Scrubs - TV-14
TV Rating: TV-14
Network: NBC, Syndicated Cast: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke
Genre: Comedy
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Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this show can be screamingly funny but is very adult-oriented. Main character J.D., prone to fantasies, often fantasizes about sex, and most of the characters discuss their sex lives in varying levels of detail. Some patient conditions aren't suitable for children, such as a man who had a light bulb lodged in his rectum (not shown).
Families can talk about how the characters cope with their highly stressful jobs, make tough decisions, and deal with life and death situations. Is humor a realistic reaction to sickness and death? Do you think the work environment at the hospital is realistic? Would you expect your supervisors to treat you the way J.D. is treated? What would you do if they did?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Betsy Wallace
Cross your fingers that you don't end up in this hospital, at least not for a few more years. The young interns of Sacred Heart may be well on their way to becoming fine doctors, but right now they're still learning the ropes. Patients present one new challenge after another, and as "newbies," the interns get dumped on constantly by senior physicians and even the janitor.
SCRUBS is grounded in the experiences of Dr. John Dorian (J.D., played by Zach Braff), a still-somewhat-innocent and awkward physician out to impress his elders and become a great doctor. He doesn't always succeed in getting the approval and validation he craves, but in his active fantasy life he's godlike. Through his eyes we often see how scenarios would play out if he were really the cool and brilliant young doc he would like to be.
Episodes mainly focus on situations at the hospital, both funny and serious, and as the series has progressed, the personal lives of J.D.'s friends and colleagues have come more into play -- there's a bit more General Hospital in the show now than when it first premiered as an offbeat and highly original comedy. But the writing and acting are still top-notch.
Guest stars make frequent appearances and have included Colin Farrell, Heather Graham, Michael J. Fox, and almost American Idol Clay Aiken.
Not necessarily one for the kids, but one parents may like to record and watch by themselves.
Those craving more drama with their medicine might enjoy Grey's Anatomy; fans off off-beat sitcoms will appreciate My Name Is Earl.
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Sexual ContentA lot of sexual-tinged subject matter and innuendo. Occasional partial nudity and implied sex. |
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LanguageProfanity on the level of "ass" and "bitch" is fairly frequent. |
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Social BehaviorThe cast is diverse, with Hispanic and black, male and female main characters. Although some goofy antics go on at the hospital (and therein lies the comedy), the young doctors and nurses go to great lengths to help people and take their jobs to heart. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoThe characters often hang out at a local bar and have a drink or two. |
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