Scrubs, the beloved medical comedy created by Bill Lawrence and aired from 2001 to 2010, is making a comeback in 2026 with a brand-new season. Produced by 20th Television for Disney+, this revival will feature six half-hour episodes and premiere on April 15, 2026, with the first two episodes available simultaneously. New episodes will then be released weekly. Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke are all returning to reprise their iconic roles.
Set in the present day, the series brings back J.D. and Turk reunited at Sacred Heart for their first joint surgery in years. Medicine has advanced, as has the new wave of interns, but their friendship remains solid. Amidst the exchange and clash of medical techniques, the hospital once again becomes the stage for intertwining personal and professional stories.
Alongside historical figures, new characters are entering the halls of the Sacré-Cœur, offering a fresh, modern perspective on hospital life and hierarchical dynamics. Without revealing plot twists, the trailer highlights a blend of absurd humor, dreamlike sequences, and emotional moments—signature elements of the original series.
The main cast features Zach Braff as John “J.D.” Dorian, Donald Faison as Christopher Turk, and Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid. Judy Reyes and John C. McGinley also return as Carla and Dr. Perry Cox, respectively. The series is rounded out by a number of guest stars, including Vanessa Bayer, Joel Kim Booster, Robert Maschio, and Phill Lewis. It is produced by Bill Lawrence's Doozer Productions, alongside Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, Aseem Batra—who also serves as showrunner—and Randall Winston.
Originally aired on NBC and later on ABC, Scrubs stood out for its unique blend of comedy and medical drama, seamlessly shifting between visual humor and serious explorations of healthcare realities. This reboot follows the current trend of TV revivals, while also aiming to reflect today’s pressing issues within the American healthcare system.
Scrubs
Series | 2026
Season 1 premieres on Disney+ starting April 15, 2026
Comedy | 6 episodes, 30 min each
Created by Bill Lawrence | Starring Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke
Country of origin: United States
Following directly in the footsteps of the beloved original series, this fresh take aims to recapture the chemistry of the core trio while introducing new dynamics. Blending nostalgia with modern updates, Scrubs returns to delve into human relationships within a hospital setting, over fifteen years after it first ended its run.
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