Scrubs reboot officially announced after 15 years as fan-favourite stars set for return

After years of speculation, Scrubs is officially coming back. ABC has greenlit a revival of the cult-favourite medical comedy, with a new season set to air during the 2025–2026 TV season. The network confirmed the exciting news Friday, following reports by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

Even news better for long-time fans, the original stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison will all be returning. They will not only reprise their iconic roles but also step behind the scenes as executive producers.

On Instagram, the trio teased the announcement with nostalgic flair. Braff, who played the show’s neurotic but lovable lead, John “J.D.” Dorian, sang a reworked version of the series’ famous theme song: “I can’t do this all on my own. I need Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison.”

Chalke then shared a throwback photo with the caption “YAY!!!!” while Faison kept it short and sweet with “Hello again.”

Originally running from 2001 to 2010, Scrubs followed young doctors navigating life, medicine, and relationships at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital.

Known for its unique blend of surreal humour and emotional depth, the show was a critical success and built a dedicated fan base over its nine-season run.

It earned three Emmy nominations and drew millions of viewers at its peak, averaging over 10 million per episode during its early seasons on NBC before moving to ABC for its final two years.

The revival will see J.D. and Turk - one of TV’s most beloved bromances - teaming up again in a very different hospital environment.

A synopsis shared with CNN reads: “JD and Turk scrub together for the first time in a long time. Medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.”

Series creator Bill Lawrence, who went on to co-create Ted Lasso and Shrinking, has hinted at a comeback for years. “We’re definitely going to do it, just because we’ve all been enjoying hanging out,” he told LadBible in 2023.

“I think we’ll figure it out in the next six months or so what we want to do." Now that it’s finally happening, he said: "Scrubs means so very much to me. So excited for the chance to get the band back together,” in a statement to CNN.

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