Scrubs, a situational comedy about the staff of the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital, made its debut in 2001. Bill Lawrence, who also produced the Apple TV+ comedy “Ted Lasso” and the sitcom “Spin City,” is the creator of the show. When drama-driven medical dramas like “ER,” “House,” and “Grey’s Anatomy” were popular, “Scrubs” provided a more humorous perspective on the medical field.
Despite the show’s inherent absurdity, “Scrubs” gave fans a lot of touching and real-life moments. “Of all the medical shows, this is what universally doctors and nurses say was the most realistic,” Braff remarked in an interview with “Today.” The character was more accurate because Lawrence modelled him on a real-life doctor who he had shared a room with in college. Additionally, you don’t have to believe what the show’s creators say: The mental monologue of the lead character, J.D. (played by Zach Braff), is realistic, according to Dr. Jonathan Samuels of NYU Hospital’s Joint Preservation and Arthritis Center, who reportedly told Slate, “I always felt ‘Scrubs’ was right on.”
When the show was cancelled in 2010, many fans yearned for more time with their preferred nurses, interns, and doctors. Let’s take a look at what the cast of the series has been doing since the programme ended now that it appears that a relaunch may be in the works.
Aloma Wright found soap opera success
Aloma Wright, who has more than 100 IMDb credits to her name, has been active over the years, contributing to a range of films and TV shows. She appeared in 93 episodes of the sitcom and is best known to “Scrubs” viewers as Nurse Laverne Roberts. In a heartbreaking episode that explored religion and mortality, the character unfortunately passed away at the conclusion of Season 6. (as the series often did examine in its more serious moments). Bill Lawrence, the show’s creator, thought Season 6 would be the last season and wanted to end it strongly. Wright returned to the series in later seasons as Nurse Shirley, a character with a completely different attitude and a different hairstyle. The show had really been renewed, and Lawrence didn’t want Wright to lose his job. She said at the time to Variety, “I’m glad to know he’s a man of his word and I’ve still got a job.
Wright continued acting in television after “Scrubs” ended, portraying Nurse Maxine on the enduring soap opera “Days of Our Lives” until 2015. She was cast in “Suits” that year, and she remained there till 2019. She has been Grandma Viola in Tyler Perry’s “Young Dylan” since 2020, and a third season is shortly to be released.
Christa Miller is still working closely with her husband
All nine seasons of the show featured Christa Miller as Dr. Cox’s on-again, off-again ex-wife, Jordan Sullivan. Miller and “Scrubs” creator Bill Lawrence have maintained a committed connection in real life. Miller and Lawrence met in 1998 at an ABC party, according to The New York Times, when Miller was a cast member of “The Drew Carey Show.” The couple married in 1999 and have been lifelong coworkers in addition to being loving partners. Miller went on to star in “Cougar Town,” another Bill Lawrence comedy, which ran from 2009 to 2015. She will make an appearance in her husband’s newest comedy, “Shrinking,” starring Jason Segel, which will make its Apple TV+ debut on January 27 in 2023.
She and her husband spent their free time raising their three children, who are now almost adults. According to W Magazine, their oldest daughter, Charlotte, is a rising singer-songwriter. Christa Miller still frequently spends out with the “Scrubs” cast, as evidenced by her Instagram account, which also shows how proud she is of her kids.
Donald Faison has a popular podcast with his Scrubs BFF
Donald Faison was best recognised for his role as Murray in the 1990s classic “Clueless” before he was cast as Dr. Christopher Turk on “Scrubs.” On the popular sitcom, Turk and Zach Braff’s J.D. were best friends, giving viewers one of the most bromantic bromances in sitcom history. It turned out to not be all acting. They have been best friends for many years in real life. “I believe we demonstrated to guys that it’s acceptable to be a little sensitive. It’s acceptable to have friends who express love, “In GQ, Faison stated. Because of their friendship, Faison and Braff have a popular podcast called “Fake Doctors, Real Friends” where they reminisce and watch old “Scrubs” episodes.
Faison has continued acting in TV series since “Scrubs” ended, appearing in “The Exes” and “Emergence,” and he will appear in an NBC comedy in 2023. Faison has had a busy schedule that includes job and family obligations. In 2012, he wed Cacee Cobb, and the two of them now had two kids. Faison is the father of six kids, ranging in age from toddler to teenager, from four past partnerships. It goes without saying that Faison has had his hands full balancing job and fatherhood, despite his insistence that he is a laid-back, enjoyable parent. He said this to People in 2019 “Disney Dad here. You can rely on me to make you laugh and have a good time.”
John C. McGinley took an admirable break from acting
Fans of “Scrubs” will recognise John C. McGinley as Dr. Perry Cox, the witty former physician who now serves as the chief of medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital. Following “Scrubs,” McGinley had several TV appearances as a guest star and even scored a lead part in the ill-fated sitcom “Ground Floor.”
But John spends much of his time taking care of his kids. He has one child from a former marriage in addition to the two children he shares with Nichole McGinley, his current wife. “Now, I’m not [working]. It’s somewhat alluring. Because you’re not working fatalistically, it will require a lot of work to balance what it will be like to not be around “In 2022, he spoke with Page Six. Max McGinley, his oldest child, has Down syndrome, and John has worked hard for the Special Olympics and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, where he currently serves on the board.
Judy Reyes has proven her versatility as an actor
On “Scrubs,” Judy Reyes played Nurse Carla Espinosa. Her first significant role was in the series, and after leaving in 2009, Reyes proceeded to advance her acting career. Until 2016, she starred in “Devious Maids,” a Lifetime series created by “Desperate Housewives” producer Marc Cherry, in addition to making guest appearances on other shows. But she discovered that avoiding stereotypes was getting harder. “I want the challenge and freedom to explore many characters as a working Latina actor. The most incredible thing that led to my having the profession that I do was being successful as the sassy nurse on “Scrubs.” However, I still hope to be able to play another game “In an interview with Shondaland, she clarified.
Her newest and largest TV role, “Claws,” was that “something different.” From 2017 through 2022, TNT broadcast the series, which followed four nail salon entrepreneurs who were involved in organised crime. She also made a name for herself in humour and appeared in the financially successful horror movie “Smile” in 2022. What will Reyes do next then? According to Deadline, she will reportedly co-star in the new television series “The Horror of Dolores Roach” with Marc Maron, Jean Yoon, and Jeffery Self.
Reyes is very busy parenting her daughter in addition to her career. She gave birth to their child in 2009 with her lover George Valencia.
Ken Jenkins turned to the theater
Ken Jenkins is a seasone that his wife authored. He directed the Pennsylvania production of “The Foreigner” in 2014, which featured his Tony Award-nominated son, Dan Jenkins, as well as his grandson and daughter-in-law, according to Penn Live. Ken described the play as “really an American classic comedy” in an interview with Public Opinion, adding, “But in the spirit of great American classic comedies, it’ll grab at your heart before you know it and you’ll end up liking the folks.” Sounds not all that dissimilar to what “Scrubs” accomplished as a fun sitcom with heart.oned actor who has been seen on screen since the 1970s. He portrayed the always grumpy Chief of Medicine Dr. Bob Kelso for a total of 178 episodes. Throughout his life, he has also participated in theatre and stage shows. Additionally, the actor has supposedly been wed to Katharine Houghton, a second wife and fellow performer, since 1970. The pair shared a stage appearance in a rendition of “Uncle Vanya” in 1979.
After “Scrubs” finished, Ken Jenkins occasionally appeared on TV and in movies, including “Cougar Town,” where several “Scrubs” cast members went. He did, however, return to theatre. He has directed a number of plays and musicals, including
Neil Flynn solidified his status as a TV veteran
Neil Flynn portrayed the eccentric, insane contrast to the main protagonists, who became a mainstay of the comedy, as the figure only ever known as “The Janitor.” Flynn’s first major TV series was “Scrubs.” “I got my start on “Scrubs.” I was fortunate to be a part of that experience, and I emerged from it knowing how a TV programme operates and what is expected of an actor “He revealed it to Entertainment Weekly.
After “Scrubs,” he immediately became the star of the sitcom “The Middle,” which aired for nine years till 2018. He then promptly appeared in another short-lived series named “Abby’s” in 2019, cementing his 18-year tenure as a mainstay of network TV sitcoms. “I put a lot of effort into it, and in the end, it paid out much better than I could have imagined. I suppose I eventually gained access to the gathering and simply refused to leave “In the interview with Entertainment Weekly, he stated. He now seems to occasionally make guest appearances in TV series, such as the Bill Lawrence sitcom “Shrinking.”
Sam Llyod tragically died in 2020
Even though Sam Lloyd had been appearing in sitcoms for almost 20 years, many viewers still remember him for his role as hospital attorney Ted Buckland on “Scrubs.” In addition to being a successful humorous actor, Lloyd was also a gifted musician in the a cappella group The Blanks. He frequently displayed this talent on “Scrubs” when his comrades would appear with him. Following the conclusion of the series, The Blanks undertook a global tour while infusing sketch humour into their performance. With recurring parts on “Cougar Town,” “The Middle,” and “Modern Family,” Lloyd kept acting.
Sadly, according to Variety, Lloyd was given a cancer diagnosis as well as a brain tumour that was inoperable. He passed away at the age of 56 in May 2020. In the years before his death, former “Zach Braff, a co-star on “Scrubs,” posted the following message on Instagram: “Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Every time Sam Lloyd and I worked on a scene together, I would laugh out loud and act out of character. He was the kindest man that ever lived. Sammy, I will always treasure the time I spent with you.”
Sarah Chalke has found streaming success
Sarah Chalke, like Donald Faison, had experience in the spotlight before agreeing to play Elliot Reid on “Scrubs.” She had previously played the second Becky on the 1990s sitcom “Roseanne” before the part was recast. She appeared as a guest on several TV shows after spending nine years as the lead in “Scrubs,” including “Cougar Town,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “How I Met Your Mother.” Since 2013, she has also provided the voice of Beth on “Rick and Morty.” She had an appearance on “The Connors,” the “Roseanne” spinoff/reboot, in 2018.
Chalke and Jamie Afifi have two children together between the years of 2006 and 2022. She has slightly reduced her workload since having a mother. “Once you have kids, you really want to focus your time and execute the tasks that are really important to you,” she said in an interview with Parents. The 2021 Netflix series “Firefly Lane,” which follows two friends through several decades of their life, was one of those endeavours that was obviously very important to her. According to Hollywood Reporter, the show debuted at number one and was a success. In June 2023, part two of the second season will be released.
Zach Braff’s stayed busy in front of and behind the camera
Zach Braff’s big break came when he was cast as John “J.D.” Dorian on “Scrubs.” He wrote, directed, and starred in “Garden State” three years later, making a significant impact on the big screen. He went from being a comedy star to becoming a millennial heartthrob and music tastemaker thanks to the significant indie hit. Nevertheless, despite the popularity of “Garden State,” his acting and directing careers in dramatic roles never really took off. “Although I’ve tried, I’m aware that I haven’t been able to make a movie in ten years. They simply all disintegrated “He added that he isn’t interested in deciding on any one classic movie when he spoke with The Washington Post in 2014.
He produced the feature picture “Wish I Was Here” after “Scrubs” ended, but not without the assistance of a contentious kickstarter campaign. His subsequent acting roles include “Cheaper by the Dozen” from 2022, and he was nominated for an Emmy for directing an episode of “Ted Lasso.” He created and directed the movie “A Good Person,” which will be released in 2023. “Just incredibly proud of it. It’s without a doubt the best thing I’ve ever created or a part of, “He spoke with Hollywood Reporter. Morgan Freeman and Florence Pugh, the latter of whom Braff dated for a while, are the movie’s stars. And of course, he has his “Scrubs” podcast, “Fake Doctors, Real Friends,” with longtime friend and T-Mobile commercial co-star Donald Faison.
