15 Best Scrubs Episodes
The greatest Scrubs episodes from Bill Lawrence's masterful medical sitcom.
For nine seasons between 2001 and 2010, Scrubs proved to be one of the most effective sitcoms of the generation, perfectly balancing medical drama with often silly and wholesome humour. Between the brilliantly realised and often relatable characters, the career-defining performances and the imaginative, daring writing, Bill Lawrence's vision was one for the ages.
Celebrating its twentieth anniversary later this year, now seems to be a fitting time to remember the show's best and most iconic episodes. Whether a moving tear-jerker, a comedy extravaganza or a mix of the two, each of the following episodes seamlessly sum up just how clever, timeless and well-made the medical comedy-drama could be.
Scrubs aired a total of 182 episodes during its nine season run on NBC, creating some of sitcom's most unique and memorable stories in the process thanks to J.D's hilarious daydreams, Dr Cox's menacing cynicism, and Lawrence's use of biting humour and affecting drama. With that in mind, let's give a shout of "I'm no Superman!" and have a look at the 15 best episodes of Scrubs.
Major spoilers throughout.
15. My T.C.W (Season 2, Episode 18)
"Nothing sucks more than feeling alone, no matter how many people are around."
In My T.C.W, JD finds himself in a morally sticky situation when he finds himself attracted to the wife of a coma patient, whilst around him Turk, Carla, Elliot and Dr Cox find themselves struggling with their own romantic woes. Dr Cox isn't getting any attention from Jordan; Turk and Carla argue about her engagement ring; and Elliot becomes insecure about her latest relationship.
Amongst all of this frequently hilarious and wonderfully awkward drama, JD goes on a date with Jamie, the coma wife, but refuses to move too fast with her despite her desire to finally move on with her life. Throughout the episode, JD grapples with his lonliness, aware that everyone around him is moving on with their own lives but completely unaware how lucky they are.
The episode gives Zach Braff a great final monologue where he puts his friends in their place, and allows you to see just how hard and isolating his job has become since he started at Sacred Heart.