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

Unusually for a series, no one character appears in every episode. The closest to hold this achievement are John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox) and 'Donald Faison' (Turk), who are absent from 3 episodes each. Following them are 'Ken Jenkins' (Bob Kelso) and series star Zach Braff (title character, J.D.), who are absent from 7 and 8 episodes respectively.

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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.: Because nothing sucks worse than feeling alone, no matter how many people are around.

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Connections

Featured in Atop the Fourth Wall: Titans Retrospective: Titans #26-#50 (2013)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Scrubs: The Best Television Show Ever. Period.

I thank Bill Lawrence with all my heart and soul for creating "Scrubs." Never before have I become so invested in characters that I actually cry when something happens to them. Well, not since Buffy, at least...

Anyway, Scrubs is a unique blend of in-your-face, slapstick, outrageous humour and tear-jerking, brilliantly acted drama. In the space of 5 seconds, the show can go from laughing your a** off to getting goosebumps from how moving it is.

Take for instance episode 12 of the 3rd season, "My Screwup." Don't worry, no spoilers, but in my opinion, this is the best episode of Scrubs (next to "My Lunch") just because of how absolutely hilarious it is for the majority, but at the end, all of a sudden, with one of the best cuts of all time, you, or at least I, suddenly find tears welling up in my eyes as realisation kicks in.

I recommend this show to everyone, and am constantly outraged how this show never wins an Emmy, they should have picked one up for every brilliant season this show brings out. It is without a doubt, the very best television show there has ever been. Here endeth the rant.