9 Heartwarming Dr. Cox Moments Will Make You Miss the 'Scrubs' Mentor

Look back at those 9 uncommon but beautiful Dr. Cox moments that will make you miss Scrubs and the tough physician.

While many of the characters on Scrubs have been critically lovely, Dr. Perry Cox (played by means of John C. McGinley) will forever cling a different position in our hearts. Despite his hardened demeanor and uncanny talent to get a hold of severely insulting nicknames for just about everyone, there's no denying he had a comfortable spot for JD, in addition to most of his sufferers.

And in honor of John's 60th birthday on Aug. 3, we're going to revisit a few of Dr. Cox's most heartwarming moments from every season. Grab the problems and popcorn, folks, because those are main tear-jerkers.

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1. He Rescues JD on His First Day ("My First Day," Season 1)

JD (performed by way of Zach Braff) has an undeniably rough first day on the process. Aside from struggling to seek out his "place" at Sacred Heart, he was completely afraid of doing the unsuitable thing, and — obviously — Dr. Cox was ragging on him relentlessly. 

But when a sufferer of a car twist of fate is rushed in, JD is anticipated to take rate. And as an alternative of yelling at him, Dr. Cox seems him in the eye, and reassures him, urging him to do his best possible.

"We gotta relieve the pressure in his chest. J.D., do it," he said. "Look at me. You can do this."

2. Jordan Almost Goes Into Premature Labor ("My Lucky Day, Season 2)

While arguing with Carla (played by Judy Reyes), Jordan (played by Christa Miller) almost goes into premature labor. 

Dr. Cox storms into her hospital room, and exclaims, "What in the hell is occurring in right here? Excuse me, she's simplest 24 weeks. Jordy, minimize it out right now.(*9*)true" class="sc-WZYaI IusWG">3. When He Comes to Terms With Ben's Death ("My Screw Up," Season 3)

To compartmentalize the fact that Jordan's brother (played by Brendan Fraser) passed away, Cox is ranting to JD about a birthday party, until JD brings him back to reality. JD says, "Where do you assume we are?" 

Cox's expression is devastating, and although this isn't an uplifting moment, it shows the more human and emotional side of our beloved Perry.

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4. Dr. Cox Calls JD His "Drunk Baby" ("My Best Moment," Season 4)

When Carla asks Dr. Cox if he let JD off his leash, Cox corrects her, describing JD as his "inebriated child." He recognizes that JD screws up sometimes, but he's entertaining, and is ultimately Cox's responsibility.

Oh, and the drunk baby anecdote compares JD to Jack, his own son, showing a fatherly fondness for JD.

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5. JD and Dr. Cox Grieve Mrs. Wilkes ("My Five Stages," Season 5)

When Mrs. Wilkes (played by Michael Learned) dies, JD and Cox grieve her death in the parking lot together at the end of the episode.

And while it isn't necessarily a happy scene, it's one of few moments where Cox is comfortably vulnerable with JD — or with anyone — for that matter.

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6. Dr. Cox Doesn't Want to Celebrate His Fatherhood After Laverne's Death ("My Long Goodbye," Season 6)

While Dr. Cox isn't known for demonstrating much compassion, he tiptoes around the fact Jordan gave birth because Laverne (played by Aloma Wright) died. 

He knows everyone loved her very much, and doesn't want to upset anybody. He also doesn't want them to associate his daughter's birth with her death. 

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7. He's a Great Dad ("My Princess" Season 7)

Dr. Cox spent the entire episode telling Jack a bedtime story, and gets so invested, he ends up sneaking back into his room to finish it. 

After finishing and leaving Jack's bedroom, Jordan is sitting outside, listening. She asks if it's true, and while he says that wasn't the case and the patient didn't survive, they lean into each other to show how much they love and care for each other. 

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8. Dr. Cox Praises JD's Work ("My Jerks" Season 8)

Dr. Cox is speaking about an intern who pissed him off to the point that "[his] therapist put [him] on a suicide/homicide watch," but "that intern become an attractive good doctor."

When JD reiterates "he" turned out to be a pretty amazing doctor, Cox says it was a female intern. JD asks "it wasn't me?" and Cox responds, "No no, it was you, it used to be you." A backhanded compliment, but a compliment nonetheless.

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9. Cox Tells Drew He's A Leader ("Our Dear Leaders," Season 9)

Dr. Cox shows his respect for Drew when he goes in and helps his friends during a study group. When Cole praises his work and says his work is impressive, Dr. Cox gets embarrassed because he can't take a compliment.

"Go, move, cross! Embarrassing!" He says in an adorably bashful manner.

Happy birthday, John C. McGinley! You have such a lot of great on-screen moments, so here's to many extra.

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