Scrubs Revival Hands the Old Goofy Gang the Keys — What Fans Need to Know About the Rebuilt Sacred Heart and Premiere Plan

Longtime scrubs viewers are the immediate audience for this revival: Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke return, the core hospital set has been rebuilt as a full, faithful sound stage, and the first two episodes arrive as a block on broadcast TV with streaming following the next day. That combination is designed to reward people who grew up with these characters while offering a clear, easy way to jump back in.

Scrubs viewers: what to expect from the revival’s fan-first approach

Here’s the part that matters: the revival puts original cast members front and center, which signals a nostalgia-forward strategy targeted at loyal viewers. Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke have returned for a new season, and the coverage notes that all the doctors from Sacred Heart are back on ABC for the reboot of Scrubs, premiering this week. The rollout is concentrated — the first two episodes premiere back-to-back Wednesday on ABC and stream next day on Hulu (Feb. 22) — allowing fans to watch together on broadcast and then continue streaming.

Set and production details behind the rebuilt Sacred Heart

Production designer Roger Fires was tasked with building a 100% accurate sound stage recreation of Sacred Heart after the demolition of the original filming location, the North Hollywood Medical Centre. Architectural Digest has guided viewers through a behind-the-scenes tour with Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke showing the rebuilt hospital. It’s easy to overlook, but the choice to recreate the set precisely is both practical and sentimental: it preserves familiar sightlines and beats that longtime viewers will recognize instantly.

Who appears in the new season and what the promotional images show

Promotional images feature multiple combinations of returning players: Donald Faison is shown with Zach Braff; Zach Braff appears alongside John C. McGinley; John C. McGinley appears with Joel Kim Booster; Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke and Judy Reyes appear together; Sarah Chalke and Zach Braff are pictured in another scene; and John C. McGinley is shown with Vanessa Bayer. Photographers credited on the images include Darko Sikman and Jeff Weddell. These pairings underline that familiar relationships and ensemble dynamics are central to the revival’s presentation.

Other headlines and assorted items that surfaced alongside revival coverage

• On an episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman were joined by Yuri Karasawa to preview all the international teams for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
• Donald Trump drew laughs from the men’s team when he said he’d have to invite the women’s team to the White House, too, or he’d be impeached.
• Someone noted picking up both the HD and 4K versions to test how much life they can squeeze out of older TVs.
• Oliver’s 8-year-old son got into baseball last season and became a big Alonso fan.
• Pool B features Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico and the United States and begins play on March 6 in Houston.
• Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said the back-and-forth on President Trump’s tariffs is adding to uncertainty for businesses and the economy.
• The Browns are looking at a full competition at quarterback this offseason.
• The frog’s water is beginning to bubble.
• President Trump pledges to give private-sector workers without an employer-sponsored retirement plan access to new tax-advantaged accounts similar to those for federal employees.

Quick Q&A for viewers

• Who should tune in? Longtime fans of the original run and viewers curious about how the cast dynamic has evolved.
• Is the Sacred Heart set really rebuilt? Yes — production designer Roger Fires built a 100% accurate sound stage recreation after the demolition of the original North Hollywood Medical Centre.
• When does it arrive? The first two episodes premiere back-to-back Wednesday on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu (Feb. 22).

If you’re wondering why this keeps coming up, the combination of returning leads, a painstakingly rebuilt set and a concentrated premiere strategy explains the attention. The real test will be whether the revival balances nostalgia with fresh storytelling that justifies bringing the old gang back now.

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