Scrubs ran for nine seasons, and at the end of most of them was a finale that served as the culmination of all the episodes before it. While not all of them ramp up the series' stakes, they do most commonly bring their season's storylines to a satisfying conclusion. The only exception to this are the two seasons with finales that weren't planned to be so.

Scrubs' season finales get to the heart of what makes the iconic sitcom so beloved. The characters and their relationships develop, the status quo changes, and famous guest stars pop in. More than once, the show also ends seasons with cliffhangers to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

"My Princess" Wasn't Supposed to Be a Season Finale, and it Shows

Scrubs' seventh season was cut short by the 2007 writer's strike. As a result, its final episode, "My Princess," was not written to be a finale.