[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

This was the first episode of Scrubs filmed and broadcast in 16:9 High Definition . [S8E1] My Jerks

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. Although retired, Ken Jenkins (Dr

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 Learn more This was the first episode of

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.

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.