Scrubs and the art of redefining sitcom clichés

Every great sitcom has that one chaotic wildcard character, the kind of unpredictable scene-stealer who elevates every moment they’re in. From Kramer in Seinfeld to Urkel in Family Matters to Charlie in It's Always Sunny, these larger-than-life personalities deliver the kind of comedic energy that keeps audiences coming back. But when it comes to perfecting this archetype, few characters do it better than Scrubs’ legendary Janitor.