"My Chopped Liver" is the 17th episode of season five and the 110th episode of the American situation comedy '' Scrubs''. It originally aired on April 4, 2006 on

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Overview

J.D. hangs out with Turk on one of his rare nights off, resulting in Turk getting behind in his work and getting in trouble with Dr. Wen. The two treat a patient with jaundice who needs a

liver The liver is a major organ only found in vertebrates which performs many essential biological functions such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins and biochemicals necessary for digestion and growth. In humans, it ...

transplant from his brother. Unexpectedly, the donor nearly dies when one of his sutures comes undone and he must be rushed to the operating room.

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and

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double date with their significant others,

Dr. Cox Percival Ulysses "Perry" Cox, M.D., is a fictional character played by John C. McGinley on the American television comedy-drama '' Scrubs''. Dr. Cox appeared in every episode except " My Last Words", " My Comedy Show", and " My Full Moon", all ...

and

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. Dr. Kelso's dog Baxter died and he can't help but cry. Determined to hide this side of him from

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staff, he enlists

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to act as a middle man and intercept anyone who needs to see him.

Responses

The episode's storyline regarding a liver transplant led to a nomination at ''The Sentinel for Health Awards'' in 2006 in the primetime comedy section.Seventh Annual Sentinel for Health Awards (2006)
The Norman Lear Centre, September 27, 2006

References

External links

* {{Scrubs Scrubs (season 5) episodes 2006 American television episodes