In a landscape where sitcom revivals have seen mixed results, with hits like "King of the Hill" and "The Conners" contrasting with misses such as "Murphy Brown" and "Frasier," ABC's decision to bring back the beloved medical sitcom "Scrubs" was initially perceived as a risky endeavor. However, just one week after its two-episode premiere, the revival has clearly struck a chord with audiences, establishing an immediate connection, or "Guy Love," with ABC's viewers.

Reports indicate that the "Scrubs" debut achieved ABC's best comedy streaming ratings in over a year, drawing an impressive 11.36 million viewers across ABC, Disney+, and Hulu. This viewership milestone had not been reached by a premiere since "Shifting Gears," a series that, while not a revival, marked the return of former "Home Improvement" star Tim Allen to the ABC network. This strong performance signals a significant appetite among fans for more of the long-running medical sitcom, which originally premiered on NBC in 2001, running for seven seasons before concluding its final two seasons on ABC.

While the iconic Sacred Heart Hospital may visually appear unchanged, a closer look reveals substantial transformations since J.D. (Zach Braff) last graced its halls. The original North Hollywood Medical Center, where the series was formerly filmed, was demolished in 2011, and the new episodes are now shot on a meticulously recreated set in Vancouver. Much has also evolved in the lives of the beloved characters. J.D., who had transitioned to a concierge doctor, returns to Sacred Heart while attending to an elderly patient's grandson. His visit leads to a decision to stay, culminating in him taking on the significant role of the hospital's new Chief of Medicine, succeeding his former mentor, Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley).

A notable and surprising revelation from the premiere is the divorce between J.D. and Elliot (Sarah Chalke), who were married at the conclusion of the original series; they are now co-parenting their two children. Meanwhile, Turk (Donald Faison) and Carla (Judy Reyes) remain happily married, albeit a little older and grayer, diligently balancing their hospital duties with the demands of parenting a family of four children. The hospital also welcomes a new generation of interns, providing fresh faces for the original cast to mentor, alongside a new head of HR, portrayed by Vanessa Bayer, who promises to keep the veteran staff from their signature shenanigans.

The revival of "Scrubs" is overseen by its original creator, Bill Lawrence, known for his work on "Ted Lasso." He serves as executive producer alongside Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer for Doozer Productions. Aseem Batra is both an executive producer and the showrunner, with Randall Winston also executive producing. The returning stars, Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke, are also credited as executive producers. New episodes of "Scrubs" premiere weekly on Wednesdays on ABC, with streaming available the following day on Hulu.