Product Details

• Actors: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley
• Directors: Adam Bernstein, Craig Zisk, Elodie Keene, Jeffrey Melman, Lawrence Trilling
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: May 17, 2005
• Run Time: 558 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (257 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005JNEQ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,003 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The sitcom may be flatlining, but as long as there are fresh and original series like Scrubs, the prognosis isn't entirely negative. Created by Bill Lawrence, Scrubs is an interns'-eye view of hospital life and the torturous, tragic, and triumphant route to becoming a doctor. The eminently likeable Zach Braff heads the cast as "newbie" J.D., whose years of medical school haven't quite prepared him for chaotic Sacred Heart Hospital. Family Guy has nothing on the live-action Scrubs when it comes to surreal asides and fantasy sequences (for example, J.D. literally becomes the proverbial deer in the headlights when he cannot answer a medical query), pop culture references, and TV Land casting (John Ritter guest stars as J.D.'s negligent father in "My Old Man," and St. Elsewhere veterans William Daniels, Ed Begley, Jr., Stephen Furst, and Eric Laneuville appear as Legionnaire's-stricken doctors in "My Sacrifical Clam"). With surgical precision, this inaugural season charts J.D.'s growth as a doctor and a human being, and the close-knit bonds he forms with his equally overwhelmed peers and colleagues, including best friend and surgeon Chris Turk (Donald Faison), beautiful, but raw-nerved and by-the-book Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), and supportive nurse Carla Espinoza (Judy Reyes'), who affectionately nicknames J.D. "Bambi." But at the heart of the series is J.D.'s relationship with his mentor, Dr. Cox (an Emmy-worthy John C. McGinley), a cross between Obi-Wan Kenobi and a pit bull. Giving Scrubs a further shot of adrenaline are recurring characters Jordan (Christa Miller Lawrence), Dr. Cox's satanic ex-wife, and Neil Flynn as the Janitor, who torments J.D. just as Larry Miller menaced Jerry in the Seinfeld episode "The Doorman."

Scrubs' animated sensibility allows for inexplicable cameos by Jimmie Walker or, at one point, an impromptu West Side Story-esque dance-off to convey the schism between the surgeons and other doctors. But while hilariously funny, Scrubs, too, can break your heart, as in the two-parter "My Occurrence"/"My Hero," with guest star Brendan Fraser as Jordan's spontaneously spirited brother, who is diagnosed with leukemia, and "My Old Lady," in which J.D., Elliot, and Chris experience for the first time losing a patient. Scrubs is one of NBC's few remaining "Must-See" series, but it has not been well-served by the network. Whether you're a "newbie" or devoted viewer, this DVD release is just what the doctor ordered. --Donald Liebenson

Product Description

Now relive all 24 episodes of the groundbreaking show's highly acclaimed first season. With a host of great bonus features, including never-before-seen dream sequences and a fascinating retrospective documentary, this spectacular four-DVD set is off-the-charts entertainment you'll want to watch over and over again. Joining the rumpled J.D. at Sacred Heart Hospital are fellow residents Chris Turk (Donald Faison, REMEMBER THE TITANS, FELICITY) -- J.D.'s college buddy who is part of the more elite surgical group, and the beautiful but socially awkward Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke, ROSEANNE).

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173 of 195 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely MUST-See TV, September 5, 2004

By	K. Coleman "Wildrider" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In this age of unbelieveable pablum and slit-your-wrists must-miss television, it is unfathomable to me that this phenomenal, well-written, well-acted, and flat-out fantastic television show has been so badly used by NBC, and that they're uncertain about releasing it on DVD. Just this week I happened on the season premiere of 4th season, hidden away on the schedule at 7:30 SATURDAY night, and this after three seasons of bouncing it around the schedule like an unwanted stray. It's as though the network wants to kill it, when it could be, if given the chance, every bit as big a success as "Friends," "Fraiser," and "Will & Grace." Yes, it's quirky, but it's a masterpiece of television genius, and deserves better treatment. I hope to see the early seasons on DVD soon!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scrubs Is The Most Original Comedy In Years, June 10, 2006

By	Crazy Canucker - See all my reviews

Usually when a show begins and grows overtime, it endures growing pains. But with Season 1 of Scrubs, that doesn't seem to be the case. In fact, to date it may still infact be my favourite season of Scrubs too date.

These are the episodes you will get with this 3 disc set, which is every episode from season 1

Season 1-1 My First day
Season 1-2 My Mentor
Season 1-3 My Best Friends Mistake
Season 1-4 My Old Lady
Season 1-5 My Two Dads
Season 1-6 My Bad
Season 1-7 My Super Ego
Season 1-8 My Fifteen Minutes
Season 1-9 My Day Off
Season 1-10 My Nickname
Season 1-11 My Own Personal Jesus
Season 1-12 My Blind Date
Season 1-13 My Balancing Act
Season 1-14 My Drug Buddy
Season 1-15 My Bed Bantor & Beyond
Season 1-16 My Heavy Meddle
Season 1-17 My Student
Season 1-18 My Tuscaloosa Heart
Season 1-19 My Old Man
Season 1-20 My Way or The Highway
Season 1-21 My Sacrifial Clam
Season 1-22 My Occurence
Season 1-23 My Hero
Season 1-24 My Last Day

Season 1 is a must see for any Scrubs fan who may have missed out or may just want to relive the series from the beggining. If you are not a Scrubs fan, or have never seen the show, this DVD is the best place to start.

This DVD has a great deal of laughs, but it also has its moments which slow down and make you think. An episode of which is My Old Lady, in which JD has to deal with losing a patient for the first time since joining the staff as an intern. My Hero also see's Dr. Cox displaying a true sense of emotion and fear for the first time in the series, in which his friend (Brenden Frasier) is ill. You also get to see the relationship between Turk and Carla begin, as well as JD and Elliots rocky relationship start up.

Scrubs will make you laugh, but it could also make you cry. In a time when we see generic sitcoms shoved in our faces, and its hard to tell which is which. Scrubs stands out from these other shows, it has its own wacky sense, and characters unlike any other show. The only misfortune of being a fan of the series, is the fact the network doesn't show it as much respect as they do other shows on the network.

If you are a fan of funny television, which is different and unlike anything else. You owe it to yourself to pick up the greatest comedy on television today, the people at Sacred Heart will not dissapoint you.

97 of 111 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's About Time, February 10, 2005

By	John D. Knox (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have found this series funny from the get-go. The characters are all well-developed and the situations are at turns hilarious and touching. Watching the residents turn into doctors is almost as much fun as watching thier personalities develop. It's consistant, it's maintained quality and it's taken forever to come to DVD. So hurry up and put the second and third seasons out; I've got the money and I'm not afraid to spend it.