Scripted series · ABC
Scrubs
Scrub back in.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Zach Braff
John 'J.D.' Dorian
12 eps
Donald Faison
Christopher Turk
12 eps
Sarah Chalke
Elliot Reid
12 eps
John C. McGinley
Dr. Perry Cox
3 eps
Judy Reyes
Carla Espinosa
4 eps
Joel Kim Booster
Dr. Kevin Park
6 eps
Ava Bunn
Dr. Sam Tosh
9 eps
Jacob Dudman
Dr. Asher Green
9 eps
David Gridley
Dr. Blake Lewis
9 eps
Layla Mohammadi
Dr. Amara Hadi
9 eps
Amanda Morrow
Dr. Dashana Trainor
9 eps
Anna Maria Horsford
Mrs. Melanie Brooks
1 eps
Robert Maschio
The Todd
5 eps
Phill Lewis
Hooch
2 eps
Sierra Sidwell
Izzie
1 eps
Vanessa Bayer
Sibby Wilson
6 eps
Monroe McWilliams
Sofia
1 eps
Ava Frica
Ellie
1 eps
Ava Poyer
Nora
1 eps
Robert Moloney
George
1 eps
Tyler McClendon
Frank
1 eps
Blaine Perrin
Reggie
1 eps
Emily Maddison
Woman
1 eps
John Paul McGlynn
Boyfriend
1 eps
Gelareh Shayan
ER Nurse
1 eps
Saskia Wedding
Medic
1 eps
Teal Fiddler
Nurse
1 eps
Ryan Kennedy
Patient
1 eps
Natalie von Rotsburg
Lisa
1 eps
John Kapelos
Stanley Campos
1 eps
X Mayo
Nurse Raymond
6 eps
Michael James Scott
Nurse Dubois
8 eps
Kate Robbins
Roberta
1 eps
Nicholas Lloyd
Unibrow Intern
1 eps
Gigi Neil
Gorgeous Bartender
1 eps
Clayton James
Dr. Chapstick
1 eps
Sewit Eden Haile
ER Medic
1 eps
Andy Ho
Worker
1 eps
Eddie Leavy
Raffi
3 eps
Meagen Fay
Georgia
1 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Scrubs actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Scrubs reads strongest on Bingeability, Humour and Character Depth.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
J.D. & Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time–medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E08 · Signature episode
My Odds
J.D. has finally hit his stride as the new chief of medicine, only to be shaken by an unexpected visit. Meanwhile, Elliot grapples with being a good mentor for the interns while still holding them accountable.
- Directed by Chris Koch
- Written by Aseem Batra
S01E06 · Signature episode
My V.I.P.
J.D. and Dr. Park are forced to work together when a member of the hospital board experiences a mysterious health crisis. Turk helps Elliot navigate a newfound romance, while the interns practice vulnerability with patients.
- Directed by Gail Mancuso
- Written by Mark Stegemann
S01E02 · Signature episode
My 2nd First Day
J.D. navigates a new normal; Elliot and Turk clash over the budget.
- Directed by Michael Spiller
- Written by Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen
S01E09 · Signature episode
My Celebration
A chaotic day at Sacred Heart forces the doctors and interns to face burnout, life-changing decisions, and their relationships with one another.
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Breanna Porter, Christopher Eddins
S01E04 · Signature episode
My Poker Face
To relive their glory days, J.D. plans a poker night with Turk. Elsewhere, competition brews between the medical and surgical interns, while Elliot decides how to handle a social media-obsessed patient.
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Michael Hobert
S01E01
My Return
John "J.D." Dorian unexpectedly finds himself back at Sacred Heart, reuniting him with new and old faces.
- Directed by Zach Braff
- Written by Aseem Batra, Tim Hobert
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S01E09 · Signature episode
My Celebration
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Breanna Porter, Christopher Eddins
S01E08 · Signature episode
My Odds
- Directed by Chris Koch
- Written by Aseem Batra
S01E07
My Best Friend's Barbecue
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Sophie Zucker
S01E06 · Signature episode
My V.I.P.
- Directed by Gail Mancuso
- Written by Mark Stegemann
S01E04 · Signature episode
My Poker Face
- Directed by Randall Keenan Winston
- Written by Michael Hobert
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Bill Lawrence
Showrunner
Sarah Chalke
Executive producer
John C. McGinley
Executive producer
Liza Katzer
Executive producer
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Jeff Ingold
Executive producer
Judy Reyes
Executive producer
Zach Braff
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Aseem Batra
Executive producer
Donald Faison
Executive producer
Randall Keenan Winston
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Tim Hobert
Executive producer
Sophie Zucker
Writer
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Amy Pocha
Writer
Aaron Lee
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Seth Cohen
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Mark Stegemann
Writer
Michael Hobert
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Mathew Harawitz
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Breanna Porter
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Christopher Eddins
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Sarah ChalkeExecutive Producer
- Jesse SchillerProducer
- John C. McGinleyExecutive Producer
- Liza KatzerExecutive Producer
- Jeff IngoldExecutive Producer
- Kip KroegerProducer
Writing
- Sophie ZuckerWriter
- Amy PochaWriter
- Aaron LeeWriter
- Seth CohenWriter
- Mark StegemannWriter
- Aseem BatraWriter
Direction
- Ken WhittinghamDirector
- Michael SpillerDirector
- Zach BraffDirector
- Chris KochDirector
- Gail MancusoDirector
- Randall Keenan WinstonDirector
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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