Wikimedia Commons/Scrubs TV show Celebrity Scrubs is back! The beloved medical comedy returns after 16 years with JD as Chief of Medicine. Watch the revival now on ABC. April 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Scrubs revival has returned to television after a 16-year hiatus, bringing back beloved characters, according to star Zach Braff and creator Bill Lawrence. The comedy, which originally premiered on NBC in 2001 and later moved to ABC, launched its 10th season revival with strong viewership and critical acclaim.