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Scrubs

Scrubs

Laughter is the best medicine... Especially when it’s your first day as a doctor.

20018.09 Seasons181 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.

Created by Zach Braff
Produced by Liz Newman
NetworksABCNBC

Top Cast

Zach Braff

Zach Braff

John 'J.D.' Dorian

Donald Faison

Donald Faison

Christopher Turk

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Perry Cox

Eliza Coupe

Eliza Coupe

Denise Mahoney

Kerry Bishé

Kerry Bishé

Lucy Bennett

Michael Mosley

Michael Mosley

Drew Suffin

Dave Franco

Dave Franco

Cole Aaronson

Themes & Keywords

friendshiphospitaldoctormedical studentmental hospitalsitcomdramedymedical dramaworkplace comedy

About Scrubs

Scrubs is a comedy series that first aired in 2001 exploring themes of friendship, hospital, doctor, medical student, mental hospital, sitcom. Created by Zach Braff, it stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, John C. McGinley. In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.

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