My Hard Labor
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"My Hard Labor" is the second episode of season seven and 141st episode of the American
sitcom
Scrubs
. It aired on November 1, 2007 on NBC
.
, initially exciting J.D.
But J.D. becomes uncomfortable when Kim begins pressing J.D. for a talk about their relationship and how they feel about each other; J.D. decided in the previous episode that he had no longer loved her, and was staying in the relationship only for the baby's sake. After J.D. reveals his true feelings, Kim is shocked and outraged. She, in turn, decides to end the relationship and summons Elliot
to help her through labour. J.D. is sad when the relationship ends, citing statistics that say that children with parents who are together are better off. However, Dr. Cox tells him that statistics aren't always right, and that J.D. is the only one who can determine whether or not he will be a good father. J.D. then reenters the room, braving Kim's abuse, in order to be with her and his newborn son, Sam. The episode ends with Kim holding Sam and commenting that, while their (romantic) relationship is over, it is also just beginning (as parents), before allowing J.D. to hold Sam.
Turk and Carla
are conflicted over a video game Turk is obsessed with. While J.D. was previously helping him as a second player, he leaves when Kim goes into labor, so Turk teams up with Janitor
to finish the game. Carla catches Turk, and reveals that she is also addicted to the game, which is why she wanted it out of the house. After Carla annoys the Janitor into leaving, they finish the game together. Turk is euphoric over having beaten it, but Carla informs him she's done it so many times.
Dr. Kelso
is revealed to be living in the hospital after his wife kicked him out of the house six weeks prior. He spends the night on the Doctor's Lounge couch drinking scotch and talking on the phone with son Harrison, whom he is helping through a recent breakup.
Dr. Cox is facing a crisis himself, as his baby daughter Jennifer-Dylan has a spreading rash; He doesn't want to give her a shot, out of fear that she will associate him with pain. An extremely lazy Jordan cannot be bothered with it, and Dr. Cox is subjected to finding someone suitable to give his daughter a shot, believing the interns too incompetent. In the end, Keith gives Jennifer-Dylan the shot.
This episode marks a returning appearance for three actors. Aloma Wright
, last seen in "My Long Goodbye
" when her character Laverne Roberts died, returns as a nurse present while Kim is in labor. Though Wright has a new hairstyle and pink scrubs
, she speaks like Laverne did. J.D. notes she looks familiar, but does not make the connection.
Also making a return appearance is Colin Hay
, who made his first appearance in "My Overkill". In this episode he sings Men At Work
's hit single "Down Under
" (also sung by J.D. in "My Porcelain God
").
Dr. Donna (Debra Azar), who delivered Jack Cox in "My Karma", delivers Sam Dorian.
When Dr. Cox is asking for help with his daughter, Jennifer Dylan, Dr. Kelso
is drinking from a mug labeled "Plomox"; Julie Keaton, played by Heather Locklear
, was Plomox's representative in "My First Step" and "My Fruit Cups".
In addition, when Turk is playing the XBOX 360 one of the controllers is wireless while the other is a wired controller with the wire cut off.
Also while two players are playing the video game, only one player on the screen is ever seen.
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Situation comedy
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Scrubs
Scrubs (TV series)
Scrubs is an American medical comedy-drama television series created in 2001 by Bill Lawrence and produced by ABC Studios. The show follows the lives of several employees of the fictional Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital. It features fast-paced screenplay, slapstick, and surreal vignettes...
. It aired on November 1, 2007 on NBC
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Plot
Kim goes into laborChildbirth
Childbirth is the culmination of a human pregnancy or gestation period with the birth of one or more newborn infants from a woman's uterus...
, initially exciting J.D.
John Dorian
John Michael "J.D." Dorian, M.D. is a fictional character on the American comedy-drama Scrubs, played by Zach Braff. He is the narrator and main character of the series. He provides voice-over to the series which fills the roles of his internal thoughts and an overall narration in the show, often...
But J.D. becomes uncomfortable when Kim begins pressing J.D. for a talk about their relationship and how they feel about each other; J.D. decided in the previous episode that he had no longer loved her, and was staying in the relationship only for the baby's sake. After J.D. reveals his true feelings, Kim is shocked and outraged. She, in turn, decides to end the relationship and summons Elliot
Elliot Reid
Dr. Elliot Reid is a fictional character played by Sarah Chalke in the American comedy-drama Scrubs. She has appeared in every episode during the first eight seasons except two Season 8 episodes, "My Last Words" and "My Lawyer's in Love"....
to help her through labour. J.D. is sad when the relationship ends, citing statistics that say that children with parents who are together are better off. However, Dr. Cox tells him that statistics aren't always right, and that J.D. is the only one who can determine whether or not he will be a good father. J.D. then reenters the room, braving Kim's abuse, in order to be with her and his newborn son, Sam. The episode ends with Kim holding Sam and commenting that, while their (romantic) relationship is over, it is also just beginning (as parents), before allowing J.D. to hold Sam.
Turk and Carla
Carla Espinosa
Carla Espinosa, RN is a fictional character in the American comedy-drama Scrubs, portrayed by Judy Reyes.Carla has appeared in every episode during the first eight seasons except three Season 8 episodes, "My Happy Place", "My Cookie Pants" and "My Full Moon"...
are conflicted over a video game Turk is obsessed with. While J.D. was previously helping him as a second player, he leaves when Kim goes into labor, so Turk teams up with Janitor
Janitor (Scrubs)
The Janitor is a fictional character, played by actor Neil Flynn in the American comedy-drama Scrubs.Neil Flynn was originally billed as a recurring guest star throughout Season 1, although he appeared in all 24 episodes of that season. He was promoted to a series regular beginning with Season 2...
to finish the game. Carla catches Turk, and reveals that she is also addicted to the game, which is why she wanted it out of the house. After Carla annoys the Janitor into leaving, they finish the game together. Turk is euphoric over having beaten it, but Carla informs him she's done it so many times.
Dr. Kelso
Bob Kelso
Robert "Bob" Kelso, M.D. , is a fictional character played by Ken Jenkins in the American comedy-drama Scrubs....
is revealed to be living in the hospital after his wife kicked him out of the house six weeks prior. He spends the night on the Doctor's Lounge couch drinking scotch and talking on the phone with son Harrison, whom he is helping through a recent breakup.
Dr. Cox is facing a crisis himself, as his baby daughter Jennifer-Dylan has a spreading rash; He doesn't want to give her a shot, out of fear that she will associate him with pain. An extremely lazy Jordan cannot be bothered with it, and Dr. Cox is subjected to finding someone suitable to give his daughter a shot, believing the interns too incompetent. In the end, Keith gives Jennifer-Dylan the shot.
Continuity
Aloma Wright
Aloma Wright is an American actress. She was born in New York and raised in California.- Career :Wright was cast as Laverne Roberts for Scrubs. After six seasons, her character was killed off in My Long Goodbye. She returned in season seven playing a new character, Nurse Shirley...
, last seen in "My Long Goodbye
My Long Goodbye
"My Long Goodbye" is the 15th episode of season six of the American comedy-drama Scrubs. It was written by Dave Tennant and directed by Victor Nelli, Jr....
" when her character Laverne Roberts died, returns as a nurse present while Kim is in labor. Though Wright has a new hairstyle and pink scrubs
Scrubs (clothing)
Scrubs are the shirts and trousers or gowns worn by nurses , surgeons, and other operating room personnel when "scrubbing in" for surgery. In the United Kingdom, they are sometimes known as Theatre Blues. They are designed to be simple with minimal places for dirt to hide, easy to launder, and...
, she speaks like Laverne did. J.D. notes she looks familiar, but does not make the connection.
Also making a return appearance is Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Colin James Hay is a Scottish-Australian musician, who made his mark during the 1980s as lead vocalist of the Australian band Men at Work, and later as a solo artist.- Early life and Men at Work :...
, who made his first appearance in "My Overkill". In this episode he sings Men At Work
Men at Work
Men at Work are an Australian rock band who achieved international success in the 1980s. They are the only Australian artists to have a simultaneous #1 album and #1 single in the United States . They achieved the same distinction of a simultaneous #1 album and #1 single in the United Kingdom...
's hit single "Down Under
Down Under (song)
"Down Under" is a pop song recorded by Men at Work for their debut album Business as Usual . The song went to #1 on American, British, Canadian and Australian charts....
" (also sung by J.D. in "My Porcelain God
My Porcelain God
"My Porcelain God" is 13th episode of season three and the 59th episode overall of the American sitcom Scrubs. It originally aired on February 17, 2004 on NBC.-Plot:...
").
Dr. Donna (Debra Azar), who delivered Jack Cox in "My Karma", delivers Sam Dorian.
When Dr. Cox is asking for help with his daughter, Jennifer Dylan, Dr. Kelso
Bob Kelso
Robert "Bob" Kelso, M.D. , is a fictional character played by Ken Jenkins in the American comedy-drama Scrubs....
is drinking from a mug labeled "Plomox"; Julie Keaton, played by Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear
Heather Deen Locklear is an American actress best known for her television roles as Sammy Jo Carrington on Dynasty, Officer Stacy Sheridan on T.J...
, was Plomox's representative in "My First Step" and "My Fruit Cups".
In addition, when Turk is playing the XBOX 360 one of the controllers is wireless while the other is a wired controller with the wire cut off.
Also while two players are playing the video game, only one player on the screen is ever seen.
Featured music
- "Heartbeats" by José GonzálezJosé GonzálezJosé González is a Swedish-Argentine indie folk singer-songwriter and guitarist from Gothenburg, Sweden.González is also a member of Swedish band Junip, along with Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn.- Biography :...
- "Down UnderDown Under (song)"Down Under" is a pop song recorded by Men at Work for their debut album Business as Usual . The song went to #1 on American, British, Canadian and Australian charts....
" by Colin HayColin HayColin James Hay is a Scottish-Australian musician, who made his mark during the 1980s as lead vocalist of the Australian band Men at Work, and later as a solo artist.- Early life and Men at Work :...