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Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Scrubs' Reboot Confirmed at ABC
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The silliness of Sacred Heart is about to return. The "Scrubs" reboot was reported to be in development last year with Zach Braff returning as Sacred heart doctor J.D., but now Variety reports that the sitcom has been ordered straight-to-series by ABC for the 2025-2026 season. The site also reports that Braff won't be alone when it comes to former cast. Donald Faison will also be returning as Dr. Christopher Turk and Sarah Chalke will be back as Dr. Elliot Reid. Read More: 'Dexter: Resurrection' Early Reviews Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided Variety says more former castmates are expected to return for the reboot, with no mention of exactly who else might be scrubbing in. NBC/Getty Images Cast from the original series who could return include John C. McGinley who played the acerbic Dr. Cox, Neil Flynn of "The Middle" fame who played a janitor known for terrorizing J.D., and Judy Reyes as Nurse Carla. The official logline for the "Scrubs" revival reads, "JD (Braff) & Turk (Faison) scrub in 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." Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra, both of whom worked on the original series, will serve as executive producers and showrunners for the new show. "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence will executive produce along with Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer. Braff, Chalk, and Faison are also serving as executive producers. "Scrubs" originally aired on NBC for its first seven seasons before jumping to ABC for its final two. Overall, the sitcom ran from 2001 to 2009, earning itself 2 Primetime Emmys in the process. While promoting the AppleTV+ series "Shrinking" back in 2023, Lawrence told Variety that a "Scrubs" reunion was "inevitable," though at the time he was speaking specifically of a reunion movie rather than a series. "In the greatest way, the cast of that show and the writers are so good that they're all working. And the main reason to do something like that isn't the work, it's because we actually love hanging out," Lawrence said. He continued, "I think it's inevitable that [a 'Scrubs' movie] happens. The joke of it with us is the first time that six months go by that we don't hang out, we'll end up doing a 'Scrubs' reunion." More TV: 'King of the Hill' Revival Trailer Brings the Hills Back Home 'Big Bang Theory' Sci-Fi Spinoff Confirmed For HBO Max
See - Sada Elbalad
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Scrubs" Reboot Gets Green Light with Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke to Return
Yara Sameh Fifteen years after "Scrubs" was canceled at ABC, the reboot of the beloved hospital comedy has officially been greenlit, receiving a straight-to-series order from the broadcaster. Original series star Zach Braff is already onboard with the new show. Now, he will be joined by fellow original cast members Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke. According to sources, more original cast members are expected to return. ''Scrubs' means so very much to me. So excited for the chance to get the band back together,' said original series creator Bill Lawrence. The official logline for the new 'Scrubs' reads, 'JD (Braff) & Turk (Faison) scrub in 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.' Fellow 'Scrubs' alums Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra will serve as executive producers and showrunners on the revival of the series, with Lawrence executive producing via Doozer along with Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer. Braff, Faison, and Chalke are also executive producing in addition to starring. 20th Television is the studio. Lawrence remains under his overall deal at Warner Bros. Television, with that studio carving out room for Lawrence to work with his former studio partners on 'Scrubs.' The new 'Scrubs' was first reported to be in early development in December 2024, while Braff's return was first reported in May. The show originally aired on NBC for its first seven seasons from 2001-2008, followed by two seasons at ABC from 2009-2010. The single-cam comedy took place at Sacred Heart Hospital and followed the interns, doctors, nurses, and the Janitor through their day-to-day lives at the hospital. Along with Braff, Faison, and Braff, the cast included Judy Reyes, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley, and Neil Flynn. Prior to the pickup, ABC had only two pure comedies on its schedule for 2025-2026 — returning shows 'Abbot Elementary' and 'Shifting Gears.' The network also ordered the spinoff '9-1-1: Nashville' straight-to-series earlier this year. ABC did not order any pilots during the traditional pilot season this year, but is currently prepping the drama 'RJ Decker' starring Scott Speedman. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Scrubs' is coming back with a new season – and its original stars
The gang's getting back together. After years of teasing and speculation among fans, ABC revealed on July 10 that "Scrubs" will be revived with three of its original stars — Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke — as well as series creator Bill Lawrence. The reboot will debut in the 2025-2026 broadcast TV season, per an ABC news release. The hospital comedy reboot will see one-time interns JD (Braff) and Turk (Faison) "scrub in together for the first time in a long time," according to the season's logline. "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." "'Scrubs' means so very much to me. So excited for the chance to get the band back together," Lawrence said in a statement. The beloved comedy debuted with a starring cast consisting of Braff, Faison, Chalke, Neil Flynn (Janitor), Ken Jenkins (Chief of Medicine Dr. Bob Kelso), John C. McGinley (Dr. Perry Cox), and Judy Reyes (nurse Carla Espinosa) on NBC in October 2001. The show moved to ABC for Season 8 and was canceled after Season 9 in 2010. By the end of the series, several main cast members had reduced roles as the network shepherded in new actors. The cast has kept in contact since ABC sunsetted the show. Faison and Braff co-host the "Scrubs" podcast "Fake Doctors, Real Friends" and have also appeared together in T-Mobile ads. 'Scrubs' stars have been teasing a revival for years In 2022, Braff, Faison, Chalke, McGinley, Lawrence, Judy Reyes, and Neil Flynn all took part in a panel at the ATX TV Festival, where they discussed the possibility of a "Scrubs" reunion. Faison suggested at the time that a reboot would have to be done as a movie due to the busy schedule of the cast and of Lawrence, who has gone on to produce shows like "Ted Lasso" and "Shrinking." "We all would love to work together again," Faison said. "(But) it can't be a full season of a show. It would have to be a movie or something like that." Braff added that he would be "down" for a reunion if Lawrence is involved. Lawrence then confidently told fans: "We're going to do it. You guys know we're going to do it." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
Zach Braff, Donald Faison and more return for 'Scrubs' reboot
Zach Braff, Donald Faison and more are scrubbing back in. "Good Morning America" has confirmed that Braff and Faison are returning for the new " Scrubs" series. Sarah Chalke will also return to the series and join Braff and Faison as executive producers. According to a logline for the reboot, "JD and Turk scrub in 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," the logline adds. "GMA" previously reported that a reboot was being developed by show creator Bill Lawrence. The hit 2000s medical comedy featured the story of the medical staff of Sacred Heart Hospital, including interns, doctors and other employees, from the point of view of J.D. Dorian (Braff). It aired for nine seasons and was honored with a Peabody Award in 2006. In his Instagram story, Braff shared a video of himself singing, "I can't do this all on my own. I need Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison." Faison, who portrayed Turk in the hit series, also shared a post of his own with a throwback photo of him, Chalke and Braff. He captioned the post, "Hello again." Chalke took to Instagram and shared a throwback photo too, with Faison and Braff and captioned the post, "YAY!!!!" She added in her Instagram story, "@vdoozer thank you for my dream job...a second time." In a statement shared by ABC, Lawrence said, "Scrubs means so very much to me." "So excited for the chance to get the band back together," he added.
UPI
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Scrubs' officially returning with 3 original stars
1 of 5 | Zach Braff, seen at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, returns for "Scrubs." File Photo by Alex Gallardo/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- ABC announced Thursday that it has ordered a revival of Scrubs. The announcement confirmed Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke are returning as their characters. Braff previously confirmed his return for the revival, then in development, in May. Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence is also returning. Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra will showrun. Braff, Faison, Chalke, Lawrence, Hobert and Batra are executive producers along with Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer. Scrubs originally ran for nine seasons, on NBC from 2001 -- 2009 and ABC from 2009 -- 2010. In the original series, J.D. (Braf), Turk (Faison) and Elliot (Chalke) were medical interns at Sacred Heart Hospital. By the final season, they were established doctors mentoring a new crop of interns. The series logline confirms that J.D. and Turk have remained friends since the original series, though have not worked together "in a long time." They face changes in the culture of medicine and interns with the same humor as the original series. Scrubs also starred John C. McGinley, Judy Reyes, Ken Jenkins and Neil Flynn with recurring characters played by Robert Maschio, Christa Miller and the late Sam Lloyd.
