"Hope they mention Ted": Fans remember the late Sam Lloyd as Scrubs Reboot cast reunite for the first table read

The Scrubs Reboot is no longer a rumor; it's now happening. ABC has officially ordered the show, and the original cast has already reunited for their first table read, according to Deadline and Variety. As anticipation grows, one of the fan sentiments that resonates through Reddit hits a sad note,

"I hope that they mention Ted in the show and say he lives happy life somewhere."

Late actor Sam Lloyd, Sacred Heart's hapless lawyer Ted Buckland, is still at the center of the show's legacy, and fans hope to see his memory remembered in the revival.

Lloyd's Ted, with his cringeworthy sense of humor and singing numbers along with his a cappella group The Worthless Peons, was a regular fixture in Scrubs' comedic output. His passing in 2020 at age 56 came as a shock to the cast and the fandom, and his absence is deeply felt now that the show is officially revived.

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Fan responses: Demands for a tribute in Scrubs Reboot

On Reddit, the table read news spurred a wave of anticipation, as did contemplation of Lloyd's contribution. "Hope they reference Ted" is quickly becoming shorthand for what most fans are waiting with bated breath for: some kind of nod to one of the show's most beloved recurring characters. A fan on Reddit commented,

"Unfortunately in the Cougar Town episode he gets starred in they kind of ruined his happy ending from Scrubs by showing that he got divorced from the Gooch."

"It is the same Ted for sure. It wouldn't be the first case of one actor playing multiple characters in the same universe or the last." said yet another.

A user (Logical_Dog7450) added:

"I'll know if it's shit if they do some kind of stupid mourning scene were one or all the characters stare at some stupid portrait of Ted Buckland in the pilot (Rest in Peace Sam Lloyd) just to get it out of the way and never mention him again. He was part of what made the series work and to do that would just be an insult to Sam Lloyd's character. Call me pretentious all you like but I actually think about the actor from time to time. Fucking cancer."

Another user (wizardrous) commented:

"That didn’t work out so well on the last reboot…"

Cast members characterized Ted as the heart of the cast and remembered his songs as iconic comedic moments of the original run. Tributes were suggested to include everything from a framed picture on the Sacred Heart wall to a musical tribute to dialogue references, paying homage to his legacy.

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The legacy of Sam Lloyd in Scrubs

Sam Lloyd portrayed Ted Buckland for all nine seasons on Scrubs. His manic energy, paired with unexpected musical ability, provided laughs as well as made him a favorite character on the series. Lloyd was also a musician in real life, performing with his band The Blanks, who made many appearances on the series as the Worthless Peons.

His death in 2020 from cancer was met with overall sadness, as cast members and viewers paid tribute to him at the time. The insistence on keeping his memory in the reboot is a testament to how much people loved his character.

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Official status of the Scrubs Reboot

The Scrubs Reboot is in production at ABC. Variety reports that Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke will reprise their roles as themselves, John C. McGinley will be back as Dr. Cox, and Judy Reyes will be reprising her role as Carla Espinosa on a recurring level. The series is set for the 2025–2026 television season, with production already underway after the cast's initial table read.

Deadline and TV Insider also report that the reunion on Scrubs Reboot is the first time in history that the original cast has reunited to read fresh material for the series. Although nothing about the plots is disclosed, the revival is structured as a continuation and not a complete reboot, starting off with known faces.

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Hence, Scrubs Reboot is actually happening, but fan forums indicate that it will not be quite the same without a nod to Sam Lloyd's Ted Buckland. Either a musical nod, visual allusion, or line of dialogue, the news is one: remembering Ted would be a good tribute to the late actor and character who made such a lasting impact on Sacred Heart's halls.

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