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Season 1 – Scrubs

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A new group of medical students arrives to learn the ropes at Sacred Heart Hospital, where J.D., Turk, Kelso, and acerbic Dr. Cox are the instructors. J.D. continues to romance Elliot as he imparts wisdom to a new class, which includes Lucy, Drew, Cole and Maya.
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Critics Consensus

Scrubs is a worthy spiritual successor to M*A*S*H thanks in part to its seamless blend of cheeky comedy and poignant, heartfelt moments.

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Kelly Lawler USA Today Nov 10, 2021
The sweet, silly comedy is what we most often remember. But it's also a celebration of the doctors who work so hard to save lives, and a more realistic look at life in the hospital than high-drama soap operas. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly Nov 8, 2019
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The series is distinguished by the unexpected interplay between its well-cast characters and the shrewd strategy it deploys to avoid making its overriding themes a poor-taste downer. Go to Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Nov 8, 2019
Scrubs: an imperfect but fresh testament to a job that's maddening and noble--but a job nonetheless. Go to Full Review Ben Taylor Nashville Scene Feb 26, 2020
The commercials for this show made it seem tame, but it's a charming riot. In many ways, it's modeled on Malcolm in the Middle, with its fast pace, fantasy sequences, and random flashbacks. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel Nov 7, 2019
[Bill] Lawrence gets off to a flying start in bringing this sense of black comedy to his series, which also benefits from scrubbing the laugh track. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Craig B @CraigB7708 Jun 16, 2026 Easily one of the most overrated comedies of the last 20 years. The show gets old by episode 3 so I am baffled it went on as long as it did. Only Carla and the Janitor characters are humorous. JD and Turk gets really old after just a couple bits and was unwatchable after a season or two. Elliot is so cringy if you go back and watch the old episodes. See more Gog I @RT3467954 Apr 22, 2026 I rarely laugh so sincerely at comedies. A combination of wonderful humor and deep thought. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 16, 2026 24 funny NBC episodes. Ages 14 and older. See more D3Z 1 @RT51637195 Mar 4, 2026 I can understand why the first season of Scrubs worked in which not only the cast were able to deliver, but at the same time, it also delivered humourous and heartfelt moments. See more Stanm M. @Stanmy Jan 20, 2026 low key and maybe even low energy but still funny and poignant. rewatching before the revival See more Michael A @Tomato547 Jan 9, 2026 Season 2 is a lot better, but season 1 has it's moments. Not saying that like most of it was bad. It's very funny, believe me. But season 1's just not as funny as season 2. It does get a very positive review from me though. See more Read all reviews
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Marc Buckland

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Lawrence Trilling

Director

Michael Spiller

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Matthew Diamond

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Elodie Keene

Director

Will Mackenzie

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 2001 My First Day Medical intern John "J.D." Dorian embarks on a career at a hospital abundant with unpredictable staffers and patients. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 4, 2001 My Mentor J.D. seeks help from Dr. Cox when he fails to get a cancer patient to stop smoking. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2001 My Best Friend's Mistake J.D. becomes jealous when Turk abandons him to hang out with his new girlfriend; Elliot steps up her flirtations. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2001 My Old Lady J.D. forms a bond with a dying woman; Turk performs surgery on a hernia patient; Elliot deals with a wild Carla. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2001 My Two Dads J.D. is torn when he discovers Dr. Cox has falsely appropriated the medical insurance of a deceased patient. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2001 My Bad A hospital board member becomes a demanding patient for J.D.; Elliot looks to her patient for advice. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2001 My Super Ego A rival intern threatens J.D.'s ego and his standing in the eyes of the attending doctors; Dr. Cox takes an interest in Carla. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 2001 My Fifteen Minutes A trip to a strip club for lunch turns into another day at the office when the doctors save the life of a protester. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 2001 My Day Off J.D.'s old fraternity drinking partner, Turk, is scheduled to perform his appendicitis surgery; Cox watches out for his mentor. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 27, 2001 My Nickname J.D. shows off his expanding medical knowledge in his evolving relationship with Carla; Dr. Cox gives Elliot the evil eye. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 11, 2001 My Own Personal Jesus Reality encroaches upon Turk's Christmas celebration; Dr. Cox asks J.D. to tape the birth of a friend's baby. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 8, 2002 My Blind Date Dr. Cox challenges staff not to lose a single patient; a female patient trapped in an MRI machine entrances J.D. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 15, 2002 My Balancing Act Emergency calls interrupt J.D.'s repeated attempts at wooing a former patient. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 22, 2002 My Drug Buddy J.D.'s relationship with a comely social worker makes Elliot both jealous and suspicious; Turk discovers Dr. Cox has a thing for Carla. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 5, 2002 My Bed Banter & Beyond J.D. and Elliot struggle to keep their blossoming romance secret. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 26, 2002 My Heavy Meddle J.D. hopes he can improve his relationship with Dr. Cox, when the doctor appears on his doorstep in a rampage. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 5, 2002 My Student J.D. hazes a goofy new medical student; Dr. Cox eyes a comely lass; Elliot is paired with the hospital CEO's son. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 12, 2002 My Tuscaloosa Heart J.D. loses sleep because he feels guilty about avoiding a dying patient who was difficult to deal with; Dr. Cox's ex-wife interferes in his new romance. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 9, 2002 My Old Man The three interns experience emotional distress when their parents (John Ritter, Markie Post, Hattie Winston) visit. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 16, 2002 My Way or the Highway J.D. asks for Turk's support in advising a patient to choose medical treatment over surgical treatment; Elliott falls for a patient whose personality is just like hers. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 30, 2002 My Sacrificial Clam Elliot's grueling work schedule makes her question if she can devote time to a relationship with Sean. Details Episode 22 Aired May 7, 2002 My Occurrence Dr. Cox's former brother-in-law is the recipient of bad medical news; Elliot and Turk have patient mix-ups. Details Episode 23 Aired May 14, 2002 My Hero J.D. believes Dr. Cox is having trouble dealing with the potentially terminal illness of his friend; Turk learns he is not considered the best surgical intern on the team. Details Episode 24 Aired May 21, 2002 My Last Day As they end their first year as interns, Elliot and J.D. draw the ire of Dr. Kelso by helping to get surgery for an elderly man who has no health insurance. Details

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Season Info

Director
Marc Buckland, Lawrence Trilling, Michael Alan Spiller, Matthew Diamond, Elodie Keene, Will Mackenzie, Peter Lauer, Craig Zisk, Adam Bernstein
Executive Producer
Bill Lawrence
Screenwriter
Bill Lawrence, Eric Weinberg, Gabrielle Allan, Garrett Donovan, Matt Tarses, Mike Schwartz, Mark Stegemann, Debra Fordham, Janae Bakken, Neil Goldman
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 2001
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