‘Scrubs’ Revival Ordered to Series With Zach Braff & More to Return
Dr. John Dorian (Zach Braff) is officially scrubbing back in to Scrubs as ABC orders the comedy revival to series for the forthcoming television season.
After rumblings about the revival first surfaced in late 2024, this latest development promises fans that they’ll soon be checking back into Sacred Heart Hospital alongside JD and several familiar faces. Ranging from a potential premiere date and returning cast members to plot details and much more, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the forthcoming revival. Scroll down for a closer peek at the show, and stay tuned for more details as it takes shape at ABC.
Is Scrubs officially returning?
Yes, as mentioned above, it was confirmed by Deadline that Scrubs will return in a revival format for fans to enjoy, as ABC gave the project a series order. As viewers will recall, the series, which followed doctors and other professionals at Sacred Heart Hospital, 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.
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When will the Scrubs revival premiere?
It’s unclear when this revival will actually begin airing, but for now it is slated to broadcast within the 2025-2026 television season, meaning either this fall or next spring.
Who stars in the Scrubs revival?
Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke have all signed deals to return and reprise their roles as doctors, JD, Turk, Christopher Turk, and Elliot Reid, respectively. While no other official casting has been announced at this time, discussions about Judy Reyes‘ return as Carla Espinosa, Turk’s wife and nurse of Sacred Heart, have been ongoing. Reyes currently features in ABC’s hit series High Potential, in which she costars alongside Kaitlin Olson.
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.
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 2025-2026 TV season, ABC
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