Scrubs' JD & Elliot: The Ultimate Will-They-Won't-They Sitcom Romance

Sitcoms are all about those fun, memorable tropes that we all love to see! And Scrubs did it right, making fans adore its hilarious moments!

The JD and Elliot Romance

The Scrubs series is full of fun and love! But one couple truly stands out- JD and Elliot! Their story was teased since the very first episode but their road to becoming a couple wasn't always so smooth. It was bumpy but compelling, a big roller coaster!

There are many relationship storylines throughout the 9 seasons of Scrubs. The thing is many didn't quite work out and that may have set up this beloved couple for their great run. For JD and Elliot it was just one major plot point.

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A Subverted Trope

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In the 21st episode of Scrubs season 3, something unexpected happens! Near the end of the episode, something completely against sitcom tropes occurs! JD, who is finally getting together with Elliot, says the most unexpected line and lets Elliot know that he doesn't love her!

Why was this such a memorable subversion of the typical sitcom trope?

To that point, the entire series played on the classic "will they/won't they" trope!
It showed JD to not be so likeable, as he seemed to make a bad choice
He makes this statement publicly!
The entire season ends leaving you heartbroken

What's so compelling is that this shows that Scrubs was able to break down that old "will they/won't they" storyline. It gave viewers so many different, unique and unexpected things throughout its 9 season run. Leaving JD and Elliot together after season 3, could have killed their storylines and reduced the potential of their characters!

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A Long-Awaited Confession

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Most viewers considered season 8 to be the true ending for Scrubs. While there is another season, that time period allowed fans to feel fulfilled as the series drew to a close! JD, finally tells Elliot he loves her! What made it so effective and compelling?

It's a true story, the show brought so much into that special moment as their long wait made the confession extra significant and even made this heart-felt moment special as the couple had gone through a tough and testing experience to become such an adored pair.

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Were JD and Elliot Right For Each Other?

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A great show always lets you explore your characters to their depths!

There were questions surrounding this special pairing.

They clearly have chemistry but had their ups and downs
There were also key moments throughout their relationships and as their story unfolded there were also moments where their love could not be ignored!
Throughout the show's long run, this dynamic kept showing how much each character really was connected

The showrunners even created relationships with others!

There were a few that almost could have happened for JD, which might leave some feeling they should have been together. That was something this show played around with!
Another chance for the fans! Elliot and Sean's relationship had a significant chance to last, but JD really got in the way!

Even though this amazing pair may never have really gotten things to the finish line! It still ended in a way that only Scrubs could pull off! To really experience what makes a well-done will they/won't they type storyline, this one has everything to keep fans wondering, getting attached to and feeling so invested in every twist, every turn! That even included this pair's tough moments that led to such an emotional resolution and helped make their union incredibly significant. It also stands out in the vast landscape of sitcom romances, bringing in a totally new depth, one that will not soon be forgotten.

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Scrubs Revival

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It appears there will be more Scrubs coming in the future. Fans of Scrubs can only hope the return of the series means that JD and Elliot's story continues to stay relevant in this well-loved series. Bill Lawrence is producing it, so expect something special!

However, bringing back the iconic cast members, many fans wonder if the original story can continue. After all, all the beloved characters have ended up coupled off!

So there is potential for some conflict here as it could be challenging to give us another amazing story that explores that timeless Trope!