St. Denis Medical "Weird Stuff You Can't Explain"/"Salamat You Too"

 

Get ready to dive back into the captivating world of St. Denis Medical, where drama and medicine collide! In this recap, we'll explore the standout moments from episodes three and four that kept us on the edge of our seats.

"Weird Stuff You Can't Explain" 

When a patient refuses surgery without their cherished religious cross, Ron reflects on the relationship between science and faith, even jokingly casting a harmless hex on the hospital. Chaos (and comedy) follows: Dr. Taylor is bitten by a snake during her jog, Angie catches pink eye, and Bruce injures his fingers trying to help carry the cross. 

With Bruce sidelined, Ron is left to perform surgery solo. When complications arise, he pauses to pray, a touching moment that doesn't go unnoticed by Serena. 

Meanwhile, Alex's obsession with horoscopes (thanks to Bruce) drives her a little batty. Chaplain Steve sparks debate after Matt discovers he's not a real chaplain. While Steve is temporarily let go, Joyce eventually rehires him on the condition that he start divinity school, which he gladly accepts. 

Ron's combination of belief and bravado brings a delightful warmth to the dynamic between Bruce and Alex, which is truly comedy gold! Erin Hayes as Dr. Taylor shines with her hilarious performance, even in her limited screen time. This episode beautifully balances quirky humor with heartfelt moments, making it a joy to watch. I’d happily rate this episode a fantastic 9 out of 10!

"Salamat, You Too"

As Alex tries to devise the hectic ER scheduling for her nurses, she clashes with no-nonsense nurse Rene (Nico Santos). With Matt's help and a little patience, tensions cool after Rene learns more about Alex's struggles, leading to an unexpected moment of empathy. 

Serena is on a mission to uncover who left a passive-aggressive parking note. Surprise, it's Ron! Though she forgives him, Ron struggles to let it go and ends up rear-ending her car. With Joyce's encouragement, Serena gets some sweet revenge by boxing in Ron's car with three ambulances. Great work!

Back in the spotlight, Bruce is named Employee of the Month again. Joyce briefly considers others, including Alex and Ron, but Bruce wins out due to his involvement. He gives a nice speech (even though he borrowed from Keith). 

"Salamt You Too" features vibrant character moments, laugh-out-loud workplace antics, and a surprisingly heartfelt core stemming from the tensions between Alex and Rene. This creates a delightful Mean Girl dynamic, especially when Serena playfully retaliates against Ron and Joyce in her wonderfully funny remark about seeing through "turd glasses."

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

What did you think of these episodes of St. Denis Medical? What were your favorite or not-so-favorite moments? Leave a comment.

You can catch St. Denis Medical Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock.