Developing Season 10 of Scrubs has been a long time coming; however, after 15 years away from Sacred Heart, the hit medical comedy will finally be back this year. The comedy will once again feature the strong friendship and amusing antics between the characters. All of these actors will continue to deliver the perfect mix of funny daydreams, tender moments, chaos in the workplace, and parody of the daily routines involved with working in an emergency room. There is much anticipation for the debut of Season 10, which will have a premiere date of February 25, 2026. It is expected that the new interns will be introduced, as well as newer styles of medical insanity, combined with the overall feeling of nostalgia.
Scrubs Season 10 Release Date And Time
Scrubs will be making its way back with its 10th season after being ordered by ABC for a revival after its cancellation in July 2025.
The date for the release of Season 10 is February 25th, 2026.
Wednesdays at 8 PM (Eastern & Pacific) on ABC.
There will be two back-to-back episodes to kick off the new season.
The new episodes will air weekly. In the U.S., the new episodes will be available to stream on Hulu after 24 hours; availability for other regions may differ from this.
The 10th season will contain nine total episodes; filming was completed by January 2026, and currently, no delays or concerns for the production timeline exist.
At this point, it remains unclear if ABC considers the new season a one-time event or a possibility to produce more seasonsbased onf this new season.
Scrubs Season 10 Expected Cast
The revival centers on the original core trio, with additional legacy characters returning in recurring or guest roles.
Confirmed series regulars:
- Zach Braff as Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian
- Donald Faison as Dr. Christopher Turk
- Sarah Chalke as Dr. Elliot Reid
All three also serve as executive producers.
Returning in recurring or guest roles (not full-season regulars):
- John C. McGinley as Dr. Perry Cox
- Judy Reyes as Carla Espinosa
- Robert Maschio as The Todd
- Phill Lewis as Hooch
Additional original cast members may appear in limited capacities, though not all have been confirmed for multiple episodes.
New cast members include:
- Vanessa Bayer (recurring) as a hospital wellness coordinator
- Joel Kim Booster (recurring) as an attending physician
- A new group of interns portrayed by Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow
ABC and the producers have emphasized that the revival balances familiar faces with a new generation of hospital staff.
Scrubs Season 10 Potential Plot
Season 10 takes the show back to Sacred Heart Hospital and does not continue with a medical school format like last season.
According to its synopsis, JD and Turk will return to work together again, with the medical and workplace cultures changing around them. The show will also focus on changes in contemporary healthcare and education, the experiences of a new class of interns in a hospital environment, and the long-term relationships of previous series regulars.
The revival has kept a comedic framework similar to that created during Season 1, including an increase in the number of fantasy sequences, but now has a greater emphasis on character development and workplace humor. Creatively, the revival is much closer to seasons 1 to 8, not a direct extension of the season 9 experiment.
While no formal announcements have been made about future seasons, the writers’ intention is to end the revival on a closure note and leave the door open for further development if the show performs well.
