AceShowbiz - The Scrubs revival has returned to television after a 16-year hiatus, bringing back beloved characters, according to star Zach Braff and creator Bill Lawrence. The comedy, which originally premiered on NBC in 2001 and later moved to ABC, launched its 10th season revival with strong viewership and critical acclaim.

The original series ran for seven seasons on NBC before ABC picked it up for two additional seasons. Now, with the revival airing on ABC, the series features many original cast members including Zach Braff as JD, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley. The current season, consisting of nine episodes, began with JD returning to Sacred Heart Hospital as Chief of Medicine, stepping into the role previously held by Dr. Perry Cox and working closely with his ex, Dr. Elliot Reid, while navigating the challenges posed by a new group of interns.

In a recent interview at PaleyFest, creator Bill Lawrence and lead actor Zach Braff discussed the future of the series. When asked about the potential length of the revival, Lawrence admitted uncertainty but deferred to Braff, who suggested that five seasons would be an ideal run. Braff stated, “five’s a great number,” and Lawrence concurred.

The revival also features a strong supporting ensemble alongside the original stars, including Joel Kim Booster, Robert Maschio, Phill Lewis, Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi, Amanda Morrow, Andy Ridings, Michael James Scott, X Mayo, and Vanessa Baye. Executive production is led by Bill Lawrence, alongside Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke, with Aseem Batra serving as showrunner. This marks a return for Lawrence, who created the original series 25 years ago.

The revival’s premiere was a significant success for ABC, drawing a record-setting 11.4 million viewers for its two-episode launch in late February. Since then, it has maintained solid ratings and received mostly positive reviews, earning an 89% critic score and a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

ABC has already renewed several series for the 2026-2027 television season, including 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, Grey's Anatomy, High Potential, The Rookie, Will Trent, and Abbott Elementary. However, the renewal status of the Scrubs revival, along with freshman drama RJ Decker and sophomore comedy Shifting Gears, remains undecided. Industry observers note that of these series awaiting confirmation, Scrubs appears to have a strong chance for renewal given its premiere performance and positive reception.

The 10th season finale of the revival is scheduled to air on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

Throughout its history, Scrubs has been praised for its unique blend of comedy and heartfelt drama, centered on the antics and relationships of the hospital staff. The revival continues this tradition, revisiting the dynamic friendship between JD and Turk as they face new medical challenges and navigate the evolving hospital environment alongside a fresh group of interns.

The creative team behind the revival includes a robust group of writers such as Aaron Lee, Amy Pocha, Aseem Batra, Mathew Harawitz, Michael Hobert, Seth Cohen, and Tim Hobert. Executive producers include Bill Lawrence, Donald Faison, Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and others who have contributed to shaping the revival’s tone and direction.