Rupert finds a wild snake.

During Emma's first birhtday, everything goes wrong, including a cake shaped like an erotic object

Finding difficulties in training his interns, J.D. asks Elliot for some help. She tells J.D. about Sean, who gave Elliot great tips based on his dolphin training that fit perfectly for her interns.

Dr. Cox finds the ideal pediatrician for his son: Dr. Norris, who acts and looks just like him. However, Dr. Cox is quick to find a problem with him once Jack develops a cough that scares both him and Jordan.

During Vegas's latest Heat wave of triple digit temperatures, Gil and Catherine investigate a baby locked in a car. Warrick investigates a man dead of an apparent heat stroke in his house. Nick and Sara investigate a woman's body found floating in the lake with a blow to the head.

Earning a brief speaking role in an off Broadway play, Jack shares the stage with legendary actor James Earl Jones. However, when the play's director rejects James' performance in favor of Jack's one-line triumph, the award-winning actor looks to his co-star for instruction - enrolling in the McFarland acting school. Meanwhile, new roommates Will and his mother Marilyn continue their living arrangement, despite a secret desire to part ways.

Pratt is left in charge of a busy night shift, with only a few med students and fellow 2nd year resident Dr. Coop. Both Neela and Pratt make mistakes with their patients. Abby is looking for a loan for a secret endeavor; she finally gives in and begs her ex-husband to co-sign. Romano gets his Utah arm. Abby visits Luka, finding Gillian in the middle of saying goodbye. Corday and Dorset are still doing it, although Corday wonders if it's too soon after Mark's death.

When a 14-year-old violinist disappears on the night of a concert, the team follows her and her valuable violin's trail and Samantha bravely tries to recover from the gunshot wound.

Guest: Sir Anthony Hopkins (The Human Stain)

Segments: The President in Asia: Lost In Translation (Australia & Thailand)

Rumsfeld Writes Negative Memo about Iraq

Bush Believes It's The Media's Portrayal of Iraq that's Negative, not The Situation Itself

Ad Nauseam's All-Star Salute To Getting Hit In The Nuts

HOST: Martin Clunes TEAMS: Ian Hislop & The Earl of Onslow; Paul Merton & Linda Smith

The season finale sees Mark finally taking some action with Sophie, but will it pay off? Jeremy is facing not only the passing of a relative, but also his own forthcoming death, whenever that may be. In preparation, he is searching for some guidance or meaning in life.