Ted Buckland

Theodore "Ted" Buckland, Esq., is a fictional character in the NBC/ABC American comedy-drama Scrubs, played by Sam Lloyd. Ted is Sacred Heart Hospital’s lawyer; however he is apparently so inept that the only advice he gives is "kill a patient and you're sued". The episode "My Dream Job" reveals that it took him five tries to pass the bar exam (even then it is revealed that it was passed in Alaska where most of the laws were related to fish). Onc... more

Theodore "Ted" Buckland, Esq., is a fictional character in the NBC/ABC American comedy-drama Scrubs, played by Sam Lloyd. Ted is Sacred Heart Hospital’s lawyer; however he is apparently so inept that the only advice he gives is "kill a patient and you're sued". The episode "My Dream Job" reveals that it took him five tries to pass the bar exam (even then it is revealed that it was passed in Alaska where most of the laws were related to fish). Once referred to as the hospital's "sad sack" by Dr. Cox in "My Fishbowl", every insult can be seen to chip away at his little remaining self esteem. He is so accustomed to abuse that he reacts with surprise and disbelief when he receives even the slightest acknowledgment ("Oh good God! She knows my name. Am I awake?"). He is prone to panic attacks and is often seen sweating ("flop sweat"). The episode "My Faith in Humanity" implies Ted has never won a case. Ted also says in one episode that he lost his hair in 8th grade,although this is not true... less