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‘Scrubs’ Cast Share How Long the “Just So Handsome” Scott Foley Will Be Around After Return In New Season And Why Fans Have A Lot To Look Forward To

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‘Scrubs’ Cast Share How Long the “Just So Handsome” Scott Foley Will Be Around After Return In New Season And Why Fans Have A Lot To Look Forward To. (2026, October 8). New York Post. https://decider.com/2026/10/07/scrubs-scott-foley-return-cast-interview/

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The cast of "Scrubs" discusses the return of actor Scott Foley for the show’s revival on ABC. In an interview with DECIDER, Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison express enthusiasm about having Foley back as Sean Kelly, a character from the original series who dated Elliot (Chalke). While initially announced as a recurring guest star, Braff hints that Foley might appear in several episodes beyond just one-off roles.
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The cast of "Scrubs" are excited about Scott Foley's return as Sean Kelly in the show's revival on ABC. In an interview with DECIDER, cast members Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison praised Foley for his handsomeness and comedic talent. Ahead of the episode where Foley returns, DECIDER released a clip showing Elliot (played by Chalke) meeting Sean after years apart, appearing flustered by the encounter. The revival aims to bring back beloved characters like Foley's Sean Kelly, with the cast emphasizing their enthusiasm for his return both on and off-screen.

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“While both articles discuss Scott Foley's return to 'Scrubs', they describe different aspects of his comeback: Article A focuses on a clip from Season 2 Episode 3, while Article B covers the cast's reactions and comments about Foley’s appearance.”
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ABC DECIDER Disney+ Hulu Season 2, Episode 3

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Foley GPE · 6× Hulu ORG · 6× Sean PERSON · 6× Elliot PERSON · 5× J.D. ORG · 4× Braff PERSON · 3× Chalke PERSON · 3× Scott Foley PERSON · 3× ABC ORG · 2× DECIDER ORG · 2×

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While Elliot is initially hesitant to throw herself back into a relationship, claiming that she just wants to focus on herself and her work, it’s J.D. who ultimately convinces her to give a new relationship a chance, as she deserves happiness in her love life after the hell they went through with their divorce.
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🔮 Ahead of the episode featuring Foley’s return, DECIDER aired an exclusive clip of Elliot and Sean coming face to face for the first time in years, and Elliot looking flustered by the sudden appearance of the one who maybe got away.

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In direct contrast to the famous quote from Scott Foley‘s time on the original Scrubs — i.e. “Nobody cares, Sean” — it seems as though everyone cares (and loves) that Foley is officially back for the show’s revival on ABC. asserted
Foley → care → ABC
Chatting with DECIDER about the return of Sean Kelly, Foley’s dolphin trainer character who dated Elliot (Sarah Chalke) in the OG iteration, cast members Zach Braff, Chalke, and Donald Faison say that bringing back the beloved actor is “He’s so handsome. asserted
He → chat → actor
He’s more handsome now than ever,” joked Braff as Faison added, “He’s got like this pepper and salt thing going. asserted
thing → ’ → ?
He’s got salt and pepper, but he has green eyes. asserted
he → get → eyes
He’s just so handsome.” asserted
He → ’ → ?
Ahead of the episode featuring Foley’s return, DECIDER aired an exclusive clip of Elliot and Sean coming face to face for the first time in years, and Elliot looking flustered by the sudden appearance of the one who maybe got away. asserted
who → feature → one
To that, Chalke says that it was always the plan to bring Foley back, as they love him as much behind-the-scenes as they do when he’s in front of the cameras. asserted
he → say → cameras
“He’s so funny. asserted
He → ’ → ?
We all love having him around. asserted
We → love → him
All last year when we got interviewed and people were like, ‘Who do you want to come back?’ asserted
you → interview → ?
And we’re all like, ‘Foley, because he was such an important part of the show and so much fun,'” Chalke shared. asserted
Chalke → ’re → show
“And we did it, he comes back.” asserted
he → do → it
After Season 2, Episode 3 (“My Ex’s Ex”) ends with Elliot and Sean kissing at his aquarium, it feels like this duo will be getting some more screen time as the season goes on. asserted
season → end → time
While Foley was initially announced as a recurring guest star for the show, Braff says he will definitely be in a handful of episodes and fans have a lot to look forward to. asserted
fans → announce → lot
While Elliot is initially hesitant to throw herself back into a relationship, claiming that she just wants to focus on herself and her work, it’s J.D. who ultimately convinces her to give a new relationship a chance, as she deserves happiness in her love life after the hell they went through with their divorce. asserted
they → throw → divorce
And even if Sean and J.D. end up falling back into their old ways (we can only hope!) it’s just more for the audience to enjoy. asserted
audience → end → ways
“Fans — and we — love the dynamic of him and J.D. hating each other. asserted
him → love → other
Well, I think maybe J.D. just resents Sean because he’s so handsome and charming. asserted
he → think → Sean
But that ‘Nobody cares, Sean’ dynamic is really funny,” Braff said. asserted
Braff → care → ?
So we just love having him back.” asserted
we → love → him
To that, Faison — whose character is working out his own relationship kinks with Carla (Judy Reyes) in the episode — adds that fans should expect to have him around for the foreseeable future. asserted
fans → work → future
“It’s Scott Foley, you never know with him. asserted
you → ’ → him
That man’s like a leech, he just keeps coming back,” the actor joked. asserted
actor → ’ → leech
“He’s really good at what he does. asserted
he → ’ → what
I don’t think anybody does Scott Foley better than Scott Foley.” Scrubs airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on ABC. asserted
Scrubs → think → ABC
Episodes stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+. asserted
Episodes → stream → Hulu
If you’re new to Hulu, the basic (with ads) price is $11.99/month. asserted
price → ’re → ads
If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month. asserted
it → want → 18.99
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. asserted
all → want → Hulu
These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free. asserted
all → start → Disney+
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