Scrubs is one of those shows that defined early 2000s TV—creative, funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and willing to tackle real emotional territory. The fantasy sequences and visual gags still feel fresh, and when it hits its stride, it's genuinely excellent television.

That said, it's 20+ years old now, and it shows. The humor style (random cutaways, pop culture references, some casually problematic jokes) feels dated. Younger viewers used to faster-paced streaming content might find the network TV pacing slow. And let's be clear: this is NOT family viewing. The sexual content alone (constant hookup talk, innuendo, casual relationships) makes it firmly teen territory.

For high schoolers and adults, though? Still solid. It's funnier and more substantive than most medical shows, and the emotional beats—about growing up, dealing with death, figuring out who you want to be—remain resonant. Just don't expect your 10-year-old to appreciate it, and be ready for some eye-rolls at the dated references.