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 [United States]

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

Zach Braff and Judy Reyes announced they were leaving the show after season 8, so creator Bill Lawrence ended J.D.'s story in the season finale. However, neither Lawrence or ABC wanted to finish the show, so season 9 took place on a Med School with a new group of characters. Donald Faison and John C. McGinley remained as regulars and Braff, Sarah Chalke and Ken Jenkins agreed to guest-starring sporadically.

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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

J.D.: You think Turk would like it if I started calling him 'my brother'?
Carla: I don't know.
[Turk passes by]
J.D.: Catch you later... my brutha.
Chris Turk: I'll holla.
J.D.: [to Carla] He said, he'll holler...

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Connections

Referenced in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Star Trek/Rudo y Cursi/Next Day Air (2009)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Best...Comedy...Ever

I can't give this program a rating that truly portrays its greatness.

Set in Sacred Heart hospital it follows the fledgling careers of a group of interns. A brief intro of the characters

JD - Geeky Dr and our hero. Elliot - Sexy but neurotic. Dr Turk - Cocky, confident surgeon. Todd - Sex obsessed frat boy surgeon. Carla - Ghetto know it all bossy nurse. Dr Cox - JD's Mentor with a slight hint of sacrcasm in his nature. Dr Kelso - Satans mentor. Janitor - Stalker

I have never laughed so much at a TV Comedy, and with so many humorous characters, ranging from mean Dr Kelso, sarcasm king Dr Cox and the just plain psychotic Janitor. If you haven't seen it, I implore you, Beg steal or borrow an episode or two, and if you aren't hooked then I guess you've already had your funny bone removed.