In television, nothing truly great stays buried — and in a year already witnessing revivals of franchises ranging from The Office to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the beloved 2000s medical comedy Scrubs is joining the comeback trend.
Twenty-four years have passed since Zach Braff's character, rookie doctor JD, first walked the halls of Sacred Heart Hospital. Now Braff has officially signed on to return for ABC's upcoming Scrubs revival, which will reportedly blend original cast members with fresh faces.
If this sounds familiar, it's because ABC previously attempted a reboot during Scrubs' short-lived ninth season, where Braff and other leads transitioned the show to a younger cast. That iteration flopped, lasting only nine episodes.
Nearly two decades later, ABC is trying again — this time with original creator Bill Lawrence spearheading a hybrid reboot/continuation of the series.
With Braff officially onboard, Entertainment Weekly confirms other original cast members will likely follow suit.
"We've discussed this extensively, and the only worthwhile approach combines two elements," Lawrence previously told Deadline.
"First, giving audiences a glimpse into how medicine has transformed for characters they love — crucial for any successful revival. Second, recapturing what made Scrubs special: watching idealistic young doctors navigate medicine's realities."
The original Scrubs ran for 182 episodes from 2001 to 2010. Production timelines for new episodes remain undisclosed.
