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Scrubs Revival Returns to Roots, Ends With Role Reversal

5/23/2026

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Zach Braff, actor, told Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast the Scrubs revival will return to its early-season tone.
The revival’s first season ends with Dr. Cox leaning on J.D. after a diagnosis, flipping their roles.
Zach Braff directed “Rooster” for HBO Max, reuniting with co-star John C. McGinley.
He recalled Variety mention on Feb. 1, 1999, suggested the title “Scrubs: Older, Not Necessarily Wiser,” and said he sang in the Broadway musical “Bullets Over Broadway.”

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Zach Braff, actor, told Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast the Scrubs revival will return to its early-season tone.
The revival’s first season ends with Dr. Cox leaning on J.D. after a diagnosis, flipping their roles.
Zach Braff directed “Rooster” for HBO Max, reuniting with co-star John C. McGinley.
He recalled Variety mention on Feb. 1, 1999, suggested the title “Scrubs: Older, Not Necessarily Wiser,” and said he sang in the Broadway musical “Bullets Over Broadway.”