Scrubs 'My Fallen Idol Ending'

The last couple of minutes of 'My Fallen Idol' (s05e21) in which J.D. finally visits Dr. Cox in his apartment and tells him how much he respects him.
The song playing in the background is 'Something Else' by Gary Jules.

[@urdnotstark8270]

How the hell can show have moments like this and a horn that goes "BOOOOOOOOBBBBIES!!!!"

[@Frankenballz]

Because this is the second best TV show ever right behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer

[@noelnoni7310]

+Wryan Davis it's better than Buffy

[@thebus1020]

I always wondered what would happen if Dr. Cox and Dr. House ever met

[@tss3393]

Because Scrubs was one of those rare shows that understood what real life is really like.

[@Gudwell]

Urdnot Stark because it is real life

[@tivednagol9127]

That moment where Cox calls JD by his name rather than "newbie" or some girl's name... that's how you know.

[@sirblomboliusiii3345]

Listening to him say JD just felt extremely wrong. Just all sorts of off.

[@dontspikemydrink9382]

Vaibhav Barak WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG

[@JamieCFurbo]

Vaibhav Barak it was just plain Dorian

[@jp23764]

I miss dorian :(

[@dainabradley5553]

Lol I can hear Cox do is whistle and say ok listen Brittany

[@silkybob36]

Zach Braff may have all the words in this scene, and he delivers them well by all means, but John C. McGinley steals the show. It takes an incredible actor to be able to impart so many emotions with a mere facial expression. His eyes tell the whole story, and it is absolutely incredible. Bravo.

[@Lucifronz]

Especially if you pay attention to how he acts around all of the other characters when they come to 'babysit' him. No real reactions from him, he's stiff as a board, but when JD comes around, you can see him genuinely contemplating what he's being told, because even though, as JD says he could never admit it, he wanted him to come over.

[@DwarfyDoodad]

@@Lucifronz Even the shoulder slap at the end was a touch. It was JD realizing that that sort of thing was hard enough for Cox to do, the subtle head not so JD didn't look at him when he was being thanked. This is one of the few Scrubs moments where JD is anything other than a narcissist because Cox really did need to see that his Protégé still looked up to him and respected him. Cox's pause and disappointment when JD doesn't show the first time is because Cox felt he flew it with JD and that JD was disgusted in him showing up drunk or taking it that hard. While a lot of people hate Season 9, and I think it would have been a lot better if it tried to be it's own thing instead of Scrubs guest starring new characters it did show that Cox had more respect for JD once he became a doctor on his own or a teacher in the case of Season 9 instead of trailing Cox around effectively.

[@mychalsimpson8316]

I completely agree

[@silkybob36]

Hehe, always so fun to come back to this comment 10 years later.

[@Gna-rn7zx]

It's minor in the scene, but my favorite is his reactions to the superbowl info 😁 He looks impressed

[@kylebutler3018]

That dominos delivery boy story JD tells always cracks me up.

[@13vatra]

I just love Dr Cox's face, *thinks back* Oh God, it was JD! ... Oh well.

[@patrickleary6444]

@@13vatra in spite of whats going on in that moment, he almost seems kinda proud of him for it, like damn, you pulled that off? good one

[@Frankenballz]

​@patrickleary6444 Yeah, he came across as surprised yet pretty impressed at the story

[@ItCameFromTheSkyBeLo]

There is no footage of it. But I can see it in my head. Perry drunk off his ass, and JD enthused in a terrible disguise cheering for sports ball with his beloved mentor.

[@nonofyabidnez5737]

The Janitor's nod of approval is really powerful in that scene

[@taimosdailos8716]

hahaha

[@johnzumwalt9457]

McGinley is an awesome actor. Just when you want to hate Cox, he infuses humanity into the character in an unexpected way. He does it throughout the series and it’s a testament to his acting skill.

[@88omair]

Yup. Initially the character was as abrasive as Kelso, but Johnny C himself suggested including redeeming arcs

[@nickz5849]

I actually liked how much of a hard ass he was. Didnt give a fuck about peoples feelings. The world could learn from him

[@ghostface5087]

ive never ever wanted to hate cox....

[@Pherioxus]

I used to dislike Cox when I watched this as a kid and didn't understand much of it, but rewatching the show multiple times in my life up to now has made me understand characters much more and I'd say I love Dr Cox, as someone who sometimes has to steer people in the job that I do, my form of leadership is very much inspired by his character, and an old foreman that used to lead me, I'm scary and harsh when things go wrong, I'm hard and direct in general and I'm friendly when things go right, it's a great indicator for the people that work for me to know when they do things right.

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

@@jpryan90 yep, he's a big massive tsundere

[@ManBearPiggi]

scrubs was and still is listed as a comedy but its filled with such emotional scenes that not many shows can actually portray... :( love this show!!!

[@idealicfool]

it's what makes some comedies awsome. Just like 1 scene in a mostly comedic anime called lucky star, every time I see it, and I assure you I dont display emotion easily, I tear up just a bit every time. but its just for these little bits the make your favorite characters so much more relatable and all the more enjoyabl3 to watch.

[@lukefreeman828]

I think shows as powerful as this one need a new genre... because it clearly transcends being just a comedy show. There's been moments in scrubs that have made me cry as much as war films... like the episode immediately before this one and a few others. Far more connected to reality and emotion that just "comedy".

[@writerconsidered]

Comedies in this genre have always existed. MASH, all in the family. My brain went blank but I'm sure there were a few in the 80s. I have no idea what's going on these days since I don't watch TV anymore but my suspicion is they don't make anything good anymore.

[@writerconsidered]

The most horrifying gut wrenching thing I have ever seen include worse than apocalypse now. Was on MASH with hawkeye pierce recalling an event that happened with his psychiatrist. It was a bone chilling recount that left all of America in tears. That's pre cable with 3 basic networks. So 70 to a 100 million views for each channel was the norm.

[@writerconsidered]

Thee horror kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYrNqmqritNqnMU

[@bartoszdulas1703]

Scrubs showed me that great acting doesn't have to come in 200 million budget war movie or biography motion picture, but in comedy tv show. John McGinley and Zach Braff are the best examples.

[@Y0G0FU]

Honestly the entire cast was great. There is not a single Character that feels out of Place in the 8 Seasons of Scrubs.

[@dwarfy_sweden]

Yep, those 8 seasons was awesome. Think if someone is so stupid that they gonna do a spinoff after such a long good run. Cant end well

[@derpatwerknsubbers1680]

The movie Signs has the same effect with Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix, great movie, really lets the actors act at each other for entire captivating minutes at a time. Goats of the industry can do that; always great to watch.

[@Horus175]

Then his brother got jealous and became the Reverse Flash.

[@dewey631]

Underrated.

[@BusterWolves]

no, he became a millionare scientist, and eobard thwane killed him and took his place

[@dogmaster8879]

Horus175 nerd alert

[@Misunao23]

Wait what?

[@mkomko2589]

Nah in this universe Harrison Wells never got into science and has a brother named JD who is a doctor.😀

[@MagicCardboardBox]

I love that even though he's in the throes of depression he's still bewildered by J.D's superbowl story

[@ereynolds72]

Honestly it’s kind of unintentionally genius. One of the best ways to snap someone out of a spiral, be it panic or depression is to just make them bewildered. It’s not fool proof ofc, but saying something so ridiculous to someone they just “WHAT”, it can leap past their problems if only for a second, and then everything that comes after it has a clearer way to them. Like, you break a brick out of the wall with absurdity, and show them that yeah, they can still have a human moment, and then they can pull that wall

[@Ray_D_Tutto]

@@ereynolds72 If someone is doing this intentionally/acted poorly/doubles down repeating it because they have no other techniques and if the other person is aware of it and looking for real help then it doesn't work and will just annoy them.

[@ereynolds72]

@@Ray_D_Tutto of course. But I felt that went without saying.

[@kylejoe5477]

The thing that I love the most about JD/Cox relationship is that those two genuinely need each other. One comes to help the other when it is needed. And that look on Perry's face when JD calls him his hero is just like he is saying "Oh God, is this how important I am to him? Does he really need me this much? Can I really be somebody's hero? (It amazes me that J.C. McGinley is sooo good, to show all this at once!!!) And it takes a lot of guts to be as honest as JD was! Awesome scene : )

[@javierrobles4625]

+Kyle Joe what episode was that

[@11MrSkate11]

+Javier Robles my fallen idol :)

[@joncurtis199]

Seeing this scene in retrospect, I'm more taken aback how JD acknowledges he needed to see Cox as a superhero and that this was an issue he needed to deal with. Its actually quite a big moment for JD after having idolised Cox for almost 5 seasons. He was also absolutely right, that having the same passion after so long is something to be admired.

[@iyot1020]

i look at it as JD is how dr cox were before he got jaded by the job... and he's trying to show JD tough love to prepare him when that day comes but JD reminded him his old self instead and why he became a dr

[@LilyGrace95]

One of the most heartfelt moments in Scrubs was Dr Cox calling JD by his name. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it's the only time he's done it to JD's face and it just added so much emotion to the whole scene....

[@lucaaz14]

you are wrong, in the first episode where he says: 'jd, you can do this' and later in season 3 i belive.. its one of nicest endings though

[@mad_cat]

Olivia McDonagh Three things happened that Dr. Cox so rarely does. He called him by his name, he said 'Thank you', and tapped on the shoulder. I believe he's only called him JD in the first episode, he's only tapped him twice before, and this is the first time he's said thank you. I cannot remember any other time.

[@ScotlandSlag]

mad_cat You people need to get a life lol

[@mad_cat]

ScotlandSlag I do have a life. I'm a writer. I tend to remember details about things I watch and read very well, and see the undercurrent to elements that most people don't see. Occupational hazard.

[@Shafrawi]

mad_cat just why do you have to answer him ! leave him burn

[@BellaCiaoCinemaGaming]

JD has such a powerful and understated reversal. He doesn't just come to help Dr. Cox cuz it's what a friend does. What he says is truly from the heart. Any rational person would look at Dr Cox on that couch and think "oh god, that guy needs help".but JD found a reason to praise him for it. And JD is right. You have to be a hell of an empathetic and kindhearted person to, after being a doctor for 20 years, still taking such a terrible turn of events THIS hard. JD tells Dr. Cox that the very best thing about him is what brought him to this place, and that he has no reason to feel *ashamed* for feeling this way. That's incredible... that's something no other character in this show COULD have told him. Because, although through different means, JD is the only other doctor that tries obsessively to always put the patient first, even at his own detriment. That's the constant unifier between these two. And it sends a powerful message about what being a doctor means.

[@smaakjeks]

This is why Cox gives JD a hard time. He wants this empathetic and keen learner to eventually take his place (which he does). He can tell that JD can be a great doctor, with the right guidance. Your comment touches upon a somewhat paradoxical aspect of humanity. Or rather, a weakness being uncovered as a strength. Similarly, JD's sensitivity is almost always subject to ridicule by peers. But, consider the bravery and strength of character it takes to stay true to that level of empathy and caring as a man. And consider the case one could make that manliness means being immune to what other people want you to act like.

[@leeballington3136]

@@smaakjeks Both points beautifully put. But that is how you write great drama, let the reader fill in the blanks and feel the emotion.

[@DwarfyDoodad]

And his wife (Elliot) while she is so empathetic she takes the bad cases too hard. It is implied that she will burn out of being a doctor of any sort, it might be something she enjoys/enjoyed during the time at Sacred Heart but with the episode with Turk and Elliot and the newbies the things like the Hepatitis Patient, or the one with LS that committed suicide weigh her down more than the highs she gets. JD and Cox are able to rely on the high to get them to the next one, Elliot doesn't/can't. And that is what leads to doctor burn out. And honestly Elliot recognizing there is a point where she doesn't want to be a doctor anymore is important. Once you quit caring about the patients is when you need to walk away. As seen in the Scrubs episode where JD has to introduce Kelso at his awards banquet, Kelso is still haunted by the hard decisions he has to make. The difference is that Cox can rely on his co workers to help him through it. Kelso has to make hard decisions, and can't show weakness or doubt about those decisions. Hence his forcing the whistle like he doesn't care when he leaves.

[@punishercastle5487]

@@DwarfyDoodad what you say about Kelso is very interesting and something I’ve thought about while watching the show. When I think of the idea of “hard decisions” I think of just having to choose between one patient or another (I’m not a doctor, I’m just talking about the hard decisions doctors make) and try to make the “right choice”, but it’s not that simple. In the episode you mentioned, when he forces himself to whistle when he leaves, he had to choose between two patients but it wasn’t a hard decision because he had to choose between two people, it was hard because he had to choose between treating the man he said they would treat, or the man with more money. And he didn’t choose the man with money because he was greedy, he chose it because he knew it would help the hospital. And that’s what has given me a different perspective on hard decisions. It’s not always just a difficult decision to do the right thing, it’s sometimes making the decision to do what can be seen as the wrong or evil thing for the right reasons. Sorry for this rant, it’s just very easy to get lost in my thoughts on this kind of interesting stuff lol

[@SelectiveApathy82]

But as is the case with almost all sitcoms, the *RESET* button was hit after this episode, and Cox went right back to calling JD girls' names, mocking and belittling him. Maybe not as much as S1-2, but he still did a lot. Smh.

[@krishopson9214]

Right after Cox pats JD's shoulder, he and Kelso shake hands. The way it's done, shows that despite their rivalry, Kelso respects Cox as his top doctor and really needs him and Cox respects him at the same level.

[@joncurtis199]

Kelso character development from S1 to the end is one of the more interesting arcs the show delivered. He went from an out and out bad guy to someone you get genuinely empathise with.

[@iyot1020]

Kelso relied on cox to straighten him out when hes becoming too heartless due to his position as chief of medicine

[@kyubbiman2255]

I like how JD doesn't do anything he'd normally do, no over the top reaction or any of his malarkey, just a your welcome b/c he understands how serious and sincere Cox is being. Even the shoulder pat at the end Cox has to think about it for a second wondering if JD is going to ruin the moment with it. He doesn't and that's cool of him to do.

[@Jartran72]

You must be really old. I mean who says Malarkey? That sounds like something that was said in the early 20th century. Agree on the rest though.

[@jonathanallen4169]

​@@Jartran72what was the point of your comment?

[@Ghalvz]

And from that day on JD continued to never wash that shoulder again.

[@janem2684]

The show was the most accurate depiction of my life and experience as a young doctor that I have ever seen...laughter,pain, fatigue, doubt...it was always there. Still is after 33 years.

[@klarebear7211]

i remember the first time i saw this i sat in shock for like five minutes after dr. cox called him by his name. scrubs blended humor with raw human emotion better than any show since. there will never be a show that can surpass scrubs!!

[@Lolbama2012]

Futurama has entered the chat.

[@Lilyyloll]

Rychoo stfu no

[@Auzzie015]

Not many shows really try to do it. The best at it was MASH, that show had masterpieces in both comedy and drama.

[@nobody-fp5is]

@@Lolbama2012 Is Futurama worth watching?

[@macmcleod1188]

@@nobody-fp5is it's well-written and less serious emotional drama but it does have some heartbreaking moments that address events to an extremely funny series. If I had to rank them though, it wasn't closed and scrubs was the better series. But both are top 100.

[@Metoobie]

I wish more people realized how little effort it takes to make someone's life better.

[@freqnlodown]

A book full in few words. All the best.

[@Blue0000FF]

Exactly this.

[@NewfieLawNerd]

I love rewatching Scrubs after listening to the Fake Doctors Real Friends podcast and hearing how much genuine affection that the cast has for one another

[@maxhydekyle2425]

The podcast gave me a whole new appreciation for the show.

[@alviltayco3713]

Oh they are real life friends. All of them!

[@Ren3gaid]

I only listened to maybe 8 episodes because they only talked for about 10% of the time about Scrubs. Is it the same with the following episodes or did they extend the time?

[@Jakethesnakeking22]

"Im proud of you" "not because you tried your best but after this many years you still take this hard" "Thats the kinda doctor i wanna be" That part always makes me cry for some reason thats my favorite scrubs scene

[@petermelchreit3544]

At the end Dr.Cox is like "Yo, my main homie Kelso, what's poppin' on da block??"

[@MCB400100]

FOR REAL XD

[@abbaszaidi8371]

Kelso is such a gangsta. Love that moment in a future episode when him and his homies tear up a conference kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnLGhGOZnd6cmc0

[@geertbeerens826]

@@abbaszaidi8371 haha Kelso pure gangsta. See also the chest bump looking so natural on him when he has a moment with Snoop Dogg resident kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJmnnoF6apZsrJI

[@robertminnis3244]

Tbf earlier in this episode Kelso humbled himself by telling Perry he needed him back.

[@meatpopsicle_45]

People born in late 80's and early 90's were truly blessed to live through early 2000's to watch this show and others. Scrubs, House M.D., Smallville, Lost and many others - we had it all. These days they don't make it like that.

[@balukawaiirenekton7537]

You can still watch this show. No one has destroyed all the copies.

[@Neeko90]

@@balukawaiirenekton7537 More so then that, back in the early 2000s you could only catch these shows sporadically whenever they were running on the tv. These days you can bingewatch whole shows while home sick with the flu :P But its true aswell, they don't make them like this anymore.. no that Im aware of anyway.

[@FedoringAndChristian]

They needed each other.

[@simonedifrancesco9087]

5x20+5x21 are one of the most beautiful couple of episode ever. And this ending is perfect. Friendship, respect e love. All in less of three minutes.

[@Lil_Phag]

Also the episode where ben passes away, so amazing

[@michaelwoods1171]

J.D. was Cox's hero for one episode. ever think of that people? 😊

[@SonicXD001]

Yup

[@SelectiveApathy82]

If JD hadn't worked with Cox for 8 years, Cox would have still been unhappy and alone. Cox would never admit that to his face, but we all know its the truth :)

[@joshwaudby6367]

McGinley said a total of 6 words in this entire scene and yet somehow made us all laugh and cry. Thats the mark of a brilliant actor with world class writing.

[@arcnova]

7 words You Dont Drink Scotch Jd Thank You

[@TonyLeadholm]

Love that Dr. Cox actually calls J.D. by J.D. - and that J.D. doesn't go all wacky goofy over it. Just wonderfully done. One of the best scenes in the entire amazing series.

[@Mike-pd6np]

This show was a god damn masterpiece.

[@88omair]

The best

[@rachelfox8108]

Hats off to Zach Braff in this. He really did start a Zach that started the whole world Braffing. But we cannot overlook John C. McGinley. I respect that man something fierce!

[@88omair]

Johnny C was always my fav. He was born for this role. The entire cast is incredible talented

[@StopTheMaddness1492]

You know what went on in JD's mind after he got the pat on the back, "OH MYYYYYY GODDDD, HE PATTED ME ON THE SHOULDER!!! THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY EVER

[@TK-iu8nj]

It's an important scene, because it shows that being human is what we really need. Not being a perfect being, archangel, doctor or superhero. A man needs a man. You can be yourself with all your flaws and advantages. That allowed dr Cox to continue to be the doctor everyone needed.

[@michaelwoods1171]

One of the best scenes in a TV show ever..always makes me choke up.

[@88omair]

This one and Ben's death

[@materac440]

"- J.D.... Thank You.." thats what makes this show so amazing...

[@vstexas09]

Here because of Shea Serrano’s piece on The Ringer!! Thank you Shea!

[@jish55]

What made this and My Lunch so impactful and important was that it was the first time Dr. Cox was responsible for the deaths of patients, something in which he was proud of avoiding till this point. What made it more gut wrenching was that Dr. Cox fell, hit rock bottom because of this, and it was the greatest performance we've ever seen from this actor.

[@mikehocc]

I fucking love this show, watch it all at least once a year

[@HolyWhisp]

This show had such power. It reeled you in with wit, charm and incredibly different characters, then hammerblowed you in the gut with emotion. No show I've ever experienced before or since has made me bounce between laughter and tears so often.

[@SoulStealer2012]

This is my favourite episode.

[@Piitje]

Of course this is a great moment. Cox finally acknowledged that he needs emotional support from others which makes his story arc even better. But to me, what makes this scene so much stronger, is that JD also takes back the words he said to Cox in season 2: "Look, I wanna be like you... but a more successful you."

[@esperanzaarce9563]

I loved replaying Dr. Cox's smile at 2:08 when Carla tells him he finally shaved, such a genuine smile from him.

[@ethansmith7997]

I love how after JD's Super Bowl confession, Dr Cox takes a minute, looks confused and then just kind of gives begrudging respect for pulling it off. 0:43

[@jcw002]

This whole clip was awesome. Best part was when Kelso walks in at the end and him and Per have a nice firm handshake. Dang I used to watch this show on Hulu back when it was free. A decade ago maybe? I’ve seen every episode multiple times. Really hits the feels. Great writing and taught me some life lessons as a growing young man.

[@hailtothyking3916]

After all these years, even as someone who doesn't drink, every time JD spits out the scotch, all I can think is what a waste of scotch

[@ddlk9913]

In the drinking profession we call this alcohol abuse

[@passionoflovers]

And the worst part of that is that Cox doesn't just have any 20 dollar crap scotch lying around. It's probably all really high quality.

[@tiyenin]

Found this show years after it finished. The characters are among the most compelling that I've ever seen. What a gem

[@88omair]

One of the best casts on TV ever. And so diverse. My fav show for over 12 years now

[@TheCourtt0]

wow this hurts so good.

[@MrTerence102]

the best scrubs moment!!!!! .... the MOST true emotion u would get out of Cox!!!!!

[@agyagasztal]

This scene is one that I often think about when people are sad around me or they try to console a loved one because this episode really shows how to handle that. Every other person who visits Cox tries to get him out of this hole, tries to point out that there's no need now to be this way instead of acknowledging his pain. JD is the only one who does not say "alright, enough of the blues now, get off the couch" (which usually backfires because it just adds guilt to the sorrow) but tells him not only that it is okay to feel sad and his sorrow is absolutely valid but goes further and even states that he's proud of him because of it. It's the prime example of what a person needs when he's down; not examples of the good things in their life or motivation to help him move along but just somebody to listen to him and validate his feelings.

[@misslanfeartelamon]

Despite all his goofyness, JD always manages to put Perry on right direction. Like one time how he said to him "i wanna be a good doctor like you, a better doctor than you. But it is not so wrong to play by rules once in a while. 10 years from now on i will make a phone call and i will promote you." Without JD, Dr Cox would never has become Chief of Medicine

[@ShadowCammando24]

Simply put, this was one of greatest TV shows of all time. Very, VERY few shows can successfully blend comedic moments and heartfelt ones, let alone in the same episode. Great show. ❤

[@TSter504]

"I was a fan of Jerome Bettis.....whoever the hell that is!" (Dr. Cox looks off strangely) Classic!!!!

[@dbfinch]

Nope.. Kelso told the board he was given a leave of absence due to problems at home, and that if any asks, it was because Jordan beat him, while patients were told that he'd gone on holiday to Acapulco.

[@Y0G0FU]

Kelso was a real Trooper here.. that was his one chance to get Rid of Cox (something he would have gladly done in Season 1-3 and the half of 4) but he realised he needs Cox to not get consumed by his Job.

[@cliff0104]

man this series ended 5yrs ago I still come back and watch these scenes! it makes me feel so..human! they don't make shows like this anymore

[@themagickalmagickman]

11 years, wow

[@evilscotsman495]

@@themagickalmagickman Stop it! 😭

[@MichaelScott94]

The coolest things about this scene: 1. Dr. Cox using JD's name instead of "newbie" or some girls name and patting his shoulder 2. JD's sincerity 3. The Janitor's nod to Dr. Cox 4. That handshake between Kelso and Cox at the end...pretty sure it registered seismic activity haha

[@EarthquakeStar]

Who would dislike this? Even The Janitor didn’t dislike this. Oh, wait, what has two thumbs and probably disliked this...

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Bob Kelso, How ya doin?

[@JK-vj4rw]

I might be wrong about the acting choices made here, but I think when Dr Cox comes to thank JD he quickly gathers what's happening and looks away because he's aware of how hard it is for Perry to express that emotion. In almost every other instance of DrCox praising him he goofily basks in the compliment and daydreams of going into private practice etc. But here he understands how genuine and serious Cox is being and decides to make it as little a deal as possible

[@triandfit1]

I was a medic in an urban hospital and this show was the closest I’ve ever seen to the real world. I could put a name to every character. Awesome scene

[@kweesros7732]

I MISS THIS SHOW SO MUCH IT HURTS

[@RelevantRhythm]

Man tell me about it!

[@omairsh8]

"That sounded straighter in my head"

[@ryancbarrett96]

You've had a really stressful day, so imma let that one slide.

[@brinsleysargent992]

My brother watched scrubs and tried to get me to watch it when I was too young. I didn't like it. But I decided to give it another go recently, and now I'm older, I understood it, and scrubs is iterally the only programme that can have me crying tears of joy then tears of sadness within minutes of each other.

[@passionoflovers]

Loved when Kelso came to visit.. Jordan: No kissing. Kelso: Good, I have pibe breath. lol

[@ahrenstarr6273]

McGinley's non-verbal acting in this scene is great. He does it in the speech by Dan as well. Very underrated skill.

[@Wild-Wabbitt]

I just love Kelso at the end.

[@FadouaO123]

Kelso is soooo underrated!

[@sherrykao1017]

In my understanding, JD felt scared to face Dr. cox was because Cox had been JD's role model and mentor for years. For JD, Cox was just like a superhero and there seemed nothing he couldn't handle. But now Cox was so down for these 3 patients' death. This made JD insecure. He worried that would that one he'd been relying on just kept falling and crushed.

[@LuisSoto-fw3if]

Thanks, capitan obvious.

[@chrisbarrientos470]

+Luis Soto Wow, just wow.

[@artur297]

Sherry Kao that's almost word for word what JD said...

[@MCB400100]

Thats pretty much what JD excactly said except for one thing, JD was scared because the kind of doctor he wants to be mentally breaks down.. beautiful scene

[@Bendetoma]

@@chrisbarrientos470 He's just saying it how it is.

[@pia91]

brings me to tears every time again..the great dr.perry cox....so down, hurts me kinda

[@poindexterflex3528]

Scrubs just got it when it came to the emotional stuff. Jordan's brother dying, Dr. Cox losing the three patients, LaVerne's passing. They just got it.

[@AlexandrusMegus]

Don't forget the guy who died and whose last thought was how good the beer. And the ending of ABC episode with the Sesame street. That stuff cracked me.

[@smudger746]

The story of Mrs Wilkes was what got me….

[@esperanzaarce9563]

Or the episode with Molly Shannon as an EMT where he was partnered with her in the ambulance and he couldn't stand her because she was always cheerful and talked about her son a lot. They crash and he snaps at her in the ER and he finds out her son was dead and he felt like crap and apologized.

[@AlarabiWhirlwind1]

@loopmakerify he had 3 transplant patients who were in dire need of organs and someone died who had rabies (unbeknownst to them) gave them the organs, her disease then spreaded to the transplant patients resulting in their death. He blamed himself for their death and then went into the drunken mess show in this video xxx

[@basstian]

After all these years and having watched that episode multiple times, the 'JD' moment and Zach's subsequent smile can still make me choke up so easily. There's no getting over it I reckon.

[@motionpicturefreak16]

to celebrate dr cox not drinking anymore, they went out to a bar??

[@BlueEyedBabe03]

I do believe it was J.D. who said "The thing about failure is how supportive the people close you can be." This is a perfect example. Very good ending. Very, very good.

[@elriane94]

I love how JD was the only one who could make him feel better

[@chriswelcome8102]

I love that manly handshake at the end

[@omairsh8]

Cox and Kelso are the real OGs

[@shindean]

I just realized how important JD was in DR. Cox life, if he hadn't been annoying him after all these years and hadn't been a part of that medical staff, this incident could have happened and Cox would have had to retire out of depression.

[@Gostdemonoid]

ONE OF MY FAVORIT EPISODZ! But I did not lik this ending :/ :/ . J.D basically submitting that it wuz HIZ fault. NO. John. C FUCKED UP!

[@Spl1tSouls]

this scene is made all the better when you remember the words spoken bij Dr. cox at the end of the whole show ''He was my friend''

[@nolanbaker3508]

I watched this for the first time last night and screamed my head off when he called him JD. Probably my single favorite moment in the show. No moment brought me more joy. Dr. Cox is THE GREATEST tv character of all time (or at least sitcom character)

[@BigPapaJDawg]

Here after a Ringer article. Love this scene.

[@pranjal5april]

Same

[@sonnyb6536]

goddamn I love this show! Might start another run from beginning to end again 💯

[@michaelwoods1171]

JD...THANK YOUI...:)

[@joshuamusicante4841]

This is why JD succeeds and the others fail at snapping Dr. Cox out of this. Everyone else pointed out how Dr. Cox is not at fault, how much the hospital needs him, and that there was nothing he could have done. Listen to the song playing in the background: "They never tell you there's strength in vulnerability. They only tell you not to cry...They never tell you you don't need to be ashamed. They only tell you to deny." Everyone else points out, unintentionally, that Dr. Cox is wrong to feel the way he does. They don't mean to hurt him, but their comfort isn't helpful. But this is where JD turns the tide. He points out his own flaws and why he feels he may not be the best person to help Dr. Cox. He admits his own flaws, but then notes that, unlike the others (who beg Dr. Cox to return because they need him), that he will deal with his own problems. But the kicker comes when he tells Dr. Cox how proud he is of him. And this where the beauty of the song kicks in: Dr. Cox needed to hear about the strength of his vulnerability, the power in crying, the need to be ashamed and not deny our feelings. JD gets it; Dr. Cox needs to be validated, something the others, though well-intentioned, failed to do. Obviously, doctors need to learn proper balance of how to deal with the pain and horrors of hospital life; but hearing that strength comes from compassion, and that there are others who truly care for you, and being reminded that true success only comes from weakness...that's why this scene still gives me goosebumps to this day.

[@Apunker123]

This is the speech i hope resonates in my daily life. Rather than remaining numb have an enlarged heart specially with my career.

[@colwilliamnoydb4134]

For all you kids watching this. One show did it perfectly with humor, grace, and pure tragedy. It Was MASH. Filmed way back in the 1970's-80's. MASH was Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. Was funny, made you laugh, but was filled with truth no one wanted to see or hear.

[@bobtony6036]

bad thing about binge watching shows on netflix is you will forget you ever watched moments like this...................... :(

[@15TEEN]

At 2:33.. officially introduce each other formally..

[@n3r0wolfe]

strong words coming from someone who also came into work drunk... when he was on call

[@punishercastle5487]

My mouth was just left ajar when Cox called him JD. Awesome episode

[@saysHotdogs]

The episode before this one was unbearable. Shit they start playing “How to Save a Life” in the background and I’m just in a puddle of goofy sobbing

[@sally-annecleveland6425]

Just yesterday a DJ played that on the radio calling it "that song from Grey's" and I shouted, "BITCH, THAT SONG IS FROM SCRUBS!" And then I cried.

[@nicolestocks2853]

Sometimes in life we all need a j.d. to tell us that everything is ok and that depsite everything there is someone somewhere out there who is proud of us and wants to be just like us when even we ourselves dont want to be us. So if anyone hasnt told you yet. I'm proud of you

[@kamiljedrzejak]

i still think that ever1 needs someone like dr.Cox in there life

[@ered203]

JD officially gets one Man Card back for having the decency to not look Dr. Cox in the eye as he was thanking him. Deeply felt "man moments" are either-or on the talking and eye contact. You either look him directly in the eyes and nod silently, both of you getting the underlying meaning, or you look away and speak your mind (preferably short and to the damn point). Even when JD was talking to him at the apartment, they didn't really look at each other. One would look and the other turned away. And before anyone starts shredding me about toxic masculinity, this situation is sort of the opposite. If two or more people go through a horrible situation together where one has to save the other's life, both are left emotionally raw and vulnerable. Looking at each other and saying the words will more than often result in blubbering tears. I cannot speak for women or even all men, but at my most emotional times, it is important to me to preserve a certain amount of dignity, not to maintain some image to the outside world, but just for me. Its the rock I'm holding onto to keep from completely losing it and being a worthless wreck for whatever is coming next (and there is always something coming next). It may not be the healthiest mechanism, but it does have certain survival benefits.

[@LucyLoppez]

This is why John C. McGinley is one of the best actors ever! I love this scene! I miss Scrubs so much...

[@the_mattescat8497]

Love this whole scene but what stands out for me is that Bob kelso came to give Dr.Cox some love at the end… Bob Kelso everyone.. the one who has two thumbs an doesn’t give a dam lol

[@MitchellFace]

JD was the closest thing Dr. Cox had to a real best friend.

[@adrianocollinzo5712]

What about jordons brother? Owl brendy fraiser.

[@TimJenningsVideo]

@@adrianocollinzo5712 There's also his friend Ron whose son was autistic.

[@snorlaxluver]

God this show was so fucking good. You humans should check out the scrubs podcast. It's great.

[@andersonjuniocollege]

Iconic scene!! Still brings goosebumps after so many years.. So well written.. The idea of a good bromance almost feels dead in movies today..

[@assordante2205]

The being wrapped up in blankets thing is a bit over the top, but it works. It's like, what would he do with his arms in this scenario.

[@JSmellerM]

I always think that's a nice little touch seeing Dr. Kelso at the end welcoming Dr. Cox back.

[@lordhawkeye]

The way I viewed these two was very much that they had subconsciously agreed to a life long mentor/student friendship. And yet in this moment Cox wasn't able to fulfill that role and so JD also dropped his role. They had a brief, mutual moment of respect between equals before returning to their silly roles everyone expected out of them.

[@IdiotenHoch]

My favorite scene of my favorite TV show

[@michaelsong5555]

This was one helluva way to close this saga. Such a satisfying way to close it. That is seriously difficult to pull off.

[@randanman]

This was voted the best ending for its season. And top 5 endings of Scrubs. Cox calls JD... JD! Amazing episodes.