Scrubs' original run was filled with a wide variety of characters, but there are likely to be several absences when the sitcom returns, and specifically some absentees from a very tight-knight group. Of course,Scrubsseason 10 will be differenteither way, but certain characters will be missing at least in part due to the fifteen years the show has been off the air. Creator Bill Lawrence has already confirmed theScrubsrevivalwon’t shy away from introducing new characters, but that doesn’t make it any less disappointing that some of the funniest figures won’t be coming back.
All nine seasons ofScrubsaired between 2001 and 2010, totaling 182 episodes. However, the sitcom underwent an overhaul ahead of its ninth run -Scrubs: Med School. The backdoor spinoff retained most of the original cast but also brought a new crop of interns into the fold as the show’s new focus. The show was ultimately canceled due to the new format, and the notable casting changes were a factor in this. Thankfully,most of the originalScrubscast is availableand willing to come back for the coming revival, but not everyone is guaranteed to appear.
The Janitor Is The Only Member Of Scrubs' Original Brain Trust Who’s Pretty Much Guaranteed To Come Back
Neil Flynn’s character is by far the most likely to come back for Scrubs season 10
Neil Flynn’s Janitorassembled a group duringScrubscalled the Brain Trust. He used it as a think tank to help him solve his problems. The solutions offered were rarely useful, but that was intentional, and it resulted in some hilarious moments. Although there were several temporary and former members,the Brain Trust tended to be comprised of four primary members. As well as the Janitor, there was Sam Lloyd’s Ted Buckland, Rob Maschio’s Dr. Todd “The Todd” Quinlan, and Johnny Kastl’s Dr. Doug “Nervous Guy” Murphy. Sadly, only Flynn’s character is pretty much locked in for theScrubsrevival.
Scrubs Revival’s Big Behind-The-Scenes Change Means Season 10 Will Definitely Be Different
Scrubs’s return to screens has now been confirmed after months of speculation, but the sitcom’s revival will take a different approach.
The untimely death of Sam Lloyd in 2020 meansTed definitely won’t be able to return inScrubsseason 10. As for Doug,Johnny Kastl retired from acting in 2009and has since become a lawyer. As such, it’s unlikely Doug will show up. The Todd is a slightly different story. Although Maschio has remained passionate aboutScrubs, he also hasn’t acted for a while. Plus,the Todd could be seen as a problematic character in TV’s modern age. Even if he does return, he may be watered down. So, the Janitor is left as the last man standing.
The Janitor Assembling A New Brain Trust Could Be A Hilarious Scrubs Revival Storyline
Scrubs season 10 can show the Janitor replacing his former Brain Trust companions
It’s disappointing thatthe Brain Trust will need an overhaul, but it’s at least a fun prospect to think of the Janitor recruiting new members to join his group’s lineup. As well as the possibility of returning characters getting the chance to be part of the Brain Trust, the revival’s new faces also stand a great chance of being contributors to the Janitor’s rag-tag bunch of misfits. It’s possible he could just recall other former members to fill the vacant positions, but it’s likelyScrubsseason 10 will have the time or space for such minor characters.
