Eagle-eared fans can already hear the faint acoustic strumming of Lazlo Bane’s “I’m No Superman” echoing through the halls of Sacred Heart. After sixteen years of “Guy Love” reruns and podcast nostalgia, the wait is finally over. The Scrubs reboot—officially a revival-hybrid that picks up where the legendary sitcom left off—is finally scrubbing in.
Whether you’re a long-time fan who knows every “Eagle!” moment by heart or a newcomer discovering the show via Ted Lasso creator Bill Lawrence, there is a lot to catch up on. From retconned seasons to heartbreaking tributes, here is everything we know about the return of our favorite doctors.
The Official Premiere Date and How to Watch
Mark your calendars and stock up on appletinis. The Scrubs reboot is set to premiere on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The revival will kick off with a special two-episode premiere event airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. For the cord-cutters among us, episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the following day. The initial order is for nine episodes, but if the “fire” energy of the table reads is any indication, we might be looking at a much longer stay at the hospital.
The Cast: Who is Returning to Sacred Heart?
The most important condition for this revival was simple: the family had to stay together. Judy Reyes (Carla Espinosa) revealed that the “stipulation” for the cast to return was that the core five members and Bill Lawrence all had to be involved.
The Original Legends
Zach Braff (J.D.): Not only is J.D. back, but Braff is also directing the pilot episode.
Donald Faison (Turk): Turk returns as an Executive Producer and, of course, the other half of the world’s greatest bromance.
Sarah Chalke (Elliot Reid): Dr. Reid is back, though her relationship status with J.D. may surprise long-time viewers.
John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox): The “Perry” we love to fear is back to mentor (and mock) a new generation.
Judy Reyes (Carla Espinosa): After being absent from the original Season 9, Reyes returns to bring the heart back to the nursing staff.
Surprise Returns and Guest Stars
The guest list for Season 10 is growing by the day. We can officially confirm that Neil Flynn (The Janitor) and Christa Miller (Jordan Sullivan) will be reprising their iconic roles.
Joining them for guest spots are some familiar faces to the “Lawrence-verse,” including Lisa Gilroy as a harp player named Lily, Rachel Bilson, and Andy Ridings.
New Faces: The Next Generation of Interns
The Scrubs reboot isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s a passing of the torch. While the original cast mentors, a fresh class of interns will be navigating the complexities of modern medicine.
- Vanessa Bayer joins the cast as Sibby, the head of a wellness program for staff.
- Joel Kim Booster portrays Dr. Eric Park, an attending physician.
- The intern class features Ana Bunn (Serena), Jacob Dudman (Asher), David Gridley (Blake), Layla Mohammadi (Amara), and Amanda Morrow (Dashana).
The Plot: 15 Years Later
According to the official logline, J.D. and Turk discover that while medicine has evolved, their friendship has “stood the test of time.”
The revival finds the original characters facing middle age. J.D. is no longer the wide-eyed intern; he’s now the veteran, famously screaming “I’m back, baby!” in the first teaser. The story focuses on the original ensemble navigating a post-pandemic, tech-heavy medical landscape while mentoring a diverse, “Gen Z” group of writers and characters.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Is Season 9 Canon?
For years, fans have debated the “Med School” season (Season 9). In a recent interview, John C. McGinley finally set the record straight: Season 9 is being largely ignored.
McGinley explained that the 2009 season wasn’t even written as Scrubs; it was a spin-off created during a recession to keep people employed. “If Billy [Lawrence] is not going to be the puppet master on it, I don’t want to do it,” McGinley stated.
For the Scrubs reboot, the show is treating the emotional Season 8 finale as the true jumping-off point. This means J.D. and Elliot’s history has been reset slightly—trailers suggest they are no longer together and haven’t seen their Sacred Heart colleagues in over a decade.
Honoring a Legend: The “Lloyd’s Tavern” Tribute
Perhaps the most emotional aspect of the revival is how it handles the loss of Sam Lloyd, who played the lovable, sweating lawyer Ted Buckland. Lloyd passed away in 2020, and the cast was adamant about honoring his legacy.
To pay tribute, the characters will frequent a new hangout called “Lloyd’s Tavern.” Zach Braff noted that the production crew wanted a subtle, permanent nod to the man who provided the “soul” of the original show. While Ted won’t be recast, his presence will be felt in every harmony heard in the hospital halls.
Why Fans Are Optimistic
With a Rotten Tomatoes score already sitting at 87%, critics are praising the revival for capturing the “classic Scrubs charm” while feeling updated for 2026. The shift back to Sacred Heart Hospital and the heavy involvement of Bill Lawrence has fans convinced that this isn’t just a cash grab—it’s a homecoming.
As Donald Faison told PEOPLE, “Regardless of what’s happened… the core story is still there and people really want to see that.”
What Do You Think?
Are you excited to see J.D. and Turk back in action, or should the Season 8 finale have been the end? And most importantly—who is your favorite guest star you’re hoping to see make a cameo? Let us know in the comments below!
