‘Scrubs’ Reboot Sets ABC Release Date, ‘Will Trent’ Season 4 and ‘The Rookie’ Season 8 to Premiere in January
ABC has revealed its 2026 midseason schedule, which includes the highly-anticipated return of “Scrubs.” All original programming will stream the next day on Hulu following their linear premieres.
The reboot of the beloved sitcom will debut on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. As previously reported, original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley will all return to the show, with a new cast that includes Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster. Fans can also see a (small) first-look at the new show above.
Elsewhere on the midseason schedule, Season 4 of “Will Trent” is set to premiere on Jan. 6, followed by the midseason premiere of “High Potential” and the Season 8 premiere of “The Rookie.” The fourth season premiere of “Will Trent” is directed by series star Ramón Rodríguez.
“America’s Funniest Home Videos” returns on Jan. 4, while comedies “Shifting Gears” and “Abbott Elementary” return with their midseason premieres on Jan. 7. “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Nashville,” and “Grey’s Anatomy” all return on Jan. 8.
On the unscripted side, “Shark Tank” will be back on Jan. 7 after “Abbott Elementary.” “American Idol” will debut its 24th season overall on Jan. 26. This season of “American Idol” will mark the first time the series has taken the “Hollywood Week” to Nashville. Finally, “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” and “20/20″ return to the schedule on Jan. 9, while the Ken Jennings-hosted “Celebrity Jeopardy!” returns for Season 4 on Feb. 27. The new season of “The Bachelorette” starring “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'” Taylor Frankie Paul and hosted by Jesse Palmer kicks off on its new night, Sunday, March 22.
Not featured on the schedule is “RJ Decker” starring Scott Speedman, which was picked up to series at ABC in September. The show is still expected to debut in 2026, though an exact premiere date will be announced later.
Check out the full schedule below.
“Across ABC and its streaming home on Hulu, we have the best shows on television, from acclaimed dramas to standout comedies and unscripted hits,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “Our midseason schedule underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional storytelling and engaging content to audiences wherever they choose to watch.”
Katie Ginella Shares New Insight Into Marriage with Matt Ginella
Like all relationships, Katie Ginella's marriage to her husband, Matt Ginella, has come with its successes and tribulations. But, after recently celebrating their wedding anniversary, The Real Housewives of Orange County couple shared a look inside their dynamic after nearly a decade of being married.
Katie took to her Instagram Story on Oct. 24, where she shared a peek inside of their very busy lives. While the mom of four took care of the kids, her career, and things at their house in Newport Beach, Matt was busy playing golf at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon with hockey player Ryan Miller.
"ME: Up in the middle of the night with a sick kiddo, dogs up at 5 a.m., 2 zoom calls, work meeting in LA, grocery store, another work meeting in OC, and then trying to figure out what to cook for dinner," she wrote over the photo of Matt away on his trip and smiling next to Ryan.
Matt Ginella opens up about being married to Katie Ginella
This look into their shared independence comes on the heels of Katie and Matt celebrating their nine-year wedding anniversary on Oct. 15. The couple took to their respective Instagram accounts, where they posted the sweetest tributes to one another. "Happy 9th Anniversary MG," Katie captioned the post, which included a recent photo of her and Matt, along with a picture from their wedding, and a picture of their vows. "I love you more. The end."
Matt also took to Instagram, where he posted a series of images of himself and Katie, taken throughout their relationship, and included a golf reference in his tribute to his wife. "Stunning outside, but for those who get to know her, she's even more beautiful on the inside," he wrote. "My best friend, wife, and mother to our amazing kids, we love, live, and laugh. Happy Anniversary, Katie G. On to the back nine, and many more."
Katie Ginella reveals what's next for her and husband Matt Ginella
Matt is also involved in Katie's newest career move. The former golf reporter spoke with The Daily Dish in August, where she revealed that she is "in the process of finishing a book" that she is writing about her life. This book, she admitted, will address her divorce from her ex-husband and how she met Matt.
She explained to The Daily Dish that the book is in the works and she is hopeful it will come out "next year." She also shared that it will be "diving kind of into how I grew up, my relationship with my ex-husband, meeting my husband, having kids, growth, all of those things."
