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J.D. s romantic life has a new light (Amy Smart): a glow beside the flickering bulbs in the bickering relationships of fellow staffers. Nurse Paul: Rick Schroder. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence. Janitor: Neil Flynn.

A surgery stint stokes J.D., but alienates him from Turk; the Elliot-Nurse Paul affair seesaws; the Cox-Kelso enmity takes a peculiar turn. Nurse Paul: Rick Schroder. Crispin: George Miserlis. Elliot: Sarah Chalke. Ted: Sam Lloyd.

Troubling diagnoses fluster J.D., more deeply involved with a recent widow; baby-sitting has an impact on Cox; erotic dreams agitate Turk. Jamie: Amy Smart. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence. Cox: John C. McGinley.

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.

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In the Season 9 premiere, J.D., Turk, Cox, Kelso and Denise take on a med-school teaching gig at Sacred Heart that finds them mentoring a new crop of students, whose first day of school is especially challenging.

J.D., Turk and Kelso play matchmaker when they sense a spark between Denise and Drew. Elsewhere, Lucy learns more about becoming a doctor, but it s not an easy lesson to handle.

Tom Cavanagh (“Ed”) returns as J.D. s brother, a scamp who awakens troubling memories; Elliot and Carla moonlight at a pet clinic, where they incur the wrath of Kelso, seeking care for his adored pooch.

Carla s brother (Freddy Rodriguez of “Six Feet Under”) rankles Turk; a scattered yet beguiling hospital visitor (Tara Reid) intrigues J.D., whose loyalty to Cox is tested in an issue involving the critically ill that embattles Cox with Kelso.

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.”

A visit from J.D. and Turk s frat buddy (Ryan Reynolds), now successful and still partying, unsettles his pals. Meanwhile, Cox learns he s the father of Jordan s baby; and Kelso comes down hard on Elliot.

A difficult case rallies the residents behind J.D.; mishaps plague Elliot, who has a calamitous run-in with an old beau (Scott Foley); and the feud between Kelso and Cox continues to fester. Laddy: Sean Whalen.

Hospital duty conflicts with Elliot s new romance with an old beau (Scott Foley), who s really more attached to the sea creatures he trains; the bond between J.D. and Turk faces a stern test as the latter finally sets a wedding day.

The residency directorship appeals to Cox, but Kelso s a hurdle; tensions surface between Elliot and Sean, who learns of her fling with J.D.; a surgical procedure partners Carla with Turk, who s not anxious to work side by side with his fiancee.

Tom Cavanagh (“Ed”) returns as J.D. s brother, a scamp who awakens troubling memories; Elliot and Carla moonlight at a pet clinic, where they incur the wrath of Kelso, seeking care for his adored pooch.

Carla s brother (Freddy Rodriguez of “Six Feet Under”) rankles Turk; a scattered yet beguiling hospital visitor (Tara Reid) intrigues J.D., whose loyalty to Cox is tested in an issue involving the critically ill that embattles Cox with Kelso.

OR success buoys Turk s ego; the attention of a sympathetic patient (Bernie Kopell) cheers Elliot, who doubts her ability as a doctor; a back injury gives Cox a lesson in mortality. Danni: Tara Reid. Jordan: Christa Miller Lawrence.

J.D. tries to teach compassion with help from Sesame Street favorites Elmo, Grover and Oscar the Grouch. Meanwhile, intern Katie hopes to land a spot on Turk s research team by scamming Elliot.

J.D. and Drew learn the ropes of mentoring and realize students can often provide insight to teachers.