24 episodesFirst aired 2 October 2001
E1Oct 200123m
John Dorian, "J.D." to friends, is a boyishly handsome, self-deprecatingly funny, likeable guy who would be confident if he only realized his assets. Four years of medical school have prepared J.D. for his first day as an intern at Sacred Heart Hospital - but he has his doubts.
E2Oct 200121m
J.D. tries to persuade a smoker patient to quit smoking in order to impress Dr. Cox, who is just feeling lonely in his opinion. Elliot's attitude towards Carla annoys her, thus Turk is able to go on a date with Carla, when he convinces her to forgive Elliot.
E3Oct 200121m
J.D. begins to feel distant from Turk, when he leaves him abandoned every time that he tries to talk to him. Elliot fights with Kelso for calling her "sweetheart," and she seeks Dr. Cox's advice. J.D.'s relationship with Elliot goes in a time race, when he has 48 hours to kiss her before he is put into her "Friend Zone."
E4Oct 200121m
The three interns are each assigned patients with various illnesses. Statistically speaking, one of the three is going to die. J.D.'s patient is 86 year old Mrs. Tanner, who is in renal failure. 20 year old David Morrison is Turk's hernia patient and Elliot's patient Mrs. Guerrero only speaks Spanish and might have lupus.
E5Oct 200121m
J.D. points out what seems to be a technical mistake to Dr. Kelso, but it was really an attempt of Dr. Cox to save a woman without insurance using a dead guy's insurance. Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox show J.D. their different ways of looking at medicine. Meanwhile, the Janitor intimidates J.D., Elliot discovers the healing powers of her boobs and Turk gives Carla a pen he thought he took from the Lost and Found box.
E6Oct 200121m
Dr. Cox is still facing the threat of suspension, and coincidentally, J.D. is assigned to a special patient: Jordan Sullivan, an important board member. Elliot is assigned to take care of a shrink whose jaw has been wired shut. Carla's mom makes a scandal after Turk spends the night at Carla's.
E7Nov 200121m
J.D. has finally earned the spot as brightest student, but he's got competition: Nick Murdoch, who seems to be nicer, friendlier and has a better butt than him. But even J.D. can't hate the guy. Turk is having problems at the operation table and doesn't tell Carla, who keeps bothering Dr. Cox about it.
E8Nov 200121m
J.D. and Turk become heroes after saving a cameraman's life on TV. J.D. worries about his evaluation. Carla blows off a night at the bar with Elliot.
E9Nov 200121m
J.D. gets to see the hospital through the eyes of a patient. Elliot examines him while Dr. Cox is trying to show off to his mentor, Dr. Benson, the ex-chief of medicine.
E10Nov 200121m
J.D. gains a new nickname - "Scooter" - and Dr. Cox gives Elliot the evil eye when she won't discharge a troublesome patient.
E11Dec 200121m
It's Christmas, and Dr. Cox has J.D. videotape the birth of the child of one of his friends.
E12Jan 200221m
Afraid a woman might sue the hospital, Dr. Kelso asks J.D. to stand by her and be friendly, so she won't sue them. Elliot is desperate for attention from Dr. Cox and Turk snaps at Carla when she steals fries from his plate.
E13Jan 200221m
J.D. is frustrated when his budding romance is constantly interrupted by emergency calls. Dr. Cox informs the interns how to avoid Dr. Kelso's bite. Carla and Turk deal with their first sexual intimacy complication.
E14Jan 200221m
Alex and Elliot argue over missing medication, and J.D. needs to choose sides. Dr. Kelso gives Carla a ride to work and she sees a totally different side of him. Turk finds out that Dr. Cox has secret feelings for Carla.
E15Feb 200227m
J.D. and Elliot go to work trying to hide their new secret romance, but everybody already knows it.
E16Feb 200221m
Dr. Cox shows up at J.D.'s door. Turk and Elliot partner on a research project and Carla struggles to fulfill a comatose patient's final request.
E17Mar 200221m
J.D., Elliot and Turk are receiving their first medical students. Turk's student is a very attractive young woman and Elliot's is the son of a CEO.
E18Mar 200221m
J.D.'s rude patient dies from cancer. Elliot is convinced Dr. Kelso is a singer and Dr. Cox finds himself trapped in a love square.
E19Apr 200221m
An assortment of moms and dads descend on their offspring at home and in the workplace.
E20Apr 200221m
Turk's competitiveness is starting to annoy J.D. and Dr. Kelso fires the only nurse that makes good coffee. Elliot meets a very attractive patient.
E21Apr 200221m
J.D. fears being contaminated with Hepatitis B. Elliot has a hard time making time for her new relationship. Turk obsesses about getting in shape.
E22May 200221m
Jordan's brother Ben is admitted at Sacred Heart for having an accident with a nail gun. J.D. goes on a search for test results.
E23May 200221m
Dr. Cox is the voice of reason and compassion. Turk is upset he wasn't chosen for a difficult surgery, and Elliot is criticized by Dr. Kelso for the 100th time.
E24May 200222m
It's J.D.'s last day as an intern. Carla and Turk are arguing about dating other people. Elliot finally rebels against being everyone's doormat, and J.D. is just trying to stay out of people's way.