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http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/10/25/nbc-trying-for-must-see-tv-again-on-thursday/
Scrubs is back on the 16th November which is quite frankly great news as I thought we were due for another wait till January to see it again. However, NBC has in it's infinite wisdem decided to put it up against the powerhouses of Grey's Anatomy and CSI which are pretty much two of the strongest performing shows right now (Grey has been the No.1 weekly ranked show in recent weeks).
As much as I am glad to see Scrubs back, and whilst it has always done average to well in the ratings, I'm concerned about the impact putting it against those two shows which are already established well on Thursday nights. Still with Season 6 sounding like it might be Scrubs final year (ZB wants to move on apparently) and fairly strong shows supporting scrubs either side (the link details NBC's new 2 hour comedy block on Thursday's - Earl, Office, Scrubs, 30 Rock) it might not matter to much.
Still I'm just glad we have Scrubs back for another full season. Some people didn't like Season 5 but I think it was still excellent, mabe not quite up with Seasons 3 and 4 but certainly still one of the best shows on Telly:)
MetalGearAl
26-10-2006, 09:37
Hmm, well I hope it fairs well.
Season 5 wasn't the best, but I've recently rewatched it and it's still as funny as hell.
AdsterUK
26-10-2006, 09:37
I dont expect to see a season 7, so its pretty much irrelevant what its up against so long as they show every episode and don't can it part way through.
30 Rock is dire :gag:
MetalGearAl
26-10-2006, 09:38
Is it? I enjoyed the first episode but haven't seen the second and third yet.
I also can't see the fuss about this either, it's not like it's some fledgling show that needs all the support it can get. This is very likely to be the last season anyway as Zach Braff has been making quite a few noises about leaving. It's had a decent run and I'd rather see it go now than devolve into a pardoy of itself like Friends (although Season 5 came perilously close a few times).
First half of S5 was excellent but the quality dropped dramatically over the latter episodes. Still glad to have it back, but wont be too upset if this is the last series.
kiran_mk2
26-10-2006, 15:54
Scrubs hit it's peak at the start of season 3 and then came down to earth with a lacklustre end and poor season 4. Season 5 perked it back up again, but still not as good as it used to be. At least the characters are maturing and ageing as opposed to Friends where they started off as normal people in the first few seasons before each character had their characteristics amplified to stupid levels.
36Degrees
26-10-2006, 18:35
Hmmm, putting it against Greys/CSI is a bold move
(If only it was British politicians that were network executives and I was Sir Humphrey)
But NBC do have two strong shows - The Office and My Name Is Earl airing on Thursday nights, by adding two more comedies they're just offering the alternative to drama, might infact actually do well, but I wouldn't be surprised if they go on a minibreak, forget to tell anyone when its coming back, noone watches it, cans the remaining 8 episodes and I have to go to Norway to watch them.
I still haven't watched all of S5, I managed half a season before the yanks screwed with the line-up and I missed the rest.
But NBC do have two strong shows - The Office and My Name Is Earl airing on Thursday nights
But even these 2 shows are being soundly beaten into 3rd place in their timeslots on Thursday night at the moment.
Hopefully NBC are after a specific 'intelligent' comedy audience rather than simply looking for 'big numbers' alone.
But even these 2 shows are being soundly beaten into 3rd place in their timeslots on Thursday night at the moment.
Hopefully NBC are after a specific 'intelligent' comedy audience rather than simply looking for 'big numbers' alone.
But they are going for the same market so technically they are pulling in great figures for comedy shows. NBC always have a block of comedy shows on a Thursday evening and by putting on 4 back to back they are returning to their normal format.
36Degrees
01-12-2006, 03:05
I suppose we should use this thread to discuss Season 6?
Didn't much care for the first episode - especially the first five minutes, the last five minutes were good, and nice to see Ted back!
:)
carryonline
01-12-2006, 08:27
Isn't this the last series of Scrubs? I know it's Zach Braff's last, and given that the series is told from his point of view, it's going to lose its heart when he goes.
There's a good interview on tv.ign.com with Zach and the writer where they bring up the final season thing. Basically at the moment it's not really a case of whether the network wants to bring them back, more of if they themselves want to do another season. So who knows.
So far from the first 3 minutes of the new season, they're carrying on the spectacularly unfunny unrealistic "wacky" writing from last season. :(
ShakeyJake
01-12-2006, 17:55
The length of Dr Cox's hair was all over the place
Why not relax and watch the whole episode in one sitting rather than running off merely 3 minutes in to post on an internet forum?
Why not relax and watch the whole episode in one sitting rather than running off merely 3 minutes in to post on an internet forum?
Because after three minutes of cheap gags and hilarious over-the-top acting I needed a break and a minute to consider whether I wanted to sit through another 20 minutes of this garbage.
Because after three minutes of cheap gags and hilarious over-the-top acting I needed a break and a minute to consider whether I wanted to sit through another 20 minutes of this garbage.
You have seen Scrubs before right?
You have seen Scrubs before right?
Im sure all the zany stuff used to be in his head before
Was not impressed with this at all. A couple of chuckles but otherwise this was poor. Especially after watching the vastly superior Office .... even 30 Rock was much better than this.... not off to a good start. :|
You have seen Scrubs before right?
Yes. In fact, all 5 seasons of it. Until S5, all the zaniness was in his head and the plot lines were often touching. Now they've decided to turn it into a slapstick comedy set in a hospital with Zach Braff doing 'hilarious' over-acting. It makes me cry.
Dr Derek Doctors
01-12-2006, 23:40
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Give it chance :nuts:
S5's first ep was terrible too, but I quite like the series as a whole, especially on a repeat viewing.
Why were they unable to cover JD-woman's stubble up?
Damn, that was aweful! I quite liked the last series dispite it taking a slightly different tack to more up front slapstick comedy but this wa just terrible. I'll check out a nother couple of episodes and see if it picks up but otherwise I'll just leave on a high note and pretend series 6 didn't exist!
I thought it was a fairly good episode, I liked the dancing. I'm just glad to have the crew back although a few of them seem to have grown longer hair yet this there is no time gap between the last season and this.....and Carla looks heavily pregant :nuts:
The Blue Man Group are always amusing too.
fivebyfive
02-12-2006, 18:34
I thought ep1 was terrible, hopefully it was just a 1 off
I think I must have been watching a different episode to the rest of you. I thought it was absolutely brilliant. Still going strong in my eyes.
wakeupjake
03-12-2006, 10:00
after the inital opening sequence....which was a bit too much and i'm an ardent scrubs fan...i thought it was a decent episode. I think they have actually reigned in JD's character this episode. There was more subtelty to it than the parody of himself that he was in season 5.
lets hope it continues to improve.
fivebyfive
13-12-2006, 10:37
A Charlie Brown Christmas... Scrubs style (some of the language is NSFW)
http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/12/09/a-charlie-brown-christmas-scrubs-style-video/
:lol:
Back on form this week in my opinion. Loved the janitor's muffin puppet.
Disappointingly rubbish again this week, muffin puppet raised small laugh but the show's nt a patch on its former self. The last series didn't get off to the best of starts but even that was miles better than this, which is a shame considering how good the program once was.
Come on how could you not like "Smokeachino" :lol:
raymondlin
18-12-2006, 01:58
Not at its best yet but Elliot is looking really hot this week, and that dress she was wearing at work. :luv:
Yeah, it's definitely long past its sell-by-date & easily the poorest US comedy show I watch at the moment, but i'll loyally stick with it to the end.
MetalGearAl
18-12-2006, 09:38
Well, the first three episodes have all been pretty rubbish. I still enjoy the show, and it's in no means a bad sitcom by any means, but I'm glad (or at least, hoping) that this will be the last season.
Funniest part so far was JD explaining how Kim got pregnant, although it was quite explicit for a sitcom! The smokeachino raised a laugh too.
LeftHandedGuitarist
30-12-2006, 21:34
Disagree with most of the comments here, these are some of the best Scrubs episodes yet.
kiran_mk2
31-12-2006, 01:05
They've got some decent ideas, but it's just gone too wacky. Things like the cell-phone dancing/gay wedding/flagpole scene/dog bringing the bag to the hospital etc would have worked really well as fantasy scenes, but as things that actually happen they've moved the show away from what it was.
Also, has anyone noticed that the sets sets seem a lot darker this season?
Dr Derek Doctors
01-01-2007, 10:43
They've got some decent ideas, but it's just gone too wacky. Things like the cell-phone dancing/gay wedding/flagpole scene/dog bringing the bag to the hospital etc would have worked really well as fantasy scenes, but as things that actually happen they've moved the show away from what it was.
I refer the honourable gentleman to my picture above. ;)
Ep4 weren't so bad... still not classic scrubs though.
The kittens bit is probably one of my favourite Scrubs moments ever
Preview of a forthcoming episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QqhW54RBQA&eurl=
Oh dear...
Preview of a forthcoming episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QqhW54RBQA&eurl=
Oh dear...
Singing about the writing quality eh...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF6rSGfUdyg&NR :D
Dr Derek Doctors
06-01-2007, 10:49
A lot of good laughs in this episode and only one bit which broke the real/unreal barrier obviously. And yes, the kittens bit was ace.
I can't really understand the criticism but then I love Scrubs so much I'd happily watch it forever. I'm such a Scrubs addict that if I find any episode on any channel I'll stop and watch it.
Loved S5 and loving S6 just as much tbh.
Oh and thanks Deano and Resseh, those videos made my day :D
I thought the new one was fantastic. The musical segments were much better than the last time they tried it (Season 2, I think). Easily up there with My Screw Up.
MetalGearAl
19-01-2007, 18:22
The new episode is very bizarre, but handled really well. I didn't find it funny as such, but still an enjoyable view.
I'm in the group that thinks Scrubs has taken a dive in quality since Season 4, and the latest "musical" episode was almost unbearable in places. The "Guy Love" duet between JD and Turk however was pure genius and had me laughing more than the sum of previous Season 6 episodes put together.
I thought that episode was quality - they should release an album!
The musical episode ranks as one of the best episodes ever for me, all that was lacking was an Elliot and Keith apple thief duet.
The Dr Cox song had me crying with laughter.
Yep, I loved the Musical ep. Would place it easily in my top 5 ever episodes. I though some of the songs were a bit on the samey side but I loved the chroegraphying of the whole episode. It really looked like a lot of work had been put into making it look good. Plus the last 5 minutes from the friend song rank as pure brillience.
Couple of notes though, thought the Janitor was a bit underused since Flynn actually has a really good voice and was sadly absent though much of the ep, but surprise standout has to be Ken Jenkings who had a great singing voice (altho in the friends for ever song he does seem to be not quite knowing what the hell is going, but only makes it funnier).
Fantastic ep, loved it and will grab a few of the songs when they appear on Itunes.
raymondlin
22-01-2007, 01:58
I thought it was fantastic, good music and the touching scrubs moment in the end. :)
I thought it was complete pants.
sparkyrob
22-01-2007, 07:53
It was a good episode, not particularly funny, but well done. Not on a par with Buffy's musical episode, mind ;)
Agreed, not fit to lick the boots of the stunning Buffy Musical episode, but it was still quite good, especially the "Guy Love" song which was the highlight.
sparkyrob
22-01-2007, 08:23
Apparently Xena had two musical episodes, but I haven't got round to watching those yet so can't comment on their quality :thumbs:
That was LAME! Worst episode ever.
fattyboombatty
22-01-2007, 08:37
that was abysmal.
MetalGearAl
22-01-2007, 08:46
Interesting to see how this episode is dividing opinion. As I said above, whilst I didn't find it that funny I still enjoyed watching it and thought it was very well done. Still managed to be touching too.
carlito8
22-01-2007, 09:04
The Guy Love bit was a stroke of genius :D
Interesting to see how this episode is dividing opinion. As I said above, whilst I didn't find it that funny I still enjoyed watching it and thought it was very well done. Still managed to be touching too.
I don't mind that it divides opinion, I just wish that people would justify what they are saying a bit. So far we've had these 3 posts:
that was abysmal.
That was LAME! Worst episode ever.
I thought it was complete pants.
Now I don't mind that people din't like it but it's very hard to try and respond and explain why I liked it so much when those are the types of criticisms that get levelled at it. I can't see how people could have disliked it at a technically level - I think everyone can agree that technicality it was a well made and produced show. Therefore I can only imagine it was something else that made people dislike the episode.
The Songs? Perhaps, although I found them all to be at the worst passable and at thier best damn good fun and very catchy.
The Story? Agin maybe, it was a bit weaker than usually this week since you lost a lot of story telling time due to songs but it managed 3 plots, none of which were ground breaking but were certainly quite interesting.
The Funny? I found this weeks episode to be very amusing, perhaps not in the traditionally laugh out loud way but it had some very funny songs and certainly a lot funnier than some previous episodes have been.
I don't mind that people have different views to me, I'm just curious at the extent of the gulf of opinion and quite what people were expecting from a Scrubs Musical. Or perhaps it was that Scrubs simply did something different which for me is a boon becuase I like it when shows are different each week and which is why I personally shy away from formulaic shows such as House and CSI.
Of course having said that if people could give a reason for a dislike of a episode it would aid the purpose of discussion, looking at some of the posts here does make me wonder whether the Forum has just had a influx of 12 years registering....
This season of Scrubs, for me, has been the worst yet, which after really enjoying all of the previous seasons is a real let down. I haven't managed to watch all of this last episode mainly down to the inane singing, I breathed a sigh of relief after the intro as it looked like we were back in to normal teritory only for them to start singing about poo, at which point I switched off.
I just hate the fact that this used to be one of my favourite shows and now it barely raises a chuckle. It's lost a lot of the subtlety and charm of the previous seasons to be replaced with a rather lifeless slapstick comedy. I just don't feel any sort of connection with the characters who I feel have become a parody of themselves. At the moment I'm in two minds whether to continue watching incase it ruins the previous seasons for me.
MetalGearAl
22-01-2007, 14:54
Seems to be a general dislike for the show as apposed to that episode, in particular, at least?
My guess is most people tuned in for normal comedy and were upset at having to watch a musical which isn't really "their cup of tea". I can't understand how someone would rate it as abysmal - the song writing was excellent and the production / acting was at it's usual standard - but I'm betting the people who thought it was "lame" etc. wouldn't have liked any episode following a similar style.
Heh. well after a few watches i now rate this as one of my favorite episodes - ive had the episode looping all day, listening to the music while playing WoW. Great stuff :D
Esteban - CotS
22-01-2007, 17:49
"my stomach hurts"
"check the poo!"
"I sprained my ankle"
"check the poo!"
loved it. :D
fattyboombatty
22-01-2007, 19:05
Seems to be a general dislike for the show as apposed to that episode, in particular, at least?
My guess is most people tuned in for normal comedy and were upset at having to watch a musical which isn't really "their cup of tea". I can't understand how someone would rate it as abysmal - the song writing was excellent and the production / acting was at it's usual standard - but I'm betting the people who thought it was "lame" etc. wouldn't have liked any episode following a similar style.
wronnnnnnnnnng. once more with feeling is one of my favourite episodes of ANY tv show. this was crap. terrible melodies and poor lyrics. the actual performances were admirable considering what they had to work with :gag:
"my stomach hurts"
"check the poo!"
"I sprained my ankle"
"check the poo!"
loved it. :D
A homeless man threw poo in my eye
Check the poo!
His or mine?
First him then you....
Reasons I loved this episode...
1. It's Scrubs (I'm not exactly neutral as I love every episode)
2. The poo song (cracked me up)
3. I thought the whole musical aspect was quite well worked into the overall story.
4. Yet more JD senitment proving he is the neediest guy in the hospital.
5. The Dr Cox and Janitor song.
I'm just hoping they start working more subtle humour into the season, stuff like the Turner and Hooch gags from s4 which had me in stitches throughout the entire season.
MetalGearAl
23-01-2007, 09:20
The Turner + Hooch stuff was truely classic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZRhXp95f2U
"Who else thinks they're faster than me? Huh? HUH?"
"Hooch is crazy..."
Well, this season has been pretty poor (with the exception of the musical episode) but last nights iraq episode must be the low point in its 6 years.
Unfunny dross that was just painful to watch.
It felt so forced, like the writers had never even seen an episode of scrubs before, let alone written one. They showed little or no understanding of the characters and just used them as empty characterless vessels to put their views about the war across.
I dont know what's happened to this season, but i'm beginning to think it should have ended with season 5.
:(
I thought the squirrel was funny.
i laughed throughout this latest episode. Loved the bob flashbacks
i laughed throughout this latest episode. Loved the bob flashbacks
Agreed, laughed also. Good episode!
kiran_mk2
03-02-2007, 20:28
I thought it was ok. The plot was awful, but the "Officer and a gentleman" bits and the janitor's condiment dispenser were great. Kelso's narration seemed a bit forced though. I think we can safely say the glory days of the show are behind it now.
MetalGearAl
05-02-2007, 20:00
I thought there were some good bits but ultimately it was a poor episode, and definitely shows that season 6 is the worst season we've had so far.
As usual I seem to be the odd one out when I say that the latest episode was up there with the best of them certainly, one out of the best of season 5 and 6. It wasn;t so much the plot just the little moments I loved. The flashbacks, the buzz bit at the begginging, the actual concern Kelso showed for the guy I thought it was an episode that didn't have a lot going story wise but did have a lot fo very funny scenes which is ok with me.
raymondlin
05-02-2007, 21:22
I thought the latest episode was horrible except the Bunny salt and pepper shaker. Don't really like the Bob Kelso narrative, it doesn't work for me.
This latest episode felt like classic scrubs
I thought the exact opposite. I thought this episode epitomised everything that's wrong with Scrubs these days. 15 minutes of unnecessary wacky humour, the show has lost its way.
fattyboombatty
10-02-2007, 18:44
so kim didn't have a miscarriage then? was it me or did this episode feel very surreal?
paperockscissors
15-02-2007, 21:30
so kim didn't have a miscarriage then? was it me or did this episode feel very surreal?
nope! she lied to JD to give him no reason to ever come after her and see her. i have a feeling that is going to somehow come back and bite her in the ass in a very big way. probably not for a long time though, maybe in the last season of the series.
I was under the impression that she actually thought she had a miscarriage as her expression seemed very surprised when the ultrasound showed it was healthy?
I was under the impression that she actually thought she had a miscarriage as her expression seemed very surprised when the ultrasound showed it was healthy?
I agree with paperrockscissors - she wanted to see if he would stay with him regardless of baby or not - remember that when she gets scanned JD says something like "at least she was honest with me" or equivalent, showing the irony.
MetalGearAl
16-02-2007, 11:03
She was definitely lying, but I saw it as letting JD off his responsibilities rather than testing him.
LOL @ the Janitors mutten chops. Quite a good episode this week.
Up and down this season for me to be honest, has JD always been this camp or is the character just starting to wear thin on me?
fattyboombatty
26-02-2007, 14:42
nope! she lied to JD to give him no reason to ever come after her and see her. i have a feeling that is going to somehow come back and bite her in the ass in a very big way. probably not for a long time though, maybe in the last season of the series.
i thought this was the last season. hasn't braff said he's off??? :shrug:
LeftHandedGuitarist
26-02-2007, 17:21
Latest comments and rumours suggest that there will be a season 7 with Braff onboard, and it will be the last one.
Latest comments and rumours suggest that there will be a season 7 with Braff onboard, and it will be the last one.
If that happens it'll be the third season in a row that Braff has claimed would be 'his last'. Methinks Braff isn't getting the sort of movie offers he hoped for...
MetalGearAl
01-03-2007, 10:52
He's mentioned in his blog that a season 7 is a definite possibility.
Would rather it ended at end of this season tbh.
Does anyone else find it strange that Carla after desperately trying to concieve for so long, then after finally having her baby doesnt seem to give a **** about it by going straight back to work and leaving it at home all day and is never mentioned again?
Very strange if you ask me :suspect:
If that happens it'll be the third season in a row that Braff has claimed would be 'his last'. Methinks Braff isn't getting the sort of movie offers he hoped for...
This isn't about Braff as much as it is about Disney trying to get more episodes to sell the series into syndication for a nice profit.
Well Scrubs has already passed the 'magic 100' mark for syndication, although that's of less and less importance these days. And it is about Braff as he can leave when he wants, and when he does the show is most likely over.
raymondlin
01-03-2007, 17:11
They need some new sexy doctor cameos soon, the last few episode have been below par. Come back Heather Graham !!!!
**WARNING *** WARNING**
Latest episode = clip show :|
kippa2k1
02-03-2007, 15:08
**WARNING *** WARNING**
Latest episode = clip show :|
Thats 20 minutes of my life I won't get back :mad:
**WARNING *** WARNING**
Latest episode = clip show :|
In this day & age, they still do that?!? :eek:
Even though it was a clip show it wasn't that bad. Again the Janitor stole the show :)
sleepy67
02-03-2007, 15:57
**WARNING *** WARNING**
Latest episode = clip show :|Even worse was it was a reminder of when this show was funny.
raymondlin
02-03-2007, 17:53
Thats 20 minutes of my life I won't get back :mad:
It really dragged on as well, 12 mins in i was hoping it should end soon !
I loved this show, what happened? The last few episode have been getting worst and worst. Bring back regular Scrubs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I never thought I'd say this, I've loved every single episode so far but that episode sucked.
If I wanted to watch old scrubs I'd watch old scrubs.
Dear Bill Lawrence,
Please find whoever was responsible for the last episode of Scrubs and ensure they never work in television again.
I'm off to try and find the last twenty minutes of my life, I'm hoping I'll find it in the drawer marked painful disappointment.
LeftHandedGuitarist
02-03-2007, 18:22
I've loved the last few episodes, but a clip show never interests me. I'd honestly rather they just make one episode less for the season if they want to save some money.
kiran_mk2
02-03-2007, 23:27
The subtlety of My deja vu my deja vu last season was a very clever homage to clips shows so I an really disappointed that had to resort to an actual clips show...
MetalGearAl
03-03-2007, 01:13
I agree, the "deja vu" episode was a great parody whilst still bringing original material to the table, the new episode is really shallow and making light of that fact in the episode doesn't really excuse the fact.
It was a plain and simple message to the audience - "We've run out of ideas."
I loved it. Made me laugh on quite a few occasions which is all i care about when watchin a comedy
The best thing about this clip show was seeing Elliot in the sexy nurse uniform again.
Apart from that a total waste of 20 mins.
Frazer
Braff to sign for Seventh Season (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i90ce0735a3e2db473b1ea02b67126e5e)
Not too sure there is a point to another season. This current season hasn't been great and it's almost forgettable now.
Sprout Crumble
06-03-2007, 18:09
I've really enjoyed this season. Its not at its peak but its still great tv. This episode just plain sucked though. Unforgiveable.
This series has been even more aimless than usual. I cant possibly see what they could do with another series that they haven't covered a dozen times already. The characters are just too one dimensional.
kiran_mk2
06-03-2007, 23:22
I think part of the problem is that in the first 3 seasons we learnt as the characters learnt - Even though they'd been through 8 years of med school before S1, as JD said in the pilot, they arrived at Sacred Heart with no idea how to put their knowledge into practice. Once their residencies finished in S4 we sort of lost the actual medical bit of the show and it degenerated into a regular sitcom.
Good continuity they have there, Dr. Cox with a shaved head last episode, and then his hair is back this week.
kiran_mk2
10-03-2007, 13:54
The clips show was supposed to be episode 14 so don't be surprised if Cox's hair goes missing again in a few weeks.
Bit of a dull last couple of episodes. The clip show wasn't even that interesting or well linked.
raymondlin
10-03-2007, 14:26
The latest one was ok, some scrubs moments with the patients but its still not back to its best.
MetalGearAl
10-03-2007, 16:13
I did wonder what was going on with Cox's shaved head, didn't seem explained.
Thought the latest episode was crap too, this series started off "ok" but it's taken a radical dip in quality. I can't put my finger on it but the episodes just seem lost and aimless now, I'm not even sure what's really going on in them most of the time.
Last episode was much better than that foul clips episode but it's still not as good as it was. Although I love the fellas Braff and Faison are getting way too much screen and plot time in this season and the other characters are getting less and less, the strength of Scrubs has always been the huge selection of amazingly cast characters and the way they interact.
I long for the days of Turner and Hooch.
Yeah the hair coming back was just weird. Dont get how anyone in that hospital ever gets better as the whole hospital staff seem to take care of only one patient at a time.
A few more laughs than last week though. I liked the JD reference in Cox's tough love speech.
i must admit i didnt like how all the main chars were looking after this one char for the whole season (was the same last season with that old woman who was killed by that nubby intern). It feels so forced, that they introduce someone over the season with the sole intention for us to care about what happens to them in a later episode. But for me, i find the scenes with them in pointless to the storys main plot. Its a bit like the two new peeps in Lost - you know they are there for a reason and its just annoying everytime they are onscreen
Id much rather them do an episode like the one in season 1, my old lady, where the story is very moving despite having only 22 minutes to introduce a char and then subsequentially kill her off. (and with that story, she didnt get that much screen time as each doctor actually treated different patients too... )
:p
New ep is enjoyable after several crap ones. Woo! Lots of back-references and the very minimum of "wacky" humour. Good ep, even if there were a couple of out-of-character moments.
I agree, a defininte jump in quality compared to the past few weeks.
MetalGearAl
18-03-2007, 18:42
Agree here too, a pretty decent episode with a better plot line that felt more like older Scrubs.
Another vote of confidence. For the first time in a while scrubs actually made me laugh more than once or twice during the episode.
Much better, another clip show and I might have to clip some people.
kippa2k1
24-03-2007, 20:48
Another decent one this week and I guess we know who dies now!
LeftHandedGuitarist
24-03-2007, 20:51
Great couple of episodes recently, though I have enjoyed most of this season.
"BOOOOOOOOO...BIEEEEESS!!!"
Good news, Zach has confirmed via his blog that he has signed on for another season if it's picked up by the network.
Good news, Zach has confirmed via his blog that he has signed on for another season if it's picked up by the network.
I wouldn't say that's necessarily good news...
Just saw the latest episode. Won't mention who dies for those of you remaining spoiler free but I felt it was a very touching episode and also very funny particuarly with the whole JD subplot and finally getting to godfather and also getting JD 2! Apparently Jill's part was originally written for Brendon Fraser but was unavilible for filming. Not surprised, when that whole exchange happened I was sure the reveal was going to be Brendon but kinda of glad it wasn't. Would have been cool, but I would not want anything to risk tarnishing the greatness that was My Screwup.
So yeah, very good episode, although was expecting it to continue the Cox/Laverne theme about good things happening for no reason and perhaps blame himself or at least have that whole sub plot mentioned again but worked well regardless and every chracter had quite a touching moment saying goodbye particuarly the Janitor at the end.
Was laughing outloud at the Bob Kelso moment....
Yeah, it was a good episode, but no where near as good and emotional as the Brendon Fraser episode. I found it strange that her family where not there by her side as she died and seemed to just leave as soon as the life support was turned off.
I feel that they just did that so the cast could say goodbye, which made it all seem a bit unrealistic.
Anyway, the JD subplot was indeed fantastic.
"What's the worst that can happen?" :lol: Great ending!
PockyMonster
06-04-2007, 18:16
Whilst I wouldn't say it was a bad episode at all, it wasn't it was decent enough.. it just seemed to try and force emotion whereas before it would evoke this feeling without have to try to. I'm not really a fan of killing characters off in sitcoms, even tho she isn't strictly main cast, but I guess Scrubs is one of the few that can get away with it.
Anyway, the JD subplot was indeed fantastic.
"What's the worst that can happen?" :lol: Great ending!
Indeed. I was so hoping they would cut back to Cox and have a 'Oh my God, something terrible has just happened moment'. It was actually nice to see this part of JD's chracter back becuase him yearning for Cox's affection was a key and very funny part of the show in the early years which seems to have fallen by the way side in recent seasons...
Yeah, not as emotional as Brendon Fraser's exit, but then for me that was so emotional becuase it took me completely by surprise (I really did figure out he had died until he disappeared...). First off I heard ages ago that someone was going to die, secondly we pretty much saw who died last epsiode (Someone I watched the ep with thought it was going to be a complete red herring and that she would get better whilst Jordon would pop off the mortal coil which on reflection would have been a fantastic very unexpected twist and would have packed quite an emotional punch that would have rivelled Brendon's exit, but alas it was not too be.
Plus My Screwup has Radin's Winter as it's final song which could make an episode of chucklevision into an emotional moment. Plus no offence to Judy Reynes, but McGineley does act her off the table, I really felt that out of all the goodbye's hers was the one that didn't work that well. Mainly becuase she did, I'm going to cry by just raising my voice and sniffling for a bit. Tears people, bring on the tears!
kiran_mk2
06-04-2007, 21:27
I think it worked out for the best that Brendan wasn't around cos it shows that Cox has accepted his death Laverne vanishes from Carla's sight when she accepts that she is dead
I remember reading that they were planning on doing an episode a couple of seasons ago where Ben followed Cox around for an episode, but I guess it never happened.
Plus no offence to Judy Reynes, but McGineley does act her off the table, I really felt that out of all the goodbye's hers was the one that didn't work that well. Mainly becuase she did, I'm going to cry by just raising my voice and sniffling for a bit. Tears people, bring on the tears!
To be fair though comparing pretty much any of the Scrubs cast (who I love dearly) to John C. McGinley is a little unfair.
The man was in Platoon 21 years ago and he was superb in that, he's been superb in pretty much every role he's ever done.
I enjoyed a lot of the early Scrubs interviews with Zach Braff, Donald Faison and the like. Faison was pretty much known as Clueless guy and Zach was just friend of Clueless guy. A lot of the cast were fairly unknown and were turning up on set with comments like 'holy frick it's John C. McGinley'
Does anyone know what type of Scooter JD drives?
Worked it out. It's a TN’G Venice
MetalGearAl
15-04-2007, 00:51
Another ok episode - laughs here and there but meh overall.
Is anyone else really bothered by Carla lately? She's sucking the humour out of the show! First post-natal depression and now just being a general misery guts.
AlmostHorizontal
15-04-2007, 22:13
Is anyone else really bothered by Carla lately? She's sucking the humour out of the show! First post-natal depression and now just being a general misery guts.
Yep, shes become a complete kill joy. Some of the last episode was good though: "no sir, I'm a dreamer" cracked me up...
Carla is a joke and has officially become the most irritating character on the show.
Wtf has happened to her baby? A whole series based on her getting pregnant, but once the baby pops out she goes right back to work and we never hear about it again.
I find that really annoying.
Most of the cast are playing parodies of their characters nowadays from what I see.
MetalGearAl
23-04-2007, 11:22
Anyone think much to Their Story? Given by how much this thread has dried up you can tell the show has fallen quite a way.
Is that the latest episode? I thought it was terrible, probably the worst episode yet (where the last few before it have actually been okay). Jordan, Todd and Ted have no right whatsoever being central characters, as they're just not strong or likeable enough in that big a dose. The only good moment was Todd after he consulted JD, mocking JD's little fantasy pose and the useless response which follows.
MetalGearAl
23-04-2007, 11:39
Heh, yes that was the best line - "We'd have to find a whole lot of gnomes."
I thought Todd's storyline was the best and the other two lacking. I've seen worse episodes recently though.
Hmm, I actually thought it was pretty good compared to the recent bunch of episodes and I like Todd and Ted and found their story lines pretty funny. Jordan's was crap but she just isnt a very good character.
I can see why Braff is willing to do another series though as I tried to watch The Ex last night. A movie with him and and Amanda Peet from Studio 60 and it was terrible. I fast forwarded through nearly half the movie.
36Degrees
23-04-2007, 12:58
Ted's story line rocked (he is my favourite minor character, so I suppose having 10 minutes dedicated to him is brilliant)! Todd's had funny lines but the story wasn't that great, Jordan... ZzzZzzz.
MetalGearAl
23-04-2007, 13:43
I have to say I much prefered Jordan as a minor character.
I have to say I much prefered Jordan as a minor character.
Yep. shes just a bad sitcom character now :\
ryonhilluk
23-04-2007, 20:11
I'd watch a series starring Jordan....
am i alone? :D
I'd watch one starring a S1 Jordan, but not now....
and she has dodgy lips now :p
BTW, the actress who plays Jordan is married to Bill Lawrence, the creator of Scrubs.
MetalGearAl
23-04-2007, 22:19
I did not know that, and yeah her lips are dodgy - she was nicer in S1.
Saw her in a Fresh Prince Of Bel Air ep too when she was a fair bit younger!
I thought it was a great episode, but then again I love the non "my" episodes.
MetalGearAl
23-04-2007, 22:35
So what you're saying is... you hate comedy? :p
I must say I do enjoy the Ted story lines and it was nice to have a break from the norm, Todd is funny as well but only in small doses. I thought Jordan's cutting of Perry was funny though.
It seems they are just strolling along trying to rap this season up then hopefully come back with a extremely funny final season.
Also I noticed Turk had his hair grown in I thought he was proper bald for scrubs.
Frazer
Also I noticed Turk had his hair grown in I thought he was proper bald for scrubs.
Frazer
He's like Tealq from Stargate SG1. Who made sure that by the end of the show he was damn well gonna have some hair! :lol:
ryonhilluk
24-04-2007, 19:49
and she has dodgy lips now :p
She's 43 next month. I haven't seen many recent episodes so don't know what she looks like.
She's had botox etc etc from what i was reading on IMDB though :D
Still would.... :n0rty:
Wow, a really good Scrubs episode! Pretty funny throughout and some actual character development rather than SSDD that we're used to.
Nice :D
...and another (ep19, "My Cold Shower"). That last 5 mins bought a tear to my eye :cry: Wonderful use of Stolen by Dashboard Confessional too.
ryonhilluk
13-05-2007, 18:36
Renewed for another 18 episodes!
yay!
sleepy67
18-05-2007, 13:10
So the JD/Elliot love train is back on the rails, even though its been absent for two years. I suppose that after 6 years the writers are really struggling with story lines but this one coming from nowhere and completely destroying any credibility these two had as decent human beings is a plot line too far.
Everything else worked in the two eps, especially the Brain Trust giving Keith a hard time.
brainwaster
18-05-2007, 18:27
It was a good finale with the exception of th whole J.D. and Elliot thing at the end, best thing was the Brain Trust and Doug trying to get back in
I'm sorry... did they blatantly shoehorn an excuse to advertise travelocity in? A new low methinks.
MetalGearAl
18-05-2007, 23:44
Turned it off half-way through to watch The Office instead for guaranteed laughs, hopefully I can watch the rest at some point!
kiran_mk2
19-05-2007, 22:02
Bit of a weak ending, but I'm so glad it got renewed for 18 more episodes cos if it had finished like that I think I'd scream.
The Brain Trust was brilliant, the rest of it wasn't so great however but it's still watchable!
LeftHandedGuitarist
20-05-2007, 12:54
I really enjoyed the final two episodes. The season went a bit weak but the last batch of episodes have been great I thought.
Not sure if it's necessary to bring back the JD/Elliott stuff though. I liked that they hadn't gone the Friends route and had sorted it all out before really well.
yeah the The Brain Trust was good, but the ending, had me and the OH saying "no not again" lets hope they can get it right. They are either meant to be together or not.
FRazer
For those who haven't yet seen this or those that want to see it again it starts on E4 on Thursday.
Even though most didn't rate this season I thought it was as good as ever. Looks as though we'll be getting the DVD soon too
http://tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7727
ryonhilluk
28-07-2007, 20:58
I've just finished watching season 5, and after a couple of dodgy episodes at the start i loved the rest completely. Will start to watch season 6 on E4 :)
mullethead
23-09-2007, 11:23
Just caught up with the latest E4 episode (My No Good Reason) and once again Scrubs tugs on the old heartstrings, I could feel myself welling up at the end. Not quite as good as 'My Screw Up' (what is), but still very well done.
To be fair I should of seen it coming, Laverne was featuring way too much in the episode, as soon as Dr Cox walked in at the end I knew what was coming. I've read the preview for next weeks on the Sky Guide - oh god :cry:
Edit:
Oh, and no spoilers from our *cough* American buddies please, if I want to know what happens i'll read back through the thread
nwgarratt
16-06-2008, 14:25
Does anyone know what the DVD packaging is like on R2 for season 6? I have all R4 seasons so far but R2 is cheaper atm. I would like the packaging to match if possible.
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