Scrubs is the best medical show

Thank you hithere297 for instigating this debate. I used to enjoy Scrubs but got bored of it after a while, but that will have nothing to do with this debate. The BoP, as it was not defined, will be primarily on my opponent to uphold the resolution while my own burden will be to refute the resolution.HumorTrue, Scrubs does have some funny moments, however it's mix of humor and drama(which is so crucial to the success of a show. No one wants fart jokes for half an hour or crying and interventions for 45 minutes) leave the viewer wanting. During a dramatic scene, it is clear to the viewer that this goes against the real purpose of the show, namely to garner laughs. As a comedy, Scrubs is great but as a drama, it is mediocre at best.Theme SongWhile the theme song is interesting and can perhaps be related to the central themes of the earlier seasons(loneliness, confidence) it only plays for about twenty seconds and thus any effects on the show as a whole are marginal. RealismContrary to my opponent's belief, Scrubs contains only trace amounts of realism. The on-again, off-again relationship between Elliot and J.D.(and in a more minor sense the undefined relationship between Dr. Cox and Jordan), the pregnancy by a major character once every few seasons(Carla and Jordan), and a large cast of minor and relatively unchanging characters throughout the series(The Todd, janitor, Snoop Dogg resident,. Beard Face, Colonel Doctor, etc.) are classic trademarks of many modern and classic sitcoms. These elements can be found in the shows Friends(on-again, off-again), Seinfeld(large cast of supporting characters), and The Office(multiple pregnancies).PolarityScrub's polarity in regards to the emotions it conveys can be seen by some as a sign of critical success. However, it is usually seen as a lack of directorial skills in transitions. Because Scrubs goes back and forth so much between emotions, it leaves the watcher somewhat confused as to the message trying to be conveyed. A real sign of critical success would be if a show were able to blend these two elements in a way that does not necessarily distract the audience but enough to where the emotions are conveyed noticeably.Life LessonsYes the problems of complete individuality play a major role in Scrubs. However, it is not the only show, and certainly not the only medical show to convey a major them consistently. For instance, the show House M.D.'s theme examines the probems of self-hate and personal growth while the comedic and sometimes confusing show Children's Hospital on the first layer focuses on the inconsistencies of the medical show genre but when we go deeper examines elements of naivete, social ostrazation, and self delusion. The point is that while Scrubs sometimes has after school special-eque lessons at the end, it is not the only one and in many cases other medical shows go even deaper.MusicThe music is interesting and does a good job of setting the mood for the show, however, it can get in the way of the actual storyline. For instance, when J.D. is wrapping up an episode in his daily monologue, it's annoying to hear the same exact piece of music in every single episode. The type of music played during the show actually changed very little over the ten years it was on the air and so even an interesting riff gets annoying and loses it's value.Personal GrowthAt the beginning of Scrubs when the four main characters are introduced(J.D., Turk, Elliot, Carla), we have a nerdy but determined young intern, his cooler but usually just as nerdy best friend who is a surgical intern, an extremely socially awkward fellow intern who does what it takes to mature as a doctor, and a no nonsense nurse who gives advice to the other three when they need it. Compare that to the end of the show. What has changed other than their positions in the hospitals? J.D. is still a nerd and has gotten even more flamboyent(after doing an "up-stairs" high-five suggests doing a "down-stairs" one with Turk). Turk still enjoys goofing off(proudly showing off his blood-soaked scrubs where the blood looks like a tiger). Elliot is still extremely awkward around people and OCD(obsessing over the use of coasters in her apartment, throwing a rackoon into the shower with J.D. as a practical joke). And Carla still is wise beyond her years and helps everyone with their problems(Elliot deciding whether to stay with Keith, Dr. Cox choosing to advance his career). No main charcters changed drastically enough to warrant personal growth as more of a factor in Scrubs than in other medical television shows.Since all of my opponent's points have been successfully refuted, he has not been able to uphold his burden of proof. Therefore urge a Con vote.