Scrubs Sequel Series Release Date Revealed: ABC Sets Super-Sized Premiere

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After almost 15 years, a sequel to the beloved sitcom Scrubs finally has a release date. Talk of continuing the show began in early 2022 when creator Bill Lawrence said he wanted to bring it back, and stars like Zach Braff were interested in returning.

A sequel to the popular show Scrubs was officially announced in late 2024. Original cast members like Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, and Judy Reyes are set to return, with Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra originally planned to lead the show as showrunners. However, in mid-October, it was reported that Hobert departed the project due to creative disagreements, leaving Batra as the sole showrunner.

As the current Fall TV season is nearing its end, ABC has announced its plans for mid-2026. A sequel to the popular show Scrubs will premiere on Wednesday, February 25th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The revival will kick off with a special two-part premiere episode.

The show’s upcoming premiere date is good news, especially after the recent change in showrunners, and shows ABC is eager to bring Scrubs back to television. While it was previously announced the show would air during the 2025-26 season, the earlier premiere suggests production is on schedule and the show will be ready to air sooner than expected.

It’s still unknown exactly how many episodes the Scrubs sequel will have when it premieres in February 2026. Like many sitcoms, the original Scrubs had over 20 episodes in its early seasons, but later seasons had fewer, around the teens. The show sometimes premiered in the fall instead of the spring, so the sequel could be a full-length season or a shorter one. You can see a breakdown of past Scrubs seasons’ premiere dates and episode numbers in the chart below.

Scrubs Season Number Episode Count Premiere Date Finale Date
1 24 October 2001 May 21, 2002
2 22 September 26, 2002 April 17, 2003
3 22 October 2, 2003 May 4, 2004
4 25 August 31, 2004 May 10, 2005
5 24 January 3, 2006 May 16, 2006
6 22 November 30, 2006 May 17, 2007
7 11 October 25, 2007 May 8, 2008
8 19 January 6, 2009 May 6, 2009
9 13 December 1, 2009 March 17, 2010
2026 Sequel Series TBA February 25, 2026 TBA

Beyond the episode count, fans are also curious about when Scrubs will premiere because it’s scheduled for a night already packed with popular sitcoms on ABC. Both Shifting Gears (season 2) and Abbott Elementary (season 5) are returning in January and will air on the same night. Wednesday nights have been successful for both shows – Abbott Elementary is consistently performing well in its new time slot this season, and Shifting Gears is matching the viewership of its first season.

Even if it airs a bit later in the evening, placing the Scrubs sequel series alongside other shows on Wednesday nights could really help its chances of lasting a long time. ABC has had success reviving sitcoms before, as The Conners ran for seven seasons. If viewers enjoy seeing JD, Turk, and the rest of the beloved Sacred Heart doctors return, this new series could have a similar long run.

The Scrubs sequel series will premiere on ABC on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8 p.m. EST.

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