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|<big>'''[[J.D.]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Zach Braff]]''</small><br>J.D. is a doctor of internal medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital. He started as an intern, and grew among the ranks. While he narrates nearly every episode, the series is not completely about him. Many of the gags in ''Scrubs'' come from J.D.'s active imagination and daydreaming.
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|<big>'''[[J.D.]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Zach Braff]]''</small><br />J.D. is a doctor of internal medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital. He started as an intern, and grew among the ranks. While he narrates nearly every episode, the series is not completely about him. Many of the gags in ''Scrubs'' come from J.D.'s active imagination and daydreaming.
 
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|<big>'''[[Elliot Reid]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Sarah Chalke]]''<br>Elliot started at Sacred Heart on the same day and is also a doctor of internal medicine. She often faces adversities in the "boys club" of doctors. She has many relationships over the years, including J.D.. She is known for being a perfectionist, a book-worm, and a bit neurotic.
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|<big>'''[[Elliot Reid]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Sarah Chalke]]''<br />Elliot started at Sacred Heart on the same day and is also a doctor of internal medicine. She often faces adversities in the "boys club" of doctors. She has many relationships over the years, including J.D.. She is known for being a perfectionist, a book-worm, and a bit neurotic. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Christopher Turk]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Donald Faison]]''<br>Turk has been J.D.'s best friend since they met in college. He is immediately attracted to Carla Espinosa, and the two remain a couple for the entire series. He started as a surgical intern at Sacred Heart the same day as J.D., but grows into one of Sacred Heart's best surgeons.
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|<big>'''[[Christopher Turk]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Donald Faison]]''<br />Turk has been J.D.'s best friend since they met in college. He is immediately attracted to Carla Espinosa, and the two remain a couple for the entire series. He started as a surgical intern at Sacred Heart the same day as J.D., but grows into one of Sacred Heart's best surgeons. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Carla Espinosa]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Judy Reyes]]''<br>Carla has worked as a nurse at Sacred Heart for many years. She is bossy and likes to tell others what to do, which is her defense mechanism against the sadness and rudeness in the hospital. She has nervous breakdowns, usually about her relationship with Turk and family.
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|<big>'''[[Carla Espinosa]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Judy Reyes]]''<br />Carla has worked as a nurse at Sacred Heart for many years. She is bossy and likes to tell others what to do, which is her defense mechanism against the sadness and rudeness in the hospital. She has nervous breakdowns, usually about her relationship with Turk and family. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Robert Kelso|Dr. Kelso]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Ken Jenkins]]''<br>Dr. Kelso is the Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart. His years at the hospital and his position have turned him into a seemingly heartless individual. Most of his decisions are fiscally based, and he never tolerates failure.
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|<big>'''[[Robert Kelso|Dr. Kelso]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Ken Jenkins]]''<br />Dr. Kelso is the Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart. His years at the hospital and his position have turned him into a seemingly heartless individual. Most of his decisions are fiscally based, and he never tolerates failure. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Perry Cox|Dr. Cox]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[John C. McGinley]]<br>''Dr. Cox instantly becomes J.D.'s reluctant mentor at Sacred Heart. He is bitter and verbally abusive to nearly everyone in the hospital, patients included. He constantly argues with Dr. Kelso on how to best take care of the patients.
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|<big>'''[[Perry Cox|Dr. Cox]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[John C. McGinley]]<br />''Dr. Cox instantly becomes J.D.'s reluctant mentor at Sacred Heart. He is bitter and verbally abusive to nearly everyone in the hospital, patients included. He constantly argues with Dr. Kelso on how to best take care of the patients. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Janitor]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Neil Flynn]]''<br>Janitor is an unnamed custodian and handyman at Sacred Heart Hospital. Nearly everything that comes out of his mouth is a fabrication or a lie. Since J.D.'s first day, he has sworn to be annoying to J.D. whenever possible.
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|<big>'''[[Janitor]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Neil Flynn]]''<br />Janitor is an unnamed custodian and handyman at Sacred Heart Hospital. Nearly everything that comes out of his mouth is a fabrication or a lie. Since J.D.'s first day, he has sworn to be annoying to J.D. whenever possible. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Todd Quinlan]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Robert Maschio]]''<br>Todd is a surgeon at Sacred Heart. He started on the same day as J.D., Elliot and Turk. Despite his jock-like disposition, he is a talented and knowledgeable surgeon.
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|<big>'''[[Todd Quinlan]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Robert Maschio]]''<br />Todd is a surgeon at Sacred Heart. He started on the same day as J.D., Elliot and Turk. Despite his jock-like disposition, he is a talented and knowledgeable surgeon. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Laverne Roberts]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Aloma Wright]]''<br>Laverne is a sassy and straight talking nurse who has worked at Sacred Heart Hospital for many years. She is a very religious and strong willed person.
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|<big>'''[[Laverne Roberts]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Aloma Wright]]''<br />Laverne is a sassy and straight talking nurse who has worked at Sacred Heart Hospital for many years. She is a very religious and strong willed person. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Theodore Buckland|Ted Buckland]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Sam Lloyd]]''<br>Ted is Sacred Heart's attorney and not a very good one. He works closely with the hospital chief of medicine and is Dr. Kelso's personal punching bag.
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|<big>'''[[Theodore Buckland|Ted Buckland]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Sam Lloyd]]''<br />Ted is Sacred Heart's attorney and not a very good one. He works closely with the hospital chief of medicine and is Dr. Kelso's personal punching bag. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Jordan Sullivan]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Christa Miller]]''<br>Jordan is Dr. Cox's ex-wife. She can be very mean and sarcastic but this is just her defence mechanism. She has been on the board of Sacred Heart Hospital.
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|<big>'''[[Jordan Sullivan]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Christa Miller]]''<br />Jordan is Dr. Cox's ex-wife. She can be very mean and sarcastic but this is just her defence mechanism. She has been on the board of Sacred Heart Hospital. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Doug Murphy]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Johnny Kastl]]''<br>Doug is a doctor at Sacred Heart. He started on the same day as J.D., Elliot and Turk. He is a bit of a nervous klutz as a doctor but he finds his true calling.
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|<big>'''[[Doug Murphy]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Johnny Kastl]]''<br />Doug is a doctor at Sacred Heart. He started on the same day as J.D., Elliot and Turk. He is a bit of a nervous klutz as a doctor but he finds his true calling. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Denise Mahoney]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Eliza Coupe]]''<br>Denise started at Sacred Heart as an intern in Season Eight. She is very sarcastic and to the point. She works at Winston U as an advisor.
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|<big>'''[[Denise Mahoney]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Eliza Coupe]]''<br />Denise started at Sacred Heart as an intern in Season Eight. She is very sarcastic and to the point. She works at Winston U as an advisor. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Lucy Bennett]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Kerry Bishé]]''<br>Lucy is a medical student at Winston University. She loves horses and is a bit naive, but has a big heart for patients and classmates.
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|<big>'''[[Lucy Bennett]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Kerry Bishé]]''<br />Lucy is a medical student at Winston University. She loves horses and is a bit naive, but has a big heart for patients and classmates. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Drew Suffin]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Michael Mosley]]''<br>Drew is a med student at Winston U. He previously attended another university, but quit with a bang. He since has traveled the world.
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|<big>'''[[Drew Suffin]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Michael Mosley]]''<br />Drew is a med student at Winston U. He previously attended another university, but quit with a bang. He since has traveled the world. </small>
 
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|<big>'''[[Cole Aaronson]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Dave Franco]]''<br>Cole is a frat-boy stuck in medical school. He comes from a wealthy family, so his acceptance to Winston University was no surprise.
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|<big>'''[[Cole Aaronson]]'''</big> <small>''Portrayed by [[Dave Franco]]''<br />Cole is a frat-boy stuck in medical school. He comes from a wealthy family, so his acceptance to Winston University was no surprise. </small>
 
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Revision as of 15:34, 24 October 2011

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Season One Cast Promo

The first season cast.

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Where have you been since 2001 - under a rock? The most logical place to start watching Scrubs is from the pilot episode "My First Day", but due to reruns, DVDs, and online streaming we've compiled the most essential information about Scrubs on this page. Of course, we have 1,478 articles about Scrubs episodes, characters, and much more. Start here, and explore the wiki as you explore the show!

Warning: If you want to enjoy Scrubs spoiler-free, you may want to avoid certain pages. All articles are up-to-date on relationship and career statuses.

What is Scrubs?

Scrubs title

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Scrubs is an American sitcom that ran from 2001-2010 on NBC and ABC. It has aired 181 episodes over 9 seasons. In its very basic sense, the series is a comedy about a new batch of doctors working at a hospital, but the series has many other levels. The series also explores concepts of love, family, and life and death and has aired many emotionally and dramatically moving episodes. Scrubs breaks away from typical sitcom characteristics: it has no laugh track, it has narration, and it is shot single camera. Scrubs has won a handful of awards over the years.

Who are the characters?

Main article: Category:Scrubs Characters

Main Characters

S2-HQ-JD J.D. Portrayed by Zach Braff
J.D. is a doctor of internal medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital. He started as an intern, and grew among the ranks. While he narrates nearly every episode, the series is not completely about him. Many of the gags in Scrubs come from J.D.'s active imagination and daydreaming.
S2Elliot Elliot Reid Portrayed by Sarah Chalke
Elliot started at Sacred Heart on the same day and is also a doctor of internal medicine. She often faces adversities in the "boys club" of doctors. She has many relationships over the years, including J.D.. She is known for being a perfectionist, a book-worm, and a bit neurotic.
S2Turk Christopher Turk Portrayed by Donald Faison
Turk has been J.D.'s best friend since they met in college. He is immediately attracted to Carla Espinosa, and the two remain a couple for the entire series. He started as a surgical intern at Sacred Heart the same day as J.D., but grows into one of Sacred Heart's best surgeons.
S2Carla Carla Espinosa Portrayed by Judy Reyes
Carla has worked as a nurse at Sacred Heart for many years. She is bossy and likes to tell others what to do, which is her defense mechanism against the sadness and rudeness in the hospital. She has nervous breakdowns, usually about her relationship with Turk and family.
S2Kelso Dr. Kelso Portrayed by Ken Jenkins
Dr. Kelso is the Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart. His years at the hospital and his position have turned him into a seemingly heartless individual. Most of his decisions are fiscally based, and he never tolerates failure.
S2Cox Dr. Cox Portrayed by John C. McGinley
Dr. Cox instantly becomes J.D.'s reluctant mentor at Sacred Heart. He is bitter and verbally abusive to nearly everyone in the hospital, patients included. He constantly argues with Dr. Kelso on how to best take care of the patients.
S2Janitor Janitor Portrayed by Neil Flynn
Janitor is an unnamed custodian and handyman at Sacred Heart Hospital. Nearly everything that comes out of his mouth is a fabrication or a lie. Since J.D.'s first day, he has sworn to be annoying to J.D. whenever possible.
Note: More main characters are added in Season Nine (see below).

Supporting Characters

Square Todd Todd Quinlan Portrayed by Robert Maschio
Todd is a surgeon at Sacred Heart. He started on the same day as J.D., Elliot and Turk. Despite his jock-like disposition, he is a talented and knowledgeable surgeon.
Square Laverne Laverne Roberts Portrayed by Aloma Wright
Laverne is a sassy and straight talking nurse who has worked at Sacred Heart Hospital for many years. She is a very religious and strong willed person.
Square Ted Ted Buckland Portrayed by Sam Lloyd
Ted is Sacred Heart's attorney and not a very good one. He works closely with the hospital chief of medicine and is Dr. Kelso's personal punching bag.
Square Jordan Jordan Sullivan Portrayed by Christa Miller
Jordan is Dr. Cox's ex-wife. She can be very mean and sarcastic but this is just her defence mechanism. She has been on the board of Sacred Heart Hospital.
Square Doug Doug Murphy Portrayed by Johnny Kastl
Doug is a doctor at Sacred Heart. He started on the same day as J.D., Elliot and Turk. He is a bit of a nervous klutz as a doctor but he finds his true calling.

What do I need to know about...

...Season One?

J.D., Elliot, and Turk start as interns at Sacred Heart Hospital. They meet Dr. Cox, Dr. Kelso, Carla, and the Janitor. Because this is the first season, there is nothing else essential to know!


Essential Episodes

My First Day My Bed Banter & Beyond My Old Man My Occurrence
"My First Day" "My Bed Banter
& Beyond" 		"My Old Man" "My Occurrence"




...Season Two?

In Season One, Turk and Carla started dating. J.D. had his share of romantic relationships, including a brief stint with Elliot that fizzled out and having sex with Dr. Cox's ex-wife Jordan Sullivan in an examination room. At the end of the first season, Jordan exposed everybody's secrets in the cafeteria. ("My Last Day")


Essential Episodes

My Big Brother My Monster My Kingdom My Dream Job
"My Big Brother" "My Monster" "My Kingdom" "My Dream Job"




...Season Three?

In Season Two, Carla and Turk have gotten engaged, and Jordan and Perry had a son, Jack Cox. At the end of Season Two, Dr. Cox punches Dr. Kelso in the face for berating Elliot. ("My Dream Job")


Essential Episodes

My Own American Girl My Catalyst My Screw Up My Best Friend's Wedding
"My Own
American Girl" 		"My Catalyst" "My Screw Up" "My Best Friend's
Wedding"




...Season Four?

Turk and Carla have wed, and Elliot who left her boyfriend for J.D., only to have him dump her, is furious.


Essential Episodes

My Office My Cake My Life in Four Cameras My Big Move
"My Office" "My Cake" "My Life in
Four Cameras" 		"My Big Move"




...Season Five?

J.D. and Elliot have patched their friendship, only after butting heads for several months with sharing the positions as co-chief residents. J.D. has moved out of the apartment when things between Carla and Turk began getting a little rocky. They managed to patch things up, but J.D. temporarily replaced Turk with Hooch as his best friend, and Elliot accepted a job at another hospital.


Essential Episodes

My Way Home My Five Stages My Lunch My Urologist
"My Way Home" "My Five Stages" "My Lunch" "My Urologist"




...Season Six?

Elliot has entered Private Practice at Sacred Heart and has fallen in love with the new intern Keith Dudemeister, much to the chagrin of J.D.. J.D. accidentally impregnated Kim Briggs on their first date. Carla and Turk are pregnant with their first child.


Essential Episodes

My Best Friend's Baby's Baby And My Baby's Baby My Musical My Long Goodbye My Cold Shower
"My Best Friend's
Baby's Baby and
My Baby's Baby" 		"My Musical" "My Long Goodbye" "My Cold Shower"




...Season Seven?

Turk and Carla have had their baby daughter Isabella Turk. Elliot is now engaged to Keith, but finds herself in a compromising situation with J.D., nearly kissing him. Dr. Cox and Jordan have had a second child, named after J.D.. Nurse Laverne Roberts passed away in a automobile accident.


Essential Episodes

My Hard Labor My Inconvenient Truth My Number One Doctor My Dumb Luck
"My Hard Labor" "My Inconvenient
Truth" 		"My Number
One Doctor" 		"My Dumb Luck"




...Season Eight?

Dr. Kelso has quit his position as Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart, but has won free muffins for life from the Coffee Bucks inside the hospital. J.D. and Kim have had their baby Sam Perry Gilligan Dorian, but Kim decided that they shouldn't be together solely for the baby. Elliot has called off her engagement with Keith, upsetting him to an unstable point. Janitor, meanwhile, begins dating Lady.


Essential Episodes

My Happy Place My New Role My Soul on Fire, Part 1 My Finale
"My Happy Place" "My New Role" "My Soul on Fire" "My Finale"




...Season Nine?

In Season Nine things changed... A LOT. Bill Lawrence has stated that Season Nine was a spin-off. The main cast changed, as did the location, major writing staff, and production locations. The series also jumped 18 months into the future, so many character developments happened off-screen. New characters include:

Square Denise Denise Mahoney Portrayed by Eliza Coupe
Denise started at Sacred Heart as an intern in Season Eight. She is very sarcastic and to the point. She works at Winston U as an advisor.
Square Lucy Lucy Bennett Portrayed by Kerry Bishé
Lucy is a medical student at Winston University. She loves horses and is a bit naive, but has a big heart for patients and classmates.
Square Drew Drew Suffin Portrayed by Michael Mosley
Drew is a med student at Winston U. He previously attended another university, but quit with a bang. He since has traveled the world.
Square Cole Cole Aaronson Portrayed by Dave Franco
Cole is a frat-boy stuck in medical school. He comes from a wealthy family, so his acceptance to Winston University was no surprise.

J.D. has left Sacred Heart to work at a hospital closer to Sammy and Kim. At the end of Season Eight, he and Elliot were dating, but when Season Nine begins they are married and Elliot is expecting a baby. Carla has left work to be a stay-at-home mom. Dr. Cox accepted the position of Chief of Medicine, and Turk campaigned his way into Chief of Surgery. Janitor and Lady got married.

Sacred Heart was torn down, and a New Sacred Heart Hospital was built on the campus of Winston University. Dr. Cox, Turk, Dr. Kelso, and J.D. served as professors at the University teaching newcomers Lucy, Drew, and Cole.


Essential Episodes

Our First Day of School Our White Coats Our Stuff Gets Real Our Thanks
"Our First Day of School" "Our White Coats" "Our Stuff Gets Real" "Our Thanks"



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