One of the best shows on TV came back last night. Scrubs now airs on ABC and we got a double-shot of episodes that reminded me why the show always sucks me in.

First off, they had the goofy first episode with the new chief and interns learning about how strange a place Sacred Heart really is. Then they had the emotional, but still funny, follow up with a dying man facing his fate along with Turk and JD.

This will supposedly be the last go round for this show. Creator Bill Lawrence, who I almost became best friends with in college*, and star Zach Braff have said they are done after this, the eighth season. Lawrence has held out hope that something different may come out of the new characters they are introducing this season.

I don’t know if this will work, but at least they aren’t focusing on that and just letting it happen naturally. There are webisodes featuring the interns, but I haven’t watched them yet. This might be the first time I actually indulge in webisodes. Makes me feel dirty.

Anyway, I liked how they get a little bit of each character in there, including the small Kelso role in the coffee shop. I have unfortunately read ahead and know what happens with the chief position so if you don’t like spoilers (a term I hate), don’t check out the episode guide on Wikipedia. Regardless of whether you know ahead of time or not, it’s going to be a wild ride.

* – Bill graduated from William and Mary the same year I graduated from college. W&M was my first choice, but I got wait listed and went to Allegheny instead. He surely would have been impressed with my wit and charm, and I could have ridden his coat tails all the way to Hollywood.