ABC Renews Scrubs Revival for Season 2

ABC has renewed its Scrubs revival for a second season, confirming the medical sitcom's return after a successful nine-episode run earlier this year. The network announced the pickup alongside a third season for Shifting Gears, bolstering its comedy slate for the 2026-2027 television season.

The revival, which premiered in February 2026 and concluded on April 15, drew strong viewership numbers, ranking as the highest-rated comedy telecast among adults aged 18 to 49. It amassed over 11 million viewers across broadcast and streaming platforms in its first three to five days, according to Nielsen data. Critics praised the series, which holds an 89 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes for blending humor, emotional depth, and the show's signature fantasy sequences and narration.

Created by Bill Lawrence, Scrubs originally aired from 2001 to 2010 over nine seasons, earning 17 Emmy nominations and two wins. The revival disregards the unpopular ninth season, which shifted focus to new interns and a different setting, and picks up with core characters as senior physicians at Sacred Heart Hospital. Zach Braff reprises his role as Dr. John "J.D." Dorian, now a concierge doctor for...