Zach Braff Says ‘Scrubs’ Cast Was ‘Exhausted’ Filming the Final Season: ‘We Were Starting to Repeat Jokes’

As a seasoned movie critic who has seen his fair share of television shows come and go, I must say that “Scrubs” was undoubtedly a gem among the plethora of series that have graced our screens over the years. The unique blend of humor, heart, and medical drama made it a standout in the crowded landscape of sitcoms.


Although “Scrubs” enjoyed tremendous success during its broadcast on NBC, lead actor Zach Braff admitted that the cast felt drained during the final season of production, as he shared in an interview for Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast, “Inside of You.” He reminisced about the fatigue that overtook the cast during the series’ last run.

“After nine years, it seemed everyone was feeling drained from it,” Braff explained. “It felt as though we were rehashing old jokes. Everyone was quite tired… We worked such long, intense hours that are rarely seen nowadays.”

He also added: “We didn’t really have much of a life outside of it.”

Throughout its airtime, the comedic series set in a hospital successfully attracted a wide and devoted audience, earned industry acclaim, and was nominated for 17 Emmys, ultimately claiming victory on two occasions.

In a chat with EbMaster, Bill Lawrence, the creator of “Scrubs”, expressed optimism about a potential comeback. Yet, there are significant hurdles to overcome – such as the show being owned by Disney and Lawrence having commitments with Warner Bros. TV, not forgetting that the cast members are currently engaged in numerous ventures.

“Lawrence finds it amazing that ‘Scrubs’ enthusiasm remains strong, and he’s thankful for this enduring interest,” Lawrence said. “Perhaps it’s due to Zach Braff and Donald Faison being genuine friends off-screen, working on their podcast and T-Mobile ads. The fact that none of them really need it might be the main hurdle – everyone is incredibly successful, talented, and kind.”

Regarding Braff, despite acknowledging that the show grew exhausting towards the end, he still appreciates “Scrubs” for significantly impacting his life. In his own words, “It’s the laughter I miss every day. Laughing my stomach out every day was part of my job.”

He’s open to wearing the stethoscope again if there’s a possibility of a revival, as long as it’s presented as a limited series: “When we initially agreed to do our shows, they tied us up for quite a while, something I wouldn’t agree to now. But if there’s discussion about a limited project, it’s like, ‘Would you want to reunite the team, have a great time with your closest friends, and earn well?'”

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2024-08-17 21:16