Everyone trying to correct on the last season of the show NOT being marketed as the final season of Scrubs.... yes, it was. In the United States it was billed as being "Season 9" There are interviews with the cast both past and present confirming this. The showrunner even specifically said he begged them to promote it as a new follow up, but they didn't. Here in the States... this was Scrubs Season 9.

The episode where Dr. Cox doesn’t realize he’s going to his brother in laws funeral.... One of the best episodes of TV ever. The Wizard of Oz episode...brilliant.

I think the reason why Season 8 is so good is because it was cathartic. J.D. grows up, the relationship between he and Elliot takes off and feels so natural, Ted finds love, The Janitor and J.D. finally makes peace, Dr. Cox finally runs the hospital...it was just absolutely perfect. It was a great way to end. To tie up loose ends and make all of the fans happy.

The episode where where Dr Cox's ex wife came & dropped bombshells of secrets about everybody was a perfect season ender.

I cried so hard when Laverne died. She was so great

Yoou can tell different Seasons by Elliots haircuts, thats the thing that divides the seasons :D

I'm almost hurt you didn't say much about Dr. Cox. I swear he was easily the best character.

One thing I hated in the med school season was they made Kelso and cox hate each other again. Undoing the friendship they got in season 8

RIP Sam Llyod.

RIP Sam Lloyd RIP Bob Bencomo aka. Colonel Doctor, died in 2011. RIP Lee Thompson Young, died in 2013. 5:19

I like Carla, she keeps the other characters grounded. But this seems to be a very unpopular opinion.

Silly person. Everyone knows Scrubs only had 8 seasons.

The hallway scene in the season 8 finale makes me cry every time no matter how many times I see it. I think the real reason most fans hate or ignore season 9 has nothing to do with the quality of the season. It's that it cheapens what a perfect ending season 8 was.

In my memory "season 9" was always a new show called "scrubs: interns". So i always thought it was a new series and i didn't dislike it, so it was pity that the series ended. I always "knew" it wasnt scrubs.

To be fair, the beginning of season nine wasn't that bad, UNTIL J.D. disappeared

The problem with the JD and Eliot relationship, from what I remember from the dvd interviews, was that at one point the writers decided that they didn't want them to be together at all. I believe this was when JD got her to break up with her boyfriend only to decide he didn't want to be with her. This was, if I remember correctly, meant to be a permanent break up. At some point they changed their minds, idk when because I think that was the last season I watched on dvd

Yes, Season 8 had the perfect send off for the entire show. There was literally NO reason for them to continue on for an extra season with new interns that we didn't care about as much as the old cast, except for making more money. The cash cow goes "MOO"! 🤑🐮💵 Also, Rest in Peace, Sam Lloyd, our favourite singing lawyer! 😍

Scrubs season one finale was a definitive finale and on of the most cliffhanger scenes ever as Jordan ruins everyones friendships and that last shot where cox walks away from JD after he leans JD slept with Jordan if that's not a cliffhanger I don't know what is

Season 8 had one of the best endings a sitcom could wish for, beautifully done. Why piss it all away for a 'new cast' season, especially after seeing the damage of Joey and that 70's show final season?

I loved this show so much except the part that doesn't exist

Scrubs is one of my favorite comedies. For me it ended with season 8.

3:23 He was a young adult he didn't exactly have his life on track, See J.D. and Elliot actually make more sense as an end goal for each other, See Ross and Rachel were a mess together and Ted and Robin was a relationship we had all grown past but Scrubs I see as a series about growing up, and J.D. and Elliot's stories and their growth meant that whilst they didn't have everything figured out they were still trying and by the end when they got together they had grown up figured their lives out and figured out that they were meant to be together.

In England it was marketed as Scrubs: Med School, so that tempered our expectations & I guess they learned from America that that was the way to go instead of tryna trick people.

Someone finally talked about my favourite doctor show . I wish they kept this show on Netflix.

First rule of Scrubs, we don't talk about season 9

A Sitcom that actually made me cry from time to time. Shows how great it was.

I've been rewatching Scrubs for the past couple months, and I think the Carla hate is undeserved. Of course, like any sitcom, she sometimes says and does things that can be annoying, but for the most part she was a strong woman who wanted her husband to treat her like an equal. I like her.

Who else has been listening to Fake Doctors, Real Friends?

There will never be another series like scrubs, one of my all time favourites. Never again will a tv show be equally hilarious as it was heartbreaking.

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A SCRUBS SEASON 9! You dont talk about scrubs season 9

The only thing I like about Season 9 is the blonde angry chick. She was hot.

JD also became a parody of himself in the later seasons.

Scrubs was one of those amazing shows that just finished perfectly and didn’t overstay it’s welcome. I don’t consider the “9th season” part of the show and it ended after the 8th. That show aired perfectly for all of high school and college and was a major influence on my life. It’s easily my favorite show ever up there with Seinfeld (perhaps both best of each generation...although there is the office in the 2000’s...sooo tricky).

so sad about Sam Lyod, one of my favourite Figures in Scrubs

Season 9 never existed I don't know what are you talking about there's only 8 season

Season 9? Scrubs ended at 8. There never was a season 9. Stop addinbg footage from other shows into your vids!

Disney ruining Scrubs was just a practice run for them ruining Star Wars.

They usually ended up seasons on some kind of hanger. For example, I finished season 5, Elizabeth Banks, JD girlfriend, gets pregnant at the end of the episode along with Carla and Jordan. You never notice because they just continue normally after that. Also, Carla was very nice at the start. Later she becomes a monster that doesnt let Turk do basic things without bitching at him. He wasnt allowed to eat or drink properly because she was pregnant and she couldnt do it. I know you are pregnant, but cmon sister. Also, when it was on TV I never thought of "Scrubs" as some "raunchy show" that is innapropriate at all. But man, today PC types would have a field day with it. Even Zack Braff admitted in an interview few days ago.

Any true fans know it died on season 9. The show perfectly wrapped up with season 8 finale titled "MY FINALE"!!

Scrubs was the most accurate depiction of my residency life. I think I saw 1 ep of season 9 and I was like “I’m out”...

The good thing is: Season 8 had the perfect ending and it's possible to ignore 9. Just like Star Wars 7,8 and 9.

Dr Cox smashed Colin Hays’ Overkill guitar. Dr. Cox: “There you go.” Colin Hay: “I have other songs...” Dr Cox: “Yeah, you do...”

I forget how season 3 ends, but season 1 ends with jordan dropping a bomb on the group and 2 ends with Cox sticking up for the residents by punching Kelso in the face. Pretty big season closers imo. Also, most seasons start with JD taking on some new level of responsibility in the hospital, and the finale before usually references that upcoming change.

The day Married with Children died

I find your Carla take ridiculous, some of the most impactful emotional moments come from this character. She's a source of strength and confidence for JD, for much of this series.

One of the best shows ever. Rewatching it now on Hulu. Just never realized how horrible Carla really was. Thanks for doing this video.

Malcolm in the middle retrospective or day it died?

Scrubs usually couldn't have a proper ending during most of their seasons because they never knew if they were coming back or not.

Season one finale jordan stirring things up with the main group was a very funny finale..

do a video on why Degrassi: Next Class failed

Could always tell different seasons by Elliot’s hair lol

Totally agree. Except for Carla. I love Carla. She is mean with everyone, but i think it is funny. I knew that it was Jd's house, for example, but i think it is amazing that she is able to obtain what she wants from her husband (even if he loves more his other wife). It's a show of nearly 20 years ago (omg 🙀🙀🙀 ) and it is not so common that you can see strong women like in Scrubs

I'm a diehard Scrubs fan and Season 8 was a pretty good ending for the show, but I still enjoyed season 9 quite a lot. I just wish they had continued with it.

I never noticed how bad Carla was

This was the episode Scrubs died. Season 9 when they had JD and one of the female med students sitting in a tree. That did it for me.

Dude.....I'm a HUGE fan of scrubs. I gotta say. This was a great video! I've watched this show so much that theres points where you hate certain characters that you arent suppose to hate. Very well done. And you're right about the last season completely. Good on it's on, but not good at all as a 9th season. Great stuff man.

I actually always disliked Carla. She is so annoying and judgmental and she NEVER grows up, unlike Elliot and J.D. The more I rewatch the show the more I find myself skipping Carla-centric episodes.

The JD & Eliot story wasn’t that bad but I guess I only think that way cause I saw it play out when it Originally aired . But bingeing it I can see how it sucks

Criminally underrated. Watching it over again with my boy.

The producers should've had the confidence to make Season 9 an out-and-out spin-off... Fans would've totally accepted it if they just called it Med School...

Carla was one of my favorite characters - I loved her dynamic with Dr. Cox and the fact that they’re the only person each of them can stand. They made her annoying in a few areas (like during the pregnancy) but overall, I thought she was funny and functioned really well as a straight man among straight men in the early seasons

I remember my girlfriend bought me Season 9 on DVD for my birthday. I watched the 1st 10mins then it went back in its case. I still to this day don’t know where that DVD is. Season 8 ending is how I’ll remember Scrubs finishing.

14:30 Those german subtitles really threw me off there for a second 😊😊

When JD turned from a quirky fun guy to a self-involved whining man baby even his friends didn’t like.

Oh sweet Summer Child! Seasons didn’t necessarily need grandiose season finales (they do exist, but they weren’t requirements) because in the before times seasons didn’t drop to be consumed in two days for you to wait a year with your nice story all wrapped up. In the before times we watched once a week, and then you new the season was over because it was May and there was no TV next week. Specifically with Scrubs, it is about medical residency where “the power of friendship” is needed to overcome a soul-crushing work environment. In the real world it’s June 30, then it’s July 1 and you’re a second year. And you just keep doing your job.

“My first time watching was on nexflix” Smh

Perhaps this was already pointed out: but Scrubs (at least to my memory) was perpetually on the cutting block. In that context I appreciated that the season finales didn’t have cliffhangers/intro new story arcs that were unlikely to be resolved.

They clearly kicked JD out of the apartment because production still wanted to use that set, but built a set for Elliott's apartment, so they moved JD into her apartment to justify using that set 😂

I remember watching it back when it was in but I never made it to season nine. I saw your thumbnail and thought, "who are the other ones? I only know three..."

Anyone else who never seen the show but watch the video because it’s part of the “Died” series ?

I really need to re-watch it. I was expecting to come away from this video with a sense of disappointment in Scrubs, but you have renewed my faith in it. I might give it a repeat viewing. I sort of drifted away after season five (it just lacked the magic of previous seasons), so practically anything after that will be new ground to me. Thanks for another great video, Vee.

I have been a Scrubs viewer since day one, and I think you nailed it. The 9th season could have been a good stand-alone series given the chance. And thanks for yanking the bandaid off the Carla situation. I LOVE Judy Reyes and she had brilliant moments, but she became a giant buzz kill over the run of the show. She herself has been quoted as begging the writers to give her some jokes.

Scrubs and That 70s show were excellent shows that went one season too long both series are rewatchable as long as you don't watch the last season.

RIP Sam Lloyd.. you'll be missed buddy, rest up 🌄🙏🏾

I think you are spot on.. As someone who was there at the time I don't remember anyone hating the new cast, several of them started in season 8 and was accepted into the fold. It was the fact they basicly lied about season 9 and made Lucy a new JD insted of her own thing that made it feel cheap like "so we are just going back to the beginning and starting over?".. I am pretty sure if this was made as a separate show under the scrubs banner it would have been better recived..

carla is cool. being south american i can identify with a lot of the character's dynamic, it is a pretty accurate and funny take on the archetype of the strong independent latina. i think one of the many reasons she and turk work well together is this exact layer of antagonism to their relationship.

Scrubs is so genuinely underrated

Yeah, Carla sucks. And she has like no character growth. I never understood what Turk saw in her.

I suppose that's why I liked Season 9. When the new cast/characters were shown with the new location and opening; I instantly saw it as a "next generation" season. Which would also explain why I felt so wronged when they didn't continue it lol. And, onto the point that each season didn't really have an ender... part of it's charm. Scrubs has always tried for as much realism as possible, and having no season ending where everything gets wrapped up nicely into a neat little bow could be indicative of how even after a while, nothing really changes. it just goes on.

Best comparison I can make here. Scrubs = MASH Med School = After MASH Seriously, think about the two. They even used the same formula. Scrubs was what After MASH wishes it was and Med School was them making the same mistake.

Vee, you should focus on just making these, The day _____ died series, and maybe a new series called what made ______ so successful series.. Watch your likes count get way higher.

Yes I'm not the only one who thinks Carla is annoying as hell ! For JD and Eliot I think the hest explanation is that when they got together, none of them was mature enough for the other. In season 8 they had both gone through a lot and were finally ready to get back together. That's how I see it, but I agree their not being together through all the show looks forced, they're perfect for each other

Vee, thanks for covering this. I loved this show. You nailed this review man. Going through a divorce/ split right now, and all the bullshit that is life. Your content has kept a smile on my face, it's top shelf my dude. Thanks for what you do man. Keep going, and fuck the haters man. Veegenerate for life

The one episode i watched was the one where JD held a class hostage because he thought one of them didn’t like him, which seemed like such an assassination of his character development (they even shaved him!) that i was instantly turned off.

The more I watch Scrubs the more annoying JD becomes. Dr. Cox is still awesome though.

George did nothing to Batman. That was Joel’s fault, not George. Get your priorities straight.

Scrubs died before season 9. I would almost say it died when they started using the bright colored lenses they so much made fun of early. When they lost a grip on reality and went full into sitcom territory. Look at season 1 and season 8, the hospital in season 1 looks like a real hospital and season 8 looks like a tv set.

I like the part where they gave the organ transplants only to find out the donor died of rabies all the recipients died and Dr Cox blamed himself for everyone's death. One of the few times he felt like a real person.

How about doing 'The Day House Died' next

The problem with scrubs is that every episode was one if the same 3-5 episode "skeletons" with different jokes hung off them.

One of the things that stuck out to me was that one of the reasons that JD was funny was because he came off as kinda feminine and gay while being completely straight. It was a subversion of expectations. Lucy just feels like an emotional woman so it's not that funny.

R.I.P SAM LIYOD ... it still makes me LOL in scrubs when he was served hot tea without the cardboard around it ...he worries .....gets served... ....then drops it as he walks away ....fantastic actor !!!!......thanks for vid

I dunno, I never felt the show being in favor of JD after he broke up with Elliot on his own accord. I mean, the first time I watched the show, that was just sad. After about a 3rd rewatch I realized that JD is a douche, as a character, that is. I mean, he is shown to be emphatic, but at the same time he's boastful and narcissistic to a degree. He establishes good relationships with his patients, but he's not able to handle his love interests. I guess this mix of traits works, ironic though as it may be. Regarding Carla -- I do agree that she's the worst. When I re-watched the show for about the 3rd time, I realized that she's quite a toxic person. Then again, Turk seems to be very docile around her, very submissive to her shenanigans. So they kinda work together -- a self-proclaimed alpha male, who yearns for female dominance, and a bossy know-it-all, who's very insecure about her social status. However, the most important thing to note here, is that I actually hated Carla (and sometimes Turk too). And if a character brings out emotions in you, then that character works! He might be unbearable, but the writing hit home. So Carla being as she is ultimately underlines, just how good the show's writing is. I always disliked the Janitor though. I think he was actually the weakest character on the show -- due to the very random nature of his violence towards everyone. Sometimes he's just a hard-ass, and his deeds aren't funny (like when he locked JD in a water tower). The running gag of the show, the Janitor's vendetta towards JD -- now that is something that really seems forced. Their violent interactions sometimes caused me to scratch my head and ask: "Why the hell did the Janitor do this?", and not feel anything. But then again, that's just my personal opinion. The show is still very lovable :3

Make an Angel video, please.

They didn't need grandiose finales/cliffhangers. The show was good enough that they knew we'd be back the next season

Love how you started with a message about fair use and then proceeded to brake fair use principles within the first 20 seconds

The reason behind keeping Eliot and J.D apart was so they would grow as people first and you could see what they both wanted to get out of the job. They're the two characters that do the most growing out of the entire cast, because they both start out as such terrible people. People that wouldn't have been able to handle themselves in a relationship together, that's why when they date it always falls apart so quickly in the beginning. Yes, the will they bullshit gets annoying, in like the first 3 seasons when that's the majority of the episodes, however I'm currently rewatching the series again for the whateverth time, and I know come season 3/4 I won't care anymore because everyone else that gets introduced that changes the dynamic and makes the rest of the seasons great.

I'm glad you mentioned Carla sucking. When I watched the series again when I was older it just made me mad because of her. Sad.

I also didnt like how all the new actors in s9 looked too perfect and attractive, as if they were all models. It ruined the vibe of "just a bunch of med students/doctors trying their best" that i loved so much about s1-s8 scrubs. The lighting also seemed a little too robotically perfect.

I wish season 9 was not included in the box sets. And I disagree about the season finale point, I thought there were great cliffhangers at the end of most seasons. Jordan tells everyone off and reveals she slept with JD Cox punches Kelso in the face Kim is pregnant The almost kiss Some of these were catalysts in how the characters dynamics changed and had pretty decent payoffs. And I also like that they didn’t end the season in the middle of what were the most dramatic storylines. They gave those moments the proper time and attention, and while they were mostly resolved there was still the lingering effects. But that’s just my opinion. RIP Sam Lloyd, our favorite sweaty, talented lawyer.