Reminder: Scrubs. Tonight (Jan 6). ABC. [Archive]

PaulFolk

01-06-2009, 01:44 PM

glenn__davis

01-06-2009, 02:02 PM

I'm a little skeptical. Love the show, but it's had a (somewhat) long hiatus, new network, etc. Hopefully it doesn't just fade out with a sputter.

TGO

01-06-2009, 03:39 PM

I've heard the first couple episodes have a more serious tone, because Bill Lawrence was worried that the show was getting too over-the-top silly.

I think this show is on its last legs (this will probably be the final season), but we'll see.

Yeah, last season was not very good. I think part of that was NBC screwing around with the show (as usual) and the writers getting tired of it and lashing out. The "finale" episode for example was pretty absurd and definitely not a finale at all.

This is definitely the last season for Braff and Lawrence. I read it is possible for ABC to renew it next year but Lawrence would insist on a new name. I think it's more likely they won't do that, but we'll see.

nemO821

01-06-2009, 04:28 PM

Im a huge a Scrubs fan and have been waiting for this for a long time. Hopefully they can bring it back to the old days now that its gone from NBC.

Crazy O

01-06-2009, 04:50 PM

I've just became a Scrubs fan recently, over the summer. I love this show and I can't wait!

PrivateO

01-06-2009, 05:16 PM

Can anyone give a quick synopsis of what happened in last season?

Crazy O

01-06-2009, 06:01 PM

Yeah, last season was not very good. I think part of that was NBC screwing around with the show (as usual) and the writers getting tired of it and lashing out. The "finale" episode for example was pretty absurd and definitely not a finale at all.

This is definitely the last season for Braff and Lawrence. I read it is possible for ABC to renew it next year but Lawrence would insist on a new name. I think it's more likely they won't do that, but we'll see.

You know, there's a good reason for that.

Season seven

On February 13, 2008, NBC announced that Scrubs would resume with new episodes, along with other comedy series on April 10, 2008 at 9:30/8:30c on NBC.[24] The season finale aired on May 8, 2008,[25] although that particular episode was originally intended to air as episode 9 of the season.

beaner

01-06-2009, 08:38 PM

I just want to know Janitor's name. He's my favorite character on television.

Crazy O

01-06-2009, 09:20 PM

I just want to know Janitor's name. He's my favorite character on television.

That would be Neil Flynn. He originally auditioned for the role of Dr. COx but lost to John McGinley. They liked him so much that they gave him the role of the janitor.

Wait. The name of him in the show, or the actor's name?

beaner

01-06-2009, 09:26 PM

That would be Neil Flynn. He originally auditioned for the role of Dr. COx but lost to John McGinley. They liked him so much that they gave him the role of the janitor.

Wait. The name of him in the show, or the actor's name?

His name on the show..I should've made that clearer, my fault. I know Flynn has always said that he'll have final say. Can't wait.

Floater

01-06-2009, 11:04 PM

Pretty decent episodes, I thought the 2nd one was much better then the first.

waroriole

01-07-2009, 11:58 AM

Pretty decent episodes, I thought the 2nd one was much better then the first.

I thought the second one was crap. Zach Braff seems like the kind of guy who thinks he's really deep and is totally full of himself. What was that crap about "In the end I guess all you can hope for is one good last thought." How profound.:rolleyes: The old guy had it right when he said, that's what you're telling me. I do usually like the show, but the 2nd episode sucked. This first one was good.

BTW, Courtney Cox is so hot.

The Wedge

01-07-2009, 12:17 PM

Not enough Cox.

Of either variety, in this case.

Plus, it really also isn't Scrubs without Kelso, so they need to find ways to get him involved more than just skeezing at Coffebucks.

MCL1021

01-14-2009, 04:53 PM

So I guess Cox was only on the show for a few times.

Wonder who the new Chief of Medicine will be....

Last night's shows were decent, I liked the first episode better.

I agree, they need to find ways to have Dr. Kelso on the show more than snagging muffins at Starbucks.

I've heard they want to continue the show after this season, but if half the cast is gone, there is no point in watching and what little audience they have left will stop watching too.

PaulFolk

01-14-2009, 04:54 PM

MCL1021

01-14-2009, 05:00 PM

The creator of the show, Bill Lawrence, is also leaving after this season. All the more reason to end the series run after this season.

Yeah I've heard which sucks because I really enjoy the show...but it has already started to wear thin with storylines, so I can't possibly see it continuing after this year, except if they want to add new cast members. But then why would we be watching?

Also, is it just me or does anyone agree that John C. McGinley is completely underrated on that show?

beaner

01-14-2009, 05:09 PM

Dr. Cox will end up the new chief of staff shortly from what I've read.

Very funny dialogue between when Courteney said "Cox, dumb name by the way" to Dr. Cox. Good stuff.

The Wedge

01-14-2009, 05:26 PM

If all those people leave, and they try to continue? They should just call it a spinoff and center it on Dr. Cox.

Lester Freamon

01-14-2009, 05:40 PM

His name on the show..I should've made that clearer, my fault. I know Flynn has always said that he'll have final say. Can't wait.

It's been rumored that they will reveal the Janitor's name at some point this season. We'll see if that is true or not.

A popular guess is that the Janitor's name will end up being "Neil Flynn". The speculation comes from the fact that at some point in the show's run they mentioned, and showed the clip of, Neil Flynn's/the Janitor's brief appearence in the movie "The Fugitive". Flynn plays the Chicago cop who gets shot by the one armed man on the train toward the end of the movie. Anyhoo, that is one theory.

As a one time big fan of the show who felt as though the last couple of season sucked but still watched anyway, I was very pleased by the first two episodes. Not too over the top goofy and the second episode with Glynn Turman was, IMHO, the type of episode that made Scrubs pretty special, I thought, in the first place.

That Mayor Royce is one hell of an actor.

beaner

01-14-2009, 05:46 PM

It's been rumored that they will reveal the Janitor's name at some point this season. We'll see if that is true or not.

A popular guess is that the Janitor's name will end up being "Neil Flynn". The speculation comes from the fact that at some point in the show's run they mentioned, and showed the clip of, Neil Flynn's/the Janitor's brief appearence in the movie "The Fugitive". Flynn plays the Chicago cop who gets shot by the one armed man on the train toward the end of the movie. Anyhoo, that is one theory.

As a one time big fan of the show who felt as though the last couple of season sucked but still watched anyway, I was very pleased by the first two episodes. Not too over the top goofy and the second episode with Glynn Turman was, IMHO, the type of episode that made Scrubs pretty special, I thought, in the first place.

That Mayor Royce is one hell of an actor.

I read that once too, thus explaining how he was in "The Fugitive", which was such a clever story.

Agreed that the past few years were pretty weak, but these few episodes have been great.

Mayor Royce was terrific last week, that is what makes the show great, the mix of funny and emotional. It really does work.

cindyluvsbrady

01-15-2009, 07:34 AM

I want Elliot and JD to get married!:)

Lester Freamon

01-15-2009, 07:52 AM

I want Elliot and JD to get married!:)

Maybe we are heading down that road? I'm just glad that both characters have finally, seemingly, grown up!

MCL1021

01-15-2009, 03:36 PM

Maybe we are heading down that road? I'm just glad that both characters have finally, seemingly, grown up!

The first few episodes of the show, I could not stand Elliot...obnoxiously annoying, but uber-hot. Sarah Chalke is quite cute. She has played that character well. I forgot she was the daughter on Roseanne for a while.

The Wedge

01-27-2009, 10:16 PM

beaner

01-27-2009, 10:39 PM

I'm thinking two things while watching tonights episode:

1) I think this was supposed to be the first show in this season, based on all the intro exposition of the newest batch of interns and the jokes about JD's "new" beard, and

2) The writers have seemingly completely forgotten that Eliott became a private practice doctor that practices at Sacred Heart, she's acting like an attending again.

That HAD to be the first episode, they even mentioned the new chief of staff, who hadn't been named yet. I do think Oscar the Grouch would have been a nice choice.

The second one seems to be following along with the show two weeks ago. Elliott and JD together, Cox about to named chief...etc.

MCL1021

01-29-2009, 11:23 AM

I thought I had read somewhere that the episodes will a bit out of order, why...I have no idea...

The show is still as snappy as ever...Dr. Cox becoming Chief of Medicine should be interesting...

I like how sometimes they discuss real briefly events from season's past...like when Janitor brought up the penny incident all the way from the first episode of Season 1.

MCL1021

02-05-2009, 02:44 PM

Anyone check out this week's episodes?

Pretty good...Dr. Cox now Chief of Medicine....

Ted is going on dates with tiny girls playing ukalalies....

TGO

02-05-2009, 02:57 PM

Was there an episode where Dr. Cox was named Chief O'Medicine (that's my homage to the Janitor) that I missed? I can't recall if I watched last week.

The Wedge

02-05-2009, 03:08 PM

Was there an episode where Dr. Cox was named Chief O'Medicine (that's my homage to the Janitor) that I missed? I can't recall if I watched last week.

It was last week, so if you can't recall that probably means you missed it.

The first episode this week brought out an interesting development. I always sort of figured Cox would eventually become the Chief of Medicine and figure out that Kelso wasn't inherently a d-bag, the job just sort of makes you in to one, but I never thought that J.D. would then become the new Cox, the one who holds the Chief of Medicine accountable. And I even if I thought about it, I never thought Kelso would be the one to "coach" him in to that role.

But then, the dynamics were back to the status quo in the second episode. I hope it returns to the character growth the first episode explored.

But I also like that Cox is trying to learn how to do things his way, but how bittersweet was it that Kelso specifically told him that the one thing he shouldn't sacrifice is his son, like he did with Harrison, and the end of the show was Cox not getting home in time to read Jack his bedtime story?

TGO

02-05-2009, 03:11 PM

Thanks. My new DVR (upgraded to HD a few weeks ago) has been acting goofy and not taping some things.

EDIT: Figured it out, I only saw the muppets one last week, not the second episode. It didn't record. I'll check it out online.

MCL1021

02-19-2009, 09:23 PM

This week's episodes were re-runs from earlier in the season...what gives?

The Wedge

02-19-2009, 09:26 PM

Pretty typical for Scrubs, regardless of channel, I guess. It was bound to happen with the double episode thing they were doing. It's supposed to come back new in a couple weeks when it moves to 8 pm Wednesdays.

MCL1021

02-19-2009, 09:28 PM

I don't understand the switch to Wednesdays, but OK. Now I'll just have to watch them on hulu.com that's all...

The Wedge

02-19-2009, 09:29 PM

I don't understand the switch to Wednesdays, but OK. Now I'll just have to watch them on hulu.com that's all...

I dunno...what else is on Tuesdays at 9?

MCL1021

02-19-2009, 09:32 PM

I dunno...what else is on Tuesdays at 9?

Man, I couldn't tell ya really :laughlol: I hardly ever watch TV. Just sucks for me because I have class Wed nights...ahh well.

The Wedge

02-19-2009, 09:33 PM

Man, I couldn't tell ya really :laughlol: I hardly ever watch TV. Just sucks for me because I have class Wed nights...ahh well.

That's why I love my DVR...

MCL1021

02-19-2009, 09:39 PM

Tax returns coming soon...may have to invest in one of them.

The Wedge

02-19-2009, 09:42 PM

Well, if you don't watch THAT much TV, it might not be a great investment. But hey, your money don't listen to me.

MCL1021

02-20-2009, 01:51 PM

Yeah, you're right Wedge....but I figure it might be useful down the road when I actually start watching more TV...:laughlol:

The Wedge

02-20-2009, 02:39 PM

To be fair, I don't actually OWN one. It's part of my cable HD receiver unit.

beaner

04-22-2009, 10:07 PM

Is it me, or does Sarah Chalke look insanely hot this season?

The Wedge

04-23-2009, 07:12 PM

I still kinda prefer first season Chalke. But this is a lot better than when she was "slutted up" basically.

MCL1021

04-29-2009, 11:01 AM

How has the show been lately? Havent been able to watch because of being at school wed nights...

PaulFolk

04-29-2009, 01:22 PM

How has the show been lately? Havent been able to watch because of being at school wed nights...
It's been okay. Still some funny moments, but past its prime.

That said, there's talk that ABC might want to renew it for another season, even though practically none of the cast members would be returning full-time. I think that's a mistake. Just let the show end after this season instead of trying to force another year out of it with new characters.

beaner

04-29-2009, 01:25 PM

It's been okay. Still some funny moments, but past its prime.

That said, there's talk that ABC might want to renew it for another season, even though practically none of the cast members would be returning full-time. I think that's a mistake. Just let the show end after this season instead of trying to force another year out of it with new characters.

Agree with Paul, although it's been nice to see some of the old characters back. Seeing Sean and Kim together was clever, and I'm hoping for more past characters returning in the final few episodes.

The Wedge

04-29-2009, 09:02 PM

Agree with Paul, although it's been nice to see some of the old characters back. Seeing Sean and Kim together was clever, and I'm hoping for more past characters returning in the final few episodes.

There's only two. The one that was supposed to air tonight, and the one hour finale next week. I wonder when they're gonna show the one that was supposed to air tonight...

beaner

04-29-2009, 09:17 PM

There's only two. The one that was supposed to air tonight, and the one hour finale next week. I wonder when they're gonna show the one that was supposed to air tonight...

Well that sucks. I can't imagine that it's suddenly a ratings hit, so they'll probably just skip it.

nemO821

04-29-2009, 09:25 PM

There's only two. The one that was supposed to air tonight, and the one hour finale next week. I wonder when they're gonna show the one that was supposed to air tonight...

Its gonna air next Tuesday at 9.

The Wedge

04-30-2009, 11:48 AM

Its gonna air next Tuesday at 9.

So they're just pushing it back a week, then? Or are they going to show the finale before the one directly preceding it, which probably has a lot of story stuff going IN to the finale?

TGO

04-30-2009, 12:43 PM

So they're just pushing it back a week, then? Or are they going to show the finale before the one directly preceding it, which probably has a lot of story stuff going IN to the finale?

Penultimate episode on Tuesday 5/5, finale on Wednesday 5/6.

Both at 8 pm.

MCL1021

04-30-2009, 06:05 PM

Despite the switch to ABC, the ratings still have not been great. In fact, I'm pretty sure they have gotten worse.

I used to love the show, but I found myself watching less and caring less this year about it. Kinda sucks.

beaner

05-06-2009, 05:26 PM

This is it Scrubs fans, most likely the series finale. Lots of old characters slated to return including Tom Cavanagh as "Dan Dorian". Should be fun.

cindyluvsbrady

05-06-2009, 05:41 PM

I will cry if JD and Elliot do not get married:002_scry:

cindyluvsbrady

05-06-2009, 10:50 PM

I cried!!!!!!!!!!:002_scry:

beaner

05-06-2009, 11:29 PM

The last 15 minutes were really great. Made up for some not so great storylines recently.

Very happy to see "Hooch" again...he's crazy.

nemO821

05-06-2009, 11:57 PM

That was a great series finale. The ending hallway and future screen scene was really great. I really what J.D. said last. Not sure if its the exact quote, but "Just because your dreams don't come true, doesn't mean you should stop dreaming."

cindyluvsbrady

05-07-2009, 01:22 PM

nemO821

05-07-2009, 01:56 PM

Did you cry too?:(

I teard up a little. I cant believe its over.

The Wedge

05-07-2009, 06:37 PM

Yeah, great finale.

However, there's a missling link...that second to last episode. I want to know why JD left Sacred Heart. The one before it had him declaring he wanted to be closer to Beth because he wanted to be closer to Sam or whatever.

I want to see that episode.

nemO821

05-07-2009, 07:26 PM

The Wedge

05-07-2009, 07:47 PM

Is it worth watching, or can I just get the sum up?

PaulFolk

05-07-2009, 07:52 PM

Is it worth watching, or can I just get the sum up?
No reason not to watch it. But to recap, J.D. took a job at the hospital Kim (his babymama) works at, St. Vincent's. He was visiting her to drop off Sam, and he got to talking to the Chief of Medicine, Dr. Mantoots (offscreen). He offered J.D. a job, and he took it to be closer to Sam.

The Wedge

05-07-2009, 08:09 PM

No reason not to watch it. But to recap, J.D. took a job at the hospital Kim (his babymama) works at, St. Vincent's. He was visiting her to drop off Sam, and he got to talking to the Chief of Medicine, Dr. Mantoots (offscreen). He offered J.D. a job, and he took it to be closer to Sam.

Ah.

How, beyond being in the same hospital as Kim, does that get him closer to Sam? He's not moving, he's just switching jobs? It's not like Sam works at the hospital.

PaulFolk

05-07-2009, 08:29 PM

Ah.

How, beyond being in the same hospital as Kim, does that get him closer to Sam? He's not moving, he's just switching jobs? It's not like Sam works at the hospital.
He did move. He got a place closer to Sam, before he even took the St. Vincent's job.

The Wedge

05-07-2009, 08:33 PM

He did move. He got a place closer to Sam, before he even took the St. Vincent's job.

Oh, okay, that makes sense, and also helps understand why Eliot would sublet her house and "sneak move" in with JD in lieu of JD moving in with her.

backwardsk

05-07-2009, 10:48 PM

Is it worth watching, or can I just get the sum up?

JD's son and Turk's daughter start dating...in the future.

The Wedge

05-07-2009, 10:57 PM

JD's son and Turk's daughter start dating...in the future.

I saw the finale, I meant the penultimate episode that didn't air.

TGO

05-08-2009, 12:47 PM

I saw the finale, I meant the penultimate episode that didn't air.

It did air, though. On Tuesday.

The finale was about what I expected. This whole season (and last season actually) has not been great TV per se, but it has tied things up nicely for the long-time fans. I'm glad they did the showing of the future the way they did.

The Wedge

05-08-2009, 02:00 PM

It did air, though. On Tuesday.

The finale was about what I expected. This whole season (and last season actually) has not been great TV per se, but it has tied things up nicely for the long-time fans. I'm glad they did the showing of the future the way they did.

Well, crap, why didn't my DVR record it? It's set to record all new epis...oh well.

TGO

05-08-2009, 07:38 PM

Well, crap, why didn't my DVR record it? It's set to record all new epis...oh well.

No idea. I had the presence of mind to check the sched on Monday and my DVR was not going to record it either, even though the guide said "NEW." So I manually added it. I have no idea why the DVR didn't catch it. Actually I do have an idea, cable DVRs suck. Wish I had a Tivo.

DBean

05-08-2009, 09:44 PM

Really liked how the show ended. Nice seeing all the old characters. I think that it's great that we really don't know the Janitor's real name. Thought it was what the Janitor told J.D., but then he talked to someone afterwards and I have no idea.

PaulFolk

05-18-2009, 07:06 PM

Well, so much for the "series finale." Scrubs has been renewed for another season.

Zach Braff will return for 6 episodes. Not sure about the rest of the cast.

The Wedge

05-18-2009, 07:09 PM

Le sigh. I guess it'll focus on a new group of interns, but Zach Braff should've stuck to his guns and stayed away. Though I suppose he might only turn up in passing, which could work.

But, I just don't see it lasting long without JD. Now, if they would've just renamed it, packaged it a bit different, they could have called it a spin-off and it could have had a few more years left in the tank.

TGO

05-18-2009, 07:39 PM

Well, so much for the "series finale." Scrubs has been renewed for another season.

Zach Braff will return for 6 episodes. Not sure about the rest of the cast.

Chalke is also expected to do 6 episodes. McGinley, Faison, and Flynn will be regular cast members, so it sounds like after things get going it will be the Turk+Cox+Janitor+Interns show. Reyes will probably only guest star.

beaner

05-18-2009, 08:04 PM

Interesting, and I'm not sure if I like it or not. Will Bill Lawrence be returning?

TGO

05-20-2009, 01:56 PM

Interesting, and I'm not sure if I like it or not. Will Bill Lawrence be returning?

Looks like the article I read jumped the gun on McGinley, Flynn, and Chalke. Only Braff has signed a deal. Flynn will probably not be back as he is co-starring in a new show with Patricia Heaton.

Here's the TV Guide story:
http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/406387_tvgif19.html

But Scrubs' Season 9 might look different in ways besides its cast. McPherson said that Lawrence is considering two scenarios for what he calls the series "next generation," one of which is "a complete rethink" that would move the setting away from Sacred Heart Hospital.

beaner

05-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Looks like the article I read jumped the gun on McGinley, Flynn, and Chalke. Only Braff has signed a deal. Flynn will probably not be back as he is co-starring in a new show with Patricia Heaton.

Here's the TV Guide story:
http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/406387_tvgif19.html

Sounds interesting, but not in a good way. I cannot imagine the show without Elliot, Janitor, Carla, and Cox...Will it even be worth tuning in? Thanks for sharing.