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.