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J.D. is frustrated when his budding romance with an ex-patient wilts as their dates are constantly interrupted by emergency calls, while the beastly Dr. Kelso becomes less fearsome to the wide-eyed interns, when Dr. Cox informs them how to avoid the blowhard's bite. In addition, a perplexed Carla and Turk deal with their first sexual intimacy complication.
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#17In Season 1of 24 rated episodes
#153All-timeof 182 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.9
2002First airedJanuary 15, 2002
Guest stars
Neil Flynnas Janitor
Robert Maschioas Dr. Todd Quinlan
Sam Lloydas Ted Buckland (Lawyer)
Aloma Wrightas Nurse Laverne Roberts
Elizabeth Bogushas Alex
Scott "Carrot Top" Thompsonas Carrot Top
Johnny Kastlas DougP.D. Manias Dr. Simotas
Sean Carriganas PaulJim Coarias Mr. Yeager
Crew
Michael SpillerDirectorGarrett DonovanWriter
Neil GoldmanWriter
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