The fourth season of the American comedy television series Scrubs premiered on NBC on August 31, 2004, and concluded on May 10, 2005, and consists of 25 episodes. Heather Graham guest starred for an extended run for the first 8 episodes and then another appearance later in the season. Colin Farrell, Matthew Perry (who also directed an episode), Molly Shannon, Clay Aiken, and Tara Reid guest starred. This season was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
As the season opens, Turk (Donald Faison) arrives from his honeymoon with Carla (Judy Reyes) but they soon have issues when Carla tries to change many things about her new husband. Their marriage and Turk's friendship with J.D. (Zach Braff) are also endangered when J.D. and Carla share a drunken kiss. Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) and Jordan (Christa Miller) learn that their divorce was not final, but this seemingly good news causes friction. Elliot (Sarah Chalke) is still angry with J.D. for breaking her heart, and the situation becomes more uncomfortable still when she dates J.D.'s brother Dan (Tom Cavanagh). J.D. has a new love interest of his own when a new and very attractive psychiatrist, Dr. Molly Clock (Graham), arrives at Sacred Heart. Molly serves as Elliot's mentor during her time at the hospital.
Cast and characters
Main cast Zach Braff as Dr. John "J.D." Dorian Sarah Chalke as Dr. Elliot Reid Donald Faison as Dr. Chris Turk Neil Flynn as Janitor Ken Jenkins as Dr. Bob Kelso John C. McGinley as Dr. Perry Cox Judy Reyes as Nurse Carla Espinosa
Recurring roles Robert Maschio as Dr. Todd Quinlan Sam Lloyd as Ted Buckland Christa Miller as Jordan Sullivan Heather Graham as Dr. Molly Clock Johnny Kastl as Dr. Doug Murphy Aloma Wright as Nurse Laverne Roberts Chrystee Pharris as Kylie Martin Klebba as Randall Winston Phill Lewis as Dr. Hooch Josh Randall as Jake
Guest stars Tom Cavanagh as Dan Dorian Richard Kind as Harvey Corman Julianna Margulies as Neena Broderick Clay Aiken as Kenny Michael Boatman as Ron Laver Colin Farrell as Billy Callahan Jim Hanks as Dr. Turner Masi Oka as Franklyn (MT) Matthew Perry as Murray Marks John Bennett Perry as Gregory Marks Tara Reid as Danni Sullivan Molly Shannon as Denise Lemmon Chuck Woolery as himself The Blanks as the Worthless Peons
Production Tad Quill and Bill Callahan, who Lawrence had worked with on Spin City, came on as co-executive producers. Bonnie Sikowiz returned to write an episode. David Feinberg was hired as a staff writer. Rich Eustis did not return.
Writing staff Bill Lawrence – executive producer/head writer Eric Weinberg – co-executive producer Matt Tarses – co-executive producer Tim Hobert – co-executive producer Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan – co-executive producers Gabrielle Allan – co-executive producer Tad Quill – co-executive producer Bill Callahan – co-executive producer Mike Schwartz – producer Debra Fordham – co-producer Mark Stegemann – co-producer Janae Bakken – co-producer Angela Nissel – executive story editor David Feinberg – staff writer
Production staff Bill Lawrence – executive producer/showrunner Randall Winston – producer Liz Newman – co-producer Danny Rose – associate producer
Directors Includes directors who directed 2 or more episodes, or directors who are part of the cast and crew Ken Whittingham (4 episodes) Chris Koch (3 episodes) Zach Braff (2 episodes) Gail Mancuso (2 episodes) Craig Zisk (2 episodes) John Inwood (2 episodes) Victor Nelli, Jr. (2 episodes) Bill Lawrence (1 episode) Matthew Perry (1 episode) John Michel (editor) (1 episode)
Episodes
Notes † denotes a "supersized" episode, running an extended length of 25–28 minutes.
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