Ep 19. My Cold Shower

In the Scrubs season 6 episode "My Cold Shower," JD and Turk have a competition to see who can go the longest without physical contact with their significant other. Meanwhile, Elliot tries to convince Carla to go out with her and the Janitor constantly torments J.D. in order to get his job as resident.

The episode begins with JD and Turk noting how they haven't had sex with their significant others in a while. Out of this conversation, a bet is proposed: whoever gives into temptation first owes the other $50. As they go about their day, they both try to resist the urge to touch their partners, with varying levels of success. Meanwhile, a patient arrives at the hospital with a rather embarrassing problem, and the Janitor uses this to constantly torment JD throughout the episode.

Elliot tries to convince Carla to initiate a night out for just the two of them, despite her recent motherhood and busy schedule. Carla is hesitant, but Elliot is able to use a bit of reverse psychology to get her to commit to the outing. As the day goes on, JD and Turk's bet becomes increasingly difficult, with even innocent touches causing both of them to fall further and further into temptation.

As the evening arrives, Elliot and Carla's night out seems to be going well, until they hit a bump in the road and Carla has to head back home. Meanwhile, JD and Turk's bet comes to a head when they both give in at the same time, leading to a hilarious call with their significant others to determine who truly lost the bet.

Throughout the episode, Janitor's attempts to steal JD's job as resident continue, with him taking every opportunity he can to assert his dominance. However, JD ultimately proves himself to Dr. Kelso, leading to Janitor being forced to admit defeat and accept JD as resident once again.

Overall, "My Cold Shower" is a lighthearted episode of Scrubs that touches on themes of temptation, friendship, and work rivalries. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing JD and Turk's hilarious bet play out over the course of the episode, as well as Janitor's ongoing attempts to one-up JD at every turn. Meanwhile, Elliot's attempts to convince Carla to prioritize herself in the midst of motherhood is a relatable story for many viewers.