Is the janitor a figment of J.D.’s imagination?
As revealed in the DVD commentary on several episodes, the Janitor character was initially to be used as a figment of J.D.'s imagination if the show had been canceled during the first season or the first half of the second. This would have been revealed to the audience in the finale.
Why did Janitor leave Scrubs?
Janitor was portrayed by Neil Flynn and appeared in 166 episodes of Scrubs as a main character for seven seasons. He first appeared in "My First Day" and was last seen in a flashback in "Our First Day of School", in which he simply walked out of the hospital after learning that J.D. was never returning to Sacred Heart.
Was Neil Flynn really in The Fugitive?
The Fugitive was referenced in the episode My Friend the Doctor, when Janitor revealed to J.D. that he played the part of a transit cop. … In reality, this part was played by Neil Flynn, who portrays Janitor in Scrubs.
Do you ever learn the Janitor’s name in Scrubs?
It was presumed to be revealed in the season eight finale, that The Janitor's real name is "Glenn Matthews". However, after J.D. walks away, someone walks by The Janitor, and calls him "Tommy".
Who does Elliot marry in Scrubs?
J.D. Elliot is a close friend and a frequent love interest to protagonist John "J.D." Dorian (Zach Braff) for the first eight seasons, and in Season 9 becomes his wife….Elliot Reid.
| Dr. Elliot Reid, M.D. | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | John Dorian |
| Children | Unnamed daughter Sam Perry Gilligan Dorian (step-son) |
Was Neil Flynn a hurdler?
As the enigmatic Janitor, Flynn's character clocked the most consistent batting average for laughs — hitting solid singles each episode with his bizarrely detailed lies (about being a world class hurdler or claiming his siblings were also his parents) and occasionally stealing a base with an unexpectedly impressive …
Why is Zach Braff not in season 9 of Scrubs?
When Scrubs was renewed for season 9, it switched focus to new med students coming to the hospital, with Braff only returning for six episodes. Flynn also reprised the Janitor for one brief scene, where he quits upon learning J.D. has left the hospital for good.