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.: Elliot, come on. You're living out of a van like a homeless person... or Jewel.

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Connections

Referenced in Family Guy: Blind Ambition (2005)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Not actually a sitcom...

Let me start off by saying that I adore this show. Really, I'm absolutely enthralled by it. Here's the thing, it's not really a sitcom. If you're a fan of straight zannyness and a brand new plot with each episode, this isn't really the show for you.

Sitcom, or situation comedy, is comedy of the moment. It is to say that nothing that has happened previously in the series is the reason for what's happening now. Scrubs, on the other hand, involves a rather strong continuing plot line and character arcs that encompass a season. The characters change and grow over time.

For me, since, as I said, I am devoted to the show, this is fantastic. I watch it every week and I get a bit more of the story to file away in my head thing. However, if you're just tuning in for the first time, you might not like the show quite so much. All I can say is, give it time. Let it grow on you a bit before you cast judgment. Because really, the show is good. But tuning in for one episode won't really tell you that.