'Scrubs' Sets Cast Returns & 2 Main Characters' Departures In Season 2

Key Points:

• The Scrubs revival has secured its main cast for Season 2, with Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke returning as series regulars, alongside promoted intern Ava Bunn (Sam Tosh), while Dr. Park (Joel Kim Booster) and Charge Nurse Raymond (X Mayo) will not return.
• Neil Flynn (The Janitor) and new addition Rachel Bilson (Charlie) will have expanded roles in Season 2, with Bilson featuring in a multi-episode arc that may impact J.D. and Elliot's relationship dynamics.
• Recurring fan favorites John C. McGinley (Dr. Perry Cox) and Judy Reyes (Carla Espinosa) will continue to appear despite their commitments to other series, with storylines focusing on Cox’s transition from nemesis to patient.
• Season 2 will see significant staff changes at Sacred Heart, including the return of Robert Maschio (The Todd), Vanessa Bayer (Sibby), and Michael James Scott (Dubois), while the fate of characters like Maintenance Guy (Darcy Michael) and Dr. Bob Kelso (Ken Jenkins) remains uncertain.
• Veteran comedy showrunner Mike Royce joins as executive producer for the 10-episode season, which will air on ABC Wednesdays this fall with next-day streaming on Hulu, continuing to blend humor and heart as the doctors mentor the next generation.