Scott Foley Returns to Scrubs Season 2 as Sean Kelly

The beloved medical comedy Scrubs is reviving a classic character conflict for its second season, bringing back Scott Foley as Sean Kelly to rekindle a romance with Dr. Elliot Reid. The casting was announced at the D23 expo, with the season set to premiere on September 30, 2026.

Foley's return as Sean, a marine biologist and a significant past love interest for Elliot, was confirmed in the first trailer for the upcoming season. The character, who appeared in 12 episodes of the original series, was introduced as a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital and dated Elliot on and off, often serving as a romantic rival to Dr. John "J.D." Dorian. Sean's last appearance in the original show's eighth season implied he had found happiness with Kim Briggs, the mother of J.D.'s son.

His return, however, suggests a shift in that relationship. Sources indicate Sean will now be dating Elliot again in the new season. This development occurs against the backdrop of J.D. and Elliot's divorce, which was revealed in the first season of the revival, leaving both characters single. The dynamic is set to become even more complex, described as evolving from a love triangle into a love square, with J.D....