Scrubs - Facing Mortality | Core Ideas

[@daniel_netzel]

Scrubs has always been one of my favorite sitcoms, great emotional depth, a healthy blend of one-liners/visual gags/surreal comedy that makes it one of the most uniquely funny shows, but also a show with a lot of heart...Sacred Heart... Great video man, keep it up and you'll go far!

[@CoreIdeas]

Absolutely! I don't think I can count the amount of times Scrubs caught me off guard emotionally but then sent me into a fit of laughter not long after. It really was something special. (Also, smooth pun) Glad you liked it and thanks for the comment!

[@luv2sail66]

I practiced pediatrics for 20 years, and Scrubs came along early in my career when the memories of the insecurities I felt as a resident were still fresh. Scrubs is still my favorite medical show far and away. It captured what is was like to be a resident and the professional growth that happens as your experience and confidence increase better than any TV show or movie I’ve seen before or since. It was well written and well casted. It was a masterpiece that in my opinion never really got the credit it deserved.

[@BigCowProductions]

I agree. There is only one other show I can think of that either rivals, or surpasses, the character development in Scrubs. Monk. I hated it at first. Saw a couple episodes and it viscerally pissed me off about as much as seeing the infuriating face and act of 'mr. bean'. But when i gave it a shot from the start, it was utterly resplendent. Scrubs had more characters to juggle, but Monk did a superb job with who they had. One of the best shows on television. Period.

[@sebastianr1204]

Scrubs is the only medical TV show I know. I’m in my gastroenterology residency. The feelings of JD they rranslit are very relatable.

[@lecramtsourp2801]

"the 9 season long comedy" - Yeah .. about that :p

[@Lunacorva]

I know. Weird way to pronounce "eight"

[@josephassiryani9174]

🤫 we don’t talk about it

[@austinfarley4971]

9? I only counted 8.

[@adelaide421]

Actually I agree with the 9 seasons statement. Granted bill would have been much better off trying season nine as a spin off like Scrubs University or something like that. But I also understand how he could choose to do season 9 the way he did. Most spin offs fail drastically. From a strategic stance if it failed it would only be 1 bad season in a decade long show. Which for his career is better. But honestly I'm getting sick of the "true scrubs fans" complaining about season. Any true fan would sit back and let Bill do his thing which most of the time turns out spectacular but not this time. Oh no bill wanted to try something new and unique to sitcom world building, well let's all get our pitch forks. I mean that season was still good. You had Ken, Sam, John, Donald and Neil still killing it in their roles and fresh faces that were actually excited to try and carry the show for another 8 season. But no the response was a resounding "me no want new, me want season 1 but now. Me no like Bill no more." I often think that if the core fan base didn't shit all over that season scrubs could have gone on to rival iasip as we see it now. But yeah trash the 9th season cause for once someone in basic network television actually tried something different.

[@petermcgill1315]

@@austinfarley4971 I only count 6... 7

[@LostCourage]

I would love to see more videos analysing Scrubs.

[@aliessa8515]

True not many shows can succeed at mixing over the top ridiculous comedy with serious drama. My Last Words is one of the greatest episodes in TV history

[@Peterkatiem23]

Dude, I gotta hand it to you. You've displayed such an amazing ability to flush out the raw and core feelings of this fine show. It'd be awesome if you could do more. You've got a great perspective and are very descriptive. Kudos to you. Keep well.

[@paulsidoti5469]

It's really saying something about the power of Scrubs that just saying the episode title made my eyes water.

[@jordachejordan90]

I just rewatched this today for the podcast. I didn't realize the depth in the opening scene.

[@sprafa71]

Damn, im criying again, i tought that the only episode that could bring me to tears was "My Screwup" episode, but damn, i've never tought my old lady would make me shed some tears

[@DJCaine]

I was so mad and felt betrayed at the end of this episode. I was saying how could the show let all 3 patients die? What kind of shit is that? It took me a little while to realize that Scrubs doesn't seek to make the audience laugh the entire episode, like a comedy. I realized the creator was trying to make scrubs different in that, while it is a comedy, there's much more to the show. Life isn't fair. Scrubs isn't afraid to put that into a comedy. People die, whether we like it or not, and no matter how hard we fight it when it's your time, it's your time. I love Scrubs and I always will.

[@lastswordfighter]

The better term for it would dramatic tragic comedy. While certain it has its dramatic and funny moments it also shows the tragedy that medical staff face.

[@BigCowProductions]

Totally agree. It took something dead serious (pun intended) like Grey's Anatomy or House, but instead of just jumping down the drama chute, they situated the show as a comedy. But while situating it as a comedy, they wrote it like a drama. It is to TV shows and the genre 'Dramedy' as Castlevania Symphony of the Night and Metroid on SNES made the genre 'Metroidvania'.

[@Sethclement96]

Loved the breakdown. Scrubs is one of my favourite shows as well. The show just has a good heart. You did a wonderful job

[@darklord4878]

Scrubs is one of, if not the, greatest show(s) of all time. The characters feel real and the emotions feel so raw. I’m on what must be my sixth rewatch for the series and some of the episodes still make me cry. No matter how many times you rewatch this show, it never gets old.

[@petermcgill1315]

The only thing I love more than Scrubs, is videos that discuss Scrubs in a thoughtful way. Great work!

[@JeremyRoose]

Just started watching scrubs and after this episdode, I wanted to find a video analysing this episode. You did a great job and I will leave a subscribe. Great work!

[@rockonprintandapparel]

favorite sitcom

[@MrVinjex]

You had at me Scrubs might be your favourite show ever. That one would get you a like but the way you dissected the show.... I just have to subscribe

[@johncarson7977]

This video is beyond fantastic - there's a lot of video essays that convey information and ideas very well but to not only do that and to convey the emotions in My Old Lady so well is amazing. Seriously good job man, you've earned a subscriber

[@grahamwalker2168]

This has always been my favourite episode too. I had a tear in my eye just watching this review. A bit late with my comment but great video. Hamish Black from writing on games put me in to you and I’m pleased be did. Thanks

[@amstreater]

The way you broke down that opening scene and linked it to the arc of the whole show was phenomenal. I’ve probably seen the whole show several dozen times and I never caught that.

[@marcochimio]

Outstanding analysis of an outstanding show.

[@foreignuser_]

definitely the greatest television fiction ever made

[@s.lajoie9961]

This was much better than I could have ever expected. Thanks for the great video.

[@mannyblight6140]

Gave me chills

[@daltonslayton6766]

Bill Lawrence said that NBC tried to have them have one or two patients live but Bill said no it has to be all three.

[@Bozionjr]

Scrubs is one of my favs as well. Great job!

[@Satelitko]

"Where do you think we are?" *~... of winter~* *~Your name is the splinter inside me~* *~While I wait~* *~. . .~*

[@CoreIdeas]

Luben Lambov Stop it, I don't want to cry in bed right now.

[@DJCaine]

"Where do you think we are" hit me like a ton of bricks. It made the whole episde make sense, as much as I didn't want it to.

[@rehaz]

@@DJCaine did the delivery guy make you sign the receive form?

[@jeremybowen5977]

I remembered scrubs not only for comedy and it's timeless characters but also liked it for it's all too common reality

[@MexicanGirlSofía]

episode 4 always makes me cry, especially with the old lady.

[@lante6625]

Good video essay dude! Now I want to rewatch the whole show

[@CoreIdeas]

Carlos Lante Then my work here is done!

[@thejanaxax]

Scrubs is incredibly special to me. This was an amazing video.

[@zanetruesdale8336]

Damn now I definitely need to watch this show.

[@Meme033094]

Absolutely brilliant I could watch you just make video essays about scrubs Subscribed when you did the Bo Burnham video but you definitely made me a fan by making this keep up the awesome work

[@CoreIdeas]

Thank you so much! I might return to the series in the future but for now, I think this was everything I wanted to talk about. I hope you'll look forward to whatever I have in store next!

[@Zentagon]

Man, this really got to me. I've seen episodes of Scrubs here and there but never really took much from it but this video really made me think. I am sure that with this quality you will grow in no time. Amazing video.

[@pghchaos]

I'm so glad to finally find a video where someone talks about scrubs. it's easily my favorite sitcom of all time but it's never brought up in conversation with friends how I met your mother the office. in fact I never meet anyone who's seen it.

[@LordHollow]

Brought me to happy tears when she was in that hallway in the series finale.

[@Elkott]

This video is so well done, I'm gonna sub.

[@TheArcSet]

A great video, scrubs alone with friends, is one of the series I want to go back and watch, at least in part, even though there way to many new series to keep up with. Thank you.

[@paigep9275]

Beautiful analysis !

[@michaelnewman6936]

You've impressed us with this video. Keep it up.

[@MRRJ6549]

Incredible, keep up the great work man!

[@CoreIdeas]

Thank you!

[@SonGojit456]

Scrubs was and still a funny ass medical sitcom to this day . It's on Amazon Prime Video

[@dhruv1906]

Thanks a lot for making this analysis video man. There are very less of these and it just surprises me people Haven't seen this brilliant show. Its not the greatest show ever but it is my favourite for some reason.

[@iansawyer3332]

Episode "my old lady" helped me overcome my grandmother's death

[@static481]

Jeez man, I loved it, keep doing what youre doing.

[@CoreIdeas]

Boone Losche Aw, thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@boesvig2258]

Scrubs is great, definitely my favotite comedy show ever. However, there are similarities to another great show, M*A*S*H. Both shows are very funny and at times light-hearted and even goofy, but also have very serious settings which provide both shows with a deep emotional and dramatic resonance. If you loved Scrubs, you're going to love M*A*S*H as well.

[@CoreIdeas]

I have definitely been interested in giving M*A*S*H, especially as I've gotten older. I've seen clips over the years and it's always been on my radar. I think I'll give it a watch soon.

[@capterson4]

Is Scrubs a comedy?

[@boesvig2258]

@Grey Black: Obviously.

[@punisherrorschach27]

Honestly dude, i hated Scrubs for it's samey kinda nature between episodes, but you've given me a better appreciation for its detail and tackling of heavy themes. Thanks, and don't stop making videos. 🙂

[@F22raptor272]

Uploaded just in time to realize that Netflix removed Scrubs from its library as of June 7th

[@CoreIdeas]

F22raptor272 Trust me, I know that pain all too well.

[@LeonardoDaSidci]

Great video my dude. Your videos keep getting better with every release

[@StudentCleric]

I don't know why I was recommended this video, but I'm glad I was :) This was a really good video essay. I first binged Scrubs during my first semester of college and I find myself going back to it now that I'm in my final semester of nursing school. Going into medicine is insane, it's scary and painful and exhausting but, those lows make you appreciate the highs even more. I like that Scrubs was unflinching about our lows, because it only goes to show when you suddenly get a victory you didn't anticipate, it tastes just that much sweeter.

[@TheGoblinoid]

such a good show

[@JonathanBarrow]

"Mountains out of molehills" I caught that reference to a later episode

[@ChrishinTheLee]

Same. When Turk is talking to his ex and tries to convince Carla she is overreacting.

[@adelaide421]

I fully agree its an amazing (9 SEASON) sitcoms ever made.

[@LordHollow]

Beautifully written show.

[@russianmegabot5272]

maybe the most underrated show ever

[@LexYeen]

Not regretting my sub in the _slightest._ Keep 'em comin', dude.

[@donnahanna10565]

Yep you had to go and did do it didn't you! You actually described Scrubs the way it deserves to be described and you were so completely accurate you're drove me to tears. I feel same way Even the way you said it's definitely one of my top 5 and it might just even be my favorite show of all time. Yes I'll have to admit there are certain lines that they speak that I can recite word-for-word No I'm not embarrassed. You said many things that I've always thought. To me it's about the closest to real life you can get because there's the reality of things and then there's a comedy that we all try to bring into our own lives. Man I keep going for hours I'm so happy I found your channel. The 1st teaser that was aired where JD runs into the glass door. I couldn't wait to see it because it looked do funny but it was so much more. When my mom passed away it comforted me in a way I don't think anything or anybody else could have. I have always loved My Way Home especially the extended version. But every time somebody brings up their favorite episode it leads me to wonder is it possible to have a favorite scrubs episode?? But now different episodes popped into my head like MY Occurrence that aired in season one and led to My Screw Up that concludes it in a way in season 3 ( The storyline with Brandon Frazier) But of course you knew that. Then My Philosophy where Frequent flyer Elaine comes in for her last time. Then that brings to mind My Five Stages with Michael Learned from Walton's. The music too they just seem to find the perfect song for every emotion. I can go on forever so I won't but I got the biggest thrill when I was watching Cougar town and the episode entitled Operation Kiss the Girl ended with a mini Scrubs reunion a few being Cougar Town regulars. I would watch a channel where each Scrubs episode is discussed. 😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5K6o3WFr86cgtE

[@lcpltaylorusmc91]

8 seasons. we don't count or recognize season 9

[@truthfinderphd4269]

Wow, you made me kinda want to check out Scrubs. I always thought it was just some dumb hospital comedy sitcom, but you've showed me it actually has some depth. overall great video again

[@CoreIdeas]

Truthfinder PhD Oh it absolutely has depth. I'm glad it's made you want to check it out!

[@Satelitko]

Just skip the last season, though. It has its moments, but it feels like a different show; to me, at least.

[@CoreIdeas]

Luben Lambov That's cause Bill Lawrence wanted it to be a spin off. ABC didn't want to, so they made it Season 9. You can see the logo of the original spin off name 'Med School' at the bottom of the intro title.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

lol same

[@juanita-dark]

Core Ideas lol, This. How does everyone not know this? The bellyaching about S9 is as bad as 'the x-ray's backwards'.

[@sitititus4490]

oh what a absolut great Video is this GUYS much love

[@Beforethecredits]

Great video. I see you are starting out like I am. Good luck to you.

[@CoreIdeas]

Before The Credits Thank you! Good luck to you as well

[@tomtomsays6318]

Is there the possibility to like a video more than once? Loved it.

[@Pdoja1990]

Great job, loved it

[@veronicacampbell183]

I absolutely love this sitcom.

[@CubeKun]

Great job.

[@CoreIdeas]

CubeKun Thank you!

[@codyperry4011]

I do not understand how anyone can start a show anywhere but the first episode. The Anarchy!

[@ElJorro]

I need to watch this show!

[@gameanytime]

I really hope you do more episodes on scrubs but I cant wait for the next part of heroes!

[@pickyphysicsstudent201]

Love the show myself, but it is a shame that the quality of the show didn't maintain at the level of this episode or the others that were up their in quality. Character inconsistencies pop up and suspension of disbelief is shattered at moments. The main issue i find is that character's tend to repeatably have to learn a lesson that they learned 2 earlier on the show. For instance, Turk recedes back to treating patients with emotional distance, Elliot still tended to lack confidence with decision making and JD didn't grow enough of a spine as he should have across the series. I get that these issues wouldn't magically go away but ya' know. Hope that someone makes a "spiritual successor" to Scrubs but updated for the modern day. Anyways, great video of analysis.

[@hyperform]

Well, as you said one can't simply go away from habits and magically become someone else overnight. Scrubs has many flaws but character development is one of the best on TV. Beside that we are going through a long journey with main characters during 8 years so from storytelling point it's consistent to watch them making the same mistakes again and again in different situations, their ups and downs, loses and wins, learning same hard lessons over and over until they and we as audience realize that they are not the same persons we meet in the beginning anymore. That makes audience emphasize them easier because it's the way the life is, man. We have to cross countless bridges which some of them are no problem. You get over them easily once but you have to try harder for some of others again and again before reaching the end. And that's why people are very connected to the characters of this show even after all these years.

[@yourneighbourhooddoomer]

I am unable to complete every task without assistance from somebody else because I am aware of the fact that I do not possess superhuman abilities.

[@RowBowMiau]

Nice. Good Job!

[@CoreIdeas]

RowBow Thank you!

[@igdedzillaigdedzilla3324]

This is premium content

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

It would be interesting to see how scrubs would handle COVID

[@amstreater]

Could be, though a few shows have had a “COVID” season and to be honest prefer the escapism!

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

@@amstreater well you know how scrubs would be it'd be one episode and then the next episode would be like that last episode never happened. That's why I love the show so much, remember Private dancer they did two shows on the the guy and you never saw another episode with him in it again

[@oscarard7482]

Awesome video

[@damagedcharizardcollector1195]

Getting this right after Ted the Lawyer died😢😢😢

[@ItsDmaster]

Great show, great video! Keep it up dude! You're growing pretty fast and I'm jealous lol.

[@CoreIdeas]

Haha, thanks man! Always appreciate your help & comments.

[@OldSilentHill8]

Best sitcom EVER.

[@adrianirimescu988]

Scrubs IS amazing!!!

[@margulankuantkan6092]

My last Words episode serves as sort of anthitesis of My Old Lady.

[@LeeMilby]

plz make more videos

[@jennifertimlin1371]

One thing that bothered me about Scrubs is JD & Elliott's relationship. How was I supposed to care about them getting together or breaking up when they never cared that much about every time they broke up! They never really dealt with it. Elliot hooking up with JD's Brother was just wrong!

[@inspectorwinship9538]

There's isn't a ninth season of Scrubs.

[@Yoseqlo1]

You know who has two thumbs and don't care? Nah, jk. I don't get to use this joke in comments very often. Amazing analysis. It's incredible how you just summarized Scrubs genius here.

[@shayshayshayshayshayshayshay]

Why does no one on KZbin ever talk about this show?

[@Zackariyaouchen]

YOUR VOICE IS ALL ...SHSHSHSH

[@maartenboy37]

8 seasons*

[@chrisblanc663]

This episode shows how you properly subvert expectations. We assume it’s about statistics, and quivering who’s patient will be the one to die, just to point out that it’s human lives we are talking about. Unlike the MCU who is HORRIBLE at subverting expectations, by making you think the villain will be Mandering, but the actual villain is just a fire breathing douchebag.

[@AstroLizard]

Who is your editor? I need an editing partner (more like someone that can edit my videos). Writing the script for video essays (or other type of explanative video formats) is fun and easy to me, recording the narration is too, but I need someone who is good at editing and would like to work with themes such as this.

[@CoreIdeas]

AstroLizardChannel I edit all of my videos, actually. While I would love to help, I'm too busy with my job and editing this series, sadly. I hope you find someone who can help!

[@cheyjordann]

Still need an editor? I'm willing :)

[@agonleed3841]

Lmao Season 1 episode 4 Still the beginning. May as well just say watch from start to 4

[@troniclt5752]

Did you mention a mythical season 9. Was it ever released? On second thought don't tell me

[@wlb20032085]

Oh man I forgot the kid died.

[@StigSlashBro]

Reheheheheeaaally good video :D

[@LoneLee2022]

It was always about Death on that show.

[@DerekBoldiene360]

This is my third my top five favorite are 1 How I Met Your Mother 2 Full House 3 Scrubs 4 The Office 5 Parks And Recreation I think the first 3 episodes were a little rocky

[@anibalm93]

Switch Full House with Breaking Bad and this is my exact list as well

[@patrickharvey158]

You mean 8 season long comedy

[@yellowbones]

excuse me I think you meant "EIGHT SEASON LONG"

[@wezzelinator]

I think you made a mistake... You said there were 9 seasons of scrubs. There is only 8. There has only ever been 8.

[@BigCowProductions]

I have seen this show from start to finish over 30 times. Not even exaggerating. Unfortunately, when you start to critically look at it, there are some pRegressive things unfortunately. But a great show overall. Also, if you take it as a 'Cheers to Frasier' situation, Season 9/Med School was solid.

[@nickmoney]

In first 30 seconds, already incorrect. There were only 8 seasons of Scrubs.

[@robertdowner4057]

Loved Scrubs, HATED Eliot Reed.....christ she was annoying.....

[@oz_jones]

Elliot Reid, moment killer!