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Laughter is the best medicine... Especially when it's your first day as a doctor.
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
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Episode 1
J.D., Turk, Cox, Kelso and intern Denise return to Sacred Heart to teach med school, while new med students Lucy, Drew, Cole and Maya are put through the ringer on their first day of school.
Directed by Michael SpillerWritten by Bill LawrenceGuest stars Sarah Chalke, Ken Jenkins, Neil Flynn, Robert Maschio, David Kobzantsev, Antonio Sabàto Jr., Walter Addison, Nicky Whelan
Episode 2
Lucy learns a hard earned lesson about what it takes to be a doctor. Meanwhile J.D. and Turk spot a potential love connection between Denise and the new med student, Drew, as they play matchmakers with a little bit of help from Dr. Kelso.
Directed by Michael McDonaldWritten by Josh Bycel, Jonathan GroffGuest stars Ken Jenkins, Robert Maschio, Antonio Sabàto Jr., Nicky Whelan, John Billingsley, Steven Cragg, Windell Middlebrooks
Episode 3
J.D. and Drew learn a tough lesson in mentoring when Dr. Cox and Lucy show them that sometimes the student is the teacher.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Stephen CraggGuest stars Nicky Whelan, Kurt Doss, Cecelia Antoinette, Audrey Kearns, Jeremiah Hu
Episode 4
While their wives are out of town, J.D. and Turk attend a med student's party; Kelso says goodbye to Ted and Gooch.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Corey NickersonGuest stars Sam Lloyd, Kate Micucci, Nicky Whelan, Windell Middlebrooks, Paul Dooley, Jim Hazelton
Episode 5
J.D. still clamors for Dr. Turk's approval as he approaches his final day of teaching at Sacred Heart, Lucy searches within herself for the courage to perform a basic medical procedure on a real human, and Denise and Drew make things official.
Directed by Michael SpillerWritten by Steven CraggGuest stars Ken Jenkins, Nicky Whelan, Sonal Shah, Matthew Moy
Episode 6
While Turk struggles to find a replacement best friend, Elliott offers some sound advice and guidance to an over-worked and exhausted Lucy.
Directed by Michael McDonaldWritten by Kevin EttenGuest stars Sarah Chalke, Ken Jenkins, Robert Maschio, Windell Middlebrooks, Matthew Moy, Gary Ballard, Betty A. Bridges
Episode 7
Before receiving their white coats, the med students of Winston University must figure out why they want to be doctors, and Denise gets a little relationship help from Elliot.
Directed by John PutchWritten by Andy SchwartzGuest stars Sarah Chalke, Ken Jenkins, Robert Maschio, Windell Middlebrooks, Gary Ballard, David Cade, John Lanz, Elliot Schwartz
Episode 8
Lucy finds couplings, dysfunctional or not, throughout the hospital
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Prentice PennyGuest stars Robert Maschio, Geoff Stevenson, Nicky Whelan, Windell Middlebrooks, Matthew Moy, Tony Tambi, Tom Ormeny, Logan Fields
Episode 9
The reality of having a baby begins to settle in for both J.D. and Elliot while Lucy struggles with the reality of operating on people.
Directed by John PutchWritten by Leila StrachanGuest stars Sarah Chalke, Robert Maschio, Christa Miller, Walter Addison, Edith Fields, Art Frankel
Episode 10
A case of guilty conscience plagues the med school when a student cheats on an exam and Dr. Cox takes it out on the entire class. Meanwhile, Denise makes a startling admission of her own.
Directed by Michael SpillerWritten by Lon Zimmet, Dan RubinGuest stars Ken Jenkins, Robert Maschio, Nicky Whelan, Matthew Moy, Nadine Velazquez, Tracy McCubbin, Ginna Rutter
Episode 11
Lucy takes her new assignment as hell week "team leader" a bit too seriously, and Dr. Turk feels threatened when an internationally renowned surgeon pays a visit.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Corey Nickerson, Kevin EttenGuest stars Ken Jenkins, Robert Maschio, Nicky Whelan, Matthew Moy, Reno Wilson, Judy Kain
Episode 12
When Cole and Kelso both get negative results back after a few routine tests, they learn the hard way to put their egos in check in order to rein in the support of their so-called friends.
Directed by Eren CelebogluWritten by Prentice Penny, Alessia CostantiniGuest stars Ken Jenkins, Nicky Whelan, Matthew Moy, Jane Le, Matty Cardarople
Episode 13
The med students of Winston University finally find something to be thankful for when Cole identifies his true calling in surgery, Drew finds the love of his life, and Lucy finds the inspiration to become a doctor.
Directed by Rick BlueWritten by Sean RussellGuest stars Robert Maschio, Nicky Whelan, Matthew Moy, Larry Sullivan, Ryan Biegel
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Zach BraffJohn 'J.D.' Dorian
Donald FaisonChristopher Turk
John C. McGinleyPerry Cox
Sarah ChalkeElliot Reid
Judy ReyesCarla Espinosa
Ken JenkinsBob Kelso
Neil FlynnJanitor
Eliza CoupeDenise Mahoney
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