1 Episode 9 — Scrubs - Season

: Dr. Cox deals with the hospitalization of his mentor and former Chief of Medicine, Dr. Benson. Cox competes with Dr. Kelso for Benson's approval, but Benson eventually reminds Cox that he doesn't need to prove Kelso is an "ass"—Kelso does that himself. Key Trivia & Continuity

: 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. 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. Cox competes with Dr

: The episode features a recurring gag involving "Fat Albert" style jokes shared between J.D. and Turk. Note on the "Revival" (2026) mentions her physical exams are "cold and violent,"

: This episode reveals J.D. is afraid of pennies and sharks .

: 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.