"Scrubs" is officially making a triumphant return! ABC has greenlit the long-anticipated revival of the beloved 2000s comedy series, which has been in the works since December 2024. Though talks of a reunion have been swirling for years among creator Bill Lawrence and the original cast. Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke, stars of the iconic show, have signed on to reprise their roles alongside lead actor Zach Braff. All three will also serve as executive producers for the upcoming season, slated to premiere in the 2025-26 television lineup.
In a heartfelt statement, Lawrence, who is also behind hit shows like "Shrinking" and "Ted Lasso," expressed his excitement: "'Scrubs' holds a special place in my heart. I'm thrilled at the prospect of bringing the band back together once more."
From 2001 to 2010, "Scrubs" captivated audiences for nine seasons, with the first seven airing on NBC and the final two on ABC. The show chronicled the journey of intern John "JD" Dorian (Braff) as he navigated his medical career, accompanied by his best friend Chris Turk (Faison) and his on-again, off-again love interest-turned-wife Elliot Reid (Chalke). The original ensemble also included Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley, Neil Flynn, and Ken Jenkins.
The revival promises a heartwarming reunion, with the logline teasing: "JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in years. Medicine has evolved, interns have grown, but their unbreakable bromance has endured the test of time. New and familiar faces alike will traverse the halls of Sacred Heart Hospital, laughing, loving, and encountering a few surprises along the way."
For years, Lawrence has expressed his desire to revive "Scrubs," stating at the ATX Festival in 2022, "If you ever have the chance to work with people you genuinely enjoy spending time with, seize it with both hands." One hurdle in the revival was the fact that "Scrubs" hailed from Disney's 20th Television (formerly Touchstone TV/ABC Studios), while Lawrence now has an overall deal with Warner Bros. TV. However, he negotiated a special clause in his contract to serve as an executive producer, though he won't be taking on the role of showrunner.
Instead, those duties will fall to Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra, both seasoned writers and producers from the original series (with Batra also making guest appearances). They will executive produce alongside Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer from Lawrence's Doozer Productions, as well as Braff, Faison, and Chalke.
The addition of "Scrubs" fortifies ABC's comedy lineup, which currently includes "Abbott Elementary" and the Tim Allen-led "Shifting Gears."
Braff is represented by CAA, Range Media Partners, and attorney Ken Richman; Faison by UTA and Fuller Law; Chalke by UTA, Untitled Entertainment, and Johnson Shapiro; Hobert by IAG and Jared Levine; and Batra by WME and Bruce Gellman of Hansen Jacobson.
