Scrubs Revival Cast and Characters: Who Returns, Who’s New, and Guest Stars
Scrubs Is Back: The 2026 Revival Cast, Characters, New Interns, and Guest Stars
Last updated: February 9, 2026
Sacred Heart is scrubbing in again, and the biggest question is the same one fans have been asking for years: who’s actually coming back—and who’s brand-new?
Below is a complete, easy-to-skim guide to the Scrubs revival cast and characters (returning favorites, new interns, and confirmed guest stars), plus a few fun “what fans are saying” stops along the way.
Quick facts
- Premiere: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (ABC), with back-to-back episodes
- Streaming: Next day on Hulu
- Core premise: J.D. and Turk return to Sacred Heart as medicine (and the interns) have changed, but the bromance hasn’t
- What this season “is”: A revival that plays like a fresh starting point, with classic characters plus a new intern class
Who returns in the Scrubs revival cast? (Returning characters)
As of February 9, 2026, these are the confirmed returning faces back in scrubs at Sacred Heart. Some are series regulars, while others are in guest/recurring roles—meaning they may pop in for specific story arcs rather than every episode.
The returning leads (series regulars)
- Zach Braff as Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian
- Donald Faison as Dr. Christopher Turk
- Sarah Chalke as Dr. Elliot Reid
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Returning fan favorites (guest/recurring)
- Judy Reyes as Carla Espinosa
- John C. McGinley as Dr. Perry Cox
- Robert Maschio as Todd “The Todd” Quinlan
- Phill Lewis as Hooch
Returners at a glance
| Actor | Character | Status | Why they matter in the revival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Braff | J.D. | Series regular | The POV anchor again, now older and (very likely) more battle-tested by modern medicine. |
| Donald Faison | Turk | Series regular | The heart of the bromance and a natural bridge between old Sacred Heart chaos and new hospital realities. |
| Sarah Chalke | Elliot | Series regular | Back in the core trio mix—expect her “high-strung brilliance” energy to bounce off the new interns. |
| Judy Reyes | Carla | Guest/recurring | A grounding force who can still shut down nonsense with one look—perfect for mentoring (or roasting) the new class. |
| John C. McGinley | Dr. Cox | Guest/recurring | The show’s pressure valve: brutal truth-teller, reluctant mentor, and still the fastest talker in the building. |
| Robert Maschio | The Todd | Guest/recurring | Because some Sacred Heart traditions should never be allowed near HR. |
| Phill Lewis | Hooch | Guest/recurring | A chaotic wildcard return that screams “Sacred Heart hasn’t learned a thing.” |
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Who’s new in the Scrubs revival? (New cast and characters)
The revival isn’t just a nostalgia lap. It’s building a fresh engine for stories by adding a new intern class and new hospital staff who can push (and occasionally roast) the returning legends.
The new intern class
Scrubs works best when idealistic newbies hit the wall of real medicine—so the revival introduces five new interns. Think of them as the new “chaos mirrors” for J.D., Turk, and Elliot.
- Ava Bunn as Serena
- Jacob Dudman as Asher
- David Gridley as Blake
- Layla Mohammadi as Amara
- Amanda Morrow as Dashana
New Sacred Heart staff (recurring)
- Vanessa Bayer as Sibby (runs a wellness program for Sacred Heart staff)
- Joel Kim Booster as Dr. Eric Park (attending physician)
- Michael James Scott as Nurse Francois Dubois (co-charge nurse)
- X Mayo as Nurse Pippa Raymond (co-charge nurse)
If you loved the original show’s “work besties” energy (Carla/Turk, Cox/Kelso, Elliot/J.D.), the two new co-charge nurses are a smart add: they can be the ones who actually keep the floor running while everyone else spirals into fantasies, rivalries, and extremely questionable songs.
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Guest stars and recurring roles: who’s popping in (and why that matters)
In revival land, “guest” can mean anything from “one hilarious scene” to “a multi-episode arc.” So here’s the practical way to think about it:
Legacy guest stars (returning characters who can drop in for instant chemistry)
- The Todd brings absurdity and a direct line to the original show’s unfiltered comedic tone.
- Hooch is the kind of unpredictable energy that instantly makes Sacred Heart feel like Sacred Heart.
- Carla and Dr. Cox are “story accelerators”: they can push plots forward fast because they already have deep history with the leads.
New recurring characters (the people who will reshape Sacred Heart)
- Sibby can act like a “modern medicine” pressure point: wellness, burnout, institutional PR, and all the stuff old-school Sacred Heart would mock.
- Dr. Eric Park gives the writers a new authority figure to clash with (or ally with) the returning doctors.
- Nurses Dubois and Raymond are built for workplace comedy: competence + gossip + tight-ship management = conflict with lovable chaos.
Not confirmed (yet): the characters fans keep asking about
Some beloved Scrubs characters have been widely discussed by fans but are not officially confirmed as part of the revival’s first run (at least as of February 9, 2026). In practical terms, this usually comes down to story bandwidth, schedules, and whether the writers want to save a “big return” for later.
The big two: Janitor and Kelso
If you’re holding out hope for The Janitor and Dr. Bob Kelso, you’re not alone. The latest public updates suggest the door is open, but nothing is guaranteed in the initial batch of episodes.
Other names fans keep floating
- Jordan (because a Cox storyline without Jordan chaos is like Sacred Heart without a broken vending machine)
- Doug (because someone has to fail upward in spectacular fashion)
- Ted (the show has indicated it will honor Sam Lloyd’s legacy)
Translation: you should expect plenty of nods, some surprises, and at least a few “wait… was that who I think it was?” moments. Just don’t assume every classic character is back unless you see an official announcement.
What Reddit is saying about the Scrubs revival
The Scrubs fandom has lived online for years—rewatches, quote threads, “Season 9 doesn’t count” debates, and endless wishlists. Here are a couple of active Reddit threads where fans have been tracking updates and swapping theories.
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What Reddit theories say about the tone (old Scrubs vs. modern medicine)
A common Reddit take is that the revival has one big job: keep the original show’s emotional honesty, but update the “what being a doctor feels like” part for 2026. If the show nails that balance, the new interns won’t feel like replacements— they’ll feel like the next set of people Sacred Heart chews up, spits out, and somehow teaches how to care again.
FAQ
When does the Scrubs revival premiere?
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 on ABC (two-episode premiere). Episodes stream the next day on Hulu.
Is this Scrubs Season 10, a reboot, or a revival?
It’s being treated as a revival that also works as a fresh jumping-on point: classic characters return, but a new intern class makes it feel new.
Who are the confirmed returning cast members?
Zach Braff (J.D.), Donald Faison (Turk), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), plus Judy Reyes (Carla) and John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox). Robert Maschio (The Todd) and Phill Lewis (Hooch) are also confirmed.
Who are the new cast members?
New characters include the intern class (Serena, Asher, Blake, Amara, Dashana) plus Sibby, Dr. Eric Park, and new co-charge nurses Francois Dubois and Pippa Raymond.
Where can I rewatch Scrubs before the revival?
In the U.S., the original series is commonly available to stream on Hulu. Availability can change, so check your local listing.