In the world of television, the revival of beloved shows is a common trend, and the iconic 2000s hospital sitcom, Scrubs, is the latest to join this resurgence. It's been 24 years since fans were first introduced to Zach Braff's character, junior doctor JD, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Now, Braff is set to reprise his role in ABC's upcoming Scrubs reboot, which promises a blend of new and familiar faces.
This isn't the first time ABC has attempted to revive the series. The ninth season of Scrubs introduced a new, younger cast alongside Braff and other original series regulars, but the concept didn't resonate with audiences, leading to its cancellation after just nine episodes.
Zach Braff is set to return as JD in the Scrubs reboot. Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic.
Almost two decades later, ABC is giving it another shot. The original creator, Bill Lawrence, is spearheading this revival, envisioning it as a hybrid of reboot and revival. With Braff's commitment secured, Entertainment Weekly suggests that other original cast members may soon follow suit.
"We've been talking about a lot, and I think the only real reason to do it is a combo," Lawrence shared with Deadline. "A: people wanting to see what the world of medicine was like for the people they love, which is part of any successful reboot. But B: I think that show always worked because you get to see young people dropped into the world of medicine, knowing young people that go there are super idealistic and are doing it because it's a calling."
*Scrubs* originally aired 182 episodes from 2001 to 2010. While fans eagerly await the return, there's no confirmed date yet for when filming of the new episodes will begin.
