r/Scrubs

I was bored and started watching season 9 and it got me thinking. What do you find the most grating about this season. For me it is the reworked intro song. It hurts to listen to.

It's hilarious! It made me think Kelso wasn't that crotchety and mean. Hopefully, someone remembers what episode. Do you think they actually do this in hospitals, though?

I know Zach Braff gets a bad rep online for whatever reason, but I genuinely wanted to understand why. I know a lot of people criticized the age gap between him and Florence Pugh, and of course there’s that infamous Punk’d moment where he roughed up that kid 😂, but outside of that, is there something I’m missing?

Like, has he been known to be rude in real life, difficult on set, or a jerk to fans/cast members? Or is this more of an internet thing where people just decided they don’t like him? I’m honestly curious because whenever his name comes up, people act like he’s this massive asshole and I never really understood where it came from 😭

No disrespect to the thread of what do we want more of in the 2nd season, I feel it doesn’t fully allow for people to state what they want and do not want. Therefore an actual wishlist where can you post whatever you feel they should do less of, people you don’t want to see return, ones you do want to see more of, what plot lines you want to see continue, evolve etc.

I have a lot so buckle up, keeping in mind what they said they want for a second season, which I think they won’t do until a full season, but here it goes.

1. The Ted tribute episode. Batra and or Braff acknowledged they want to do it so let’s bring out the b-roll, cut footage for a montage at his funeral (I would reckon) or something along those lines.
2. Make Rachel Bilson a staple and JD dating her, becoming a couple. I do not care for the will they, won’t do dynamic. Let’s show some maturity for once, though I’d fear a jealous and sad Elliott if she doesn’t get her own love interest. So give her a strong one too.
3. Carla in at least 6 episodes. 4 was not enough and half would still give us every other episode or at times an absence of two episodes in a row. With 6 you at least get her in a few in a row and every other episode + one extra.
4. Make Carla be around the two Laverne replacements for balance. I do not care for those two to just be there for comedic relief, especially Dubois with the stereotypical drama queen act. So have more scenes at the nurses’ station like in the original run where Carla is complaining, being overwhelmed, giving unsollicited advice, having conversations and those two chime in like Laverne used to with some funny lines.
5. Doug in for at least 2 episodes. Another one Batra said she’d love to include. To have him back in the morgue would not be my first choice, though him showing up while JD & Carla have their ice cream moment would be funny. I rather he’s decided to go back to school and become a podiatrist since he was into feet. And for funsies, have JD go to him with an issue and then show his waffle-ironed foot that Doug is going to treat. That way you have the throwback moment and an excuse to have him around for a bit.
6. Cox being in at least 4 episodes. Since the treatment is not catching on, have him be this multiple episode patient who they check in on every now and then. I think a house call situation would also be great where JD shows up at his new family home, giving them an excuse to show Jack as well as Jordan. Then the funny part I can think of is Cox still having his “bachelor pad” as a hideout, since he’s scared and doesn’t want to show his soft side still to Jordan. The arc for him could be to be totally vulnerable and as he said at the end of season 1 allow her to be the strong one.
7. Bring Kelsoe back as a friend to Cox. I don’t care for how many episodes necessarily, but I personally like the idea of him being on calls with JD on how to deal with Cox after he hears they are still good friends. Kelsoe could be there for Cox and give him the advice he needs to deal with his illness.
8. More of The Todd. Preferably with some crazy dating harp girl stories, an excuse to show her in a fantasy of JD triggered by his story and in some shots with the Todd (at hospital and or dating). But I thought he was not given his due and they need to give him more than just a high five here, high five there. I’m also not buying his character is no longer acceptable. Sure he did some egregious stuff, but there was plenty funny things that could still be part of his character. And even without it, I need more to warrant his presence. Either give him a proper role like in the past, so give him a surgery moment with Turk, teaching an intern since he’s more mature now, talking to Turk and be around a team of surgeons, etc.
9. Deal with Turk’s burnout. Biggest fumble of the first season for me, the initial going out with the Todd was perfect, but not even one conversation where JD asks how he’s really doing or Turk walking away from a surgery or something along those lines could’ve easily been part of the season.
10. Sibby seminars. Yes give me those group seminars, similar to how they had Kelsoe and Cox do those schooling sessions. Put some crazy combinations of people, interns and main staff, to deal with their mental health. An excuse for Hooch to appear, some Todd, harp girl, etc. In her little safe space or an actual class room. And yes, I need that sensitivity workshop footage with Cox flasback, maybe even through JD when it comes up again and he pictures what that would’ve looked like.
11. Janitor’s glorious return to his former role. Have him a little bit spread out across first 2 episodes where he just pops up in the background, talking to the maintenance guy who messes with JD. Janitor is already in JD’s head about things that are potential violations in the hospital, so let him wonder if the voices he hears - maybe even fantasies - and visions of Janitor are real or not. Kind of toying with the initial idea of only JD seeing him and being a figment of his imagination. Then by episode 4 or 5 the actual visit where Janitor’s willing to make a deal not to report the violations and have Sacred Heart fail the inspection. He first asks for some crazy things, reminiscent of the bargaining he did with Cox - “shark that can read minds...one night in your massage chair and a home cooked meal” - and then demands JD to reinstate him with his own parking space and office. After the paperwork is done, JD finds out he was lying about everything - no son and no joint commission and maybe also how he’s always stayed on the payroll under a fake name. Then for 2-3 more episodes where he’s actually the janitor again. For me personally, the return didn’t do much and it wasn’t that funny. So rather he’s still just a guy messing with JD and being part of it, which they said they wanted, than making up excuses for him to come visit.
12. Interns a bit more to the background and no love drama please. I like them for the most part, but two couples out of 5 interns feels like a bit too lovey dovey to me. We don’t need a JD & Turk hooking up rethread. Especially if they already want to do more outside of the hospital, which could already include those two w/ Elliott & Carla, potentially a partner for JD and Elliott, the kids, Cox, Jordan, Jack. Too much. So for me I wouldn’t mind if they are just there for the procedures, connect with patients, have a little bit of drama, but please no forced hook ups, breakup drama etc. Tosh & Asher, let it grow steadily or have some time pass where they are now a full on cute couple, don’t care. But whole season together or not at all. And Amara trying to get Blake fine, but them suddenly getting together with no prior interest from Blake at all, no. Already Asher & Tosh is likely enough drama since Tosh was hung up on Amara so do not believe the producers would just blow past that, but hopefully they do since it doesn’t become a distraction. If Amara cannot get Blake and tries to actually just have fun like she said she wanted to, then that would be much more preferable in my opinion. But then definitely Tosh & Ash together, or else we get sad sap jealous Asher for a full season.
13. Sean & Dan appearances. Give me some JD tough bro love and Sean obviously, who wants to do it and who they’ve all hinted at if not outright said they want back.
14. Less green screen / focus . I felt that there were some episodes where they used it too much, like literally getting that iPhone focus on one character while the other was standing right there, and some they used it sparingly. As much acting together please.
15. More short fantasies with the classic snap out animation. I like the big fantasies, but I think they are rarely worth it. I prefer some shorter ones where they have that classic quick white flash and the sound effect of him snapping back to reality.

So what are some of yours? Please feel free to share.

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I’m curious what everyone is hoping to get more of in season 2? I’ve seen mixed comments elsewhere with some people saying they feel like the old storylines are getting old and there isn’t much more to explore and some saying they’re excited for the show to get more into the new people and some only wanting it to be exactly like the original. Thoughts?

I’m just so curious what angle they’re gonna take on season 2. I personally am finding myself interested in them developing the new characters to solidify if we like them or not. I feel like they didn’t really get into them too much this last season so it’s hard to tell. I really liked what I saw of them though but there are some new characters I wish they dove more into. I feel like Dr. Cox is the only one from the older seasons Im really invested in. JD and Elliot are not interesting to me anymore but I do like to see this more mature grown up side of Turk. Maybe it’s because JD and Elliot feel stunted like they never grew up and it’s cringe and sad at times?? What makes a show interesting is watching characters grow and evolve not just giving us the old same version of them. Alternatively, passing the baton to newer generations which allows for us to see the old characters step into a more mature role while getting a fresh perspective from younger generations. I know it’s risky but im still interested to see it since the new characters have been proven likable to some extent.

Scrubs is my FAVORITE show. It brings me a lot of comfort. I have rewatched it every year since 2012. Some years, more than once. Anyway, every time I watch it I have a new perspective.

As a teenager I thought it was silly and goofy (I still think this). And I definitely looked up to Carla & Turk’s relationship and shipped Elliott & JD. But as an adult, I have started to pick the men’s behavior apart. The way they treat the women in the show irks me.

Watching it when I was 24, I had just gotten out of a bad breakup and it brought me comfort. Watching it when I was 25 was fun because I started dating and I felt like I really related to the characters. Watching it now, 26, I am in a healthy relationship, and I just jeep noticing how shitty the men in the show are.

Turk is a horrible spouse. His shitty vows (he ended up saying something sweet but after he majorly fucked up). He was rude as hell to her mom & brother. He was late to his own wedding??? Carla’s dream was to have a big beautiful wedding and he couldn’t even take the day off to make sure he was on time. BRUH. And he over sexualizes women and checks them out right in front of Carla. And when he doesn’t tell his ex he’s married. These are all deal breakers dude. Like that is not how you should treat your significant other.

And don’t get me started on JD with Elliott. Elliott had her faults, and when she ended it with Sean to be with JD….And JD turns around and is like teehee never mind!!! BRUHHH. No wonder they ended up divorced lol! I think Sean is the only good man in the show lmfao.

I love JD & Turk’s friendship though I think it’s so sweet. I have friends like this in my life.

& btw, I still love the show so much, it cracks me up!! It brings me a lot of comfort but I just had to rant to see if anyone else felt the same! And I’ve been enjoying the reboot too!! :)

I'd like to know why you enjoy Scrubs and what your other favorite sitcoms are?

In general, it's really difficult for me to get into new shows (even shows that are now my absolute favorites). I feel like Scrubs could be a show I enjoy if I give it enough of a chance, but I'm on Season 1 Episode 4 and don't know whether I want to stick with it.

My favorites are Arrested Development, Community, and New Girl. I also like The Office, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Is Dr. Dashana Trainor suppose to be unlikeable? Or is it just me?