Scrubs posied to return for a 9th Season... - Page 4

Brent L · 10-30-09, 11:18 PM

Scrubs and Better off Ted returns on December 1st:

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.a...=20091030abc03

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ABC ANNOUNCES THE SEASON PREMIERES OF "SCRUBS" AND "BETTER OFF TED"

Back-to-Back Episodes of "Scrubs" Air Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9:00 and 9:30 p.m., ET; "Better Off Ted" Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 p.m.

The hit half-hour comedy series "Scrubs" will return to ABC this December for its ninth season. This irreverent and offbeat comedy will debut TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, with back-to-back episodes from 9:00-9:30 and 9:30-10:00 p.m., ET. On TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, the critically acclaimed comedy "Better Off Ted" will begin its sophomore season at 9:30 p.m., ET, following an original episode of "Scrubs."

"Scrubs" focuses on the unique point of view of Dr. John "J.D." Dorian (Zach Braff). Having left the hospital temporarily for a job at another hospital, he returns to Sacred Heart to teach med school. Together with Drs. Turk (Donald Faison), Cox (John C. McGinley), Kelso (Ken Jenkins) and intern Denise (Eliza Coupe), he is now professor to a class of brand new medical students Lucy (Kerry Bishe), Drew (Michael Mosley) and Cole (Dave Franco) while continuing his romance with the beautiful but socially awkward Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke).

At 9:00 p.m., in an episode entitled, "Our First Day of School," J.D., Turk, Drs. Cox and Kelso and Intern Denise return to Sacred Heart to teach med school while new med students Lucy, Drew, Cole and Maya are put through the ringer on their first day of school. At 9:30 p.m., in "Our Drunk Friend," Lucy learns a hard lesson about what it takes to be a doctor. Meanwhile J.D. and Turk spot a potential love connection between Denise and the new med student Drew, as they play matchmakers with a little bit of help from Dr. Kelso.

"Scrubs" stars Zach Braff as J.D., Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid, Donald Faison as Chris Turk, John C. McGinley as Dr. Perry Cox, Ken Jenkins as Dr. Bob Kelso and Eliza Coupe as Denise. Joining the cast are Kerry Bishe as Lucy, Michael Mosley as Drew and Dave Franco as Cole. "Scrubs" is produced by ABC Studios. Bill Lawrence ("Spin City") is the executive producer and creator.

"Better Off Ted" is a satirical office comedy about successful good guy, Ted Crisp, who runs research and development at Veridian Dynamics, a company with a morally questionable approach to its employees. Whether it's standing by a memo with a typo that encourages employees to now (as opposed to not) use offensive language with each other, to championing interoffice dating based on DNA matching to save money on health care, Veridian is a company that puts its bottom line first and employees last. Ted's a single dad to a seven year old girl, and he loves his job, but he's starting to take a closer look at the company's extremely dubious practices.

"Better Off Ted" stars Jay Harrington as Ted, Portia de Rossi as Veronica, Andrea Anders as Linda, Jonathan Slavin as Phil, Malcolm Barrett as Lem and Isabella Acres as Rose. The series is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television. Victor Fresco ("My Name Is Earl," "Andy Richter Controls the Universe") is executive producer and creator of the series.

So are they sticking with just "Scrubs" as the title?

spamurai · 10-31-09, 12:29 AM

I'm confused... the article implies that Zach will be back? Is it just for the first couple episodes or what?

I'll watch as long as Dr. Cox stays put. I liked Denise last season as well.

kstublen · 10-31-09, 12:53 AM

I really don't mind them continuing the Scrubs with Dr. Cox and Turk teaching Med Students, but I think they should let J.D. and Elliot gracefully exit and move on with their lives, appearing later on at some point. If Turk sticks around I expect to see Carla somewhat regularly too.

I liked the new interns, especially Denise and Sunny, although I think I heard somewhere that Sunny won't be back this time around, which is unfortunate. Her and Denise were a great pair. Apparently Sam Lloyd isn't going to be back as Ted either; I'll definitely miss him. Good that Kelso is still going to be around, but has anyone heard about The Janitor?

JasonF · 10-31-09, 01:12 AM

Neil Flynn -- who plays the Janitor -- is starring in the Middle. I suppose a guest spot isn't out of the question, but don't expect him back as a regular. Judy Reyes, Sarah Chalke, and Zach Braff have all left the show, although all have agreed to do multiple episodes this season. Looks like they're using Braff in at least the first two episodes.

Michael Corvin · 10-31-09, 02:16 AM

So they are just sticking with the Scrubs name and not changing it at all? Odd.

cracksky · 10-31-09, 03:26 AM

Some shows just don't know when to die.

JasonF · 10-31-09, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin

So they are just sticking with the Scrubs name and not changing it at all? Odd.

It's like when Mrs. Garrett and the kids went from being a house mother and students at Eastland to running a store, but the show was still called the Facts of Life.

JuryDuty · 10-31-09, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cracksky

Some shows just don't know when to die.

I just discovered Scrubs about a month ago and have loaded my TiVo up with about 140 episodes so far. I've started at season one and am watching straight through. It's hilarious! I don't know how I missed this one.

That said, I can't imagine Scrubs without JD (he seems to be the heartbeat of the show), but I'd still watch.

riley_dude · 10-31-09, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cracksky

Some shows just don't know when to die.

I agree. It ended. Let is stay like that.

calhoun07 · 10-31-09, 12:44 PM

I can't say I am too excited about this. It just seems desperate in some why. Then again, I think it would have just been better for the show to end on NBC a couple years ago.

And Facts of Life should have died before it did as well.

scott1598 · 10-31-09, 02:49 PM

for me, the last ep. of S8 was incredible and a perfect way to end. i've let the show go in my mind and will keep it that way.

i will however tune in to the first ep. at least, but i don't have hopes for it being around too much longer and will just consider it a failed new show if it ends prematurely.

TallGuyMe · 10-31-09, 02:57 PM

Goldberg74 · 10-31-09, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TallGuyMe

I found that at Big Lots for $4! Score!

Too bad I have to import Season 2.

spamurai · 10-31-09, 07:29 PM

At least it has more than 1/6 of the main cast coming back.

I liked the episodes without JD last year so who knows? I'll definitely tune in to the first couple of episodes.

Michael Corvin · 10-31-09, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldberg74

I found that at Big Lots for $4! Score!

Too bad I have to import Season 2.

Six coasters for $4 is a score. Nice!

Jimmy James · 10-31-09, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by calhoun07

I can't say I am too excited about this. It just seems desperate in some why. Then again, I think it would have just been better for the show to end on NBC a couple years ago.

And Facts of Life should have died before it did as well.

Didn't Lawrence already explain this was about keeping the crew employed more than anything?

JasonF · 10-31-09, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TallGuyMe

riley_dude · 11-01-09, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy James

Didn't Lawrence already explain this was about keeping the crew employed more than anything?

I remember that quote.

Trelach24 · 11-01-09, 04:08 AM

If I don't see it, it never happened.

And Joey was a good show. People just wrote it off before giving it a chance.

calhoun07 · 11-01-09, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonF

What the hell is that? That's not even Eddie on the cover. And what does a white picket fence and flowers have to do with Frasier? Is this some bootleg? Or just a really poor photochop job?

calhoun07 · 11-01-09, 10:37 AM

They should just call this new incarnation of the show After SCRUBS and let the chips lie where they may.

smashthesymbols · 11-01-09, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kstublen

If Turk sticks around I expect to see Carla somewhat regularly too.

Actually, she's the only regular who hasn't agreed to appear.

It's also worth noting that Bill Lawrence keeps referring to this as a pilot, so he seems to be approaching it as a new show regardless of ABC insisting it's still Scrubs.

DRG · 11-02-09, 03:07 PM

I think keeping the name as Scrubs and not some variation was probably a technicality ABC needed for syndication purposes.

Snowmaker · 11-02-09, 03:32 PM

Scrubs II: Scrub Harder

JuryDuty · 11-02-09, 04:06 PM

Scrubs III: Scrubs with a Vengence
Scrubs IV: Syndicate Me or Scrub Hard

10-31-09, 12:29 AM	#77
spamurai Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 82	Re: Scrubs posied to return for a 9th Season... I'm confused... the article implies that Zach will be back? Is it just for the first couple episodes or what? I'll watch as long as Dr. Cox stays put. I liked Denise last season as well.

10-31-09, 12:53 AM	#78
kstublen DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,133	Re: Scrubs posied to return for a 9th Season... I really don't mind them continuing the Scrubs with Dr. Cox and Turk teaching Med Students, but I think they should let J.D. and Elliot gracefully exit and move on with their lives, appearing later on at some point. If Turk sticks around I expect to see Carla somewhat regularly too. I liked the new interns, especially Denise and Sunny, although I think I heard somewhere that Sunny won't be back this time around, which is unfortunate. Her and Denise were a great pair. Apparently Sam Lloyd isn't going to be back as Ted either; I'll definitely miss him. Good that Kelso is still going to be around, but has anyone heard about The Janitor? __________________ My Media Collection On Google Docs My DVD & Blu-ray Collection At DVD Aficionado

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JasonF DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 24,026	Re: Scrubs posied to return for a 9th Season... Neil Flynn -- who plays the Janitor -- is starring in the Middle. I suppose a guest spot isn't out of the question, but don't expect him back as a regular. Judy Reyes, Sarah Chalke, and Zach Braff have all left the show, although all have agreed to do multiple episodes this season. Looks like they're using Braff in at least the first two episodes. __________________ These are my DVDs ۞ GamerTag: William T Bunny Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.

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calhoun07 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,813	Re: Scrubs posied to return for a 9th Season... I can't say I am too excited about this. It just seems desperate in some why. Then again, I think it would have just been better for the show to end on NBC a couple years ago. And Facts of Life should have died before it did as well. __________________ You can only please a woman with a dick made out of chocolate that ejaculates money.-Rhemus Windowless vans do NOT have candy, only rape.

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