Big changes are afoot at Sacred Heart Hospital this year. The entire cast has grown in a lot of ways and taken on more responsibilities. Turk has a wife and a baby, J.D. is a single father and even Doctor Cox is growing up in his own way. Part of the reason why Scrubs works so well as a show, is it finds a way to balance the drama with the comically surreal moments. Where else can you find a show that deals with mortality and Muppets in the same episode. This season toned down the fantasy element a little, it will be missed next season once Braff leaves the show.

Season eight, if not pulled off right, could have ruined the series. The show’s star Zach Braff, along with other key cast members, were leaving at the end of the season to pursue other careers. Rather then play up the drama the viewers rather subtly get introduced to a new set of interns throughout the course of the season. Though not explored in great detail during the show, the interns have been given their own Webisodes and are available in the special features section.

Many of the special features here are interesting to view once and then never thought about again; however there are a few gems worth noting. One of the joys of watching a show like Scrubs on DVD, is the special features are just as funny as the actual show. The alternate line section is hilarious, as viewers get to see the aired version of a particular scene side-by-side with numerous other takes on the same conversation. It’s much like the Line-O-Rama section in all of the Judd Apatow DVD’s.

Although it is hinted throughout the series, you never fully realize just how talented some of the actors are in the show until you see features like the blooper reel. Some members of the cast, like The Janitor (Neil Flynn) or J.D. (Zach Braff) can go off on some truly comedic tangents if no one stops them. With Scrubs I fully intend to re-watch many of the features well into the future.

Those interested in the finer details of the show should check out the audio commentary. Since Scrubs is shot in such a free-form style discovering what went into each scene is a great viewing experience.

Even if you have never seen the show before, these DVDs are worth buying if only for the happiness factor. This is not some PR I am spewing but a solid fact. Scrubs is the television equivalent of “Singing in the Rain” no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to watch it and not come out smiling.

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Written by Guest on 2009-09-02 23:07:08 Great article Jordan!     -Scott A.

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