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ABC renews “Scrubs” revival, “Shifting Gears” after 9 M+ viewership.

5/1/2026

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ABC renewed the Scrubs revival and Shifting Gears for the 2026-27 season.
Shifting Gears, starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, averaged 5.4 million linear viewers and 7 million after a week of streaming.
The Scrubs revival earned a second season after attracting 9 million viewers in its first week and 11 million in Nielsen’s 35-day ratings.

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ABC renewed the Scrubs revival and Shifting Gears for the 2026-27 season.
Shifting Gears, starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, averaged 5.4 million linear viewers and 7 million after a week of streaming.
The Scrubs revival earned a second season after attracting 9 million viewers in its first week and 11 million in Nielsen’s 35-day ratings.