Ep 1. My First Day

On the first episode of the popular medical comedy-drama series 'Scrubs,' titled 'My First Day,' we are introduced to the show's protagonist, John 'J.D.' Dorian (played by Zach Braff), and his friend and fellow doctor, Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), as they begin their first day as interns at Sacred Heart hospital.

The episode starts with J.D. narrating as he walks through the hospital, expressing his excitement and nervousness for the day ahead. As he reaches the entrance, he hesitates for a moment before finally making his way in. From the moment he steps inside, J.D. is met with chaos, rushing gurneys, and a multitude of doctors and nurses running frantically to attend to their patients.

In the hospital basement, J.D. and Turk meet their mentor, Dr. Perry Cox (John C. McGinley), who is quick to belittle and mock the two young interns. Dr. Cox informs them that they will be responsible for admitting patients, drawing blood, and performing minor procedures, and orders them to start with the room of a patient named Mrs. Wilk, who has been hospitalized for an undisclosed reason.

As they enter the room, J.D. and Turk are immediately met with Mrs. Wilk's flatulence, which sets off a series of comedic sequences throughout the episode. They attempt to give her a bath, but things quickly go awry, causing J.D. to get drenched in water. Later, while attempting to draw Mrs. Wilk's blood, they accidentally send the needle through her hand, and Dr. Cox has to come in to fix the mistake.

Throughout the day, J.D. encounters several other hospital staff members, including the strict and stern nurse Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes), who takes an instant dislike to him, and the quirky, awkward "allergy girl" Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), who J.D. develops an immediate crush on.

J.D.'s interactions with Elliot are a particular highlight of the episode. He follows her around the hospital, trying to strike up a conversation, but she is always too preoccupied with her work to give him the time of day. When J.D. finally does get her attention, he accidentally ends up insulting her, making things even worse between them.

As the day progresses, J.D. becomes increasingly frustrated with Dr. Cox's harsh treatment of him and Turk. When he finally confronts Dr. Cox about it, the older doctor explains that he's purposely being hard on them because he wants them to be the best doctors they can possibly be.

The episode ends with J.D. sitting outside the hospital, reflecting on his day and the challenges he faced. As he watches the hospital staff leave for the night, he realizes that he has a long journey ahead of him, but that he's eager to become the kind of doctor he's always dreamed of being.

Overall, the first episode of 'Scrubs' is a hilarious and engaging introduction to the show's world and characters. We get to see the hospital from the perspective of a newcomer, and experience their fears, laughs, and challenges alongside them. The humor is sharp and the pacing is snappy, making for an enjoyable viewing experience. The episode does a great job of setting up the show's premise and tone, and leaves the audience excited to see what's next in store for J.D. and the rest of the Sacred Heart staff.