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Scrubs· Season 8 · Episode 9

My Absence

S08E09·7.6·February 10, 2009·30m·ABC

J.D. manages to still bother Dr. Cox despite being away on a vacation from the hospital. Meanwhile, Turk and Carla have some big news to announce.

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#14In Season 8of 19 rated episodes
#164All-timeof 182 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 8 averages 8.0
2009First airedFebruary 10, 2009

Guest stars

Sam LloydSam Lloydas Ted Buckland (Lawyer)
Eliza CoupeEliza Coupeas Dr. Denise "Jo" Mahoney
Sonal ShahSonal Shahas Sunny
Kate MicucciKate Micuccias Stephanie Gooch
Marcia Ann BurrsMarcia Ann Burrsas Peggy

Crew

John PutchJohn PutchDirector
Andy SchwartzAndy SchwartzWriter
Debra FordhamWriter

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