janitor likes the bird so much, he secretly keeps it as a pet. Meanwhile, J.D., annoyed with Keith, tries to get his intern fired, but things don't turn out as intended.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 435 votes.

Scrubs - S5E7

#5 - My Way Home (Season 5 - Episode 7)

In a "Wizard of Oz" homage, J.D. is trying to go home, Turk searches for a heart donor and Carla worries, that she doesn't have the courage to become a parent. Meanwhile, Elliot doesn't believe, that she has the brains to lead a question and answer session. Also, the Janitor is painting color coded lines throughout the hospital for easier navigation.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 481 votes.

Scrubs - S5E13

#4 - My Five Stages (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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J.D. and Dr. Cox go through the five stages of grief with their favorite patient, who is declining in health. Carla forces Turk to go on a string of double dates, including Elliot and her booty call Keith. Elsewhere, Dr. Kelso hits Ted with his car, thus Ted finally has the upper hand with a potential lawsuit.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 440 votes.

Scrubs - S5E9

#3 - My Half-Acre (Season 5 - Episode 9)

J.D. meets the klutzy Julie, and when he becomes smitten, Elliot attempts to help out with romance advice. Meanwhile, Carla tries to find Dr. Cox's soft side, when he refuses to kiss his son. Turk and the Janitor put together an air band to win a contest, but Kelso gives them a tremendous obstacle.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 458 votes.

Scrubs - S5E21

#2 - My Fallen Idol (Season 5 - Episode 21)

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Dr. Cox starts drinking after his decisions result in the death of three of his patients. The staff tries to cover for him at the hospital, while everyone tries to convince him how inspiring he is for them. Turk starts his new rotation with orthopedic surgery, but isn't so fond of his attending doctor's touchy-feely methods. Thus, J.D. and the Janitor attempt to help Turk find ways to bond with his new supervisor.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 444 votes.

Scrubs - S5E20

#1 - My Lunch (Season 5 - Episode 20)

J.D. asks Dr. Cox out for lunch, but runs into annoying former patient Jill Tracy, who unexpectedly teaches him something about responsibility. Elliot and Carla discover that Todd has been lying about all his hospital "conquests" and suspect that he's been less than truthful about other issues. Turk warns them not to meddle in his affairs.

The episode was rated 8.41 from 462 votes.

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