Scrubs is a half-hour medical comedy-drama that follows the early career and personal growth of Jordan College Medical Center resident John Michael "J.D." Dorian. This profile explains the main ensemble, each character's function in the narrative, and how their roles evolved across the show's nine-season run. The series uses heightened realism, fantasy sequences, and dry humor to depict hospital life, residency challenges, and the transition from trainee to attending. Below is a practical breakdown of the core cast and their narrative functions.
