Scrubs

Scrubs

Scrubs is an American medical comedy-drama television series created in 2001 by Bill Lawrence and produced by ABC Studios. The show follows the lives of several employees of the fictional Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital. It features fast-paced screenplay, slapstick, and surreal vignettes presented mostly as the daydreams of the central character, Dr. John "J.D." Dorian, who is played by Zach Braff. The ninth season saw the transition from Braff as the central character to Kerry Bishé, who plays Lucy Bennett. The show's title is a play on surgical scrubs and a term for a low-ranking...
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quick facts
On the air:October 2, 2001-March 17, 2010
Number of seasons:9
Network:NBC, American Broadcasting Company
Producer:ABC Studios, Bill Lawrence, Zach Braff
Genre:Comedy

Honors and awards

YearAward Nomination
2005 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Comedy Series, Zach Braff
2005 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Comedy or Musical Series, Zach Braff
2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Comedy or Musical Series, Zach Braff
2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Comedy or Musical Series, Zach Braff
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Cast of Scrubs

Markie Post
Markie Post
Character:Lily Reid
Born:Nov. 4, 1950
Age:61
R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey
Character:Janitor's Father
Born:Mar. 24, 1944
Age:67
Donald Faison
Donald Faison
Character:Christopher Turk
Born:June 22, 1974
Age:37
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry
Character:Murray Marks
Born:Aug. 19, 1969
Age:42
Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke
Character:Dr. Townshend
Born:Dec. 13, 1925
Age:86
Joe Manganiello
Joe Manganiello
Character:Chad Miller
Born:Dec. 28, 1976
Age:35
Sarah Chalke
Sarah Chalke
Character:Elliot Reid
Born:Aug. 27, 1976
Age:35
Taran Killam
Taran Killam
Character:Jimmy
Born:Apr. 1, 1982
Age:29
Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies
Character:Neena Broderick
Born:June 8, 1966
Age:45
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox
Character:Dr. Taylor Maddox
Born:June 15, 1964
Age:47
Keri Russell
Keri Russell
Character:Melody O'Harra
Born:Mar. 23, 1976
Age:35
Amy Smart
Amy Smart
Character:Jamie Moyer
Born:Mar. 26, 1976
Age:35

Scrubs seasons

SeasonStartedEndedEpisodes
Scrubs - Season 1 2001 2007 24
Scrubs - Season 2 2002 2003 22
Scrubs - Season 3 2003 2004 22
Scrubs - Season 4 2004 2005 25
Scrubs - Season 5 2006 2006 24
Scrubs - Season 6 2006 2007 22
Scrubs - Season 7 2007
Scrubs - Season 8 2009 2009 18
Scrubs - Season 9
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    How many Scrubs episodes have been produced?
  • A:
    131 episodes of the television show were broadcast on TV.
  • Q:
    Who is the producer of the (tv show) "Scrubs"?
  • A:
    Touchstone Television is the show's producer.
  • Q:
    The TV program, "Scrubs" is in what television genre?
  • A:
    The television show is labeled as - Situation comedy, Medical and Comedy-drama.
  • Q:
    Who was the director for the TV show "Scrubs"?
  • A:
    Gail Mancuso is the show's director.
  • Q:
    On which network did (TV show) "Scrubs" premier?
  • A:
    The television show started on NBC.
  • Q:
    Who is the creator of the (tv show) "Scrubs"?
  • A:
    Bill Lawrence is the TV show's creator.
  • Q:
    What is Scrubs' theme song?
  • A:
    "Superman" is the name of the TV show's theme song.
  • Q:
    What year did the (tv show) "Scrubs" first air on television?
  • A:
    The TV program was first broadcast in October, 2001.
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