> At a Glance
> – Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke reprise their roles as J.D., Turk, and Elliot in the Scrubs revival premiering Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
> – The first clip shows J.D. being dubbed “oldie” by Dr. Cox and the classic “Eagle” stunt ending in a face-plant.
> – The series will launch with two back-to-back 30-minute episodes and stream next-day on Hulu.
> – Why it matters: Fans get a nostalgic yet fresh look at Sacred Heart 15 years after the original finale, blending beloved characters with a new, diverse intern class.
Sacred Heart’s doors swing open again on Feb. 25, and PEOPLE has the first exclusive peek. Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke slip back into scrubs for the Scrubs revival, discovering the hospital no longer bends to their rhythm.
The OGs Return-But the Rules Have Changed
In the debut clip, J.D. strides in confidently-only to learn his “newbie” days are long gone. John C. McGinley’s Dr. Cox greets him with a smirk and a brand-new nickname: “oldie.” Moments later, Turk attempts the iconic hallway “Eagle” ride with J.D. on his back, only for both to crash spectacularly while Judy Reyes’s Carla watches in delight.
Fresh Faces Join the Chaos
A young, diverse writers room-paired with original scribes-guides the reboot. Vanessa Bayer plays Sibby, who runs the hospital’s wellness program, and Joel Kim Booster steps in as attending Dr. Eric Park. The new intern roster includes:
- Ana Bunn as Serena
- Jacob Dudman as Asher
- David Gridley as Blake
- Layla Mohammadi as Amara
- Amanda Morrow as Dashana
Behind the Camera
Creator Bill Lawrence returns alongside executive producers Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, Aseem Batra, and Randall Winston. Zach Braff directs the pilot, ensuring the original tone stays intact while medicine-and interns-evolve.
> Donald Faison told PEOPLE, “A lot of the story still holds up. You’re still following your favorite doctors, your heroes to some people.”
Robert Maschio and Phill Lewis will also pop back in as The Todd and Hooch, rounding out the guest appearances.
Key Takeaways
- Premiere date: Feb. 25, 8 p.m. ET, ABC (two episodes)
- Streaming: Next-day on Hulu
- Legacy cast: Braff, Faison, Chalke, McGinley, Reyes, Maschio, Lewis
- New blood: Bayer, Booster, and five rookie interns
- Creative team: Mix of veteran and young writers, Braff directing pilot
Scrub in for nostalgia, but expect surprises-because Sacred Heart has a whole new heartbeat.
