The ‘Scrubs’ Revival Season 2 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch as the Series Returns to Sacred Heart with Dr. Cox in Serious Trouble

The wait is almost over for anyone who has been counting down the days until J.D., Turk and Elliot walk back through the doors of Sacred Heart. ABC has confirmed that the revival returns on Wednesday, September 30, with a two episode premiere at 8:00 p.m. ET. After a successful first run, the hospital is open for business again and the stakes feel personal this time.

The ‘Scrubs‘ revival has already proven that nostalgia can still deliver real laughs and real heart. The first two episodes pulled in 11.36 million viewers across ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and other digital platforms in just five days. That kind of return explains why the network moved quickly to bring the show back for another round.

Season 2 Release Date and Time

The good news for fans is that ABC is keeping things familiar. The new season lands in the same day and timeslot as the first, and it once again opens with two episodes. That means Wednesday nights are officially reserved for Sacred Heart again.

After the double premiere, the schedule settles into a steady rhythm. The rest of the season is expected to roll out weekly, with one episode dropping at a time each Wednesday. Viewers who like to plan ahead should note that the season is a little bigger this time. It runs ten episodes instead of the nine that made up the first season, and the finale is expected to reach Hulu on Thanksgiving.

The premiere night also comes with a strong lead out. ‘Shark Tank’ follows at 9:00 p.m. ET with a two episode premiere of its own. It makes for a tidy night of appointment television on the network.

Where to Watch the Revival

Live viewers can catch every new episode on ABC at the times above. Anyone who prefers to skip the commercials or watch on their own schedule has a simple option too. Episodes are available to stream on Hulu the Thursday after they first air on ABC.

That means the double premiere should be ready to stream on October 1. Fans who need to catch up before the new episodes arrive can revisit the first run of the revival, which aired on ABC from February 25 through April 15.

Season 2 Preview and What to Expect

The revival wrapped its first run with a genuine gut punch. Dr. Cox had been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, leaving viewers to wonder where his health journey would lead. The new season picks up that thread right away, and the premiere is titled ‘My First Time in a While’ according to the network’s episode description. In it, J.D. enlists Turk and Elliot to help with Dr. Cox’s care.

Zach Braff, who also stepped behind the camera this year, has been clear about how the season will treat its grumpy legend. He directed the first episode of the season and confirmed that fans will see a lot more of John C. McGinley. In an interview with Gold Derby, Braff promised that “We’re going to have more Johnny C” and said it will not only involve health problems.

Romance is also stirring in the hallways. According to an exclusive preview from TV Insider, J.D. has hooked up with Charlie, the cutie he crushed on in the first season finale, though his job makes dating tricky. Meanwhile, the biting dynamic between J.D. and Dr. Cox is not going away, even as the mentor is forced to lean on his former pupil.

Season 2 Cast and Returning Faces

The core trio is back where it belongs. Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke reprise their series regular roles as J.D., Turk and Elliot. Rachel Bilson also returns as Charlie, and the new season adds fresh names to the mix.

Tamera Mowry-Housley joins as a guest star. Deadline reports that original cast members returning as guest stars include John C. McGinley, Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn and Robert Maschio, while Scott Foley arrives as Sean, a romantic interest for Elliot. That last piece of casting sets up a fun wrinkle for a character who has always been unlucky and lovable in equal measure.

There are a couple of notable absences as well. Ken Jenkins was not among the returning names announced, despite being on creator Bill Lawrence’s wish list. Radio Times reports that X Mayo and Joel Kim Booster have exited the sitcom and will not appear this season.

Sacred Heart has always mixed heartbreak with absurdity, and the new season looks ready to lean into both. With Dr. Cox fighting a battle he cannot insult his way out of, do you think J.D. finally gets to be the mentor his old boss always needed, or will this be the toughest case the gang has ever faced together?