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Scrubs Stars Reunite for Revival After Years of Fan Demand
Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison praise creator Bill Lawrence for bringing the beloved sitcom back to life.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The cast of the hit medical comedy series "Scrubs" reunited for the show's revival on ABC, 16 years after it first went off the air. Stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison, along with original co-stars Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, Robert Maschio, Phill Lewis and John C. McGinley, walked the red carpet at the premiere, revealing why now is the right time to bring the series back. The actors praised creator Bill Lawrence for his vision and for helping staff nearly 4,000 people to recreate the original hospital setting in Vancouver.
Why it matters
"Scrubs" was a beloved sitcom that ran for 9 seasons and developed a devoted fan following. The revival taps into that nostalgia and excitement, giving viewers a chance to reconnect with the characters they grew to love. It also speaks to the enduring power of sitcoms that can transcend their original run and be revived years later due to fan demand.
The details
The "Scrubs" revival will premiere on ABC with two episodes on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, and will also stream the next day on Hulu. The series will feature a mix of original cast members as well as new interns joining the staff at Sacred Heart Hospital. The actors praised the return of creator Bill Lawrence, saying his vision and leadership were essential to bringing the show back successfully.
- The original "Scrubs" series aired from 2001 to 2010.
- The "Scrubs" revival will premiere on February 24, 2026, 16 years after the original series ended.
The players
Zach Braff
An American actor, director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his role as J.D. on the original "Scrubs" series.
Sarah Chalke
A Canadian actress who played the role of Elliot Reid on "Scrubs".
Donald Faison
An American actor and comedian who portrayed the character of Turk on "Scrubs".
Bill Lawrence
The creator and executive producer of the original "Scrubs" series, who is credited with bringing the show back for the revival.
Robert Maschio
An American actor who played the character of The Todd on "Scrubs".
What they’re saying
“The desire from fans and from the audience seemed to keep growing. Donald and I did this podcast that we just thought no one would listen to besides our moms and maybe some mega-fans, but that really blew up. Then we started doing those T-Mobile ads; we thought it was one and it became five years. Every time Bill Lawrence does a panel anywhere, people always ask — louder and louder and louder until ABC said, 'Let's do this.'”
— Zach Braff (TheWrap)
“You know what did it? Feedback from the fans and hearing back from the people who were listening to the podcast, they were very informative and it was clear that something's there. And the T-Mobile commercials, people really responded to it. Doing all that, we kind of knew this was a good time.”
— Donald Faison (TheWrap)
“The most fun thing to do is the fantasy sequences, and some of my favorite ones we've ever done are in this iteration. My favorite thing about the first round of 'Scrubs' and all of Bill's shows is that magical recipe of comedy, heart and pathos — I hope that we were able to recapture it.”
— Sarah Chalke (TheWrap)
“I trust Bill Lawrence so much. We had talked about it for a couple of years leading up to this thing, and I talked to Zach. The way the show came together, I totally bought into it. I'm so happy to do it. [Bill] is a blessing, he's been my guardian angel on this planet.”
— Robert Maschio, Actor (TheWrap)
“The conditions for everybody was: same team, same creators, same actors — if it wasn't Bill Lawrence, we weren't going to do it. Everybody was down, everybody was available, including the writers. They were able to give our scripts those last punches that they need, and you feel safe in that environment because that environment created the show that everybody wants to see again.”
— Judy Reyes, Actress (TheWrap)
What’s next
The "Scrubs" revival will premiere on ABC on February 24, 2026 and stream the next day on Hulu.
The takeaway
The return of "Scrubs" speaks to the enduring popularity of the beloved sitcom and the power of fan demand to bring back cherished TV shows. The reunion of the original cast, led by creator Bill Lawrence, promises to recapture the magic that made the series a hit and provide a nostalgic treat for longtime fans.
