Scrubs - Series 1 (Box Set)

Advantages: You get to meet the team for the first time.
Disadvantages: The packaging is poor

...get a taste of what Scrubs is all about. This show has blown me away for the last few years but is FINALLY out on dvd for all to enjoy. Here is a breakdown and review of the long awaited first season on dvd. -----so what is this Scrubs then?----- Scrubs is a situation comedy set in the fictitious Sacred Heart training Hospital somewhere in America. This "single camera" show follows the exploits of fresh faced from med school Dr John "JD" Dorian ...
...-----Who is in it?----- Scrubs has a very varied cast. All ages sexes and races get a look in. However this is not done for any comedy value. The social mix works on a real world level. You could imagine walking into this hospital and seeing the cast and believe that they are actually running it and working there. The main players are:- Zack Braff - Dr John Dorian (JD) John C McGinley - Dr Perry Cox Sarah Chalke - Dr Elliot Reid Donald Faison ... Read review

Advantages: some genuinely funny moments
Disadvantages: a little bit overly moral at times

In the past month I have returned home from university, and instead of looking for a job, I have decided to spend my time slobbed out in front of my television. Hey, I'll look for a job after graduation, honest. So, in accordance with this new daily routine I signed up with one of those online DVD rental companies, and added the first series of 'Scrubs' to my list. 'Scrubs' is one of those programs that I've always watched, but not regularly. I ...
...anything like that, but if I come across it whilst channel-hopping then I'll stop and watch it. So I figured it was the perfect thing to add to my DVD list. The Series 1 DVD is spread across 4 DVDs, each one having 7 episodes on, apart from the last one, which just has 3. Each episode is about 25 minutes long, same as most other American sitcoms. The series is set in a hospital, and although this is not an unfamiliar setting when it comes to US ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant - Almost Everything
Disadvantages: Not much

Scrubs Series 1 is the DVD of the hit US comedy first aired in the UK on Channel 4. I hadn't actually seen this show when it originally came out, however all my friends seemed to like it, and after borrowing a copy of the DVD, I was hooked. I think I watched the whole thing in a weekend, and couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the week. I now have all 4 series as part of my own collection, and it's definately my goto show when I'm bored ...
...it to other shows. For Scrubs I find it very original, I've not seen anything that compares very closely. Some aspects are familiar, such as the main character's constant voiceover narration of his own life (the Wonder Years did this, though it's much less annoying). He's clumsy and gets distracted by daydreams and hallucinations (reminiscent of Ally McBeal but actually funny, however these comparisons do not do Scrubs justice. There's a wealth of ... Read review

Advantages: funny,
Disadvantages: might not be your taste

...a plethora of medical dramas Scrubs stands out, because its set in the US, and unlike ER it is a comedy, and when it started House and Greys Anatomy hadnt started. Series one introduces us to the First Year Interns at Sacred Heart Hospital. John Dorian Medical Intern, usually known as JD, though he is variously called Bambi, or girls names by other members of staff. JD is the main character, we see most of the day to day life in the hospital through ...
...us throughout the series. He lives with his best friend Turk and their dog Rowdy (who isnt alive but dont tell JD). Turk is a surgical intern, he seems like a stereotypical surgeon/jock but like the other characters he has depths yet to be revealed, many of which are shown in his developing relationship with Carla. Elliot Reed, is a neurotic, clumsy medical Intern, she comes from a well off family and feels pressure from them to make a success ... Read review

Advantages: Zany, Hilarious
Disadvantages: I can honestly say there are none

...hospital. The humour in Scrubs comes from the way the story is told - through the mind of J.D. The viewer is often offered JD's thoughts on various subjects as a series of literal interpretations of metaphors and such, with the end result being highly enjoyable comedy. Bit part players such as The Todd (Rebort Maschio) and The Janitor (Neil Flynn) provide us with their fair share of comedic moments. The Todd's embarrassingly constant sexual innuendo ...
...some deleted scenes and outtakes. Scrubs can be bought at most retail outlets for £25. It's definitely worth the money as Scrubs is, in my opinion, the best thing on TV at the present time. I have the first three seasons on DVD and, despite numerous viewings, they still provide laughter at all the right times. Thoroughly recommendable and enjoyable. ... Read review