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Elliot, JD and Turk of 'Scrubs'. Alamy Stock Photo
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Quiz: How well do you know these TV doctors?

To celebrate the return of Scrubs, we’re testing your knowledge of TV doctors.
10.01pm, 30 Nov 2025
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THE SCRUBS REVIVAL lands on screens next year.

The beloved comedy, which originally ran from 2001 to 2009, has been rebooted for new audiences and will air in the US from 25 February.

But, of course, there are also other TV doctors. 

Let’s exercise our brains and test our knowledge of them.

Tell us if it hurts. 

What is the name of JD’s son in Scrubs?
Peter
Sam

JD Junior
John
One of TV’s most famous doctors is Meredith Grey of Grey’s Anatomy - but what is her mother's name?
Sandra
Janet

Ellis
Karen
Hugh Laurie's 'House' captured audiences from 2004 to 2012. What caused the main character's limp?
Golf injury
Car accident

Infarction (tissue death)
Stabbing
ER starred some of Hollywood's biggest actors. What year did George Clooney leave the show (for the first time)?
1998
1999

2000
2001
Where was M*A*S*H main character Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce born?
New England
Florida

North Carolina
New York
What was JD’s go-to drink order in Scrubs?
Piña colada
Daiquiri

Margarita
Appletini
Here's an easy one... The Pitt saw Noah Wyle return to playing a doctor, what other medical drama did he star in?
Grey's Anatomy
ER

House
Scrubs
New Amsterdam follows Dr. Max Goodwin as he attempts to reform one of the oldest public hospitals in the US, but what is his specialisation?
Cardiology
Dermatology

Infectious diseases
Orthopaedics
Neonatal surgeon Dr Addison Montgomery is the protagonist of Private Practice - but what is the name of the practice where she works?
Oceanside Wellness Group
Beachside Wellness Group

Los Angeles Wellness Clinic
Boardwalk Wellness Group
True or false: The Janitor in Scrubs was originally intended to be a figment of JD’s imagination
True
False
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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What are ewe doing? Baaaad
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Fin-flipping-tastic
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Top Dog
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Clever Cat
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