With the upcoming 2025-2026 network television cycle in production, the long-awaitedScrubsreboot is finally getting closer to a reality. The show’s original principal cast, including Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, and John C. McGinley, are all nearing contract completion and finalizing negotiations to return to the show, according toDeadline.
The long-gestating reboot of the popular NBC and ABC medical comedy has been celebrated by fans of the show. The 2007-2008 writers' strike upended some series, includingScrubs. Fans were disappointed by the series going off-track after season 7 and the flat, tuneless season 9 that ended the series in 2010. With the news of the principal cast returning fortheScrubsreboot, we’re getting closer to the exciting return of one of the best comedies from the early aughts, and we couldn’t be more relieved.
The Scrubs Reboot Has Been In Development Hell For A Long Time
Timing, Negotiations, And Hurdles Hamstrung The Reboot
Since its initial run ended in 2010, fans have clamored for a redo of sorts to help bridge the gap between what felt like a pitch-perfectScrubsending with the season 8 finale, and the misguided attempt at season 9. Long discussed as a potential,multiple challenges have stood in the way of the return of the series, which falls between a revival and a reboot.
One of the biggest hurdles was the exclusivity agreement between show creator Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros. TV. That initially prevented him from being involved in theScrubsreboot untilan agreement was made to bring him on as the developer and executive producer, but not the showrunner. Likewise, another big challenge involved bringing back the original cast members.
Negotiations With The Original Cast Members Are Reportedly Close To Wrapping Up
JD Will Likely Reunite With Turk, Dr. Cox, And Those Who Walked Sacred Heart Hospital
With the news of theScrubsreboot returning to ABC becoming more and more of a reality every day,negotiations between the remaining principal cast are reportedly nearing completion, which hopefully means more adventures with J.D. and Turk, and more name-calling andunwanted father figure mentorship from Dr. Cox. The news ofZach Braff returning as Dr. John “JD” Dorian to theScrubsreboothas likely helped bring key cast members back to the fold.
The magic of the show in its original run lived in themoments and interactions between J.D. and the rest of the cast, whether principal, supporting, or guest stars, which made season 9 feel all the more flat in his absence. With a (hopeful) proper return to form with its new season, as well as the introduction of some new characters, theScrubsreboot seems more and more like a slam dunk and less like a pipe dream every passing day.
