Bill Lawrence Upcoming Appearances

A chum s death gnaws at Cox, who s further pained by the visit of Jordan s obnoxious friends, Allison (Julie Warner) and Maddie (Embeth Davidtz). Meanwhile, sexist remarks backfire on Turk, who offends a new surgeon (Bellamy Young).

Michael McDonald (“Mad TV”) plays a patient with a manhood problem that J.D. seeks to parlay into a trip to an AMA conference in Reno. Mrs. Warner: Maree Cheatham. Mrs. Kellerman: Jill Basey. Doug: Johnny Kastl.

A test of character awaits Turk, who clashes with a female surgeon; a test of friendship is in store for Carla and J.D., thanks to his big mouth. Mr. Hogan: Brian Powell. Bonnie: Lela Lee. Dr. Wen: Charles Chun. Turk: Donald Faison.

Turk has some wonderful news for Carla---she s finally pregnant. However, Turk decides to hold off on telling Carla after J.D. persuades him to take advantage of this opportunity to pull off the “world s greatest surprise.”

Turk is secretly unhappy that J.D. has changed his work schedule so the two of them can spend more time hanging out together; Carla takes heat from her coworkers after she does a favor for Dr. Kelso; and Dr. Cox regrets revealing his nicer side to Keith.

Elliot questions her future career plans. Elsewhere, bad luck befalls the interns, who face an extremely difficult caseload.

Fran catches her young cousin kissing Brighton in the bathtub. Irving: Louis Guss. Fran: Fran Drescher. Maxwell: Charles Shaughnessy. Niles: Daniel Davis. C.C.: Lauren Lane.

Cocky new residents stand up to senior staffers. Case in point: J.D. s run-in with Cox over a severely ill sinus patient (Ted Lange). Dr. DiStefano: Brian McGovern. Mrs. Bumbry: Kerry Michaels. Dr. Amato: Jeff Asch.

Tom Cavanagh (“Ed”) guest stars as J.D. s older brother, a likable rascal whose surprise Halloween visit spooks his sibling. Elliot: Sarah Chalke. Dr. Cox: John C. McGinley. Janitor: Neil Flynn. Dr. Wen: Charles Chun.

J.D. s brother Dan (Tom Cavanagh) pays a surprise visit, during which he s disappointed to learn that Elliot isn t into him like J.D. had suggested. Elsewhere, Turk slips up when he confides to J.D. the top-secret baby names Carla has chosen.

A look at the world according to Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran (Michael Weston) being treated at Sacred Heart. The soldier sparks political bickering among the staffers as they divide along party lines and end up neglecting the patient.

Heather Locklear plays a pharmaceutical rep who bedevils Cox. Also: Carla and Elliot make take-charge decisions that have repercussions. Cox: John C. McGinley. Carla: Judy Reyes. Elliot: Sarah Chalke. Janitor: Neil Flynn.

Rivalry for Cox s affection pits his new flame, Julie (Heather Locklear), against his ex-wife, who s in a delicate physical and emotional state. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence. Dr. Reid: Lane Davies. Elliot: Sarah Chalke. Turk: Donald Faison.

The Sacred Heart staff, under the leadership of Dr. Cox, works to keep three patients who need transplants alive; J.D. runs into Jill Tracy (Nicole Sullivan), someone he finds unbelievably annoying.

Dr. Cox, full of guilt over the deaths of several patients he treated, shows up to work drunk and is forced to take a leave of absence, and everyone but J.D. is quick to rally around Cox in his time of need.

Elliot faces a lawsuit from an irate, recovering patient (Alan Ruck) who was originally told by her that he had just a short time to live; J.D. and Cox treat two new patients who have identical, complicated symptoms.

Personal tangles snare staffers, including Cox, reinvolved with his pregnant ex; and J.D., swept away by a comely cashier (Sarah Lancaster). Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence. Cox: John C. McGinley. Carla: Judy Reyes.

J.D. heads to Tacoma for Kim s first ultrasound and takes most of the Sacred Heart staff with him in Kelso s new RV. Elsewhere, Dr. Cox is worried about Jordan s ultrasound, which indicates their baby will need surgery. Kim: Elizabeth Banks.

Turk ends up back in residency after breaking his arm; J.D. finds himself in love again, this time with a new physical therapist. Meanwhile, Elliot invites Keith to move in with her, as long as he follows her rules.

Renewed sex with J.D. calms Elliot, who s facing personal and professional dilemmas. She s broke, and patients are bailing out on her. Mr. Woodbury: Kevin Cooney. Elliot: Sarah Chalke. Turk: Donald Faison. Cox: John C. McGinley. Janitor: Neil Flynn.

Comeuppances are in store for Cox, Kelso and J.D. from, respectively, a hypochondriac, a surgical patient and Elliot, who wants more than just sex from J.D. Corman: Richard Kind. Mrs. Kaye: Phyllis Applegate. Dr. Zeltzer: Robert Clendenin.

Elliot works to rebuild Dr. Cox s confidence when he returns to Sacred Heart; Turk pays for being insensitive to Carla during her pregnancy; and J.D. has feelings of déjà vu. Todd: Robert Maschio. Nurse Roberts: Aloma Wright. Troy: Joe Rose.

Part 1 of two. J.D. finds himself smitten with Dr. Kim Briggs (Elizabeth Banks), a pretty and personable urologist who has worked at Sacred Heart---undetected by J.D.---for five years. Meanwhile, Elliot considers dumping Keith (Travis Schuldt).

The heart afflictions of two women, including a plucky mother-to-be, affect J.D.; a battle to build a locker room for women pits Elliot against Kelso. Elaine: Jill Tracy. Sandy Larkin: Toni Ann Rossi. Steve Larkin: Sam Jaeger.

Dick Van Dyke plays a beloved, old-school MD who mentors J.D. in a delicate surgical procedure; D.L. Hughley portrays Turk s gregarious older brother. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence. Troy: Joe Rose. Dr. Gerson: Julie Hudson.

Conclusion. A surprise pregnancy is revealed. In other happenings, J.D. looks forward to his first date with his urologist crush (Elizabeth Banks); Dr. Cox and Jordan are brought together by a milestone in their son s life.

J.D. deals with the news that he s going to be a father; Dr. Cox worries about how his anger is going to affect his offspring; and the Janitor wonders whether his personal vendetta against J.D. is a waste of time. Blue Man Group appears.

Part 1 of 2. The Janitor and Lady plan a fake wedding in the Bahamas to score gifts, but the plot backfires when all of the invitees accept.

A look at the world according to Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran (Michael Weston) being treated at Sacred Heart. The soldier sparks political bickering among the staffers as they divide along party lines and end up neglecting the patient.

Tensions arise between Elliot and her new love, Nurse Paul (Rick Schroder); delivery day arrives for Jordan, who turns away ex-hubby Cox. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence. Dr. Donna: Debra Azar. Cox: John C. McGinley.

J.D. tries to determine just how compatible he and Kim (Elizabeth Banks) are; Turk comes up with a way to make extra cash so that Carla can stay home with their baby; and Elliot contemplates the perks of working in private practice.

As J.D. and Kim (Elizabeth Banks) struggle to decide what to do about her pregnancy, Carla goes into labor; Turk feels overshadowed by Elliot; and Jordan (Christa Miller) takes issue with how Dr. Cox treats Jack: like a “drinking buddy.”