Ep 2. My Nightingale
- TV14
- October 3, 2002
- 20 min
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7.8 (1,351)
In the second episode of the second season of Scrubs titled "My Nightingale", J.D. (played by Zach Braff) is struggling to come up with a diagnosis for a patient with unexplainable symptoms. Meanwhile, Turk (played by Donald Faison) is excited to have Carla (played by Judy Reyes) move in with him, but their different living habits create some tension.
As J.D. tries to figure out what is wrong with his patient, he turns to his mentor, Dr. Cox (played by John C. McGinley), for help. Dr. Cox challenges J.D. to be more creative and think outside the box when it comes to diagnosing patients. This leads J.D. on a wild goose chase, trying out a variety of different diagnoses, before ultimately coming up with a correct diagnosis.
Carla and Turk's living situation proves to be a bit more difficult than they anticipated. Carla is a neat freak who likes everything to be in its place, while Turk is a bit messier and doesn't see the point in tidying up. As they try to find a compromise, their different habits lead to some humorous situations.
Meanwhile, Elliot (played by Sarah Chalke) is dealing with a patient who has a crush on her. She tries to find a way to let him down gently without hurting his feelings.
Throughout the episode, the theme of mentorship and learning from others is explored. J.D. looks up to Dr. Cox and tries to emulate his approach to medicine, but ultimately learns that he needs to find his own style. Carla and Turk learn from each other's differences and find a way to adapt to living together. And Elliot learns the importance of setting boundaries with patients and how to handle romantic advances in a professional manner.
Overall, "My Nightingale" is a humorous and heartwarming episode that showcases the strong relationships between the characters of Scrubs. It tackles common issues like roommate problems and workplace dynamics in a lighthearted manner while still delivering insightful messages about learning and growth.