Scrubs is a revival of the series that originally ran for nine seasons between 2001 and 2010. Series creator Bill Lawrence returned as executive producer, and core cast members Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, and Judy Reyes returned.
The new version of the beloved show became a hit with viewers and critics, launching with 11.36 million cross-platform viewers, a figure that includes ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and digital platforms over the episode’s first five days of release.
Release Date
Season 11 is the second revival season of Scrubs and the eleventh overall, premiering on ABC on September 30, 2026, and consisting of 10 episodes. The show will air on ABC first before streaming on Hulu. Episodes air first on ABC and stream on Hulu the following day.
This marks the first season since Season 7 to receive a fall premiere date, as Seasons 8, 9, and 10 all premiered in the winter of their respective years.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Show Name | Scrubs Season 11 |
| Network | ABC |
| Streaming Platform | Hulu |
| Season 11 Premiere Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Total Episodes | 10 |
| Season Type | Second Revival Season |
| Genre | Medical, Comedy, Drama, Sitcom |
| Creator | Bill Lawrence |
| Showrunner | Aseem Batra |
| Setting | Sacred Heart Hospital |
Season 10 Recap
Season 10 is the first revival season of Scrubs and premiered on ABC on February 25, 2026, consisting of 9 episodes. Since leaving Sacred Heart Hospital in 2009, J.D. had become a concierge doctor to wealthy people in San DiFrangeles, California. In 2026, he serendipitously returned to Sacred Heart for a patient, where he found Dr. Cox still serving as Chief of Medicine. Season 11 was officially announced on April 30, 2026.
Season 11 Plot
Old friends J.D. and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time, learning that medicine has changed, and the interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time. Season 11 picks up from where Season 10 left off, continuing J.D. and his colleagues’ everyday lives at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Cast
Returning Cast
Season 11 will see the return of Braff, Faison, and Chalke in the show’s primary roles. Ava Bunn, who portrays Dr. Sam Tosh, will be upgraded to series regular for the upcoming season, meaning fans will see more of her character.
Cast Changes
Ahead of the new season, it was announced that the series will see major casting changes, including Joel Kim Booster departing. Variety confirmed on July 20 that not only would Kim Booster be leaving the show, but so would X Mayo, who played Dr. Kevin Park and Nurse Pippa Raymond, respectively.
Full Cast Table
| Actor | Character | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Braff | Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian | Returning Lead |
| Donald Faison | Dr. Chris Turk | Returning Lead |
| Sarah Chalke | Dr. Elliot Reid | Returning Lead |
| John C. McGinley | Dr. Perry Cox | Recurring Guest |
| Judy Reyes | Carla Espinosa | Recurring Guest |
| Neil Flynn | The Janitor | Recurring Guest |
| Christa Miller | Jordan Sullivan | Recurring Guest |
| Robert Maschio | The Todd | Recurring Guest |
| Ava Bunn | Dr. Sam Tosh | Upgraded to Series Regular |
| Vanessa Bayer | Supporting Role | Returning |
| Jacob Dudman | Dr. Asher Green | Returning |
| David Gridley | Dr. Blake Lewis | Returning |
| Layla Mohammadi | Dr. Amara Hadi | Returning |
| Amanda Morrow | Dr. Dashana Trainor | Returning |
| Joel Kim Booster | Dr. Kevin Park | Departed |
| X Mayo | Nurse Pippa Raymond | Departed |
The Creative Team
Bill Lawrence of Doozer Productions created the original series and serves as executive producer alongside Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer, also of Doozer Productions. Aseem Batra returns as showrunner for Season 11, continuing the vision set up in Season 10.
Season 10 Reception
The medical sitcom’s revival ended its first season on a satisfying and sentimental note, with a welcome injection of snark provided by original cast members Christa Miller as Jordan and Neil Flynn as the wryly antagonistic Janitor returning for special appearances. Viewers particularly loved the introduction of the generational differences between the senior staff and the interns.
Where to Watch Scrubs Season 11
Scrubs Season 11 airs on ABC on September 30, 2026, with episodes streaming on Hulu the following day. The second revival season of Scrubs concludes in winter 2027.
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