"Scrubs" (2001) TV series 2001-????

User Rating:

9.2/10   

Creator:

Bill Lawrence

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

2 October 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Hospital | Death Of Family Member | Friendship Between Girls | One Word Title | Metrosexual

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 19 wins & 64 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 8	12:00 PM	COMEDY	My Student	#1.17
Sun. Nov. 8	12:30 PM	COMEDY	My Tuscaloosa Heart	#1.18

Cast

Zach Braff	...	Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian / ... (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Sarah Chalke	...	Dr. Elliot Reid (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Donald Faison	...	Dr. Christopher Turk (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Neil Flynn	...	The Janitor / ... (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
John C. McGinley	...	Dr. Perry Cox (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Ken Jenkins	...	Dr. Bob Kelso (169 episodes, 2001-2009)
Judy Reyes	...	Nurse Carla Espinosa (169 episodes, 2001-2009)
Robert Maschio	...	Dr. Todd Quinlan (119 episodes, 2001-2009)
Sam Lloyd	...	Ted Buckland (94 episodes, 2001-2009)
Aloma Wright	...	Nurse Laverne Roberts / ... (92 episodes, 2001-2009)
Christa Miller	...	Jordan Sullivan (88 episodes, 2001-2009)

Also Known As:

Scrubs (USA) (alternative spelling)
[scrubs] (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

24 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | German | Spanish | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Germany:12 (some episodes) | Germany:6 (some episodes) | Germany:o.Al. (some episodes) | UK:12 (most episodes) | Ireland:12 (some episodes) | Ireland:15 (most episodes) | Ireland:PG (some episodes) | UK:PG (some episodes) | USA:TV-14 | Singapore:PG (season 3) (season 4) (season 5) (season 7) | Singapore:NC-16 (season 1) (season 2) (season 6) | Netherlands:6 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Finland:K-7 | Australia:M (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Doozer

Trivia:

Sacred Heart Hospital is named after the school which Christa Miller, (wife of writer Bill Lawrence) attended.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as 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.

Quotes:

Dr. Cox: I don't want to hear anything out of that man's mouth other than Oh no, I'm dying, there's a bright light, but wait a minute, this is wrong, I'm in hell! Hitler, Musollini... Captain Kangaroo? That's not right.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-05-13)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

Superman

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.