Scrubs started by following the lives of a number of young doctors at Sacred Heart Hospital, narrated by the bumbling Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian. Now the show focuses on a new crop of medical students, who are taught by the now-experienced Sacred Heart medical staff.
Premiered:
October 2, 2001
See It:
Tuesdays at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.
Seasons 1-8 are available on DVD.
History:
Scrubs premiered to generally strong ratings as part of NBC’s Thursday-night comedy lineup in 2001, and has been nominated for a number of Emmys over the years. Ratings declined sharply in the fourth season, and the show was often on the verge of cancellation. The seventh and final season on NBC was cut short by the Hollywood writers’ strike, and Scrubs moved to ABC for its eighth season, rumored to be its last. ABC and creator Bill Lawrence struck a deal for a ninth season that would shift the focus to new medical-student characters, with veteran characters moved to supporting roles as teachers.
Cast:
Zach Braff as John “J.D.” Dorian
Donald Faison as Chris Turk
Eliza Coupe as Denise
Kerry Bishé as Lucy
John C. McGinley as Perry Cox
Michael Mosley as Drew
Dave Franco as Cole
Creators:
Scrubs was created by Bill Lawrence, who also serves as the show’s executive producer. He was also the co-creator of the political sitcom Spin City.
