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 5.01 - "My Intern's Eyes"
- Scene: J.D. drives to work in a slick new car.
- "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet. Album: 'Get Born
'
- Scene: We see the hospital through a new intern's eyes (the song later closes the episode).
- "Anything Can Happen" by The Finn Brothers. Album: 'Everyone Is Here
'
- Other music rumored to be in this episode...
- "Devil Baby" by Mark Knopfler. Album: 'The Ragpicker's Dream
'
Episode 5.02 - "My Rite of Passage"
- Scene: Jordan finds acceptance; J.D. enjoys his power; Elliot faces yet another crisis.
- "Sooner or Later" by Michael Tolcher. Album: 'I Am
'
- Other music rumored to be in this episode...
- "Sooner or Later" by The Emotion Project AKA Jeff Tufaro Band. Album: ??
(Unconfirmed track.)
Episode 5.03 - "My Day At The Races"
- Scene: The Ninja Surgeons Fantasy.
- "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas. Album: various
- Scene: Turk refutes Carla's hypothetical question about their future kid.
- "Safety Dance" originally by Men Without Hats. Album: various
Performed by Donald Faison.
- Scene: Carla and Elliot run into Perry and Jordan at the bar (background music).
- ??
- Scene: Turk operates and makes some noise; Elliot helps J.D. finish the race.
- "Everybody's Changing" by Keane. Album: 'Hopes and Fears
'
- Other music rumored to be in this episode...
- "Moving On" by Weekend Excursion. Album: 'Five from Six' EP
"My Face" by Tart.
Episode 5.04 - "My Jiggly Ball"
- Scene: Elliot turns down her friends' offer (background music).
- ??
- Scene: A little knowledge helps Elliot find her way back; Kelso puts on his apathy.
- "Sideways" by Citizen Cope. Album: 'The Clarence Greenwood Recordings
'
Episode 5.05 - "My New God"
- Scene: Janitor gives J.D. "evil eye."
- "Koyaanisqatsi" by Philip Glass. Album: 'Koyaanisqatsi Soundtrack
'
(Also in 5.17 "My Chopped Liver")
- Scene: Turk forces the angry sex.
- "Slave to Love" by Bryan Ferry. Album: various
- Scene: Cox and Jack run into J.D. and Buddha at the bar (background music).
- "This Time Around" by The Emotion Project AKA Jeff Tufaro Band. Album: ??
(Unconfirmed track/placement.)
- Scene: Jack's baptism.
- "In the Sun" by Joseph Arthur. Album: 'Come To Where I'm From
'
Episode 5.06 - "My Missed Perception"
- Scene: Everyone goes through their morning ritual.
- "To The Woman" by Tammany Hall NYC. Album: 'Buddy
'
- Scene: Turk & Elliot and J.D. make amends to their patients; Carla gets her picture.
- "These Photographs" by Josh Radin. Album: 'We Were Here
'
Episode 5.07 - "My Way Home"
- Scene: J.D. pampers himself in the bath.
- "Africa" by TOTO. Album: 'TOTO IV
', et al.
- Scene: Elliot turns to cheat sheets.
- "Maniac" originally by Michael Sembello. Album: 'Flashdance Original Soundtrack
', et al.
Performed by The Blanks. (Info)
- Scene: The gang follows the yellow line in hopes of finding what they need.
- "We're Off to See the Wizard" written by Harold Arlen for The Wizard of Oz.
Hummed by The Blanks. (Info)
- Scene: The gang discovers they had what they wanted all along.
- "Over the Rainbow" arrangement originally by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Album: various
Performed by The Blanks. (Info)
Episode 5.08 - "My Big Bird"
- Scene: Turk's cellphone rings ominously.
- "Symphony No. 5, 1st Movement" composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
- Scene: The gang celebrates at the bar (background music).
- ??
Episode 5.09 - "My Half-Acre"
- Scene: Todd shows off his air band talents.
- "Working for the Weekend" by Loverboy. Album: various
- Scene: Turk shows off his air band talents.
- "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe. Album: various
- Scene: J.D. creates a memory of himself and Julie as old people.
- "100 Years" by Five For Fighting. Album: 'The Battle for Everything
'
- Scene: J.D. tries to avoid going too fast with Julie.
- "Hey Julie" by Fountains of Wayne. Album: 'Welcome Interstate Managers
'
- Scene: The air band finally performs.
- "More Than a Feeling" by Boston. Album: various
Episode 5.10 - "Her Story II"
- Scene: J.D. and Julie enjoy their deck.
- "Happy Together" by The Turtles. Album: various
- Scene: The girls hang out at a youth-oriented bar (background music).
- ??
- Scene: Carla gets some good news; J.D. gains perspective about his future.
- "Ride" by Cary Brothers. Album: 'Waiting For Your Letter
' EP
Episode 5.11 - "My Buddy's Booty"
- Scene: Elliot and J.D. takes turns scooter blading.
- "Shadow" by The Southland. Album: 'Influence of Geography
'
- Scene: Dr. Cox finds a new drinking buddy (background music).
- "Open" Rob Laufer. Album: 'The Iron Age'
- Scene: Dr. Cox bonds with his new drinking buddy (background music).
- "Head Off" by Moris Tepper. Album: 'Head Off'
- Scene: Dr. Cox saves a seat for his new drinking buddy (background music).
- "Without You" by Tart. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist.)
- Scene: The characters gain some perspective amid their petty arguments when Mrs. Wilk wakes up.
- "Blue" by Jayhawks. Album: 'Tomorrow the Green Grass
'
Episode 5.12 - "My Cabbage"
- Scene: J.D. and Cabbage have a talk; Elliot and Turk reconnect; the infection is passed to an unfortunate recipient.
- "Fix You" by Coldplay. Album: 'X&Y
'
Episode 5.13 - "My Five Stages"
- Scene: Things get real for Elliot when she thinks of Keith.
- "Bring Me Love" by Deberg (Keren?) / Jacobs. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed artist/track.)
- Scene: J.D. and Dr. Cox face the last two stages; Ted settles; Elliot asks Keith to move to a new stage.
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"The Long Road" by Pearl Jam. Album: 'Merkinball
' single
Episode 5.14 - "My Own Personal Hell"
- Scene: J.D. stands up for Elliot and is later joined by his friends, even those by association, for beers on his deck.
- "Living Life" by the Eels. Album: 'The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered
'
Episode 5.15 - "My Extra Mile"
- Scene: J.D. uses Keith as girl bait (background music).
- "Episodes (Diphenhydramine)" by Pela. Album: 'All in Time
' EP
- Scene: J.D. and Cox go the extra mile for their patients.
- "Someone" by Tammany Hall NYC. Album: 'Back in the Bottle
'
(Also in 3.08, "My Friend the Doctor")
Episode 5.16 - "My Bright Idea"
- Scene: Janitor puts his past to use to take advantage of J.D. changing his batteries.
- "Running One" by Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil. Album: 'Run Lola Run
' Soundtrack
- Scene: Everyone celebrates Carla and Turk's news.
- "All of the Words" by Kutless. Album: 'Sea of Faces
'
Episode 5.17 - "My Chopped Liver"
- Scene: J.D. imagines which body part he would want Turk to donate to him.
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"Brick House" by the Commodores. Album: various
- Scene: Carla fields a flood of staff requests for Kelso.
- "I Hear You Knocking" performed by Dave Edmunds. Album: various
- Scene: Jordan and Perry & Elliot and Keith go out on a couple date (background music).
- "Take Another Step" by Keren DeBerg. Album: ??
(Unknown/unconfirmed track.)
- Scene: Janitor leads in giving Carla "evil eye."
- "Koyaanisqatsi" by Philip Glass. Album: 'Koyaanisqatsi Soundtrack
'
(Also in 5.05, "My New God")
- Scene: Turk, Cox, and Carla each decide not to burden those they care about with their problems.
- "I'll Be Around" by Bobby Bare Jr.. Album: 'Young Criminals' Starvation League
'
Episode 5.18 - "My New Suit"
- Scene: J.D. imagines the prenatal gay test.
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"Macho Man" by the Village People. Album: various
- Scene: J.D. decides to be honest with Dan.
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"Still Fighting It" by Ben Folds. Album: 'Rockin' The Suburbs
'
Episode 5.19 - "His Story III"
- Scene: Elliot appreciates the support of a friend; Turk appreciates the importance of family; the patient appreciates the one who made a difference in his stay.
- "Boston" by Augustana. Album: 'All The Stars And Boulevards
'
Episode 5.20 - "My Lunch"
- Scene: Cox blames himself for the fate of the organ recipients.
- "How to Save a Life" by The Fray. Album: 'How to Save a Life
'
Episode 5.21 - "My Fallen Idol"
- Scene: Carla sends Ted's Band in J.D.'s place to cheer Dr. Cox.
- "Put on a Happy Face" written by Lee Adams & Charles Strouse for Bye Bye Birdie.
Performed by The Blanks. (Info)
- Scene: J.D. gets through to Dr. Cox.
- "Something Else" by Gary Jules. Album: 'Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets
'
Episode 5.22 - "My Déjà Vu My Déjà Vu"
- Scene: Dr. Cox is welcomed back to the hospital.
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"Welcome Back" originally by John Sebastian. Album: 'The Best of John Sebastian
'
Performed by the cast.
- Scene: Turk enjoys doing what he wants while Carla is preoccupied with her condition.
- "The Streetbeater" (Sanford and Son Theme) written by Quincy Jones. Album: various
- Scene: Carla suffers her drinking companions at the bar (background music).
- "Heaven Sent" by The Emotion Project AKA Jeff Tufaro Band. Album: ??
- Scene: Cox opens up to Elliot; J.D. analyzes the déjà vu.
- "World Spins Madly On" by The Weepies. Album: 'Say I Am You
'
Episode 5.23 - "My Urologist"
- Scene: J.D. imagines all the places Kim could have been.
- "Kung Fu Fighting" originally by Carl Douglas. Album: various
Performed by Zach Braff.
- Scene: J.D. confronts Kim, and ultimately convinces her to take a risk.
- "Easier to Lie" by Aqualung. Album: 'Strange and Beautiful
'
Episode 5.24 - "My Transition"
- Scene: J.D. imagines accomplishing a homemade dinner & karaoke date.
- "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" originally by Elton John & Kiki Dee. Album: various
Performed by Elizabeth Banks & Zach Braff.
- Scene: J.D. imagines how Body saves the day.
- "William Tell Overture (Finale)" by Gioacchino Rossini.
- Scene: The Worthless Peons perform.
- "Baby Back Ribs" (Chili's jingle) performed by The Blanks. Album: none (Info)
- Scene: J.D chases the gays off his deck (background music).
- "I Love the Nightlife" by Alicia Bridges. Album: various
- Scene: J.D and Kim have their horseback riding date.
- "Love Hurts" by Nazareth. Album: various
- Scene: Kim announces her and Elliot's concert plans.
- "America" originally by Neil Diamond. Album: various
Performed by Donald Faison.
- Scene: All is right with the couples in the world.
- "Delirious Love" by Neil Diamond. Album: various
- Other music rumored to be in this episode...
- "New Model" by The Emotion Project AKA Jeff Tufaro Band. Album: ??
"Boy" by Keren DeBerg. Album: ??
"Why" by Elefant. Album: Album: 'The Black Magic Show '
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