ABC’s ‘Scrubs’ Reboot Officially Begins a New Era With Major Season 2 Update
ABC's revival of the beloved medical sitcom Scrubs has been confirmed to continue with a significant casting update for its second season, cementing the reboot's success after a well-received return earlier this year. The original series returned in February 2026 with Zach Braff and Donald Faison reprising their roles as JD and Turk, who now serve as Chief of Medicine and Chief of Surgery respectively, and the revival has been praised by critics while drawing strong viewing figures at a time when many television reboots fail to connect with audiences.
The update centres on actress Ava Bunn being promoted to series regular for Season 2, reflecting growing confidence in the show's expanded cast and storylines beyond the original leads. The news follows a strong period for medical dramas generally, with HBO's The Pitt recently topping the Emmy nominations count with 25 nods for its second season, including 13 for its cast, despite not having aired since April. Scrubs' successful revival is being framed as part of a wider resurgence for the genre on television.
- Scrubs reboot confirmed to return for Season 2 on ABC.
- Ava Bunn promoted to series regular for the new season.
- Follows a strong 2026 return with Braff and Faison reprising lead roles.
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Doctors on television have been having something of a comeback, and the revived Scrubs is part of that trend. The original show ran for years as a much-loved comedy set in a hospital, and it returned to ABC in February 2026 with stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison back in their old roles, JD and Turk, now promoted to senior hospital positions. Critics and viewers responded well, which is notable given how often TV revivals struggle to win over audiences.
Scrubs sits alongside other medical dramas currently drawing attention, such as HBO's The Pitt, which has picked up a large number of Emmy nominations for its cast and writing. Together these shows point to renewed appetite for hospital-set television, whether comedy or drama, after a period when the genre had less prominence.