‘Scrubs’ Stars Hint at New Season and Bob Kelso’s Return at PaleyFest Reunion
Fans at PaleyFest LA saw the new Scrubs revival’s season finale early on Saturday. The screening drew strong laughs, tender moments, and loud cheers.
Reunion panel and attendees
After the screening, cast and creators appeared onstage for a reunion discussion. The event took place at the Paley Center for Media.
- Zach Braff
- Donald Faison
- Sarah Chalke
- Judy Reyes
- John C. McGinley
- Neil Flynn
- Christa Miller
- Bill Lawrence (executive producer)
- Aseem Batra (executive producer)
- Vanessa Bayer (moderator; plays Sibby)
The cast celebrated returning to the show more than a decade after its original run. They stressed how real-life history and chemistry informed the revival.
Plans for the series
Producers described the revival as nine episodes designed to test fan response. They said the short run could lead to more episodes.
At PaleyFest, Scrubs’ Stars Hint at New Season as creators noted the revival’s reception will determine future plans. Bill Lawrence emphasized honoring long-time viewers.
Guest returns and Bob Kelso
The finale included surprise appearances by Miller’s Jordan and Flynn’s Janitor. Those cameos produced some of the night’s loudest cheers.
Talk turned to returning familiar faces. Bob Kelso’s Return at PaleyFest Reunion became a topic when Lawrence confirmed Ken Jenkins is eager to participate.
Lawrence noted Jenkins is now in his 80s, but the team plans to find a way for him to appear. Braff echoed the cast’s desire to bring back more veterans.
Panel anecdotes and fan reactions
The conversation mixed humor with heartfelt moments. Chalke shared an on-set injury that led to a messy brunch story.
Flynn clarified a long-running detail about his costume, calling it a shirt and pants. Bayer teased Chalke about being accident-prone.
Reyes described how the show helped a young viewer through hard times. That fan revealed an “I’m no Superman” tattoo inspired by the series during the panel.
The Scrubs season finale will air April 15 on ABC. Filmogaz.com covered the PaleyFest reunion and screening.
