The Scrubs Revival Cast Returns to Sacred Heart Hospital: Everything We Know About Season 10
- 10 oct
- 5 Min. de lectura
More than a decade after the original series aired its final season, the beloved medical comedy Scrubs, created by Bill Lawrence, is officially heading back to television. The show, which originally spanned from 2001 to 2010, captured the lives of employees working at the fictional teaching hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital. Following a controversial ninth season titled Med School—which moved the setting and introduced new characters—ABC confirmed in July 2025 that the show was being revived for a full tenth season. As the anticipation builds for the return of the quirky staff, fans are buzzing about who from the iconic ensemble will be reprising their roles, bringing the classic humor and heart back to the screen. Thankfully, recent announcements concerning the Scrubs Revival Cast have confirmed that many key players are ready to check back in.
Sacred Heart is Open Again: The Return of Scrubs
The original run of Scrubs followed J.D., Turk, and Elliot as they navigated life, love, and professional chaos alongside fan favorites like Carla, Dr. Cox, the Janitor, and Ted. While the ninth season attempted a shift in focus by largely replacing the central cast—only keeping Zach Braff (J.D.), Donald Faison (Turk), and John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox) as regular cast members, and briefly installing Kerry Bishé as the new narrator—that concept lasted only one season. The move to revive the show for Season 10 marks a return to the established format and characters that viewers adored. This revival is not just a passing mention; it is a full-fledged Season 10, bringing the main Scrubs Revival Cast back to the familiar environment of Sacred Heart Hospital.
The Core Trio and Fan Favorites are Back
The success of the original series was built on the relationship between its three main characters: J.D., Turk, and Elliot. Fans will be relieved to know that the dynamic core of the show is confirmed to return.
Zach Braff is officially confirmed to return as J.D., one of the show’s leads. Similarly, Donald Faison will be reprising his role as Turk, a part he played for all nine original seasons. Although Sarah Chalke (Elliot) only appeared as a guest star in the ninth season, after having been a staple for the first eight seasons, she is also confirmed to be returning in the revival. Elliot, who found love with J.D., will be back to explore where her life is now.
In addition to the central love triangle/bromance, another pillar of Sacred Heart, John C. McGinley, who portrayed the cynical but secretly caring Dr. Cox, is also confirmed to be returning for Season 10.
Carla and Turk: A Decade Later
One of the most important confirmed returnees is Judy Reyes, who played Carla for the first eight seasons. Reyes is coming back in the revival series, taking on a recurring cast member role. She has shed some light on the scale of her participation and provided exciting insight into her character's current life.
Reyes revealed that she will have a four-episode recurring arc, noting that ABC and Disney have been cooperative in creating space for her to make the commitment possible. Crucially for fans of the show's most stable couple, Reyes has confirmed that Turk and Carla are still together, and their family has grown significantly. They now have four kids and, continuing their professional journey, they still work at Sacred Heart Hospital. Reyes also teased a major plot point for the revival: the "three leads" (presumably J.D., Turk, and Elliot) will each have three interns of their own, suggesting the revival will bring the original characters back into teaching or mentorship roles.
Supporting Cast Returns and Exciting New Faces
The revival wouldn't feel complete without some of the eccentric characters who made Sacred Heart memorable. Beyond the confirmed leads, several other familiar faces have been announced as part of the Scrubs Revival Cast.
Robert Maschio, who famously portrayed The Todd, has been announced as part of Season 10. Furthermore, Phill Lewis will reprise his role as Hooch, coming back in a recurring guest star capacity. For those needing a reminder of Hooch's tenure, his last appearance saw him being arrested for taking interns hostage.
The revival is also introducing new talent. Guest stars confirmed to be joining the cast include popular comedians Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster. Their addition suggests the show will retain its commitment to blending established sitcom stars with fresh comedic voices.
Notable Absences
While the excitement for the returning cast is high, a few names integral to the original series have not yet been announced for the revival. Neil Flynn, who had a breakout role in the original series as the beloved Janitor, is currently not on the cast list. Similarly, Christa Miller (who played Jordan and is the real-life wife of creator Bill Lawrence) has not yet been announced as part of the cast, though she has appeared in most of Lawrence's projects. Fans should also not expect to see Dr. Doug Murphy, portrayed by Johnny Kastl, return. Kastl has since left acting behind and is now working as a lawyer, making his return unlikely.
What We Know About Season 10's Premise
Based on the small details offered by returning cast members, the premise of Scrubs Season 10 appears poised to balance nostalgia with generational growth. The setting remains familiar: Carla and Turk are still working at Sacred Heart Hospital. The original stars, J.D., Turk, and Elliot, are no longer the wide-eyed interns they once were. Instead, they have been promoted to mentors, with the three leads taking on three interns each. This setup, revealed by Judy Reyes, implies the revival will follow a familiar structure, potentially shifting the narrative perspective to the new batch of interns while viewing the chaos of Sacred Heart through the eyes of the now-experienced (though likely still flawed) main characters.
The original series, despite its comedic nature, explored heavy themes and changed its central story lines over its run, even famously moving the setting entirely for Season 9. With the new season returning the focus to the core relationships and the original hospital, the revival promises to deliver the character-driven comedy and emotional resonance that made Scrubs a hit for nine seasons.
🔖 Key Takeaways
The revival of Scrubs for Season 10 on ABC is bringing back nearly all the integral original cast members to Sacred Heart Hospital.
🗝️ Core Cast Confirmed: Zach Braff (J.D.), Donald Faison (Turk), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), and John C. McGinley (Cox) are all confirmed to return.
🗝️ Carla's Family Life: Judy Reyes is returning as a recurring cast member (four-episode arc) and confirms that Carla and Turk are married, living at Sacred Heart, and are now parents to four children.
🗝️ Plot Focus: Season 10 will see the main characters take on a mentoring role, with the three leads each having three interns of their own.
🗝️ Returning Support and New Faces: Robert Maschio (The Todd) and Phill Lewis (Hooch) are returning, while new guest stars include Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster.
🗝️ Missing Names (So Far): Neil Flynn (Janitor), Christa Miller (Jordan), and Johnny Kastl (Dr. Doug Murphy) have not yet been announced as part of the Scrubs Revival Cast.
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