Scrubs Revival Brings Back John C. McGinley As Dr. Cox
The no-nonsense doctor is returning to stir up chaos all over again, making the revival one of the most hyped TV comebacks of the year.
Well, this is delightful: Dr. Cox is clocking back in. Which is great news for everyone except, probably, JD and his supply of patience for being called girls' names.
John C. McGinley is officially set to recur on ABC's Scrubs revival, returning as Dr. Perry Cox. TVLine confirmed the casting, and ABC plans to air the new continuation during the 2025-26 TV season.
If you have not memorized TV lingo, recurring means McGinley will be around regularly but not necessarily in every single episode. In other words, expect him to sweep in, unleash a blistering rant, drop a reluctant life lesson, and vanish like a sarcastic hurricane.
- Who: John C. McGinley, back as Dr. Perry Cox
- What: Recurring role in ABC's Scrubs revival
- Where: ABC
- When: 2025-26 TV season
- Why you care: Cox vs. JD is one of TV's great love-hate mentorships, and the show is clearly leaning into that dynamic again
No plot specifics yet, but the headline here is simple: the heartbeat of Scrubs' snark is returning. More as ABC spills the rest of the plan.