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My Sacrificial Clam

‘My Sacrificial Clam’

Season 1, Episode 21 -  Aired April 30, 2002

J.D. becomes nervous around the hospital after he's stuck by a needle containing a patient's blood. On top of a case of highly contagious meningococcus, J.D. treats four doctors with Legionairre's disease (guest stars Ed Begley, Jr., William Daniels, Stephen Furst and Eric Laneuville of St. Elsewhere). 

Meanwhile, Turk decides to start working out with Dr. Cox after Carla points out he's gained weight, and Elliot struggles to keep up with work as she gets more serious with Sean (Scott Foley).

Quote from Todd

Todd: Dude, way to get your burger on.
Dr. Cox: Now, just exactly what in the hell is this?
Turk: I need to talk to you about something.
Todd: So, Dr. Cox, I haven't had a chance to tell you this yet. Your name rocks! Come on!
Dr. Cox: This conversation stops until cabana boy here goes.
Todd: He's not the boss of me.
Turk: Todd.
Todd: Cool. [exits]

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Quote from Dr. Cox

Turk: So how do you do it? How do you stay in shape?
Dr. Cox: It's called discipline. Some of us work on our appearance.
Turk: Do you think it's possible I could work out with you some time?
Dr. Cox: I don't know about that, stay puff. I'm not particularly fond of you, although it might be fun to see you flail about for a couple of days.

Quote from Janitor

J.D.: [v.o.] You see? Nobody keeps John Dorian from moving on. Nobody.
Janitor: We've secretly replaced this doctor's blood with hepatitis blood. Let's see if he notices.
J.D.: You know, I could be really sick here. Could you be nice for once in your life?
Janitor: [pulls a cheerful grin] How's that?

Quote from Elliot

Elliot: I have not been this happy since, well, ever. Don't you think Sean and I are a great couple?
Dr. Simotas: I don't know who Sean is, and you've never spoken to me before.
Elliot: We just click on every level, you know. God, and the sex.
Dr. Simotas: Hi, my name is Vijay.

Quote from J.D.

J.D.: [v.o.] It really wasn't that hard for me to avoid my contagious guy.
J.D.: Carla, can you check Kernig and Brudzinski signs on Mr. Winston?
Carla: And why can't you do it?
J.D.: I would, but I don't got no mojo working. But the mojo... Uh, I have to go lecture some med students on myocardial infarction.
Carla: Oh, right, I think I saw them waiting for you in the You're Full of Crap Ward.
Nurse Roberts: [laughs] Go on, you know the way.

Quote from Elliot

Sean: Elliot.
Elliot: What are you doing here?
Sean: I bought extra scrubs so you never have to work topless again. Unless you start dancing, which I thought about and I'm OK with.
Elliot: Great. So he's thoughtful too.
Sean: Are you mad at me?
Elliot: No!
Sean: Oh, because the yelling makes it seem like you're mad.
Elliot: Oh, you would know. You're so thoughtful and handsome, you wouldn't forget your scrubs.
Sean: See, I don't wear scrubs. Although one time, I did lock my keys in my car while it was running. On a bridge.
Elliot: I have to go.
Sean: Great. Okay, I'll call you later, and you can explain to me what just happened.

Quote from J.D.

J.D.: Doctors.
All: Doctor.
J.D.: I love that.

Quote from Dr. Cox

Turk: I'm out.
Dr. Cox: And... there it is. I knew your ass would quit.
Turk: Sorry, baby, I got a life.
Dr. Cox: Hey, junior, cry me a river. My dance card is full-up too.
Turk: How many nights a week are you in here?
Dr. Cox: A few.
Todd: Oh, he's being modest. The big dog's down here polishing his guns every night.
Dr. Cox: That doesn't mean I don't have a life.
Todd: A couple times we even went out for a beer after.
Turk: You two have fun.

Quote from Elliot

Sean: I've got an idea. You know what, let's just go back to where you said that you should be the one apologizing. And then we'll kiss again, you know, because that was good. And then I'll just run to my car.
Elliot: Sean, you don't understand how hard it was for me just to get to this point. I mean, if I don't do the very best I can, I'm going to hate myself for ever.
Sean: What is this obsession with being the best? I mean, what is so bad about being adequate? That's what I do.
Elliot: No, you don't.
Sean: I know.
Elliot: I have to go back in.
Sean: Okay, I'm just gonna stand here and wait with these flowers because in two minutes I think you're going to realize what a big mistake you're making.
Elliot: I hope so.

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