"Scrubs" (2001) TV series 2001-????

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 | Friendship Between Girls | Tragicomedy | Male Female Relationship | Husband Wife Relationship

Awards:

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

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Dec. 17	2:30 PM	COMEDY	My Butterfly	#3.16
Thur. Dec. 17	3:00 PM	COMEDY	My Moment of Un-Truth	#3.17

Cast

Zach Braff	...	Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian / ... (173 episodes, 2001-2009)
Donald Faison	...	Dr. Christopher Turk (173 episodes, 2001-2009)
John C. McGinley	...	Dr. Perry Cox (173 episodes, 2001-2009)
Ken Jenkins	...	Dr. Bob Kelso / ... (172 episodes, 2001-2009)
Sarah Chalke	...	Dr. Elliot Reid (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Neil Flynn	...	The Janitor (170 episodes, 2001-2009)
Judy Reyes	...	Nurse Carla Espinosa (169 episodes, 2001-2009)
Robert Maschio	...	Dr. Todd Quinlan (121 episodes, 2001-2009)
Sam Lloyd	...	Ted Buckland / ... (95 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: Med School (USA) (ninth season title)
[scrubs] (USA) (alternative spelling)
Toubib or not toubib (Belgium: French title) (France) [fr]
Dokik (Hungary) [hu]
Första hjälpen (Sweden) [sv]
Helt sykt (Norway) [no]
Klinika (Russia) (second season title) [ru]
Meditsinskaya akademiya (Russia) (first season title) [ru]
Scrubs (France) [fr]
Scrubs (Denmark) [da]
Scrubs (Brazil) [pt]
Scrubs (Argentina) [es]
Scrubs - Die Anfänger (Germany) [de]
Stazist (Croatia) [hr]
Tuho-osasto (Finland) [fi]

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) | UK:PG (some episodes) | Ireland: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) (season 8) | 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:

[Trying to explain to Elliot that he'd perfer not having a kid watch his dad's surgery, but can't say much since the kid is right there]
Elliot: [In french] Do you speak french?
Chris Turk: You know, I did learn a little when my high school class went to France, but that was just stuff to pick up chicks.
Elliot: [French] I really think it would make Tyler feel better if he could watch, ok?
[Turk is lost]
Chris Turk: [Bad French] I have... an... Eiffel Tower... in my pants.
Elliot: What?
Chris Turk: [Bad French] Grapefruit!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#11.5)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Superman

A real shock...

I was very surprised to like this comedy. I am one who does not like American humour but I love this. It reminds me of a TV 'Dramedy' we have over in the UK called teachers. The characters are consistent throughout the three seasons that I have viewed and very enjoyable. To be honest, I didn't get on with it at first but given time, I'm glad I gave it an extra chance to prove itself.

The soundtrack through the series is well chosen, the tunes really do fit in with the story of what is actually happening and there are some episodes that have a serious undertone which many of us could learn from.

I love the use of actually getting inside the characters minds (day dreams etc.) which gives it that extra dimension of comedy and stretches the limits of creativity, there is just so much that can be done with that idea.

Some lovely guest star appearances and topped off by supporting characters that stay loyal to the show rounds this up as a great US Comedy which I (i can't believe it myself) adore.