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Scrubs Revival Soars: 11M Viewers Tune In!
7 Mar
Summary
- Scrubs revival garners 11.36M viewers across platforms.
- It's the highest-rated comedy episode on ABC.
- The showrunner of the revival also wrote for the original.
The Scrubs revival has achieved significant success, attracting 11.36 million total cross-platform viewers in its initial five days on ABC, Hulu, Disney+, and digital platforms. This performance marks it as ABC's highest-rated comedy episode and the top series debut on streaming in more than a year. Creator Bill Lawrence expressed gratitude for the enduring interest in the show.
The revival is currently ABC's top-rated series in linear adults 18-49 ratings. Its strong streaming numbers bolster the case for a second season renewal. Showrunner Aseem Batra, who previously worked as a writer on the original Scrubs, contributed to the revival's multi-generational dynamic, which Lawrence praised as a continuation rather than just a reboot.
Original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke lead the revival, with other beloved cast members like John C. McKinley, Judy Reyes, Christa Miller, and Neil Flynn also returning in various capacities. Lawrence confirmed that Ken Jenkins, who played Dr. Kelso, is expected to return in a future season, though he was not part of the initial nine episodes.
