Scrubs is back: The legendary medical comedy returns to television this 2025-2026 season.

The famous medical comedy Scrubs prepares his return to the small screen with a new sequel series that has been officially approved by ABC. The return of Scrubs thus becomes one of the most anticipated television returns, joining the recent trend of reviving legendary television titles.

The confirmation comes after months of rumors, negotiations, and exciting statements from both the actors and the creator. Expectations are growing with the news that It will again be set in the Sacred Heart Hospital, an iconic space where so many memorable scenes took place during the original broadcast.

ABC gives direct green light to Scrubs revival

ABC has given a straight-to-season order to the new Scrubs., without going through the traditional pilot phase, ensuring its premiere in the 2025-2026 television season. The production, which will begin in the coming months, will bring to the screens a format that combines sequel and reboot: The most beloved characters will coexist with a new generation of talents, thus creating a generational transition in the universe of the series.

Zach Braff returns to play John "JD" Dorian, accompanied by Donald Faison like Turk and Sarah Chalke in the role of Elliot Reid. All three also serve as executive producers, actively involved both in front of and behind the camera. Negotiations to feature other classic actors such as Judy Reyes, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn are underway, although definitive agreements have not yet been reached.

A renovated hospital, but with the same spirit

According to the official synopsis, JD and Turk resume their professional relationship After years away from the hospital, facing a very different medical environment. Medicine has evolved, new interns have their own aspirations and challenges, but Friendship and humor continue to be the driving force of the storyThe series promises to continue depicting everyday life at the Sacred Heart with the same wit and heart that made it unique.

The original creator, Bill Lawrence, assumes the executive production of this return, sharing responsibilities with series veterans Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra, who will serve as showrunners. The involvement of Lawrence and his team underscores the desire to maintain the essence that so impressed fans, while making way for new plots and faces that ensure the freshness of the story.

The context and challenges of return

The idea of ​​reviving Scrubs has been around for a while. The success of other revivals and sequels, such as the recent returns of Frasier or the trend of bringing back classic formats, has motivated ABC to bet heavily on the return of this famous medical comedy. The production It also has the support of the main agencies in the sector in the management of agreements and negotiations with the actors involved.

Scrubs joins ABC comedy lineup, which will add this title to offerings like 'Abbott Elementary' and 'Shifting Gears'. The original series, which aired between 2001 and 2010, made its mark with its ability to balance absurdist humor, drama, and emotional moments, chronicling the adventures of both rookie and veteran doctors and nurses.

The return of Scrubs is a reunion for several generations of viewersAlthough the exact premiere date and episode count have not yet been confirmed, projections point to a release in the spring following the start of the 2025-2026 season. Furthermore, the involvement of key members of the original cast and creative team reinforces confidence that the series will maintain the level of success that made it famous.

The show's quick-witted humor, lighthearted take on the hospital, and blend of the absurd and the endearing will continue, adapted to the concerns and realities of the present. Both longtime fans and new viewers will find in the new Scrubs an opportunity to understand—or rediscover—the reason this comedy earned a place of honor among medical sitcoms.