10 Harsh Realities Of Watching Scrubs, 22 Years Later

Scrubs remains one of the best sitcoms of the 2000s, yet 22 years later, some of the show’s flaws have only grown harder to ignore. The hospital sitcom first aired in 2001, striking a distinct identity with its sharp balance of absurd humor and sobering realities of hospital life. The show’s penchant for formal experimentation put it ahead of its time, with real doctors praising the show for its medical accuracy. Many years later, the show’s uniquely talented cast and smart writing render it endlessly rewatchable, yet those later viewings carry harsh truths.