Dr. Cox becomes overwhelmed by the new job as Chief of Medicine, and reaches out to Dr. Kelso as a friend in an unthinkable move.

J.D. and Elliot hope to add some spice back into their rekindled romance. Elsewhere, Cox mulls over taking a new job as the chief of medicine.

J.D. gets help from Elmo, Grover and Oscar the Grouch of Sesame Street in helping teach compassion. Meanwhile, intern Katie scams Elliot in hopes of getting on Turk’s research team.M

J.D. and Elliot create sparks together as they team up to coax Kelso out of the coffee shop.

J.D. and Turk’s evening of comforting a dying patient causes them to miss their steak-night tradition. Elsewhere, Dr. Maddox’s true character is revealed.

Dr. Maddox, Kelso’s replacement, makes a few changes around the hospital. Meanwhile, the new incompetent interns have J.D. frustrated, and Elliot tries to get a handle of her ego.

J.D. and Turk’s evening of comforting a dying patient causes them to miss their steak-night tradition. Elsewhere, Dr. Maddox’s true character is revealed.