Scrubs

- Season 1

(2001)

Three interns - two medical and one surgical - kick off their first day at Sacred Heart teaching hospital.

Sardonic Dr. Cox gets to J.D., who's in desperate need of acceptance; tactless Elliot irks Carla, who's being wooed by slick Turk.

J.D, convinced that one of his patients is sick as a result of misconduct on Turk's behalf, questions not only his (Turk's) abilities as a surgeon but their friendship also. Elliot feels disrespected by Dr. Kelso after he refers to her as 'sweetheart' during rounds. In the meantime, J.D. misses his chance to kiss Elliot after being interrupted by Dr. Cox, leaving him 48 hours to get the kiss, in the fear that they will end up as just friends. Will he make it in time?

The whole crew learn their share about death when JD takes care of an old woman ready to die, Elliot and Carla watch over a woman who can't speak English, and Turk becomes too close with a patient.

While J.D. continues to misinterpret Dr. Cox, Elliot discovers parts of her body may have magical healing properties. Turk tries to woo Carla but she may not be as impressed with his gift as he thinks she should be.

J.D. is assigned to look after a difficult, but beautiful, member of Sacred Heart's Board. Her ties to the hospital may not be the only thing that makes it difficult to treat her. Meanwhile Carla freaks out after her mother is injured when she left her to spend the night with Turk.

J.D. has a nemesis, Dr. Murdoch. Turk lies to Carla about freezing in surgery.

When J.D. and Turk save a TV cameraman and become local heroes, J.D. embraces it but Turk finds all the attention uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Elliot feels like she doesn't fit in.

It's Thanksgiving at Sacred Heart and J.D. is diagnosed with appendicitis. Dr. Cox tries to gain the attention of his former mentor, and former chief of medicine, Dr. Benson. Meanwhile, Elliot tries to become a 'warmer' doctor towards her patients.

J.D. and Carla struggle as cracks appear in their friendship. Turk battles Kelso for a prime lunch spot and Cox and Elliot disagree over the discharging, or not, of a patient.

It is Christmas time and no one except Turk feels like celebrating. Cox gets J.D. to video the birth of a friend's baby, and once again, nothing seems to go right.

J.D. is helping Cox reach a 24-hour goal without losing one patient, but a woman slipped in the hospital and Kelso demands J.D. give her personal attention so she won't sue. Elliot would love to take over, but Cox doesn't acknowledge her.

Between the ever increasing pages from the Hospital, J.D. and Alex can't seem to find a moment to be together, stifling their growing romance.

Some pain killers have gone missing and Alex and Elliot argue over where they may have ended up. Turk discovers Cox may have inappropriate feelings for Carla.

After spending a glorious day in bed together, J.D and Elliot expect to be able to keep their new romance a secret. But this is Sacred Heart and nothing is as it seems.

Carla makes it her mission to give a coma patient his wishes. Turk tries to get J.D and Elliot back together while J.D. looks after Cox as he loses control.

JD, Elliot, and Turk each get new students, and they each face difficulties.

J.D. struggles to treat a horrible patient. Elliot tries to confirm her suspicions that Kelso might be a rock and roll star. Cox finds himself torn between three women.

The parents of the interns descend on Sacred Heart. Elliot is embarrassed by her parents, and Turk worries over how well his Mom and Carla will get on. J.D. wishes his father were more of a father.

Elliot falls for a patient who won't take the hint and ask her out. J.D. is frustrated by Turk's competitive nature.

Elliot finally has a boyfriend, but her relationship starts to get in the way of her internship. J.D. gets stuck by a needle and worries he may have contracted Hepatitis B.

When Jordan's brother, Ben, comes in for a medical exam, Dr. Cox reveals his more compassionate side and J.D. must reluctantly deliver the bad news about Ben's health.

Ben's diagnosis sends shock waves throughout the staff at Sacred Heart. Surprisingly Cox is the man keeping everyone afloat.

The interns try and make it through their last day as interns before they become residents; Carla and Turk discuss their relationship.