Exciting new details about the Scrubs revival series revealed 

The revival of Scrubs is no longer just an idea. It became real enough after Zach Braff and Donald Faison shared new information on their podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, released on August 26, 2025. Early in the episode, Braff summed it up in one sentence:

"Everybody's coming back. Not everyone's going to be in every episode. Obviously, you have to work around everybody's schedules, but everybody's coming back."

Hearing that, the conversation about the revival changed. For years, there were small updates and interviews with vague promises, but nothing truly firm. This time, though, it sounded settled. Not every detail was locked in, but the essential points - who, how long, and where it will air- finally began to take shape.

Scrubs first aired in 2001 and ran until 2010, ending with its ninth season, also known as Scrubs: Med School. Across those years, it mixed fast humor, surreal daydreams, and sudden dramatic turns. The result was a medical comedy that looked silly on the surface but kept surprising with moments of honesty. The return more than a decade later raises questions, but the podcast offered answers that fans had been waiting for.

Returning cast

The clearest announcement was about the cast. Braff confirmed that everyone will return in some form. The word everybody carried weight. Of course, not all of them in each episode, but still, the door is open for many familiar faces. Braff and Faison will be there as J.D. and Turk, Sarah Chalke returns as Elliot Reid, and others are expected to appear, even if only occasionally.

Scrubs was always about the ensemble. J.D.’s narration mattered, but it was the combination of doctors, nurses, and patients that gave the show its identity. Having multiple actors return means the revival is not just about two or three characters. It reconnects with the bigger community of Sacred Heart, the part that made the original run feel alive.

Turk’s monologue in the pilot

Another part of the conversation stood out. Braff mentioned that Donald Faison’s character, Turk, has a long monologue in the pilot. He said he read early drafts and then checked again after Bill Lawrence worked on the script. The monologue was still there. Maybe it will change later, but at least for now, it survives.

This kind of detail is rare in early discussions. It suggests that Turk will be central right from the beginning. Fans who remember the balance between his comic timing and emotional honesty may see that side explored again. It is not speculation; it is simply one of the few concrete elements Braff confirmed from the script.

Nine episodes

Donald Faison gave another number to hold onto: nine. The season will have nine episodes. Shorter than any earlier season of Scrubs, which ranged from eleven to twenty-five episodes, but official nonetheless.

Nine episodes create a smaller frame. Not too long, not endless. Enough to tell a story without stretching it out. The difference compared to earlier seasons is obvious, but the statement came directly from Faison, leaving no doubt.

The tone of the Scrubs revival

For months, there were questions about tone. Would the show come back more serious, reflecting older characters and a changed world? Braff closed that door. He said the revival will keep the same tone and silliness that defined Scrubs when it first aired.

That is important because tone was the core of the show’s style. Absurd humor mixed with sudden emotion - that balance kept people watching. Knowing that this is intact makes the revival easier to picture. It is not a reinvention but a continuation, tied closely to what the show always was.

Where it will air

Braff also confirmed the network. The revival is coming to ABC. The same broadcaster that handled part of the later original run will host the new season.

This is a significant detail because it proves the series already has a platform, not just development talk. ABC means prime time exposure, a familiar home for a show that has been off the air for years. There is no release date yet, but the path to broadcast is clear.

What has been established

At this point, several things are no longer rumors:

Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke will return, with other original cast members appearing in some capacity.

Turk will have a monologue in the pilot, confirmed by Braff.

The new season will run for nine episodes.

The same comedic and lighthearted tone will remain.

ABC will broadcast the revival.

Those five points give a reliable outline of the project. They come directly from the people involved, not from speculation or guesses.

Conclusion

Scrubs ended in 2010, leaving a space that never fully closed. With the revival, the series steps back into focus, shaped by nine episodes, confirmed cast members, and the same silly humor that once made it unique. Nothing is being reinvented from scratch; instead, the revival builds on what already existed.

It is official now. Scrubs will return on ABC, bringing back J.D., Turk, Elliot, and others to Sacred Heart. After years of uncertainty, the story continues, shorter in form, but still true to the style that kept the show alive in memory.