J.D. is overwhelmed by his new interns: the overly blunt Denise, the unproductive Ed (Aziz Ansari), and the sycophantic Katie. Frustrated by their lack of competence, J.D. briefly gives up on teaching before Dr. Cox convinces him to give them another chance.
Dr. Taylor Maddox (played by Courteney Cox) arrives as the new Chief of Medicine. While she initially appears friendly and charming, she is quickly revealed to be just as callous as Dr. Kelso—if not more so, focusing heavily on hospital profits. [S8E1] My Jerks
Sacred Heart enters a new era following Dr. Kelso's retirement. The staff meets the new Chief of Medicine, while J.D. and Elliot grapple with a challenging new class of interns. briefly gives up on teaching before Dr
In a shocking turn for the series, Dr. Maddox fires the Janitor after witnessing him trip J.D. with a mop. He is briefly replaced by a "friendly" janitor, though this change doesn't last long in the series. 🎭 Cast & Credits Guest Star: Courteney Cox as Dr. Taylor Maddox. Taylor Maddox (played by Courteney Cox) arrives as
J.D. breaks the fourth wall at the start of the episode by pointing to the new ABC logo, though he pretends he is looking at the Janitor's watch.
Elliot is forced to confront her own self-absorption after Keith calls one of the interns "Mini-Elliot". She eventually offers a sincere apology to Keith for their failed engagement.
Eliza Coupe (Denise), Aziz Ansari (Ed), and Betsy Beutler (Katie). Director: Michael Spiller. Writer: Angela Nissel. ✨ Notable Facts