The Scrubs revival wasn't afraid to take risks - even if it meant splitting up a beloved OG couple. During the Wednesday, February 25, season premiere, fans learned that J.D. (Zach Braff) and Elliot (Sarah Chalke) were no longer together. "The objective of a pilot is a really, very difficult format for storytellers because you're inviting people into an ecosystem and you're introducing new characters in 21 minutes and 30 seconds," John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Cox, exclusively told Us Weekly of the premiere.