Scrubs Reboot Ratings: 11.36 Million Viewers for ABC Debut

The Eagle Is Soaring: 'Scrubs' Reboot Premiere Rakes In 11.36 Million Viewers

Zach Braff and Donald Faison lead ABC to its biggest comedy debut in over a year as the revival shatters records on Hulu and Disney+.

Sofia Chen

Mar 4, 2026, 10:01 AM PT · 1 min read

Zach Braff and Donald Faison return to Sacred Heart in the record-breaking Scrubs reboot.

THE RUNDOWN

The 'Scrubs' reboot premiere garnered 11.36 million viewers in its first five days.
The debut marks ABC's biggest comedy launch in over a year.
Original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke returned for the revival.
Streaming performance on Hulu and Disney+ reached record-breaking levels for the network.
The ratings success was confirmed by industry outlets Variety and TheWrap.

JD and Turk are officially back, and the ratings are just what the doctor ordered. The Scrubs reboot premiere on ABC pulled in a staggering 11.36 million viewers across linear and streaming platforms in its first five days of release. This massive turnout marks the network's most successful comedy debut in more than a year, proving that audiences were eager to return to the halls of Sacred Heart Hospital.

The revival features the return of original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke. While traditional broadcast numbers were strong, the show saw its most significant gains from digital audiences. According to data reported by Variety, the premiere set new internal records for comedy streaming performance on both Hulu and Disney+, highlighting the shift toward multi-platform consumption.

Industry analysts at Disney Television Studios are viewing the launch as a major victory for the franchise. By blending nostalgic elements with updated storylines, the series managed to capture both long-time fans and a fresh generation of viewers. TheWrap noted that the multi-platform strategy was key to the show's dominance, securing its spot as a centerpiece of ABC’s current television lineup.