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The sitcom may be flatlining, but as long as there are fresh and original series like Scrubs, the prognosis isn't entirely negative. Created by Bill Lawrence, Scrubs is an intern's-eye view of hospital life and the torturous, tragic, and triumphant route to becoming a doctor. The eminently likeable Zach Braff heads the cast as "newbie" J.D., whose years of medical school haven't quite prepared him for chaotic Sacred Heart Hospital. Family Guy has nothing on the live-action Scrubs when it comes to surreal asides and fantasy sequences (for example, J.D. literally becomes the proverbial deer in the headlights when he cannot answer a medical query), pop culture references, and TV Land casting (John Ritter guest stars as J.D.'s negligent father in "My Old Man," and St. Elsewhere veterans William Daniels, Ed Begley, Jr., Stephen Furst, and Eric Laneuville appear as Legionnaire's-stricken doctors in "My Sacrifical Clam"). With surgical precision, this inaugural season charts J.D.'s growth as a doctor and a human being, and the close-knit bonds he forms with his equally overwhelmed peers and colleagues, including best friend and surgeon Chris Turk (Donald Faison), beautiful, but raw-nerved and by-the-book Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), and supportive nurse Carla Espinoza (Judy Reyes'), who affectionately nicknames J.D. "Bambi." But at the heart of the series is J.D.'s relationship with his mentor, Dr. Cox (an Emmy-worthy John C. McGinley), a cross between Obi-Wan Kenobi and a pit bull. Giving Scrubs a further shot of adrenaline are recurring characters Jordan (Christa Miller Lawrence), Dr. Cox's satanic ex-wife, and Neil Flynn as the Janitor, who torments J.D. just as Larry Miller menaced Jerry in the Seinfeld episode "The Doorman."
Scrubs' animated sensibility allows for inexplicable cameos by Jimmie Walker or, at one point, an impromptu West Side Story-esque dance-off to convey the schism between the surgeons and other doctors. But while hilariously funny, Scrubs, too, can break your heart, as in the two-parter "My Occurrence"/"My Hero," with guest star Brendan Fraser as Jordan's spontaneously spirited brother, who is diagnosed with leukemia, and "My Old Lady," in which J.D., Elliot, and Chris experience for the first time losing a patient. Scrubs is one of NBC's few remaining "Must-See" series, but it has not been well-served by the network. Whether you're a "newbie" or devoted viewer, this DVD release is just what the doctor ordered. --Donald Liebenson
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Where in the world is Scrubs?
July 6 2005
Format:DVD
I absolutely love this show! It's one that I've had the pleasure of watching, but the displeasure of trying to find on regular television - with it's ever changing time slots, Scrubs is a slippery one to get a hold of. I have to say, though, the DVD makes it totally convenient - no channel surfing! The show is funny, but has heart and is worth the watch - with any luck it will be around for a long time to come!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
SCRUBS - season 1
July 4 2005
Format:DVD
I watch these episodes when there's nothing on television - which is quite often. Even though I practically know them all by heart, I still laugh at least once during every episode. I can't wait for the second season to go on sale.
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A must!
My older brother had been nagging me to watch this show for a really long time. One day, I saw the DVD on sale in a store and I bought it on the spot. Read more
Published 14 months ago by em13
Amazing Series!
So few people have heard about this show which is unfortunate because i think it's one of the best on television. Read more
Published on Sep 25 2005
Scrubs Rocks!
This is one of the best shows out there!!! I have all the episodes downloaded and loved it so much I had to buy the offical box set!! Read more
Published on July 15 2005
Its E.R.... except funny
The Show "Scrubs" is one of the funniest shows on tv. Its refreshingly different from most dramatic medical shows, and has so many funny characters in it, such as the... Read more
Published on Jun 17 2005 by Mon
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