Frequently Asked Questions About...
Scrubs Music
- Q.: I'm after an instrumental tune that's not listed.
A.: If it's an instrumental and hasn't been credited, it's more than likely composed by the show's music guy Jan Stevens, and isn't independently available. Sorry!
- Q.: Who or what is "Tart"? I can't find anything about them anywhere!
A.: We're not 100% sure about this, either. Several sources and clues indicate that there is a Tart-Keren DeBerg connection, and we're doing our best to connect all the dots in this mystery.
- Q.: Some songs you have listed are different from what's on the DVD.
A.: By our tally, 13 songs were replaced in the Season One DVD. The discrepancies are noted in-list, and we're trying to track down all the replacements as quickly as possible. (Latest added June 28, '07 [thanks, jools9!]. 7 down, 6 to go!)
- Q.: Where can I download these songs?
A.: Most can be found on iTunes, which can be easily accessed at this nifty Scrubs iMix.
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"Superman" written and performed by Lazlo Bane. Album: 'All The Time in the World' & 'Music from Scrubs Official Soundtrack
'
Episode 3.01 - "My American Girl"
- Scene: J.D. prepares to go into the hospital.
- "Faith" by George Michael. Album: 'Faith
'
Performed by Zach Braff.
- Scene: J.D. and Turk head into work.
- "Beautiful Day" by U2. Album: 'All That You Can't Leave Behind
'
- Scene: Elliot makes a change.
- "American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Album: various
Episode 3.02 - "My Journey"
- Scene: Sean & Elliot, and J.D. & Turk, finally get together.
(J.D. sings part of the song in the beginning.)
- "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. Album: 'Escape
'
Prod. # 303 - "My Dirty Secret"
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Note that this episode was aired as 3.09. Music info can be found there.
Episode 3.03 - "My White Whale"
- Scene: J.D. imagines meeting up with Elliot after work...at a lake.
- "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton. Album: 'Perfect Angel
', et al.
- Scene: J.D. and Elliot (and Sean!) meet up after work (background music).
- "Disappear" by Dina D'Allesandro. Album: Sweetness and Decency
Episode 3.04 - "My Lucky Night"
- Scene: Turk spills Elliot & J.D.'s secret to Sean (background music).
- "Blind, Deaf and Dumb" by The Churchills. Album: 'Big Ideas
'
(Also in 2.19 "My Kingdom")
- Scene: Turk sings in the elevator.
- "Don't Know Much" originally by Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville Album: various
Performed by Donald Faison.
- Scene: Elliot explains her relationship with J.D. to Sean (background music).
- "Almost Feeling Better" by Tart. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist.)
- Scene: Carla embarrasses Turk in Surgery (background music).
- "Late Nights & Homies" by ??. Album: none - catalog track
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist/track.)
- Scene: Sean tells Elliot he'll be away longer than she thought (background music).
- "On and On" by Keren DeBerg. Album: ?? (Info)
- Scene: J.D. rushes to Elliot's apartment to get a big surprise.
- "Cindy" by Tammany Hall NYC. Album: 'Back in the Bottle
' (Download @ site)
Episode 3.05 - "My Brother, Where Art Thou?"
- Scene: Carla tells Elliot how to cure her loneliness (background music).
- "Nothing Left of Me (Picture This)" by Joanna de Seyne. Album: 'Picture This
'
Episode 3.06 - "My Advice To You"
- Scene: J.D. can't get over Elliot because he's around her all the time.
- "Bad Day" by REM. Album: 'In Time: The Best of REM 1988-2003
'
Episode 3.07 - "My 15 Seconds"
- Scene: J.D. tells Danni a story.
- "I've Been Waiting" by Matthew Sweet. Album: 'Girlfriend
'
- Scene: At the bar, Carla and Elliot throw darts (background music).
- ??
- Scene: J.D. and Turk imagine how Elliot and Carla got so close.
- "CHiPs Theme" by John Parker.
Episode 3.08 - "My Friend The Doctor"
- Scene: On the way to work, Carla poses a pregnant question to Turk.
- "Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of" by U2. Album: 'All That You Can't Leave Behind
'
- Scene: J.D. imagines the hospital singing Turk's praises.
- "Theme from Shaft" originally by Isaac Hayes. Album: 'Shaft: Music from the Soundtrack
'
Parody performed by Donald Faison and cast.
- Scene: At the bar, Elliot explains her feelings about being a doctor (background music).
- "Empty Room" by Brian Paturalski. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist/track.)
- Scene: Dr. Cox shows off his youthfulness.
- "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias. Album: 'Escape
'
- Scene: Janitor has some fun with J.D.'s 'Fugitive' accusation.
- "William Tell Overture (Finale)" by Gioacchino Rossini.
- Scene: The Janitor opens up to J.D.; Carla helps Dr. Cox hide his injury; and Elliot realizes who she is.
- "Someone" by Tammany Hall NYC. Album: 'Back in the Bottle
' (MP3 @ Site)
Episode 3.09 - "My Dirty Secret"
- Scene: J.D. imagines Elliot's pre-examination seduction.
- "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" by Bryan Adams. Album: '18 'Til I Die
', et al.
- Scene: The Janitor plays some music to taunt Turk.
- "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" by Jermaine Stewart. Album: 'Frantic Romantic'
- Scene: J.D. explains why sex isn't a dirty thing.
- "Do It Again" by Stroke 9. Album: 'Rip It Off
'
- Other music rumored to be in this episode...
- "Timing's Off" by Tart. Album: ??
"Moving" by Tart. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist.)
Episode 3.10 - "My Rule of Thumb"
- Scene: Dr. Cox's good mood flows like a cool breeze, lifting everyone's spirits.
- "Happy-Go-Lucky-Me" by Paul Evans. Album: various
- Scene: J.D. imagines the wild time that might be had when Danni comes to stay with him.
- "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls. Album: 'Success
', et al.
Episode 3.11 - "My Clean Break"
- Scene: Elliot makes up her patient, and Cox opens up to Jack.
- "The Rescue Blues" by Ryan Adams. Album: 'Gold
'
Episode 3.12 - "My Catalyst"
- Scene: J.D. and Dr. Casey go out for a beer after work (background music).
- "Good Thing" by David Boyles. Album: 'Bedroom Demos'
- Scene: J.D., Turk, and Dr. Cox learn from Dr. Casey how to own their burdens.
- "Everything's Not Lost" by Coldplay. Album: 'Parachutes
'
Episode 3.13 - "My Porcelain God"
- Scene: J.D. demonstrates the possible strange noise.
- "Down Under" originally by Men At Work. Album: 'Business as Usual
'
Performed by Zach Braff.
- Scene: Elliot demonstrates the tune on her pager.
- "That's The Way (I Like It)" originally by KC & the Sunshine Band. Album: various
Performed by Sarah Chalke.
- Scene: J.D. and Turk work out their problem; Dr. Cox and Carla try to see a new side of Kelso; Elliot is offered a chance for an epiphany.
- "A Murder of One" by Counting Crows. Album: 'August and Everything After
'
Episode 3.14 - "My Screwup"
- Scene: Dr. Cox is finally able to forgive and to accept events that were beyond his and J.D.'s control.
- "Winter" by Josh Radin. Album: 'We Were Here
' & 'First Between 3rd & 4th ' EP
Episode 3.15 - "My Tormented Mentor"
- Scene: Turk dances alone in the O.R.
- "Roc Ya Body, Mic Check 1, 2" by M.V.P. featuring Stagga Lee. Album: 'MVP (Most Valuable Player)
'
- Scene: Turk demonstrates how Hammer actually dances.
- "Here Comes the Hammer" originally by Hammer. Album: 'Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em
'
Performed by Donald Faison.
- Scene: Turk apologizes; Todd and Dr. Kelso give in; Perry and Jordan are there for each other.
- "I'm With You" by Avril Lavigne. Album: 'Let Go
'
Episode 3.16 - "My Butterfly"
- Scene: The doctors come through for their patients the second time around.
- "What a Wonderful World" by Joey Ramone. Album: 'Don't Worry About Me
'
Episode 3.17 - "My Moment of Un-Truth"
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Episode 3.18 - "His story II"
- Scene: Elliot thanks J.D. for always being there.
- "Our Love" by Rhett Miller. Album: 'The Instigator
'
Episode 3.19 - "My Choosiest Choice of All"
- Scene: Elliot and Sean play hide & seek at the bar (background music).
- "Far From Me" by Tart. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist.)
- Scene: J.D. confronts Elliot at the bar (background music).
- "Jump Off" By Keren DeBerg. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed track.)
- Scene: Drs. Cox and Miller's patient and his band perform as choices are made.
- "Section 9" AKA "Light & Day / Reach for the Sun" by The Polyphonic Spree. Album: 'The Beginning Stages of...
' (Free Download)
Episode 3.20 - "My Fault"
- NBC's Episode Promo
- Do you know it?
- Scene: Dr. Cox shares a drink with the Janitor (background music).
- "Feel The Sun" by Bryan Schaefer. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist.)
- Scene: Dr. Cox makes a gesture to Mr. Corman; Turk discovers the gesture Carla made for him and reciprocates; J.D. realizes the consequences of the gesture he made to Elliot.
- "One Thing" by Finger Eleven. Album: 'Finger Eleven
'
Episode 3.21 - "My Self Examination"
- Scene: Turk speaks from his heart at the rehearsal dinner, inspiring J.D. to honesty.
- "Follow Through" by Gavin DeGraw. Album: 'Chariot
'
Episode 3.22 - "My Best Friend's Wedding"
- Scene: J.D. takes Sean out for a drink to talk things over (background music).
- "Beautiful" by Avion. Album: 'Avion
'
- Scene: Ted and his Band perform at the reception.
- "Eight Days a Week" originally by The Beatles. Album: various
Vocal performance by The Butties. Lip-synched by The Blanks. (Info)
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