‘Scrubs’: Zach Braff’s JD Returns to Sacred Heart in the Official Trailer for ABC’s Revival (VIDEO)
Scrubs‘ return is nearly here as ABC unveils the official trailer for the series, offering fans their latest look at Dr. John Dorian (Zach Braff) and the team for the highly anticipated revival. The hit comedy from Bill Lawrence already has a premiere date, as well as casting details, and more reveals for fan-favorite characters.
Along with the premiere date and trailer, other details offer fans a concrete timeline of what they can expect from the show’s return, which sparked revival rumors all the way back in late 2024. Below, we’re breaking down all of the need-to-know details about Scrubs‘ long-awaited return. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for more as the premiere approaches.
When will the Scrubs revival premiere?
The Scrubs revival will officially premiere with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 8/7c, on ABC. The premiere date coincides with star Judy Reyes’s previous tease to TV Insider, as she told us filming was expected to begin in October 2025, so the series could premiere for the midseason.
Does Scrubs have a trailer?
After previously releasing a teaser trailer, ABC has since released the official trailer, which teases the original characters’ role as mentors to a new set of doctors carving their path at Sacred Heart Hospital. Check it out here:
Who stars in the Scrubs revival?
Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke all signed deals to return and reprise their roles as doctors, JD, Turk, Christopher Turk, and Elliot Reid, respectively. And after months of rumors and discussions about Judy Reyes‘ return as Carla Espinosa, Turk’s wife and nurse at Sacred Heart, Reyes’ participation in the revival was officially confirmed by Deadline. Reyes currently features in ABC’s hit series High Potential, in which she costars alongside Kaitlin Olson.
Meanwhile, fan-favorite Dr. Cox is also scrubbing back in, as it was announced by Variety that John C. McGinley would reprise his role as a recurring guest star. Fans got a taste of the impending reunions as ABC unveiled its first table read photo of the stars and creator Bill Lawrence gathered for the occasion. See it below.
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Since then, Variety announced that original series stars Robert Maschio and Phill Lewis would return to reprise their roles as Todd and Hooch. New additions to the team include Vanessa Bayer as Sibby, who runs a wellness program for staff at Sacred Heart, and Joel Kim Booster as Dr. Eric Park. Meanwhile, Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow join as part of the intern class portraying Serena, Asher, Blake, Amara, and Dashana.
What is the Scrubs revival about?
The Scrubs revival follows JD and Turk as they scrub in together for the first time in a long time, according to the logline shared by Deadline. In the years since viewers last saw them, medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has continued to stand the test of time. As characters both new and old navigate the day-to-day at Sacred Heart, they’ll do so with laughter, heart, and a few surprises along the way.
Scrubs originally ran on NBC for seven seasons from 2001 to 2008, until it moved to ABC for two additional seasons, airing from 2009 to 2010. Over the course of its run, Scrubs earned six Emmy nominations, including one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Zach Braff in 2005.
Who is making the Scrubs revival?
Original series creator Bill Lawrence is back at the helm, serving as executive producer alongside Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra, who have been tapped as showrunners. Additionally, Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer will executive produce the show, with the latter two working under Lawrence’s production company, Doozer. Both Hobert and Batra are Scrubs vets as they wrote on the original series and served in additional roles on the flagship.
Scrubs, Series Revival, Premieres Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8/7c, ABC
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P
Awesome! Now bring back House and everything will be fine.
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Good lord can we PLEASE stop using that extremely tired word "woke". Y'all sound pathetic every time you call something you don't like "woke".
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C
Absolutely my favorite show. Didn't really like season 9 cast but excited to see the revival. I probably have the world record for how many times Ive watch all 9 seasons and episodes over and over lol
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Im not watching if the janitor is not part of it.
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I’m not sure you can have Scrubs without Neil Flynn no Sacred Heart without the Janitor it was a big part of the show him making JD’s life a misery
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C
You promise? Are you one of the writers and in a position to have any clue what you're talking about about? Cause it kinda sounds like the only one triggered is you. Sigh.
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C
Totally agree. My daughter and I love the first seven seasons of the original. We are hopeful that the reboot will be as fun but I am a little apprehensive about getting my hopes up as it appears that John C. McGinley and Judy Reyes will be billed as 'guest stars' (recurring). Also, Ken Jenkins (Dr. Kelso) is 85 now and is very unlikely to make an appearance and Sam Lloyd ([sweaty] Ted Buckland) has passed away. There is no mention of Neil Flynn (Janitor) or Christa Miller (Jordan) either. One last thing worth mentioning is that ABC is the least edgiest of the 'Big 4' and those of us who remember the original series will also remember that the worst two seasons of Scrubs was when they were on ABC. Too bad FOX didn't pick it up or perhaps a cable network like FX or Comedy Central.
Just my .02
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C
So happy to see this. Great show and I hope they have some of the same writers.
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M
I'm not generally a fan of bringing back old shows, but I love the original scrubs cast. The second cast was not as funny. I'd love to see a way to merge the Scrubs cast with the cast from Psych (if this happens, I deserve credit for the idea). They did a great job of making fun of political correctness in both shows and I love the banter between the lead characters. Good fun. The writing needs to be good; otherwise, don't do it.
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B
Great show. I wish the janitor was going to be on the reboot. He was hilarious.
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People moan about others being offended constantly, noone ever actually seems to be offended though.
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O
that would be so awesome it was my favorite show
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C
He had chemistry with the first actress that auditioned.
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M
Can we please stop using the word "y'all" as well!
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you realise you dont have to watch?
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Technically scrubs was always "woke" Half the cast are black or women... noone cared then.
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"AfterScrubs"?
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P
The first casting of female lead that refused with the lead was chemistry off the charts.
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O
A new season no one asked for. Quit reliving the glory days and come out with something new.
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Scrubs had the perfect ending when JD left Sacred Heart. Stop trying to kick this dead horse. It just diminishes the brilliance of the original.
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C
I can promise you it won't be ANYTHING like the original. We've become so soft and so offended at everything as a culture and society that every joke (if they were to even dare to write scripts like they should) will fall on triggered ears. It won't be the same, the characters won't be allowed to "be themselves". Watch the OG and laugh like we used to twenty years ago.
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i agree and what is worst (not saying these actors had done so) that in many cases, the original actors will apologize for their ealier stuff as they are now woke and know better
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This is the Dumbest Idea EVER!! These characters are so OVER done!! The Actors are so OVER done!! Their own work has failed and now they want to rehash the same thing again!! Don't do it!! Let it go!!