Zach Braff has assured Scrubs fans that John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Cox, will appear in the revival's final episodes and could feature much more prominently if the show gets a second season. The first revival season, limited to nine episodes, wraps up soon with returns from other legacy cast members. Braff emphasized the team's awareness of fan demands for more familiar faces amid introducing new characters.
Scrubs' revival season nears its end, with the last two episodes set for April 8 and 15. Zach Braff confirmed to TVLine that McGinley returns in these installments. “I know the fans have been really eager to see John again, and I really want everyone to know he's coming back,” Braff said. He added that the setup allows for Dr. Cox to be “around a whole lot more” should a second season materialize. TVLine's Renewal Scorecard lists the series as a “Sure Thing” for renewal. Braff addressed fans missing other originals like Neil Flynn's Janitor, who appears in the finale alongside Christa Miller's Jordan, and Judy Reyes' Carla. “We get it — we only had nine episodes and we had so much to do,” he explained, noting the need to establish Sacred Heart as a teaching hospital with new students and characters. Plans for a full second season include recurring roles for Flynn and expanded parts for McGinley and Reyes, despite her commitments to High Potential. Braff also updated on J.D. and Elliot's dynamic, describing it as evolving into a mature friendship complicated by lingering feelings and co-parenting. Future episodes would explore stories involving their children, focusing on amicable post-divorce relations.