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"'''My Lunch'''" is the 113th [[episode]] of the American [[sitcom]] ''[[Scrubs (TV show)|Scrubs]]''. It originally aired as Episode 20 of Season 5 on [[April 25]] [[2006]]. |
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The episode is based on a real life case of the death of four patients from [[rabies]] contracted by organ transplants. |
The episode is based on a real life case of the death of four patients from [[rabies]] contracted by organ transplants. |
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"My Lunch" is the 113th episode of the American sitcom Scrubs. It originally aired as Episode 20 of Season 5 on April 25 2006.
The episode is based on a real life case of the death of four patients from rabies contracted by organ transplants.
Plot
J.D.'s latest goal is to have lunch with Dr. Cox who, in typical fashion, rejects him and heads to the grocery store. J.D. follows him where they encounter a former patient, Jill Tracy, who has been stood up for a date. A few days later, Jill dies with all signs pointing to suicide by drug overdose. J.D. feels guilty that he, as a doctor, was unable to see the signs she was depressed. Jill's tragedy proves to be good news for three of Dr. Cox's patients in need of transplants, one of whom is a close personal friend of his. Dr. Cox takes J.D. out to lunch and reminds him that he is not responsible for her death, as she did not come to him for help. Cox teaches J.D. that he cannot blame himself for the deaths that are not his fault; once he starts, he will ruin himself.
In a subplot, Carla and Elliot speculate the Todd's raucous and inappropriate behavior may be cover up for his homosexuality. They help him come to terms with his sexuality, in an attempt to stop his inappropriate innuendo, but their efforts prove to be futile as he begins directing his inappropriate comments towards men instead. Elliot and Carla talk to the Todd about his behavior, and it turns out the Todd was scamming the girls with the idea that "chicks dig gay guys." The Todd walks down the hallway, looking at both men and women. The Janitor stops the Todd and asks "What are you?", to which he replies, "I'm The Todd". Once Todd leaves, the Janitor shudders.
Meanwhile, the three transplant patients, despite originally showing signs of improvement, take an inexplicable turn for the worse, deteriorating rapidly. Jill's autopsy results come in and it is revealed she did not die of an overdose; she had died of rabies, meaning all three transplant patients now have rabies too. Despite the best efforts of the staff, the first two patients die. J.D. takes Dr. Cox to lunch again, telling him it wasn't his fault. The first two patients were in critical condition and would have died in a matter of hours, and Dr. Cox had to make a call; J.D. says he would have made the same decision in his place, which seems to make Dr. Cox feel better. They are then paged for another emergency. Dr. Cox's friend dies, sending Cox into a guilt-ridden meltdown; the patient wasn't in critical need of a kidney, and his transplant could have waited. J.D. reminds Dr. Cox that "the second you start blaming yourself for people's deaths, there's no coming back", but Dr. Cox merely says "you're right" and leaves the hospital.
Production
The plot is based on the true story of three patients who died in June, 2004, due to rabies contracted by organ transplants.[1][2] However, as the commentary on the Season 5 DVD mentions, some dramatic license was taken, as the organs from one donor do not usually all go to the same hospital.
Reception
This episode is the second-highest-rated episode of Scrubs on TV.com (9.7 out of 10), second only to "My Screw Up" (9.8 out of 10). It is also the fourth highest-rated episode in IMDB (9.4 out of 10) preceded by "My Cold Shower" (9.6 out of 10) and followed by "My Best Friend's Baby's Baby and My Baby's Baby" (9.3 out of 10).
However, the episode was criticized for the unlikelihood that Jill's organs matched all three patients, although the critic later acknowledged that he was unaware that the episode was based upon a real case.[3] Amazon.com's Donald Liebenson calls it a "powerful episode that shows a welcome maturity". Liebenson is also thankful that "the music rights were secured for the DVD release so that the Fray's 'How to Save a Life' is playing on the soundtrack when Dr. Cox has his own tragic setback."[4]
Continuity
- In the sixth-season episode "My Long Goodbye," Dr. Cox sees (or imagines seeing) the ghost of a pregnant Jill Tracy, who died in this episode.
- The day this episode aired is the same day Elliot planned on getting married according to "My Journey".
Featured music
Guest Stars
- Nicole Sullivan as Jill Tracy.
- Rachel Winfree as Jill's mother, who agrees to donate her daughter's organs.
- David Warshofsky as Dave Bradford, Dr. Cox's friend, who needs a kidney transplant.
References
- DVD audio commentary, with John C. McGinley and director John Miche.
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Keller, Joel (January 17, 2007). "Bill Lawrence of Scrubs: The TV Squad Interview". TV Squad. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Rabies-infected organs kill 3 patients". CNN. July 1, 2004. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Keller, Joel. "Scrubs: My Lunch". TV Squad. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
- ^ Liebenson, Donald. "Scrubs - The Complete Fifth Season Scrubs - The Complete Fifth Season". Big6 Skills Learning Center. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
