Finally, FINALLY, Scrubs is back! For the last season, yes, but hey, at least we're getting a real last season. I mean, dang, I'm actually feeling nostalgic toward Elliot, and I've never really even liked her! (Spoilers Ahead...)

Previously on Scrubs, Elliot and JD almost kissed. Yes, almost, thank goodness. However, Elliot then decides that she doesn’t want to marry Keith, which she confesses to the Turks that night. This interrupts Turk's choosing his biannual (because of the diabetes) candy bar. Now, as someone who is vegan and thus can’t have commercially available candy bars (and thus spends an unhealthy amount of time obsessing over them), I can say unequivocally that I’d go with a Twix. You get the crunch, you get the caramel, and you get TWO candy bars in one! Yes, it’s missing the nougat, but I think the double bar thing puts it over the edge. Just sayin’.

Faced with the task of breaking up with the Dudemeister, Elliot is panicking a bit. Yeah, you really don’t want to wait until the guy’s family is in town. And staying with you. That’s just rough. She bites the bullet, though, as everyone watches from the hospital windows. And now, it’s time to sing along to the theme song for the last time ever! Well, the last time ever in a season premiere, at least. I’ve really gotten great at harmonizing on the “I’m no superman” line at the end, too. Aww.

Though Keith is understandably bitter at Elliot Pig Whore, and Kim has turned into some sort of whale, life at Sacred Heart continues as usual. Oh, Dr. Cox, how I’ve missed your cutting insults! And how I appreciate the shorter hair this season! And hey, the writers even throw in some stuff for the loyal fans during Turk and JD’s “hard truth” conversation—“Molebutt” is totally Elliot!

Dr. Cox finds himself liking one of his patients, along with Turk and eventually Dr. Kelso— horror of horrors! Apparently, Joe has a “magical quality.” One not recognized by his insurance company, who won’t pay to have him stay if his symptoms have subsided and they can’t figure out what’s wrong. I wonder if it’s painful for insurance workers to watch medical shows. I feel like they get picked on every week! Probably for good reason, but still, it’s gotta sting, right? Incidentally, who the heck doesn’t look for a tick in someone’s hair? I mean, that’s kind of where they like to hang out, as anyone who’s ever been camping knows. Yep, I've dodged many a lyme disease bullet.

Predictably, Elliot and Keith hook up after she tries to be friends and he tries to be mean to her in return. And, ouch, he thinks they’re back together. Yeah, not so much, dude. Not so much. On the other bad relationship end, JD is resigned to staying with Kim forever and ever due to the kid, even though he doesn’t love her. Also ouch.

Other things I loved tonight:

• “Big news, sports fans!" [Everyone turns their attention to JD] "I’ve decided to call everyone ‘sports fans.’”
• The Who Caresies Awards. Go, Dame Judy Dorian! Also, Tony Shalhoub should suck on that, along with all the Emmy voters.
• The janitor has a girlfriend! Named Lady! True story: When my mom was pregnant with my little sister, my little brother came up with a list of possible names. Including “Lil’ Lady.”
• “Fun Size.” I sense a lot of potential there.

All in all, a solid effort, especially considering the amount of exposition they had to fit in. I can't wait for the rest of the season!

Are you pro- or anti- JD/Elliot? What candy bar would you choose?

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Comments

I'm not especially pro JD/Elliot. Season 3 should have the final end of them. And that was really a trademark of how this wasn't a traditional sitcom. But... well, Bill Lawrence has some made some spoilerific hints, and at least I think that things will be handled well.

I actually really like Elizabeth Banks. I find her cute, and I totally would have forgiven her, but maybe I'm just a chump. Either way, I found the ending depressing.
But yay for the Janitor. And Snoop Dogg intern. And the great Emmy joke.

Billiam | Oct 25, 2007 9:38:13 PM | #

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I liked Elizabeth Bank's character until she was Liar Betrayal Girlfriend.. lets face it.. the only reason she came back to JD was because he totally busted her.

I never understood why there should be a couple thing there after that happened. I felt that was a kind of hole that Bill Lawrence dug for himself there.

But yay for Elliot and Keith being over.. I say its time for JD's Big Bro to show up and woo her again..

and the Emmy joke.. best injoke ever..

Francesca | Oct 26, 2007 1:40:43 AM | #

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Since when did repeatedly calling someone a "pig whore" become funny and/or entertaining. Totally vulgar and uncalled for. Except for that--a very good premiere show.

Rico | Oct 26, 2007 4:23:46 AM | #

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I´m not crazy about the show playing the JD/Elliot on-and-off thing again, to me that was over when she dumped Sean for him and JD crushed her - didn´t you say out loud you don´t love her, dude? You had six frikking years to figure that out! Not to mention that hadn´t been mentioned for at least a couple seasons. I´m rooting for Kim - everytime I see Banks blonde, I think, why didn´t she get to be Invisible Woman in the Fantastic Four movies, why God, why?

Alex | Oct 26, 2007 5:25:56 AM | #

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Thought this episode was pretty well done. Right before it started I realized JD and Elliot wouldn't kiss and I'm glad they dispensed with that quickly. I'm holding out hopes for JDs relationship because I really don't understand why he's not into Kim. She's as good as any girl he's ever been with. But they never really explained why he's not into Elliot that way either. Something about his character that I don't think I understand.

At any rate, the only thing that was missing for me tonight was Ted. Was he abset the whole episode. I think that character is one of the best comedy releif characters in TV.

sac | Oct 26, 2007 7:00:33 AM | #

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The only character I missed tonight was Jordan. My favorite scene with her is still the pregnant walk down the hall to "Isn't she lovely".

Bring on the Jordzilla.

Shack alaka | Oct 26, 2007 12:21:25 PM | #

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I hope they do not get JD and Eliott together. I find it sad anyone would feel resigned to stay with the mother of their child just because of the child. That makes no one happy in the long run. That part was a bummer.

Lisa | Oct 26, 2007 12:27:00 PM | #

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I thought it was a pretty good premier. Especially loved "fun size"; wish I knew someone I could use that one.

Glad Elliott and JD didn't hook up; that ship has so sailed. I'm hoping for the return of the adorable Private Dancer. As for Kim, yuck!, never liked her and the claiming-to-have-had-a-miscarriage thing is pretty unforgivable. Also was glad there's no Jordan; love Christa Miller, hate the Jordan character.

Sam | Oct 26, 2007 12:53:55 PM | #

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I want Elliott and JD to "hook up". I can't see either of them with someone else.

Bill | Oct 27, 2007 2:30:23 PM | #

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I think Elliot and Private Dancer will get together. Remember during season 6, when they kissed and he said he'd look her up if she was single? She's single now. Barbie and G.I. Joe jokes maybe....?

Tams | Dec 11, 2007 3:55:17 PM | #

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