[s8e1] My | Jerks

Although retired, Ken Jenkins (Dr. Kelso) remains a series regular, spending his days eating free muffins at the hospital's Coffee Bucks. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

Elliot is forced to confront her own self-absorption after Keith calls one of the interns "Mini-Elliot". She eventually offers a sincere apology to Keith for their failed engagement.

Sacred Heart enters a new era following Dr. Kelso's retirement. The staff meets the new Chief of Medicine, while J.D. and Elliot grapple with a challenging new class of interns.

is the season 8 premiere of the sitcom Scrubs and the 151st episode overall. It originally aired on January 6, 2009, marking the show's move from NBC to ABC. 🏥 Episode Overview

J.D. is overwhelmed by his new interns: the overly blunt Denise, the unproductive Ed (Aziz Ansari), and the sycophantic Katie. Frustrated by their lack of competence, J.D. briefly gives up on teaching before Dr. Cox convinces him to give them another chance.

Dr. Taylor Maddox (played by Courteney Cox) arrives as the new Chief of Medicine. While she initially appears friendly and charming, she is quickly revealed to be just as callous as Dr. Kelso—if not more so, focusing heavily on hospital profits.

Scrubs: Season 8, Episode 1 | Cast and Crew - Rotten Tomatoes

J.D. breaks the fourth wall at the start of the episode by pointing to the new ABC logo, though he pretends he is looking at the Janitor's watch.