Scrubs
Scrubs title card
Format	Comedy / Drama
Created by	Bill Lawrence
Starring	Zach Braff Sarah Chalke Donald Faison Neil Flynn Ken Jenkins John C. McGinley Judy Reyes
Narrated by	Zach Braff as J.D.
Opening theme	"Superman" by Lazlo Bane
Country of origin	United States
No. Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδίαkomodia has a popular meaning (any discourse generally intended to amuse especially in Television, Film, and Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. Bill Lawrence (born 1969 is a creator, Writer, producer, and director of Television programs Career After graduating Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an Independent Spirit Award -winning American Television and Film Sarah Cassandra Chalke (born August 27, 1976) is a Canadian - American Television Donald Adeosun Faison (born June 22, 1974) is an American Television and movie Actor known for his roles as Chris Turk Neil Richard Flynn (born November 13, 1960) is an American Actor, best known for his role as Janitor in the sitcom Ken Jenkins (born August 28 1940) is an American Actor, best known as Dr John Christopher McGinley (born August 3, 1959) is an American Actor, producer and screenwriter, most notable for his roles Judy Reyes (born November 5, 1972 in the Bronx New York) is a Television and Film actress Screenwriter, Film Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an Independent Spirit Award -winning American Television and Film Jonathan Michael " John " Dorian MD, better known as J " Superman " is a song by the American band Lazlo Bane, from their album All the Time In the World. Lazlo Bane is an Alternative rock band hailing from Santa Monica California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons	7
No.  of episodes	150 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Bill Lawrence Goldman and Donovan (2006-Present)
Producer(s)	ABC Studios
Camera setup	Film, Single camera
Running time	approx. The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 Bill Lawrence (born 1969 is a creator, Writer, producer, and director of Television programs Career After graduating Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan are a television writing team who have worked on television comedies Family Guy and Scrubs. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group. The single-camera setup (aka single-camera mode of production is a method of shooting films and television programs 22 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	NBC (2001-2008) ABC (2008-present)
Picture format	4:3 480i (SDTV)
Original run	October 2, 2001 – present
External links
Official website
Production website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

Scrubs is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning American comedy-drama that premiered on October 2, 2001, on NBC. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 480i is the shorthand name for a video mode The i, which is sometimes uppercase stands for Interlaced, the 480 for a vertical frame resolution Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The present is the Time that is perceived directly not as a recollection or a speculation The George Foster Peabody Awards, better known as simply the Peabody Awards, are annual international awards for excellence in Radio and Television broadcasting The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Comedy-drama, also called dramedy and dramatic-comedy, is a style of Television and movies in which there is an equal or nearly equal balance Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's It was created by Bill Lawrence and is produced by ABC Studios (previously known as Touchstone Television). Bill Lawrence (born 1969 is a creator, Writer, producer, and director of Television programs Career After graduating ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group. ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group.

The show focuses on the lives of several people working at Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital. Sacred Heart Hospital is the setting of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. A teaching hospital is a Hospital that in addition to delivering medical care to patients also provides Clinical education and training to future and current doctors It features fast-paced dialogue, slapstick, and surreal vignettes presented mostly as the daydreams of the central character, Dr. John "J.D." Michael Dorian. Pace, also called rhythm or tempo, is a term used to describe the flow of events in an entertainment piece See also Pre-production Screenwriting A screenplay or script is a written plan authored by a Screenwriter, for a Film or Television Slapstick is a type of Comedy involving exaggerated physical violence or activities which exceed the boundaries of common sense such as a character being hit in the face with In Theater script and Poetry writing vignettes are short impressionistic scenes that focus on one moment or give a trenchant impression about a character A daydream is a visionary fantasy experienced while awake especially one of happy pleasant thoughts hopes or ambitions Jonathan Michael " John " Dorian MD, better known as J

The seventh season of Scrubs premiered on October 25, 2007. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[1][2] No episodes aired between December 6, 2007 and April 10, 2008 because of the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The 2007&ndash2008 Writers Guild of America strike, or more commonly known as the Writers' Strike was a strike by the Writers Guild of America East ^[3] The season concluded on May 8, 2008, ending the series' run on NBC. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The series is slated to return during the 2008-2009 television season, with an eighth season to air on ABC. ^[4]

Synopsis

Most episodes feature multiple storylines thematically linked via voiceovers by protagonist and narrator Dr. The term voice-over refers to a production technique where a non-diagetic voice is broadcast live or pre-recorded in Radio, Television, Film, The Protagonist or main character is the central figure of a story. John "J. D. " Michael Dorian, played by Zach Braff. Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an Independent Spirit Award -winning American Television and Film According to Lawrence, "What we decided was, rather than have it be a monotone narration, if it's going to be told through Zach's voice, we're going to do everything through J. D. 's eyes. It opened up a visual medium that those of us as comedy writers were not used to. "^[5] The show is shot with a single-camera setup instead of a multiple-camera setup more typical for situation comedies. The single-camera setup (aka single-camera mode of production is a method of shooting films and television programs The multiple-camera setup (aka multiple-camera mode of production is a method of shooting films and television programs ^[5]

The broad comedy is often counterpointed by more serious scenes, as Lawrence notes: "One of the things we thought early on was [if] we occasionally showed actual patients and actual people dying and things with emotional stakes, working in single camera, that it might be enough to combine with broad comedy. "^[5]

At the end of most episodes, J. D. summarizes the story's theme in a sequence of shots that show how it has affected each of the characters. Scrubs has been advertised as "half as long as ER and twice as funny. ER is an Emmy Award -winning American Medical drama series created by Novelist Michael Crichton and airing on " The series has repeatedly featured guest appearances by movie actors not generally seen on episodic television, such as Colin Farrell, Heather Graham and Brendan Fraser. Colin James Farrell (born May 31, 1976) is an Irish Actor, who has appeared in several high-profile Hollywood films including Heather Joan Graham (born January 29, 1970) is an American film and television actress. Brendan James Fraser (born December 3 1968 is a Canadian-American Film and stage actor

Cast

Main characters

All but one of the main characters in Scrubs are medical professionals. The show's narrator and main character is J.D. (Zach Braff), a young attending physician and staff internist. Jonathan Michael " John " Dorian MD, better known as J Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an Independent Spirit Award -winning American Television and Film He develops a close friendship with fellow intern and later attending physician Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke); their relationship becomes romantic on several occasions. Elliot Reid MD is a Fictional character played by Sarah Chalke in the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Sarah Cassandra Chalke (born August 27, 1976) is a Canadian - American Television She is driven by a neurotic desire to prove her abilities to her parents, her peers, and herself. J. D. 's best friend is Dr. Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), a surgical attending physician. Donald Adeosun Faison (born June 22, 1974) is an American Television and movie Actor known for his roles as Chris Turk Surgery (from the χειρουργική cheirourgikē, via chirurgiae meaning "hand work" is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental Turk roomed with J. D. at college and medical school, and the two have an extremely close relationship. During the course of the series Turk marries Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes), the hospital's head nurse. Carla Espinosa is a Fictional character in the American Comedy-drama Scrubs, portrayed by Judy Reyes. Judy Reyes (born November 5, 1972 in the Bronx New York) is a Television and Film actress Screenwriter, Film A nurse is responsible—along with other Health care Professionals —for the treatment safety and recovery of acutely or chronically ^[6] Carla is prone to overreaction and compulsively tells her friends how to go about their lives.

Two other characters play senior roles in the hospital. Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox (John C. McGinley) is the senior attending physician at Sacred Heart and the hospital's Residency Director. Percival " Perry " Cox MD (most commonly referred to as Dr John Christopher McGinley (born August 3, 1959) is an American Actor, producer and screenwriter, most notable for his roles Residency is a stage of graduate medical training. A resident physician or resident is a person who has received a Medical degree ( MD J. D. considers Cox his mentor despite the fact that Dr. MENTOR / The National Mentoring Partnership is an advocate and resource for Mentoring in the United States. Cox routinely criticizes and belittles him. Cox frequently suggests that this harsh treatment is intended as conditioning for the rigors of hospital life. Ken Jenkins plays Dr. Bob Kelso, Sacred Heart's Chief of Medicine. Ken Jenkins (born August 28 1940) is an American Actor, best known as Dr Robert "Bob" Kelso, MD (most commonly referred to as Bob Kelso, Bobbo or Kelso) is a fictional character played by Ken Jenkins Internal medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis management and nonsurgical treatment of unusual or serious diseases Kelso is cold, heartless and cruel, driven primarily by the hospital's bottom line rather than the well-being of patients. However, it is occasionally suggested that he has a softer side, and that his cruelty is a means of coping with the hard decisions he is often forced to make, stating that when he became Chief of Medicine he thought he'd be "the man". Instead he very quickly realized that the harsh decisions made him unpopular, however, he had to continue his "evil" facade to keep the hospital running smoothly.

The only lead character who is not a medical professional is a hospital custodian known only as "Janitor". Janitor is a fictional character played by actor Neil Flynn in the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Played by Neil Flynn, Janitor has appeared in every episode, except for the season two episode "My Lucky Day. Neil Richard Flynn (born November 13, 1960) is an American Actor, best known for his role as Janitor in the sitcom " An incident in the pilot episode establishes an adversarial relationship between him and J. " My First Day " is the pilot of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. D. , which persists throughout the series. This tends to take the form of the Janitor pulling mean-spirited pranks on J. D. , although J. D. occasionally gets even.

Supporting cast

Main article: List of minor characters of Scrubs

• Robert Maschio as Dr. Todd "The Todd" Quinlan—Cosmetic surgery fellow/surgical attending (102 episodes)
• Aloma Wright as Nurse Laverne Roberts/Nurse Shirley—Nurse (89 episodes)
• Sam Lloyd as Theodore "Ted" Buckland—Hospital attorney (80 episodes)
• Christa Miller as Jordan Sullivan—Administrative worker, hospital board member and Perry Cox's ex-wife (76 episodes)
• Johnny Kastl as Dr. Doug Murphy—Pathology MD (46 episodes)
• Travis Schuldt as Dr. Keith Dudemeister—MD resident (31 episodes)
• Charles Chun as Dr. Wen—Surgical attending (20 episodes)
• Mike Schwartz as Lloyd—Ambulance driver (as of season 7), former delivery guy (16 episodes)
• Michael Hobert as Lonnie—MD resident (15 episodes)
• Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs—Urologist, J. The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Robert Maschio (born August 25, 1966) is an American Actor. He is probably best known for playing Dr Dr Todd " The Todd " Quinlan MD, is a fictional character in the Comedy-drama Scrubs played by Robert Maschio Aloma Wright (born March 10, 1950) is an American actress mostly known as Laverne Roberts on Scrubs. Laverne Roberts, played by Aloma Wright, is a Fictional character in the NBC Comedy-drama Scrubs. Laverne Roberts, played by Aloma Wright, is a Fictional character in the NBC Comedy-drama Scrubs. Samuel Lloyd Jr (born November 12, 1963) is an American Actor and musician perhaps best known for his portrayal of beaten down lawyer Theodore "Ted" Buckland, Esq, is a fictional character in the American Comedy-drama Scrubs, played by Sam Lloyd Christa Miller Lawrence (born May 28, 1964) is an American Actress. Jordan Sullivan is a fictional character on the TV series ''Scrubs''. Johnny Kastl is an Actor known primarily for playing the role of Dr Dr Doug Murphy is a fictional character on the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Travis Schuldt (born 18 September 1974 in Topeka Kansas) is an American Actor. Dr Keith Dudemeister, played by Travis Schuldt, is a fictional character in the American sitcom Scrubs. Charles S Chun is an American actor who has appeared in Television shows such as Scrubs, Everybody Loves Raymond and The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Mike Schwartz was born in Boston Massachusetts, and was raised in Santa Barbara California. The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Michael Hobert is an American actor He has a recurring role on the TV show Scrubs as Lonnie The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Elizabeth Banks (born February 10, 1974) is an American actress. Kimberly "Kim" Briggs, MD ( Elizabeth Banks) is a fictional character on the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. D's girlfriend. Mother of JD's child (13 episodes)
• Scott Foley as Sean Kelly—Elliot Reid's two-time boyfriend (11 episodes)
• Tara Reid as Danni Sullivan—J. Scott Kellerman Foley (born July 15, 1972) is an American Actor. The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Tara Reid (born November 8 1975 is an US Actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Big Lebowski (1998 American Pie The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. D. 's two-time girlfriend and younger sister of Jordan Sullivan (11 episodes)
• Heather Graham as Dr. Molly Clock—Attending psychiatrist (9 episodes)

Cameo appearances

Main article: List of stars that have had cameo appearances on Scrubs

• Each season premiere and finale features a shot of Bill Lawrence's best friend as a good luck charm. Heather Joan Graham (born January 29, 1970) is an American film and television actress. The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. ^[7]
• Several cast members from Spin City, another show created by Bill Lawrence, have made guest appearances on the show. Spin City is an American Sitcom Television series that ran from 1996 to 2002 on ABC, and was created by These include Michael J. Fox, Barry Bostwick, Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, Michael Boatman, Alexander Chaplin, and Heather Locklear. Michael J Fox (born Michael Andrew Fox; June 9 1961 is a Canadian / American Barry Knapp Bostwick (born February 24 1945) is an American Actor and Singer. Alan Ruck (born July 1 1956) is an American stage Television and film Actor. Richard J Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American Actor known for his roles in the Sitcoms Mad About You and Michael Patrick Boatman (born October 25 1964) is an Image Award -nominated American Actor and Writer. Alexander Chaplin, birth name Alexander Gaberman, (born 20 March, 1971) is an American actor Heather Deen Locklear (born September 25, 1961) is a six time- Golden Globe -nominated American actress. ^[8]
• Similarly, many cast members from Scrubs have lent voices to Clone High, another show created by Lawrence. Clone High (occasionally referred to in the US as Clone High U They include Braff, Chalke, Faison, Flynn, McGinley, Miller, Lawrence, and Scrubs recurring actors Michael McDonald and Nicole Sullivan. Michael James McDonald (born December 31, 1964) is an American Comedian and Actor formerly starring in the Sketch comedy show Nicole Julianne Sullivan (born April 21, 1970) is an American actress, voice actress, and Comedian. ^[9]
• Braff, Chalke, Reyes, McGinley, Flynn and Lawrence all made cameo appearances in a scene in It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie; In the film, Miss Piggy appears as an extra in Scrubs trying to improvise and give herself a bigger role. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie is an NBC television film released by Jim Henson Television and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Miss Pigathius "Piggy" Lee is a Muppet character primarily played by Frank Oz and sometimes Richard Hunt in Season 1 of The Muppet Show ^[10]
• Several Scrubs crew members have appeared in minor speaking roles, such as writer/producer Mike Schwartz having a recurring role as Lloyd the Delivery Man,^[11] producer Randal Winston as the security guard Leonard,^[12] and writer Gabrielle Allan as a nurse. Mike Schwartz was born in Boston Massachusetts, and was raised in Santa Barbara California.

My Charlie Brown Christmas

"My Charlie Brown Christmas" is a re-cut and re-dub of A Charlie Brown Christmas, starring the cast of Scrubs. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 is the first of many Prime-time animated TV specials based upon the popular Comic strip It was created by Daniel Russ and Ryan Levin for the show's 2003 Christmas party.

In it, J. D. (Charlie Brown) is feeling depressed at Christmas, Carla (Lucy) is mad at Turk (Schroeder) for not buying her a Christmas present, and Elliot (Sally) is drunk off eggnog. Charles "Charlie" Brown is the main character in the Comic Lucille "Lucy" van Pelt is a Fictional character in the syndicated Comic strip Peanuts, written Schroeder is a Fictional character in the long-running Comic strip Peanuts, created by Charles M Sally Ann Brown is the younger sister of Charlie Brown in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz. Eggnog (or egg nog) is a sweetened Dairy -based Beverage made with Milk, Cream, Sugar, beaten eggs (which In the end, Dr. Cox (Linus) teaches everyone that "Christmas is about love. Linus van Pelt is one of the characters in Charles M Schulz 's Comic strip Peanuts. "^[13] Other characters are: Dr. Kelso (Violet), Janitor (Shermy), Jordan (Patty), Todd (Frieda) and Ted (Pigpen).

Episodes

Main article: List of Scrubs episodes

DVD releases

Season 7

See also: List of Scrubs episodes#Season 7: 2007-2008

On November 5, 2007, the Writers Guild of America went on strike, which put the production of the show on hold. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Writers Guild of America is a generic term referring to the joint efforts of two different US labor unions The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE representing The 2007&ndash2008 Writers Guild of America strike, or more commonly known as the Writers' Strike was a strike by the Writers Guild of America East When the strike started, only eleven of Scrubs' eighteen planned seventh season episodes had been completely written. The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 ^[20] Lawrence refused to cross any WGA picket lines to serve any of his duties for the show, so ABC Studios had non-WGA members finish episode twelve, which the studio had unsuccessfully pressured Lawrence to rewrite as a series finale prior to the strike. ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group. ^[20]

From a promo for "Comedy Night Done Right" in October 2007. From left to right, Earl Hickey (of My Name Is Earl), Michael Scott (of The Office), Dr. John Dorian (of Scrubs) and Liz Lemon (of 30 Rock). My Name Is Earl is an American sitcom created by Greg Garcia. My Name Is Earl is an American sitcom created by Greg Garcia. Michael Gary Scott (born March 15, 1964) is a Fictional character on NBC 's The Office portrayed by Steve Carell Jonathan Michael " John " Dorian MD, better known as J Elizabeth "Liz" Lemon is the Fictional Protagonist of the American Situation comedy 30 Rock. 30 Rock is an American Television comedy Series created by Tina Fey.

During the strike, NBC announced that The Office and Scrubs would be replaced by Celebrity Apprentice. The Apprentice is an American reality television show hosted by Donald Trump, created by Mark Burnett and broadcast on NBC later announced that they would leave Scrubs on hiatus for the time being and fill the 8-9pm timeslot with various specials and repeats. ^[21]

Episode 11 was eventually filmed^[22], although Lawrence was absent. Filming of episode 11 was disrupted by picketers—it was believed that Lawrence had tipped the picketers off about the filming schedule, although these beliefs turned out to be false as Lawrence quickly drove to the set to "keep the peace. "^[22]

After the strike ended, Lawrence announced that the final episodes of Scrubs would be produced although, at the time, he was unsure where or how they would be distributed. ^[23]

On February 13, 2008, NBC announced that Scrubs would resume with new episodes with other comedy series on April 10, 2008 at 9:30/8:30c on NBC^[24]. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The season finale aired on May 8, 2008^[25], although that particular episode was originally intended to air as episode 9 of the season. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

Season 8

Amid strike-induced doubt involving the final episodes of Scrubs, on February 28, 2008, The Hollywood Reporter reported that ABC was in talks with corporate sibling ABC Studios with the aim of bringing Scrubs to ABC for an eighth season of 18 episodes,^[26] despite both Lawrence's and Braff's protests that the seventh season would definitely be the last. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Hollywood Reporter is a major trade publication of the Film industry in the United States. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. ^[22] Just hours later Variety reported that NBC was lashing out and threatening legal action against ABC Studios. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group. ^[27] However, McGinley confirmed that he had been told to report back to work on March 24, 2008 to begin production for another season. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[28] On March 12, 2008, McGinley was also quoted as saying that the show's long-rumored move from NBC to ABC was a done deal. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[29] According to McGinley, Scrubs will air on ABC during the 2008-2009 TV season. ^[30]

On March 19, 2008, Michael Ausiello of TV Guide reported that although nothing is "official", the Scrubs cast was to report back to work the following Wednesday for work on an "unofficial" season as of yet. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Michael Ausiello is an American television industry journalist and sometimes actor ^[31] On April 2, 2008, NBC announced their fall schedule, which did not include an eighth season of Scrubs. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[32] This led to more speculation that the show could indeed be making the switch to ABC. NBC President Ben Silverman later informed reporters, "I don't know where Scrubs is going. It's finished its run on NBC though. "

On April 4, 2008, Kristin Dos Santos of E! Online reported that following the completion of the 12 episodes owed to NBC for season seven, production would immediately commence on 18 all-new episodes for season eight. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Kristin Dos Santos ( Née Veitch, born February 24, 1975) is an American television personality and Columnist These episodes will almost certainly air on ABC for the 2008-09 season. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. ^[33]

On April 28, 2008, Zach Braff posted in his blog on MySpace that an eighth season consisting of 18 episodes was under production but that he could not say where it will be aired. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common MySpace is a popular social networking Website offering an interactive user-submitted network of friends personal profiles blogs groups photos music and ^[34] He then stated, on May 7, 2008, that the May 8, 2008 episode would be the final NBC-aired episode of Scrubs^[35], which was followed by a bulletin on his MySpace, on May 12, confirming that Scrubs' eighth and final season will be moving to ABC. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. In a recent video blog, Bill Lawrence stated that Season 8 will be more like the first few seasons tone-wise, with more of a focus on more realistic and dramatic storylines and the introduction of new characters. ^[36] On May 13, ABC announced that Scrubs will be a midseason replacement, airing Tuesday nights at 9PM ET. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. ^[37][38] Steve McPherson, ABC's President of Entertainment, also stated that additional seasons of Scrubs beyond the eighth could be produced if it performs well. ^[39]

Awards

In its first three seasons, Scrubs received Emmy nominations for casting, editing, and writing of a comedy. Casting is a manufacturing process by which a liquid material is (usually poured into a mold which Editing Language, Images or Sound through correction condensation organization and other modifications in various media Following Season 4, the show received additional nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Braff), Best Editing for a Multi-camera series (although the series is predominantly shot single-camera, Episode 4. 17 "My Life in Four Cameras", has a brief multi-camera style), and casting. " My Life in Four Cameras " is the 85th episode of the American Sitcom Scrubs. The show also won the 2002 Humanitas Prize, 30-minute category, for season 1 episode 4 "My Old Lady". The Humanitas Prize is an award for film and television writing intended to promote human dignity meaning and freedom " My Old Lady " is the fourth episode of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs.

Braff was nominated for the Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical in 2005, 2006 and 2007, but lost to Jason Bateman for Arrested Development in 2005, to Steve Carell of The Office in 2006, and to Alec Baldwin of 30 Rock in 2007. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner 1971: Flip Wilson, The Flip Wilson Show 1972: Carroll O'Connor, All in the Family Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is a Golden Globe -winning and Emmy Award -nominated American Actor. Arrested Development is a character-driven American television Sitcom about a formerly wealthy habitually Dysfunctional family. Steven John "Steve" Carell (born August 16, 1962) is a Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American Alexander Rae "Alec" Baldwin III (born April 3 1958 is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy - and Golden Globe Award -winning American 30 Rock is an American Television comedy Series created by Tina Fey.

Scrubs won a George Foster Peabody Award for its 2006 season; the press release specifically noted the Wizard of Oz homage episode "My Way Home". The George Foster Peabody Awards, better known as simply the Peabody Awards, are annual international awards for excellence in Radio and Television broadcasting " My Way Home " is the 100th episode of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. ^[40]

At the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards, which aired in September, the episode "My Musical" was nominated for five awards in four categories: Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series (Will Mackenzie), Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics ("Everything Comes Down to Poo" and "Guy Love"), Outstanding Music Direction (Jan Stevens), and Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (half-hour) And Animation (Joe Foglia, Peter J. " My Musical " is a musical episode of the five-time Emmy -nominated American Situation comedy Scrubs. Nusbaum, and John W. Cook II). ^[41] It went on to a joint win along with the Entourage episode "One Day in the Valley" in the latter of these categories. Entourage is an Emmy Award -winning HBO original series created by Doug Ellin that chronicles the rise of Vincent Chase — a The following is a list of episodes for the HBO original series Entourage.

Music

Music plays a large role on Scrubs. A wide variety of rock, pop, and indie artists are featured. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure In Popular music, independent music, often abbreviated as indie, is a term used to describe independence from major commercial record labels and an autonomous Almost every episode ends with a musical montage summing up the themes and plot lines of the episode, and the music for these montages is often picked even before the episodes are completely written. ^[42] Members of the cast and crew are encouraged to contribute song suggestions, with many ideas coming from series creator Bill Lawrence, writer Neil Goldman, and actors Zach Braff (whose college friends Cary Brothers and Joshua Radin appear on the Scrubs soundtrack) and Christa Miller Lawrence (who selected Colin Hay and Tammany Hall NYC). Cary Brothers is an Indie rock American Singer-songwriter from Nashville Tennessee. Joshua Radin is an American Singer-songwriter from Shaker Heights Ohio, that began performing in 2004 Colin Hay (born Colin James Hay, 29 June 1953, Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish Musician This article is about the band For the political organization see Tammany Hall Tammany Hall NYC, also abbreviated THNYC, is an Independent rock According to Bill Lawrence, "Christa picks so much of the music for the show that a lot of the writers and actors don't even go to me anymore when they have a song. They hand it to her. "^[42] Producers expanded Scrubs' musical emphasis with a musical episode early in the sixth season, called "My Musical". " My Musical " is a musical episode of the five-time Emmy -nominated American Situation comedy Scrubs. This episode aired on January 18, 2007. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[43]

Theme song

The theme song of the series, performed by Lazlo Bane, is titled "Superman", and can be found on the album All the Time in the World, as well as on the first Scrubs soundtrack. The phrase theme music usually refers to that of a radio program, Television program, or Movie. Lazlo Bane is an Alternative rock band hailing from Santa Monica California. " Superman " is a song by the American band Lazlo Bane, from their album All the Time In the World. All the Time In the World is an album by the band Lazlo Bane. Lawrence credits Braff for finding and suggesting "Superman" as the theme song. ^[7] The lyrics "I'm no Superman" relate to the show's theme of its characters' fallibility. The Scrubs version of the song is normally played at a faster speed than the original recording of the song. The original, slower recording was used briefly at the beginning of Season 2, played during an extended version of the title sequence (that included Flynn and full cast credits), as well as the opening for "My Urologist", and a special edit of the title sequence for resulting in roughly 1-2 seconds of music, followed by the line "I'm no Superman", accompanied by a quick flash of credits. " My Urologist " is the 116th episode of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. The original intro from season 1 was used through most of season 3 (except the few episodes with the very short intro) and then used for seasons 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Soundtracks

Two official soundtracks have been released. The first was released on CD on September 24, 2002, and a second—an iTunes exclusive—was released in mid-2006. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. iTunes is a proprietary digital media player application introduced by Apple Inc An iMix on iTunes of the music used through the first five seasons has also been released. ^[44]

Featured musical contributors

Colin Hay, the former frontman of Men at Work, has had music featured in at least seven episodes, and has appeared in the episode "My Overkill", performing the song "Overkill" as a street musician, and in the episode "My Hard Labor" performing "Down Under". Colin Hay (born Colin James Hay, 29 June 1953, Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish Musician For the 1990 movie "Men at Work" see Men at Work (film. The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 " Overkill " is a song by Australian band Men at Work and featured on their 1983 album Cargo. " Down Under " is the title of a pop song of Reggae flavour written by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert, recorded in 1981 by the Australian Hay also sings "Where Everybody Knows Your Name", the theme from "Cheers" in the episode "My Life in Four Cameras". Cheers is an American Situation comedy television series that ran eleven seasons from 1982 to 1993 The episode "My Philosophy" features the song "Waiting for my Real Life to Begin", but Hay does not make an appearance. The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001

The music of Joshua Radin, who is a friend of Scrubs star Zach Braff,^[45] has appeared in at least six episodes to date. Joshua Radin is an American Singer-songwriter from Shaker Heights Ohio, that began performing in 2004

Music by Keren DeBerg has featured in 15 episodes, and she appeared in "My Musical" as an extra in the song "Are You Okay?"

The Worthless Peons

Main article: The Blanks

The Worthless Peons (also known as Ted's Band, The Blanks, or in the non-canon "My Way Home" Director's Cut as "Foghat") are an a cappella group made up of hospital employees from different departments. Keren DeBerg is an American Singer-songwriter.She has performed at Lilith Fair. " My Musical " is a musical episode of the five-time Emmy -nominated American Situation comedy Scrubs. The Blanks are an A cappella group Most notably they continue to appear in the TV series Scrubs in a recurring guest role under various names This article is not about Literary canons of influential works of fiction but about the concept of a canon which defines the world of a particular fictional series " My Way Home " is the 100th episode of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Foghat are a British rock band who had their peak success in the mid- to late-1970s A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment They are a cover band, and often sing songs from a specific genre (for example, cartoon theme songs or commercial jingles). They have appeared in several episodes. In the extended cut of the 100th episode, found on the Season 5 DVD, Ted tells J. D. that they are being forced to change their names after a lawsuit. Their new name becomes Foghat, but this is most likely not canon. Foghat are a British rock band who had their peak success in the mid- to late-1970s This article is not about Literary canons of influential works of fiction but about the concept of a canon which defines the world of a particular fictional series

The Worthless Peons are played by The Blanks, who are a real-life a cappella band made up of Sam Lloyd (who plays Ted), George Miserlis, Paul F. The Blanks are an A cappella group Most notably they continue to appear in the TV series Scrubs in a recurring guest role under various names A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment Samuel Lloyd Jr (born November 12, 1963) is an American Actor and musician perhaps best known for his portrayal of beaten down lawyer Perry, and Philip McNiven. The Blanks' album, Riding the Wave, features guest appearances from Lawrence and members of the Scrubs cast. Riding the Wave is a 2004 album by The Blanks. It features both original songs by the band and Cover versions of other songs most of which were performed This band was put on the show when Sam Lloyd brought his friends/capella band to a rehearsal. Lloyd told Lawrence about his band. Lawrence asked them to sing and then got the idea of putting them in the show.

Production details

Scrubs is produced by ABC, through its production division, even though it is aired by rival broadcaster NBC. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's ^[46] According to show runner Lawrence, the arrangement is unusual, at least for 2007: "The show is a dinosaur, on one network and completely owned by another" and, since it is now in syndication, making a "ton of money for Touchstone. Show runner (alternatively showrunner) is a term used in the United States television industry referring to the person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation In Broadcasting, syndication is the sale of the right to broadcast Radio shows and Television shows to multiple individual stations without going through "^[47] Both he and Braff confirmed ABC would have broadcast the seventh season had NBC refused to do so. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. ^[47][48]

The chest X-ray featured at the end of the title sequence was hung backwards for most of the first five seasons. X-radiation (composed of X-rays) is a form of Electromagnetic radiation. Title sequence generally refers to the method by which cinematic films or television shows present their title key cast and/or production members utilizing conceptual visuals Bill Lawrence has stated that having the X-ray backwards was intentional as it signified that the new interns were inexperienced. An intern or stagiaire is one who works in a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment making it similar to an Apprenticeship ^[7] However during Zach Braff's audio commentary on "My Last Chance", he states that the error was actually unintentional. The error became somewhat infamous and was even parodied in "My Cabbage. The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 " An attempt was made to fix the error in the extended title sequence that was used at the beginning of season 2, but the extended sequence (including corrected X-ray) were soon scrapped at fan and network request. Finally, in "My Urologist", Dr. " My Urologist " is the 116th episode of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Kim Briggs steps into the credits and switches the X-ray around, saying, "That's backwards; it's been bugging me for years. "

Every episode title begins with a possessive pronoun, usually the word "My. . . ". Bill Lawrence says this is because each episode is Dr. John Dorian writing in his diary (said on the commentary on the first season episode "My Hero"). There are notable exceptions in the episodes entitled "His Story", "His Story II", "Her Story", "Her Story II", "His Story III", "His Story IV", and "Their Story". The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 The following is a complete episode list for the television show Scrubs, which began being broadcast on October 2 2001 " His Story IV " is the 124th episode of the American Situation comedy Scrubs. " Their Story " is the 134th episode of the American Situation comedy Scrubs. Apart from a brief period of narration from J. D. at the beginning and end, these episodes primarily contain internal narration from another character besides J. D. The only exception to this rule is "Their Story", in which the narration instead switches to a whole crowd of supporting cast members. The transfer usually occurs at a moment of physical contact between the two characters.

Since Scrubs is aired around the world in many different languages, instances of foreign languages on the show have to be changed for the international versions. Carla's Spanish is changed to Italian in the Spanish language version of the show, and Elliot's German is changed to Danish (or, in at least one fourth-season episode German with a Swiss accent) in the German version of the show. " My Life in Four Cameras " is the 85th episode of the American Sitcom Scrubs.

The show is shot with Aaton 16-mm film camera. Bill Lawrence has stated that experimenting with HD digital camera had not been successful. Only one episode was shot with an HD camera, the finale of Season 5, My Transition. " My Transition " is the 24th and final episode of the fifth season of Scrubs. ^[49] The rest of the show is shot on film in 4:3 aspect ratio.

Main Crew

• Bill Lawrence is the show's creator, executive producer, and head writer; he has written many episodes, and has directed nine. Bill Lawrence (born 1969 is a creator, Writer, producer, and director of Television programs Career After graduating Motion Pictures An executive producer of a Motion picture is typically a producer who is sometimes involved in creative or technical aspects of production A Head Writer (HW is a person who is in charge of a television/radio series' writing team He is also the show runner and does many uncredited re-writes for episodes. Show runner (alternatively showrunner) is a term used in the United States television industry referring to the person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation
• Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan have produced and written a number of episodes together. Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan are a television writing team who have worked on television comedies Family Guy and Scrubs. Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan are a television writing team who have worked on television comedies Family Guy and Scrubs. They started as writers/co-producers on the show, and worked their way up to executive producers.
• Bill Callahan was an executive producer (2007-2008). Bill Callahan is a writer/producer for such shows as Spin City, 8 Simple Rules, Oliver Beene, and Scrubs He started on the show in season 4 as co-executive producer and has since written six episodes.
• Angela Nissel is supervising producer (2007-Present). Angela R Nissel (born December 5, 1978 is an author best known for her first book The Broke Diaries The Completely She has written 7 episodes. She started on the show in season 2 as a staff writer. In her second book, Bill Lawrence is quoted on the back cover and references to Scrubs are present throughout the final chapter.
• Mike Schwartz is co-executive producer (2006-Present) who started as a story editor. Mike Schwartz was born in Boston Massachusetts, and was raised in Santa Barbara California. He has written 11 episodes and also has a recurring role in the show as Lloyd the Delivery Guy. The following are a list of minor characters from the American Comedy-drama Scrubs.
• Michael Spiller has directed 15 episodes between 2002-2006, the most of any director to date. Michael A Spiller (born August 1, 1961) is an American director.
• Adam Bernstein directed the pilot episode of the show, My First Day (11 episodes, 2001-2006)
• Zach Braff has directed five episodes of the show, including the landmark 100th episode "My Way Home", which won a George Foster Peabody Award in April 2007. Adam Bernstein (born May 7, 1960) is an American film, music video and Television director and Scriptwriter. " My First Day " is the pilot of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an Independent Spirit Award -winning American Television and Film " My Way Home " is the 100th episode of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. The George Foster Peabody Awards, better known as simply the Peabody Awards, are annual international awards for excellence in Radio and Television broadcasting

Medical advisors

Scrubs writers work with several medical advisors, including doctors Jonathan Doris, Jon Turk, and Dolly Klock. Their names serve as the basis for the names of characters John Dorian, Chris Turk and Molly Clock (played by Braff, Faison, and Heather Graham, respectively). Zachary Israel "Zach" Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an Independent Spirit Award -winning American Television and Film Donald Adeosun Faison (born June 22, 1974) is an American Television and movie Actor known for his roles as Chris Turk Heather Joan Graham (born January 29, 1970) is an American film and television actress. ^[50]

Sacred Heart Hospital

Main article: Sacred Heart Hospital

Scrubs is filmed on location at the North Hollywood Medical Center ( 34°9′28.86″N, 118°24′31.22″W), a real decommissioned hospital located at 12629 Riverside Drive in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Sacred Heart Hospital is the setting of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. North Hollywood Medical Center is a now closed hospital in the city of North Hollywood, California. North Hollywood is a district in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles California.

However, the location of Sacred Heart Hospital within the fictional world of Scrubs is left ambiguous. Sacred Heart Hospital is the setting of the American Comedy-drama Scrubs. Cast and crew on the show refer to the location as "San DiFrangeles"—a portmanteau of San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles that is meant to encompass a large part of California. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West ^[51]

Name

Bill Lawrence has stated that he has two main reasons for calling it Scrubs: The obvious being the attire worn by doctors, and the other being the fact that most of the main characters are fresh out of medical school, new and inexperienced (known in the medical field as "scrubs"). ^[7]

References and notes

External links

• Scrubs at Disney-ABC Domestic Television
• Scrubs video blog at IGN (#1 to #54)
• Scrubs at Channel 4
• Scrubs Wiki