Scrubs (tv program)

"Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence has said that he knows how he wants the show to end. The question now is whether he'll get a chance to put his ideas on film. Lawrence says he turned down a request to write an alternate ending to the series prior to the...

With critical acclaim and one new hit on its side, NBC will continue its rebuilding process in 2007-08 with a crop of new shows that lean heavily toward the dramatic. The network is adding five new shows to its lineup in the fall, none of which are...

ABC has filled in more of its midseason schedule, finding homes for new dramas "Castle," "Cupid" and "The Unusuals" -- albeit probably at the expense of a couple of the network's current shows. "Castle," a light mystery drama starring Nathan Fillion ("...

REMEMBER when they used to gobble horse innards and other delicacies on "Fear Factor"? Ah, 'twas prime time's golden age. Blame it on the writers strike, but network TV is rushing to embrace cheap and sponsor-friendly unscripted programming that makes...

FOX is going into business with "Scrubs" star Zach Braff and "The Office" co-star David Denman on a new drama pilot. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Braff is in negotiations to direct and executive produce "Saint of Circumstance." It seems likely...

You. Go. Girl. Last Thursday, Pam took a big step outside her comfort zone on "The Office." In one exhilarating instant, she told Jim exactly how she felt about him, chastised her co-workers for not supporting her and finally came into her own. Oh, you...

As half of the most famous gay couple in the country, Portia de Rossi is still working to decipher the mixed messages American culture is sending her way right now. On the one hand, the actress' marriage to talk-show queen Ellen DeGeneres has won...

The Dillon Panthers will get a chance to defend their state title next season. NBC has renewed its critically adored but low-rated drama "Friday Night Lights" for next season, the showbiz trade papers report. The network is also giving series orders to...

Sometimes less is more. What's that theater saying about the fact that there are no small parts . . . I've been thinking a lot lately about the actors who can do so much with a part that is not the lead and not even the main supporting character. Look...

"House" and "The Office" are among TV's most DVRed shows, according to figures announced earlier this week by Nielsen Media Research. On Wednesday (April 25), Nielsen unveiled its "timeshifted" viewership figures for the week ending April 8, revealing...

The future of "Life on Mars" looks more certain at ABC, now that the network has renewed "Boston Legal" for a fifth season. David E. Kelley's Emmy-winning legal drama will return to ABC in the fall, albeit with a somewhat tighter budget. The network...

Fast National ratings for Thursday, April 26, 2007. It may look like April outside, but on your TV it's May Sweeps, which was good news for CBS and ABC on Thursday. Overall, CBS averaged a 9.9 rating/16 share to win the night, beating ABC's 8.6/14....