Also known as: Lung cancer
Mr Hawkins receives test results revealing he has inoperable lung cancer, initially misdiagnosed by JD's tape recorder as liver disease. This serves as a comedic moment highlighting JD's failed 'hook' as chief resident.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Molly's boyfriend Mike is admitted after stealing a car and crashing it while under the influence. His toxicology screen is positive for methamphetamines and cocaine, revealing his ongoing substance abuse issues and affecting Molly's storyline.
While not explicitly diagnosed in this episode, Molly's pattern of choosing inappropriate romantic partners (criminals, drug users) and her acknowledgment of her maladaptive relationship patterns drives a major subplot. As a psychiatrist, she recognizes her own dysfunction but continues the pattern, which becomes central to Elliot's storyline about choosing mentors.