Scrubs (2001–2010)

In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.

Creator:

Bill Lawrence

Stars:

Donald Faison, John C. McGinley, Zach Braff

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 19 wins & 67 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Donald Faison	...	Dr. Christopher Turk (182 episodes, 2001-2010)
John C. McGinley	...	Dr. Perry Cox (182 episodes, 2001-2010)
Ken Jenkins	...	Dr. Bob Kelso (178 episodes, 2001-2010)
Zach Braff	...	Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian (175 episodes, 2001-2010)
Sarah Chalke	...	Dr. Elliot Reid (173 episodes, 2001-2010)
Neil Flynn	...	The Janitor (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Judy Reyes	...	Nurse Carla Espinosa (169 episodes, 2001-2009)
Robert Maschio	...	Dr. Todd Quinlan (127 episodes, 2001-2010)
Sam Lloyd	...	Ted Buckland (95 episodes, 2001-2009)
Aloma Wright	...	Nurse Laverne Roberts (91 episodes, 2001-2009)
Christa Miller	...	Jordan Sullivan (89 episodes, 2001-2010)

Storyline

In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | janitor | sexual harassment | handheld camera | archenemy | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

ABC Disney Enterprises, Inc [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English German Spanish American Sign Language

Release Date:

2 October 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Scrubs: Med School

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Doozer, Towers Productions, ABC Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Through the first season, the cast and crew, especially writer/creator Bill Lawrence, were so sure that the series would be canceled by the end of the season, that a plot twist was created for use when they'd have a forced series finale. This plot twist noted the fact that the Janitor, Neil Flynn's character, never directly spoke nor was spoken to by any other character than JD, Zach Braff's character. Therefore, the Janitor would be a complete figment of JD's imagination. This idea was kept up into the second season, still in fear of cancellation, until Flynn asked Lawrence to be able to finally interact with another actor on the series. (Although Elliot actually throws a cup at him in the 6th episode and sarcastically says "SORRY!", in episode 11 he gets punched on the balls by a little girl and in episode 15 the janitor teases the nurse with the vacuum cleaner)

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Goofs

The x-ray with the show's title shown in the beginning is turned the wrong way: the heart should be seen on the right hand side. This was an intentional mistake put in by creator Bill Lawrence to represent the core idea of the show: young doctors in over their heads. Bill Lawrence reminds viewers that this goof was completely intentional in interviews, DVD commentaries, and virtually any other available opportunity.

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Quotes

Chris Turk: [to Carla] Baby. You've always known about my sleep toots. Hell, you used to imitate the sound they made, remember?
Nurse Roberts: I make Mr. Roberts wear special air-tight boxer shorts.
Chris Turk: Laverne, I wrote the guest list for this conversation, and just in case, if you're wondering, you're not on it!

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Connections

Featured in Atop the Fourth Wall: Spider-Man: Power and Responsibility (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Superman"
Written and Performed by Lazlo Bane
(Main theme)

User Reviews

An Elaborate Comedic Symphony

'Scrubs' is a look at the world through the eyes of an intern. Not some crusty cop or a desperate housewife, but an intern.

An intern with no special abilities or powers. An intern who goes to a hospital.

And somehow, this creates one of the best shows on TV.

J.D.(Zach Braff) is an intern at Sacred Hearts Hospital. He's surrounded by a cynical janitor, a belligerent head M.D., a sarcastic mentor, and a few other interns. Though this all may seem like a familiar and done-before formula, 'Scrubs' makes the whole thing seem fresh, new, and radiant.

The show subtlety examines many major issues (authority complex, race, etc.) without making it seem preachy. To do this well is itself a fantastic achievement.

This show also does something incredible: make actors you may recognize from small parts in movies shine. Zach Braff, John C. McGinley, and so many others.

Worth your time in spades.