ShareThisZach Braff sees his "Scrubs" character as the antithesis of most TV leads.
"So many guys on TV are the cool stud who gets all the girls," says Braff of the nerdy J.D. "He does get some pretty ladies but he's kind of a goofy guy.
"And a lot of people can relate to that."
After eight seasons, J.D. is not about to change, even though "Scrubs" is.
The series, reportedly in its final season, is moving to ABC starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday. And with it, the network wants the hospital comedy to anchor the night.
J.D. is still getting the girls, though. Courtney Cox joins the cast for a few episodes, playing his new (and very attractive) boss.
The thought of it may be intimidating for J.D. but not for Braff.
"She's a TV comedy legend," Braff says. "She's a very, very funny woman. We didn't know who'd be playing the character for a long time.
"When we heard it was her, we were very excited. There are a lot of actors who do movies, but (if you get them) they may not make John Q. Public to tune in to 'Scrubs.'
"With Courtney, we have the best of both worlds."
Though the cast of regulars are known for picking on each other backstage, Braff says Cox was safe from harassment.
"No hazing," he says. "Big-time names are safe."
Other highlights for the week of Jan. 4 to 10 (all times Eastern; Listings subject to change; check local listings):
SUNDAY
-- "Confessions of a Teen Idol" (8 p.m. VH1). Seven used-to-be stars live together as they try to work out their personal issues.
-- "Superstars of Dance" (9 p.m. NBC). International dance teams vie in this new contest.
-- "Ultimate Recipe Showdown" (9 p.m. Food Network). Contestants put their homemade recipes on the line for glory and fame.
MONDAY
-- "The Secret Life of An American Teenager" (8 p.m. ABC Family). The baby drama gives birth to a second season.
-- "Dear Genevieve" (8:30 p.m. HGTV). Genevieve Gorder answers your questions on design dilemmas.
TUESDAY
-- "Biggest Loser: Couples" (8 p.m. NBC). More families bring the weight of their lives into a new competition.
-- "nip/tuck" (10 p.m. FX). Eight new episodes carries the story of the doctors' new life in Los Angeles.
WEDNESDAY
-- "13 -- Fear Is Real" (8 p.m. CW). Competition series has 13 contestants facing their fears, like being forced to watch another season of "Survivor."
-- "Damages" (10 p.m. FX). As the second season begins, Patty (Glenn Close) gets drawn into another mystery of murder and backstabbing. It's all in a day's work.
THURSDAY
-- "Greg Behrendt's Wake-Up Call" (10 p.m. SoapNet). The guy who proclaimed "He's Just Not Into You" in a book now gives troubled couples advice.
FRIDAY
-- "Howie Do It" (8 p.m. NBC). That wacky Howie Mandel headlines this practical joke series.
E-mail Terry Morrow of the Knoxville News-Sentinel at morrow2(at)knews.com)
