My Last Words Ending

[@reverse88]

George is the best one-shot character of the whole series. He absolutely owns the room. ‘That beer... tasted great.’

[@jordanelberg3380]

I liked ms tanner, in the fourth episode

[@gallantmon4]

@@jordanelberg3380 You mean the great escape grandma?

[@marvinkem3201]

Yes, it reminds me of Shawshank redemption.

[@kevinlilly7406]

100% agreed. In hindsight, one of the most underrated shows ever.

[@jakestanley52]

That's Glynn Turman. An all-time great.

[@Glitchfaction]

“Ok.....take a quick nap.” That had to be so hard to say knowing what was really happening.

[@kevinforslund52]

it was really painful and sad to watch

[@McBobtheruggaman]

So powerful. Damn

[@zomboids2100]

The last thing you ever want to hear from a loved one. The most terrifying thing no one wants to hear in this situation.

[@ScreamingTc]

Nah, it was a comforting lie coming from a place of deep compassion. Turk & J.D were giving tacit permission for George to go to sleep, free of the fear of what was coming next. There was nothing else they could do for him other than make his passing just a little bit easier.

[@Glitchfaction]

@@ScreamingTc doesn’t mean it was easy

[@kingkongzilla34]

Scrubs had one of the most brutally honest, and yet touching and life-affirming approaches to death I've ever seen in fiction.

[@coop8849]

could not agree absolutely more!!!!

[@licktin1091]

If I were to die, I would want to go the way George did, simply drifting to sleep peacefully.

[@InfernosReaper]

It's part of why it's the *best* medical drama in history so far

[@sebastianbeyer6897]

True. But i also highly recomand the diskworld books by terry pratchet. Death is a main character in a few of them and ge is a great fellow.

[@viqarkagzi3922]

This show hit allot of personal information of life.

[@Erickwhatever]

This is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated episodes of Scrubs. The show always had its funny moments and its share of sad ones, but I feel that this one ranks up there with the best ones.

[@savgames9139]

I don't even know which episode it is! COuld you tell me?

[@Cascoonis]

Yeah it never gets mentioned with other sad ones (cos no Cox sad moments) but its a great one. “My Last Words”

[@williamhenning4700]

Savgames Season 8 Episode 2: My Last Words

[@cyrus7805]

Most underrated? Dude it's the forth best rated episode after the two episode finale of the season 8 (I count them as one), the episode where Jordan's brother died (s03e14), and the episode where they unfortunately kill three patients because of bad transplants (the donor had rabies) and Cox had a breakdown (s05e20). And I gotta admit I agree with these top 4(5) episodes !

[@coop8849]

was perfect!

[@infinitygauntlet101]

I love how George laughs at JD saying "I would just hope that my last thought was a good one" because its not that deep but his last thought was "that beer tastes great". What a subtle yet great writing.

[@Um4r3x]

one of the thousand reasons why scrubs was and will be one of the best written TV shows out there

[@MoreImbaThanYou]

When JD says "George never did wake up", thats the moment get watery eyes. Every. Single. Time. The editing of that scene, the pacing, the music - everything is so goddam perfect that it hurts.

[@DragonyCat]

I know right. Such a deep (get it, deep!) moment.

[@amandahugankiss4110]

Before that. When he just responds yeah.. All three know this is goodbye. Now I am crying in my car. lol

[@theunderdog9353]

They are right. I'm terrified of death too. The "one minute I'm here and the next I'm not" is so real

[@nanntuckett8963]

It does feel very surreal. I’m not cynical but it is sad at some point it will just end.

[@nitefly599]

Those are the last words I told my dad. He was tired, so I told him I love him, and to take a nap, and I'd be right here when he woke up. How lucky am I that my last words to my dad got to be "I love you"?

[@JonImondi]

beautiful ❤

[@jorban11]

If i could pick the perfect last moments here on Earth, I'd like to sit outside overlooking the lakeshore, close my eyes and listen to the tide roll in and out, until the sound slowly fades.

[@spartanspyke]

For me either at the beach or on a mountain top at sunrise. Just close my eyes and enjoy the warmth of a new day til it fades away.

[@KobaAM]

George laughing at what JD while wiping the tears out of his eyes. 😢

[@we_played_Hob_Gobbies_together]

stfu niga

[@Axeldiedtimeago]

I don't think we will ever get another show that balanced comedy and drama so well like Scrubs did.

[@Someone-ds8zm]

Barry

[@GeekProdigyGuy]

idk about the whole show, haven't seen much of scrubs, but Community also has fantastic bits on death in the episode where Pierce's mom died. it has a great subplot which happens entirely visually in the background throughout the episode ending in Abed helping deliver a baby in the back of an SUV... And the delivery is shown for just a brief moment as Pierce's mom, in the recording she made from before she died, narrates something like "that's what life is - you're supposed to stuff it full of every mistake and miracle you can possibly fit." I guess what I'm trying to say is, there's enough good stuff out there to make me cry a million times over and still laugh at the end of it.

[@Lalo_Lunara]

HIMYM is pretty close.

[@jdssurf]

MASH, best show. ever

[@DenverGhost]

Ted Lasso, of course its the same creator and doesn't deal with death but still great balance

[@nietsnebur]

Some Scrubs episodes I can watch over and over again. Some I refuse to watch again because they are just too sad. But it's the sad ones I think about the most.

[@SMP2390]

Life of a doctor.

[@brownkemosabe]

Ben's death. My Screw Up.

[@michaelvoyles353]

@nietsnebur "And you won't read that book again because the ending's just too hard to take..."

[@TheDollinVans]

Scrubs was so much more than only comedy! I guess that were the most sincere words about death I've ever heard in TV

[@ledoutemabite3]

+TheDollinVans Totally agree, this is why i love so much that show, they can add humor, sadness, happiness, love and so much emotions in one things . it really takes everything you got.. i don't know how many times i laughed so hard and (almost) cried... this really one of the best show i ever seen

[@captaindeadpool1997]

ledoutemabite3 this was,so much more then just a,show it was a series of life lessons

[@nick93092]

When Turk says "Okay, well, take a quick nap..." 😢 That absolutely kills me every time I watch this scene.

[@brandywinebridget]

The soundtrack is always *spot on* for the emotion they’re trying to evoke. Such a good show

[@PompeyJonny44]

Literally the only bad thing about the show. Genuinely brilliant writing ruined by god awful music

[@th9667]

@@PompeyJonny44 the comment u replied to was the exact opposit btw.

[@johnbeaker8721]

​@@PompeyJonny44Lmao what an awful take, scrubs has easily one of the best soundtracks ever.

[@PompeyJonny44]

@@johnbeaker8721 if you’re a 14 year old going through their first breakup then yeah.

[@johnbeaker8721]

@@PompeyJonny44 Ah yes the famous breakup song "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"

[@GhettoBagel]

I'm glad George's last thought WAS a good one. That beer tasted _great._

[@ianmoone2488]

I’ve never cried during any show other than this one. Not a single show can make me shed tears as this one has. It’s a testament to the acting, the writing,and the pacing. One of the greatest shows ever.

[@Jim_The_Fish]

So many people think of Scrubs as a comedy, which it is. But when it has its heartfelt moments, it really knows how to stab you in the heart… in a good way.

[@mholtebeck]

George's end always gets me. I might go that way. I've been a teacher, and have impacted hundreds of kids life. But at the end, end I'll likely be alone. I might have some friends, and maybe my brother, but I'm not married and no kids. At the end, I hope those two are with me.

[@adriantolliver1490]

I’ll follow you into the dark, buddy..

[@sloeginandsleep1170]

You’re never alone Mark. We might feel that way, but everything works out. I’ve worked in medicine a long time, and while life is never certain I can tell you one thing I truly believe in; how we go matters less than the moments we leave behind. For every single young person who sees you as their inspiration, for those who appreciated the good you did and for your encouragement and support; you’re loved. I truly believe that.

[@mholtebeck]

@@sloeginandsleep1170 Thank you. I think the Medical field and education share an ideology. It one of my favorite Scrubs episodes, because I myself in George. What I love about the episode is that they didn't pity George. Instead they just are there for him.

[@sloeginandsleep1170]

@@mholtebeck You’re welcome. I always work by the mantra of kindness and never pity. I’ve held the hands of many people who have left this world, I’ve talked with them as they breathe their last and I’ve done my level best to try and ensure no one is ever alone as they leave us. Death is the nemesis of the medic, regardless if they are a carer, nurse, doctor or paramedic; but it’s something that we learn we have to work with irregardless. It’s a distant friend we accept the presence of. I also entirely agree with you, education and medicine are two paths that follow a very similar ideology and framework and I respect every single person who imparts knowledge and skill onto another person, so I take my hat off to you there.

[@ShearWater509]

Is it weird that I kind of want to go out alone? I don't want to feel guilty leaving others behind.

[@southyboiii]

This scene always stuck in my head... 10 years later I’m still thinking about it

[@viqarkagzi3922]

Every body is terrified !

[@Jason-zc6uo]

If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks, than I'll follow you into the dark.

[@captaindeadpool1997]

Jay S in Catholic school as vicious as Roman rule I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black I Heald my tounge as she told me son fear is the heart of love so I never went back if there's no one beside you when your soul embarks then I'll fallow you into the dark

[@NeoSamurai13]

*then

[@PatheticJedi]

This is my favorite scene in Scrubs. It's not the most heartwrenching, or funny, or noteworthy. It's quiet, and the atmosphere is muted. It's how many people pass on. Like the Bojack Horseman quote, "There's no shame in dying for nothing. That's why most people die." It actually gives me comfort. I honestly hope my last thought is a good one.

[@ZunehmendeEins]

For me this scene is fcking deep

[@DirtCheapFU]

"When heaven and hell decide"... That damn song hits me everytime.

[@ojberrettaberretta5314]

the only and first time ive cried during a scene incredible acting and it really touched my heart just a beautiful and unforgettable scene thx scrubs

[@rlco813]

You didnt cry during my lunch?!?!

[@igtheking]

Rick L I only cried over this and his story 3

[@stuffthings9618]

Bro everytime Death Cab starts playing without fail my eyes start watering. Fucking beautiful episode.

[@rlco813]

I remember watching this episode on tv when it came out and this part I looked over and my brother along g with myself both had tears running down our faces.

[@bobajaj4224]

what a befitting ending song..

[@dannyhudson5115]

I went to my grandma's funeral today, and watching this reminded me of the laughs we had at her bedside, and the song was a perfect touch coz now she's with grandad

[@DeannaBrownlee]

This scene got me into the song "I Will Follow You Into the Dark."

[@user-fr6su1kt8r]

last year I was a newly minted doc. Wife was out of town for work for a few weeks so Id always hang around the hospital for dinner and there was a patient I had I'd shoot the shit with all evening for at least 2 weeks. He was really sick but was turning the corner. One day I get to work and found out he passed overnight. Still one of the hardest losses. I watch this episode sometimes because it reminds me of the conversations we used to have.

[@axshman6914]

This has been my favorite song for about 4 years and I had completely forgotten where I heard it. Thank you scrubs for so many great songs.

[@johnmccormack739]

I’m watching this the after losing a friend of mine. She was 17 years old.

[@polashteens]

Hey, you are okay?

[@steviev873]

My condolences :(

[@flavoredchin]

Loss is always a painful experience. I'm sorry you have to deal with it.

[@ambroseasylum9777]

I am sorry for your loss 🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@The2KXperience]

I personally feel that as much as everyone loves Scrubs, as much as it is held in high regard as one of TV's best comedies, I still feel that the character development in this show is under-rated. JD started the show as a nervous dork who couldn't even place an IV in a patient without freaking out. Turk started the show as an immature jock who thought he was both God's gift to surgery as well as God's gift to women. Over time they became so much more. They became two of the best doctors to ever work at Sacred Heart. Turk became a brilliant but caring surgeon, a devoted husband, a father, and the Chief of Surgery. JD became a brilliant and confident doctor that would never back down in the face of pressure and always took a stand against anything he knew was wrong. I know how cliche this is going to sound, but we really saw JD and Turk go from boys to men during the course of this show. This has rarely been more evident, and I have rarely been more proud of the both of them, than in this episode. Taking care of someone, making sure they don't die alone and afraid, that's the mark of a true hero. Maybe I'm putting too much thought into it. Maybe this comment has gone on for a bit too long. So I'll end with this: I think Scrubs isn't just one of the best comedy shows they ever put on TV, I think it's one of the best shows period. Scenes like these will keep me rewatching forever.

[@loyalcav1575]

Character progression is great :)

[@munromister777]

Scrubs has great character progression that absolutely should be talked about more. That includes both of them, Elliot, Dr. Cox, Kelso, and even for characters like the Janitor.

[@samhank]

Thank you

[@BearInThaWoods]

God damnit. I havent watched a clip from this show in well over a decade and within 3 minutes it has me on the verge of tears, caring about the death of a character I dont even know. I remember why I loved this series so much.

[@saviorselfX29]

Zach and Donald have been doing a Scrubs Rewatch podcast since 2020. Highly recommend it.

[@hello7032]

This scene does and always will, get me. It’s so raw, so beautiful, so genuine and still somehow uplifting. Human in the best of ways.

[@thadman3003]

Lost my grandpa this year and his last drink he wanted was a beer after being sober for 40 years. Scene hits differently after living it. Scrubs is one of the greats

[@WickedFireBird69]

George being completely alone only to have JD and Turk spend the night with him as he passed... that's probably the sweetest and saddest moment in the history of television.

[@spaceballsthechannel4153]

This really gets me thinking. We all have to face this moment one day. Some of us will know when the time has come, some of us won't. Either way I am really hoping for all of us, that our last thoughs will be good ones.

[@lens_hunter]

"I would just hope that my last thought was a good one." That line has always stuck with me. That's what life is all about, toiling, working, forging relationships, making mistakes, learning, all so that your last thought is a good one.

[@PSProduktions]

This is Scrubs S8 E2. In case anyone wanna re-watch this whole episode like i am gonna do right now. Great episode! Thanks for reminding me of this, OP!

[@TheGringo200]

There is a popular book in my country called "The first sip of beer and other little pleasures". But I guess your last sip is also the beat :)

[@crowmedicine4520]

As someone who was gone and came back after a fall. But during this time of passing I saw a beautiful sky peace and calm the thing that was upsetting was hearing …. You hear everything so if you’re with a dying soul animal or human give them words of kindness and warmth. Maybe an I love you is the last thing you hear or some music.

[@Daniel_Home]

My grandpa died recently, and this actually caused me to burst into tears, but still keep a smile on my face, this show was great

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Bless you mate, sorry for your loss but I completely agree when it comes to this scene it really tugs the heart.

[@Daniel_Home]

@@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective Thank you

[@mattsdpell5029]

Bless you, Daniel

[@saramarzoli9647]

That's how you watch the entire show: smiling through teary eyes

[@scorto8751]

Maybe one of the most bittersweet moments in TV history

[@davidschmelz8061]

God, this show could have you laughing so hard one minute you almost cried, then at the end had you ugly crying with scenes like these….I love this show so much.

[@B0SNiiAN]

One of the hardest scenes; felt so sorry for George

[@MrThedoc182]

This is my favourite episode, it's not bombastic, it's not a twist episode, it's an honest down to earth episode that deals with it's story with respect

[@viqarkagzi3922]

I love J.D. and Chris having spending time with George very sweet moment.

[@Merricat_likesu]

One of the most underrated things about this show was how well it was soundtracked. “I will follow you into the dark” is as burned into my memory as George’s performance, and it’s not the first time the use of both score and licensed music made scenes so much more impactful

[@Fermion.]

Agreed. Scrubs had, hands-down, the most amazing soundtrack of any show of all time. Scrubs' music supervisor deserves the highest praise for those 8 years of absolute excellence.

[@frostback62]

The sound track to the movie Zach Braff directed was a bit of an indie darling. I wonder if he had any input on the shows music

[@gerstein03]

I love that you can tell Turk and JD are bracing themselves for what they know is coming when George says he's tired. This nice man who they've been talking to is about to die and there's nothing they can do to stop that and that sucks

[@dannybrandon2822]

Im currently in a scrubs scene vortex and man, did I miss those scenes. Even though... I'm sitting here as an almost 30y old man, crying over some fictional characters. Scrubs was almost an perfect show and I dont believe we'll ever witness such a well balanced one, that will evoke so many emotions even after years, ever again.

[@JonImondi]

I'm 43 and still tear up at these scenes. Scrubs blended comedy and real-life better than anything of its time. Enjoy the teard and memories, brother.

[@SolidSnake0621]

All these years and I still can’t watch this without crying

[@Robert-hz9bj]

I saw this episode on Netflix a few years ago. Several months earlier, my mom had gone in for major, emergency surgery. I was worried, of course, but the whole thing happened so quickly (she ultimately was fine, the surgery was a success) that I never really had a chance to properly process it. Then one day, I'm sitting down, watching this episode. Watching this poor guy, forced to confront his imminent mortality, and JD and Turk admitting their fear of death, reminded me of what my mom went through. Suddenly, everything hit me all at once, and I began to cry uncontrollably, finally confronting the terror and sadness I felt at the possibility of losing my mother. This was an amazing episode...

[@geort45]

Glad she made it

[@michaelhuston4439]

I hate this scene. So damn much. Its the best television scene I've ever watched.

[@agahpashtollah4753]

Chatting and laughing with friends while having a delicious drink, and then slowly going to sleep. That is actually or a bad way to die. Goodbye George 😢

[@Seebicore18]

Dying once alone is my biggest fear I have

[@panzershadow]

I've stood in a room so many times and said, "You rest, we'll be here when you wake up'".

[@sarakaplan3791]

God Bless you for doing so.

[@Wherethehellarewegoing]

I love how Scrubs starts with uncontrollable chaos, its then replaced by controllable chaos as the characters grow but it ends with quiet, personal moments. It has frustrations and downfalls but the overall experience is a good one

[@clayandros2038]

These episodes always hit hard but damn In his last moments George realized that jd was right and so he decided that his last thoughts would be of the great taste of that beer an so he smiled even in the face of death

[@XeeleeFoe]

Brilliant scene from a brilliant series. Fifteen years later it's still hard to find anything in its league.

[@PrimeGlaz]

I was going to comment this on the Hallelujah episode, but this is what set Scrubs apart from any other medical/comedy tv show on earth.

[@karlc4277]

This is my most favorite scene of scrubs, and one of the most underrated

[@dejatwixt9214]

Such a beautiful scene. 2 people that are being very selfless to hang out a person they do not know because they know they will die soon. Beautiful scene. I still cry.

[@sl11tenderhand]

I've been introduced to so much great music watching Scrubs.

[@nachiketjoshi6594]

Losing to Carcetti really affected him

[@Plunkcown]

it's been so long since i've seen an episode of scrubs but just watching this scene again made me cry, it's so powerful. I have serious Death Anxiety and George's mindset is the best representation of how i feel about death "I just can't get over the fact that one minute i'm here and the next i'm not". No matter how much I try to rationalize it or make peace with it, the fear doesn't go away. But JD and Turk just being there for him, promising to be there when he wakes up and his final thought being happy about a nice beer... Fucking hell it makes me tear up.

[@rvrmdude]

Probably my favorite episode in my favorite series ever.

[@mathewdecorse5748]

Lost my brother so long ago..... No matter what I'm going to have a good thought to go out on. I leave these loved ones to finally see someone I have literally missed till death. My brother was absolutely everything..... I called him my brick wall because nothing got past him. Saved me from a possible life of drugs and almost had to take a bullet for me. That is the man my brother was. He wishes he had my life as I looked up to him as my hero. Idk how to process that still cause I would've given him my life if given the choice but I always needed him no matter who he was. I wish that at least a few times I lived up to as good of a man as my brother saw me. Also passing age fkn sucks.. I'm now older than he will be for eternity.

[@BipoIarbear]

Theres some shows that are just there for you at the right time, il never forget it

[@mattsdpell5029]

This episode helped my mother to move on after her mother's death. She has been felt responsible for years, and after this she's started to feel relief. If I've had known the strenght of this episode, I would have aired it way before

[@andreobuxow1909]

Better later when never...

[@jordanrowland9426]

I cried so much during this episode, so beautiful so hard to watch

[@bomamba9402]

I watched this episode on my phone, in the caf, freshman year of college. It made me cry, and I called my mom after to say all sorts of stuff. And she was just put off like, why is my crying son calling me from the damn food hall to talk about some tv show. This episode had a major impact on me.

[@onetwothree1411]

That brilliant episode

[@hillbillydelux]

Such a great show

[@angellacanfora]

Watching the latest season of "After Life," I recognized this song played in ep 6...

[@Colinkrauss1]

I am so glad season 8 turned out to be great. So many shows can’t sustain greatness, but after 6 and 7 being less impressive than usual, season 8 and particularly the finale were awesome. This is my fav ep on the season too

[@coop8849]

this is not only maybe my favorite scene of the series but maybe ever? this is fucking perfect and forever is my feelings on death

[@proggornashibatorh]

The fact that this show is commonly forgotten is criminal

[@Mr.JonnySterns]

This could be my favorite episode

[@misterc1099]

I'd like to go to space, float outside and let my last view be of space and the earth.

[@eddienyc7797]

Show was amazing.

[@vladtepes97]

As far as I'm concerned, scrubs is the greatest TV show ever produced in USA. It is the only TV series that could make me laugh out loud and cry out loud, often in the same episode. Not even the legendary MASH could do that.

[@kellyboyce2180]

20 years later and I still cry when I watch the simple, sad beauty of George going home to be with Jesus.

[@ACoKyo]

I still think about my first flatline on the ambulance as a paramedic 1998. Comes in for head pain and mild abdominal discomfort. Started throwing some runs (quick bursts of asystolie). Asked the guy “you doing ok?” He just said “yeah I’m kind of dizzy but ok.” Slapped on a 3 lead to start. Then started fading. V-fib. Prepped for shock. Not long after asystolie hits. CPR didn’t have a chance and he was pronounced not long after getting to ER Of all the times after that, I’ll never forget that first time watching life leave someone

[@ShadowCraft1195]

One of the best episodes of all time.

[@kingmajin]

"hey...guys? i'm getting a little tired..." in that situation...the worst words you can hear, yet....means no more suffering. makes it be the words of celebration. their life may be over, but the celebration OF their life? well that never ends

[@Duspende]

No matter what anybody says JD was one hell of a fucking doctor.

[@DomWeasel]

I loved this episode. Scrubs got really, really goofy in the middle seasons and this episode took it back to the first couple of seasons.

[@ItsSansom]

Scrubs never missed with their music choices

[@jdadap2314]

Still makes me cry hard!

[@jtmoore662]

I was in Medical Lab School and my roommate was in nursing school when this show began. He got me into watching this show and when it came out on prime, I watched the entire show back to back to back except for the season 9 medical school season. Thats not the true ending to scrubs. I have been working in the health care field now for 17yrs and if I could go back to college and start it over again, scrubs would be right there.

[@coop8849]

Best episode....EVER!!!!

[@zacharyhicks6237]

I can't even have my glasses on when I watch this. Cryin'.

[@donraggo77]

literally sobbing right now.......................... :/

[@adrian_veidt]

Right. I don't want to die thinking "I should've done this or I should've done that with my life." I don't want to go out full of regret. Like JD said, I hope when my time comes, my last thoughts will be a good one.

[@CraigLUFC200]

I don't know how it took me so long to realise, this actor plays Mayor Royce in The Wire.

[@ellisamarieisme]

The weird thing is I've never been afraid of death, just not having lived before my death.

[@UkTyphoon]

I am pretty sure you dodge or back down from anything that could possibly kill you, like a train, car, knife wielding psycho, etc.

[@rtozier2011]

@@UkTyphoon That's being afraid to die. I'm afraid to die. I'm not afraid of death though.

[@joshkary5040]

@@rtozier2011 Well put

[@shuvoshek7]

I forgot how much I love this show 😢

[@slyfox466]

I do hope it's like that, just peacefully falling asleep

[@superbananas7792]

It's weird watching Scrubs as an adult especially now working in a hospital myself (I'm a HCA atm but aiming Registered General Nurse)and how on point alot of stuff is from the poo song to JD loosing the Grim Reaper at Chess. Death is a almost every day part of the job, iv known many Georges in my so far short career, some incredibly scared and I remember them all.....even down to name and age with alot of them. It's a privilege to sit at someone's side and listen to their last ones, being that comfort. Thank you Scrubs for partly pushing me into this amazing job that's literally like no other.

[@RookE2011]

Such an underrated episode - feels like people don't give this episode the proper credit it deserves

[@philipkalin1928]

Music, playing, the talking... scrubs was just perfect...