"Scrubs" Reboot Forges Ahead: Bill Lawrence Set, Talks with Cast Begin for Follow-up at ABC
by Nellie Andreeva
December 5, 2024


The long-rumored "Scrubs" reboot is getting closer to reality. The project is now officially in development at ABC from 20th Television after overcoming the main hurdle, securing the involvement of series creator/executive producer Bill Lawrence.

With Lawrence on board, 20th TV is moving in to secure the main original cast that includes Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison and John C. McGinley.



There have been question marks around original cast member Judy Reyes who left the medical comedy ahead of its final season. According to sources, her character, no-nonsense nurse Carla Espinosa, is factored into early plans for the reboot.

The participation of Reyes, who is a series regular on ABC/20th TV breakout new drama series "High Potential", remains uncertain though sources indicate she could potentially do both

https://deadline.com/2024/12/scrubs-reboot-abc-bill-lawrence-cast-zach-braff-sarah-chalke-1236194587/

I've wanted to see a revival of Scrubs ever since Zach Braff & Donald Faison started doing those commercials for T-Mobile. I don't think the article mentioned Neil Flynn returning as The Janitor. Not sure if he has been in a project since The Middle ended. Always loved this show & would certainly tune into a reboot.

Bill Lawrence defends rebooting Scrubs (https://screenrant.com/scrubs-reboot-criticism-bill-lawrence-response/#:~:text=Following%20its%20long%2Dawaited%20confirmation,the%20Sacred%20Heart%20Teaching%20Hospital.)

Following its long-awaited confirmation, Bill Lawrence defends the Scrubs reboot from early skepticism and critiques. Airing across nine seasons from 2001-10, the sitcom focused on the struggles and trials of a group of newly employed medical staff at the Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital.

8 Ways Scrubs’ Revival Will Be Different From The Original Show Over 15 Years After Med School (https://screenrant.com/scrubs-revival-season-10-different-original-show-list/)

With Scrubs season 10 officially in development, the time is right to start thinking about how the show's return will differ from the original run.

Ready when they are!!!

Bill Lawrence on "Scrubs" Reboot: The Writers’ Room is Coming Together Very Soon
by Jennifer Maas
Feb. 16, 2025


Prolific comedy writer Bill Lawrence gave an update on where his reboot of “Scrubs” is in the development stage while speaking with Variety on the Writers Guild Awards red carpet Saturday in New York.

“Well first thing is, on an interview, asking my wife if she’ll do the show whenever she has time,” Lawrence said while standing next to his wife, “Scrubs” alum Christa Miller.

Lucky for Lawrence, Miller replied: “Of course.”




He went on to say: “We’re in the process of, the cool thing, putting the writers together. And it’s the best thing in the world to see that some of the most talented writers in the world wrote on that show and they’re all still friends, and my friends.

And so [we] have a combination of the old and new. We’re just starting to build it right now. And I expect it to make an appearance very soon.”

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/scrubs-reboot-ted-lasso-season-4-update-bill-lawrence-1236310101/

Scrubs' Revival Cannot Repeat Med School's Biggest Mistake That Almost Ruined The Show (https://screenrant.com/scrubs-season-10-avoid-mistake-med-school-ending-op-ed/)

No one expected Scrubs: Med School (https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/scrubs/) to happen, but the surprise not only turned out to be the bad kind, but it also made a huge mistake in the finale.

Zach Braff joins ABC's Scrubs reboot (https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/scrubs-reboot-zach-braff-1236406202/#:~:text=Zach%20Braff%20may%20soon%20be,executive%20producer%20but%20not%20showrunner.)

Zach Braff may soon be scrubbing back in at Sacred Heart. The actor is on board to reprise the role of J.D. in a reboot of “Scrubs” being developed at ABC. The reboot was first reported to be in early development in December, with original series creator Bill Lawrence serving as executive producer but not showrunner.

10 Characters We Want To See Join Zach Braff's JD In ABC's Scrubs Reboot (https://screenrant.com/scrubs-reboot-characters-return-wish-list/)

Now that it's confirmed Zach Braff is officially returning to the Scrubs reboot, here are some characters we'd like to see return to the series.

ABC orders Scrubs reboot, with Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke joining Zach Braff (https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/scrubs-reboot-abc-zach-braff-donald-faison-sarah-chalke-1236452414/)

ABC has picked up the reboot of "Scrubs" to series, with original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke returning.

Scrubs Revival Officially Begins As The Cast Reunites (https://screenrant.com/scrubs-revival-cast-premiere-table-read-image/)

Many cast members of the original Scrubs TV show reunited for the reboot's very first table read, exciting many fans.

ABC releases the first teaser for its Scrubs revival (https://ew.com/zach-braff-donald-faison-sarah-chalke-scrubs-revival-exclusive-first-look-11854267)

Check out Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes and John C. McGinley back in the emergency room.

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Disappointed that Janitor isn't returning. 3 of the original cast died, right?

'Scrubs' Season 10 Review: An Imperfect Revival Still Wins With Zach Braff & Donald Faison Back in the Spotlight (https://collider.com/scrubs-revival-season-10-review-zach-braff-donald-faison-sarah-chalke/)

The medical comedy doesn't hit with every joke, but the revival retains the heart of the original.

Scrubs Review: 15 Years On, This Inspired Reboot Is All (Sacred) Heart (https://www.cbr.com/scrubs-reboot-review/)

This return to Sacred Heart is a home run for ABC, reuniting the original cast who have lost none of their on-screen chemistry

New Title Sequence

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Scrubs Revival: Are J.D. And Elliot Still Together? (https://www.looper.com/2110422/scrubs-season-10-revival-jd-eliott-still-together/)

"Scrubs" just returned for its long-awaited 10th season ... so what's going on with Dr. John "J.D." Dorian and Dr. Elliot Reid?

Scrubs Reboot, Episodes 1 & 2 Review: Old & New Comes Together In Perfect Harmony For This Unique Medical Sitcom (https://screenrant.com/scrubs-season-10-episodes-1-2-review/)

Scrubs is back after more than 15 years, with the original crew returning to Sacred Heart, and so far, the reboot is the perfect continuation.

To me it was pretty good. (But that's just me.)

Scrubs can be just as effective as The Pitt with its hospital depiction (https://www.salon.com/2026/02/26/the-uplifting-medicine-of-scrubs/)