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Scrubs (season 9)
Season 9
Scrubs Season 9 DVD art
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseDecember 1, 2009 (2009-12-01) –
March 17, 2010 (2010-03-17)
Season chronology
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Season 8
List of episodes

The ninth and final season of the American comedy television series Scrubs (also known as Scrubs: Med School) premiered on ABC on December 1, 2009 and concluded on March 17, 2010 and consists of 13 episodes. This season marked a major change in the series; it takes place at a different location[1] and only three of the seven main characters from the first eight seasons remained as regular main characters. The rest of the cast is made up of new recruits, including Lucy, played by Kerry Bishé, who is also the show's new narrator. Former star Zach Braff returned for six episodes of the season.

The new season focuses on students at a med school at the fictional Winston University, rather than interns at a hospital. Doctors Perry Cox and Christopher Turk, played by John C. McGinley and Donald Faison respectively, returned as teachers. The show's filming location moved from the North Hollywood Medical Center to sets at Culver Studios. The series takes place at the new Sacred Heart Hospital, located on the Winston University campus.

The season takes place over a year after the events of the last episode of the eighth season, "My Finale", which was expected to be the last episode and ended many of the series' long-running storylines. However, Bill Lawrence was approached concerning more episodes, and as a result, the show entered its ninth season.

Review aggregator Metacritic found critical reception to the new format to be "generally positive" and assigned an average score of 64/100, though reviews were varied, with the Chicago Sun Times calling the season "promising", but USA Today dismissing it as a "deal-driven mistake".[2] The season nonetheless saw Scrubs receive its lowest-ever ratings, with an average of 3.79 million tuning in,[3] down from 5.61 million the previous season (though the show's overall ranking had improved).[4]

Zach Braff announced on March 22, 2010 via Facebook that it appeared that Scrubs would not be renewed for a tenth season.[5] On May 14, 2010, ABC announced the show was canceled.[6]

Background

The eighth season was expected to be the last for Scrubs, but in May 2009, ABC announced that the series had been renewed for an additional 13 episodes.[7] John C. McGinley and Donald Faison signed one-year deals and were the only cast members to stay on as regulars. Zach Braff appeared in six episodes to assist in transitioning the show, while Sarah Chalke signed on to guest star in four episodes throughout the season. Ken Jenkins appeared in nine episodes, and Neil Flynn, who was also busy with his new show The Middle, appeared in a single scene in the season's first episode. Judy Reyes was the only original cast member to not return,[8] after declining to appear in a recurring guest role as she only wanted to return full-time.[9] Eliza Coupe, who portrayed Denise Mahoney beginning in season eight, became a series regular, along with new cast members Kerry Bishé, Michael Mosley and Dave Franco.[10]

Lawrence considered the eighth season to be the end of the show Scrubs, going so far as to ask ABC if he could change the name to Scrubs Med.[7] ABC declined, but Lawrence still advised fans to treat it as a new show, even putting a caption under the "Created By" on the X-ray in the opening sequence saying [Med School].

Plot

Season 9 focuses on the unique point of view of Lucy Bennett (Kerry Bishé), an impressionable med student, sharing narration duties with (for the first five episodes) Dr. John "J.D." Dorian (Zach Braff). After leaving for a job at another hospital, J.D. returns to Sacred Heart to teach at its medical school alongside Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), Perry Cox (John C. McGinley), Denise Mahoney (Eliza Coupe) and Bob Kelso (Ken Jenkins). Together they serve as professors (and inspiration) to a brand new class of med students, including Lucy, former med school drop out Drew (Michael Mosley), and cocky, entitled Cole (Dave Franco). J.D. is now married to Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), and the happy couple are expecting their first child.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Production

Show creator Bill Lawrence wanted to change the name of the show to Scrubs Med, but ABC did not allow this. The setting shifted from the original hospital building to a new Sacred Heart medical school and university campus, with shooting locations moving to Culver Studios.[7] Executive producers Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan, and Bill Callahan departed from the series and were replaced by Jonathan Groff, Zach Braff, and Josh Bycel, who also served as the co-showrunner, alongside creator/executive producer Bill Lawrence who was doing double duty at the time with both Scrubs and his new show Cougar Town.

Every writer from previous seasons departed from the show with the exception of Lawrence and Andy Schwartz. Sean Russell returned to write a freelance episode, just as he had done previously in season 6.

Episodes

See also: List of Scrubs episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1701"Our First Day of School"Michael SpillerBill LawrenceDecember 1, 2009 (2009-12-01)9014.63[11]
1712"Our Drunk Friend"Michael McDonaldJosh Bycel & Jonathan GroffDecember 1, 2009 (2009-12-01)9024.43[11]
1723"Our Role Models"Gail MancusoSteven Cragg & Brian BradleyDecember 8, 2009 (2009-12-08)9035.44[12]
1734"Our Histories"Ken WhittinghamCorey NickersonDecember 15, 2009 (2009-12-15)9044.22[13]
1745"Our Mysteries"Michael SpillerSteven Cragg & Brian BradleyDecember 22, 2009 (2009-12-22)909[14]3.55[15]
1756"Our New Girl-Bro"Michael McDonaldKevin EttenJanuary 1, 2010 (2010-01-01)9063.53[16]
1767"Our White Coats"John PutchAndy SchwartzJanuary 5, 2010 (2010-01-05)9073.86[17]
1778"Our Couples"Chris KochPrentice PennyJanuary 5, 2010 (2010-01-05)9083.05[17]
1789"Our Stuff Gets Real"John PutchLeila StrachanJanuary 12, 2010 (2010-01-12)905[14]2.72[18]
17910"Our True Lies"Michael SpillerLon Zimmet & Dan RubinJanuary 19, 2010 (2010-01-19)9103.34[19]
18011"Our Dear Leaders"Peter LauerCorey Nickerson & Kevin EttenJanuary 26, 2010 (2010-01-26)9113.30[20]
18112"Our Driving Issues"Eren CelebogluAlessia Costantini & Prentice PennyMarch 10, 2010 (2010-03-10)9124.31[21]
18213"Our Thanks"Rick BlueSean RussellMarch 17, 2010 (2010-03-17)9133.45[22]

References

  1. ^ "Creator: New 'Scrubs' not set in hospital". DigitalSpy.com. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
  2. ^ "Scrubs Season Nine reviews". Metacritic.com. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
  3. ^ Gorman, Bill (June 16, 2010). "Final 2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Show Average Viewership". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
  4. ^ "Season Program Rankings". ABC Television Network. May 27, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
  5. ^ "Scrubs Cancelled – Zach Braff". Zach Braff. March 22, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2010.
  6. ^ "ABC Cancels Scrubs, FlashForward, Romantically Challenged and Better Off Ted". TV Guide. May 14, 2010. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
  7. ^ a b c "'Scrubs' creator previews next season - Sepinwall on TV". NJ.com. Retrieved August 13, 2009.
  8. ^ "Bill Lawrence: Judy Reyes won't appear in season nine, and other Scrubs news". TVSquad.com. Retrieved October 16, 2009.
  9. ^ Hernandez, Lee (December 1, 2009). "Judy Reyes Turns Down An Offer to Guest Star on "Scrubs"". Latina.com. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  10. ^ "ABC Announces the Season Premieres of "Scrubs" and "Better Off Ted"" (Press release). ABC. October 30, 2009. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  11. ^ a b Seidman, Robert (December 2, 2009). "Tuesday Broadcast Finals (minus Presidential address)". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
  12. ^ Seidman, Robert (December 9, 2009). "Broadcast Finals: Better Off Ted doesn't improve...or decline". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
  13. ^ Seidman, Robert (December 16, 2009). "Tuesday Broadcast Finals: Ted, Not Any Better Off; NCIS still rules night". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
  14. ^ a b Brian Bradley (November 13, 2009). "Twitter / BrianDBradley: Spent all day working on E ..." Twitter. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
  15. ^ Gorman, Bill (December 23, 2009). "TV Ratings: CBS Repeats Win Slow Tuesday; Scrubs, Ted Ratings Keep Falling". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 23, 2009.
  16. ^ Seidman, Robert (January 2, 2010). "TV Ratings: Bowl Games Win Big; Better Off Ted Not Much Better Off With Rose Bowl Lead-In". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 2, 2010.
  17. ^ a b Gorman, Bill (January 6, 2010). "TV Ratings: Biggest Loser Weighs In Huge; NBC Edges NCIS Lead CBS; Orange Bowl Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
  18. ^ Gorman, Bill (January 13, 2010). "Tuesday Broadcast Finals, Plus American Idol Demo Ratings Breakdown". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  19. ^ Gorman, Bill (January 20, 2010). "TV Ratings Tuesday: American Idol Up vs. Last Year, Biggest Loser Jumps". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
  20. ^ Gorman, Bill (January 27, 2010). "TV Ratings Tuesday: Fox, American Idol Win As Most Shows Fall; NCIS:LA Bounces Back". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  21. ^ Seidman, Robert (March 11, 2010). "TV Ratings: American Idol Down, But Still Dominates; Modern Family Rebounds". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
  22. ^ Seidman, Robert (March 18, 2010). "Wednesday Broadcast Finals: Ugly Betty, Gary Unmarried Inch Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
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