Sam Perry Gilligan "Sammy" Dorian is the son of J.D. and Kim Briggs. He was conceived on J.D. and Kim's first date, even though they didn't have sex. After temporarily moving away, Kim moved back to Sacred Heart to give birth. Both J.D. and Kim have custody of Sammy and enjoy caring for him. He was named after J.D.'s late father Sam Dorian.
About
Kim hands Sam to J.D., on the day he was born. ("My Hard Labor")
Sammy was born at Sacred Heart Hospital. ("My Hard Labor") He is named Sam after his grandfather and J.D.'s father Sam Dorian (who he looks like according to a statement by his Uncle Dan), Perry presumably because it is the name of Perry Ulysses Cox and it "has a nice ring to it", and Gilligan because Turk won a bet (the bet J.D. lost is unknown).
J.D., Elliot and Kim witnessed the birth. Although J.D. and Kim are no longer a couple and were fighting during the birth, J.D. and Dr. Cox believe that the child will be brought up right. He also tilts his head when daydreaming, much like his father. Dr. Cox trained his son, Jack, to make fun of Sammy which annoys J.D. ("My Lawyer's in Love")
Sammy is raised by both J.D. and Kim. J.D. decided that he would move closer to Kim so Sammy wouldn't have a "part time dad". ("My Cuz") J.D. also took a job at a closer hospital so he would be more available. ("My Chief Concern") J.D. and Elliot have Sammy on the weekends. ("Our Stuff Gets Real")
Possible future Izzy and Sammy announce their engagement.
Sammy's future
After J.D.'s final shift at Sacred Heart, his possible future is shown across a banner as a figment of his imagination. On his banner, he can see also Sammy's future, where Izzy and Sammy announce to Turk and J.D. that they are engaged. ("My Finale")
Nicknames
- Sammy
- Janice (Jack Cox)
Personality Profile
Likes
- Puppies ("My Chief Concern")
- Men with boobs
- Lattes
- Sesame Street
- West Side Story
- Sean Kelly
- Journey
Dislikes
- J.D.'s cologne (that Elliot herself personally hates)
- Being insulted (gets called "ugly" and referred to a girl by Jack Cox)
See Also
- Sam Dorian, his grandfather for whom he was named (portrayed by John Ritter)
- Sam (Which?) for other characters and actors named Sam.
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J.D. • Turk • Elliot • Carla • Dr. Kelso • Dr. Cox • Janitor • Denise • Lucy • Drew • Cole |
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| THE DORIAN & REID FAMILIES | ||
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Barbara Dorian • Dan Dorian • Grandma Dorian • J.D. • Nana Hobbs • Sam Dorian • Sam Perry Gilligan Dorian • Barry Reid • Bradley Reid • Elliot Reid • Lily Reid • Simon Reid • Rowdy • Steven • Family tree |
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