Scrubs’ return to television saw the kind of ratings that most broadcast comedies only dream of, proving that the show still held a very special place in the hearts of loyal fans. Starring Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, and Judy Reyes, the reunification of the original cast started off as one of the strongest shows on television, but may be losing some of its audience.

Scrubs is being billed as less of a reboot and more of a continuation of the original series, which wrapped up in 2009. It follows the lives of JD and Elliot after their divorce as they navigate their working relationship, with JD taking over as the chief of medicine and Elliot working as a doctor mentoring younger people in the hospital in the simulation lab. When the series picks back up, Carla and Turk are still married, with Carla working as a nurse and Turk serving as chief of surgery. There’s a new group of attendees that need mentors, which is where the original cast comes into play, similarly to how the show started back in 2001.

The Premiere Proved ‘Scrubs’ Still Has Fan Loyalty

The revival of the show absolutely crushed its competition at first. It brought in more than 11 million cross-platform viewers in the first five days of its February 25 premiere. Disney announced it marked ABC’s biggest comedy episode and most-streamed series premiere in over a year. So clearly, Disney knew what it was doing when it decided to bring Scrubs back after 17 years.

The show takes viewers to familiar places. It’s been embraced by longtime fans and was praised for being a “heart-warming homecoming” that preserved the core of the original series. The writing, characters and emotion are reminiscent of the series that people loved for so many years. While the characters have gotten older, their cadence of speech, their jokes and the core attributes that make them, well, them, have stayed the same. They’ve also been able to preserve the chemistry between the cast right from the start, something other reboots have needed several episodes to work out.

It all makes sense as to why so many people would tune into the premiere. Viewers – likely particularly millennials – wanted to see the characters they grew to love in their youth back on their screens again. And the first episode delivered on that. It was inoffensive, had the right mix of light-heartedness and deep emotion, and it didn’t stray far from the original series. But, that which was a strength for the premiere, may be an issue for the lifespan of the series.

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‘Scrubs’ Nostalgia Can Only Go So Far

Scrubs’ reboot premiere ratings were likely heavily impacted by nostalgia. There’s a reason the show was on for so many seasons and people were excited to get some of those good vibes back. But, the revival’s greatest strength may also be one of its biggest limitations.

It’s a deeply comforting show. It gives viewers familiar characters, emotions and a rhythm to the show that we loved the first time around. While that formula works well for bringing viewers in for a premiere, it’s not the best strategy when it comes to generating urgency with a weekly release show. Scrubs is asking viewers to remember to tune in each week almost purely for vibes, not plot lines, which is a hard sell.

Despite ABC’s continual hyping up of the premiere ratings, the network has been noticeably quiet in the weeks since. Just five episodes in, the early glow of the show has started to fade. Viewers have dropped by about 30 percent since the strong start, with the 18–49 demographic falling by 40 percent. And, the show hasn’t ever made it into Hulu’s top 10, indicating that the new season isn’t gaining significant viewers on Hulu and also isn’t driving people to rewatch earlier seasons, either.

‘Scrubs’ Reboot Gives Viewers Little Reason to Keep Watching

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With only nine episodes, Scrubs the reboot is essentially a limited series and has significantly fewer episodes than the 20 or so that viewers regularly got in each season of the original run. The shorter episode series gives networks ways to test a show without committing to a full run. And in some ways, Scrubs has delivered enough to get a season two. It gave a boost to ABC’s comedy slate and got a lot of attention with the premiere. It also gave ABC something to brag about with its initial ratings.

But, if the goal was a true comeback, Scrubs might not have enough juice. With a decrease in viewership and no strong plot lines. Fans don’t have strong reasons to keep coming back. Scrubs is the kind of sitcom that fans will rewatch when they want something familiar and mindless. And without a good reason to watch the new season, fans could rewatch old episodes and get the same good vibes.

People involved in the show are hoping for a season two and the show is going to get viewers just by the nature of the fan base of the original run. And, to be fair, Scrubs was a hit, although that doesn’t necessarily mean it has a future. To have longevity, Scrubs needs to say something new and give viewers a reason to love this new season beyond just loving Scrubs years ago. If they don’t, it’s just a reminder of what viewers already loved, which might not be enough to keep the show going.

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February 25, 2026

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Aaron Lee, Amy Pocha, Aseem Batra, Mathew Harawitz, Michael Hobert, Seth Cohen, Tim Hobert

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Savannah Guthrie and her family issued a new statement to the people of Tucson, Arizona, amid their matriarch Nancy Guthrie’s continued disappearance, explaining that they are unable to “grieve” until she is brought home.

“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring from neighbors, friends and the people of Tucson. We are all family now,” the family said a KVOA-TV News special on Saturday, March 21. “We continue to believe it’s Tucsonians, and the greater Southern Arizona community, that hold the key to finding resolution in this case. Someone knows something.”

The Guthries suggested that someone within the community may have “information that they do not even realize is significant.” They asked the community to “search their memories” for any details that stand out.

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Savannah Guthrie and her family paid an emotional visit to the memorial outside mom Nancy Guthrie’s home one month after her disappearance. “Savannah Guthrie, her sister, Annie, and her brother-in-law, Tommaso [Cioni], visit the memorial outside Nancy’s house just now,” Brian Entin, a senior national correspondent for NewsNation, wrote via X on Monday, March 2, […]

“We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom’s case – please consult camera footage, journal notes, text messages, observations or conversations that in retrospect may hold significance,” their statement continued. “No detail is too small. It may be the key.”

The Guthries said that they “miss [their] mom with every breath” and won’t be able to find “peace” until “she is home.”

“We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder,” they said. “Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home. We want to celebrate her beautiful and courageous life but we cannot do that until she is brought to a final place of rest.”

Their statement concluded: “Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.”

Nancy was first reported missing on February 1, 2026, when she failed to meet up with friends to observe a virtual church service. Shortly after her disappearance, authorities ruled it a kidnapping.

Since then, Guthrie and her siblings, Camron Guthrie, 61, and Annie Guthrie, 56, have remained in their mother’s hometown as the investigation continues. The siblings appeared in multiple videos shared via Instagram, begging for their mother’s safe return or any information that could lead to her alleged kidnappers.

“Coming on to say it is day 24 since our mom was taken in the dark of night from her bed, and every hour and minute and second and every long night has been agony since then, of worrying about her and fearing for her, aching for her, and most of all, just missing her, missing her,” Guthrie said in an Instagram video shared on February 25, adding that her family increased the reward for any information regarding their mother’s kidnapping to $1 million.

“We know that millions of you have been praying. So many people have been praying of every faith and no faith at all, praying for her return, and we feel those prayers. Please keep praying without ceasing,” she added. “We still believe. We still believe in a miracle”

In the caption, Savannah revealed that $1 million would be paid “only for the recovery” of Nancy, 84. She encouraged those who know something that could aid the case to contact the FBI, noting that callers “can remain anonymous” or “find a way to reach out to me.”

On March 5, Savannah made an emotional return to the set of the Today show – her first since her mother went missing.

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Savannah Guthrie and her family left an emotional note while visiting the memorial for their mother, Nancy Guthrie, amid her alleged kidnapping. “Momma, we miss you so much! Our hearts are broken,” the note read, per NewsNation. “We are standing on ash, on scored earth! But Mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness […]

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While there, Savannah thanked the Today team for their love and support and for “caring about my mom as much as I do.” She also revealed that she plans to return to the morning show. “I have every intention of coming back,” she said. “I don’t know how to come back, but I don’t know how not to. You’re my family. And I would like to try.”

Earlier this month, Savannah and her family were seen stopping by a memorial set up outside of Nancy’s home. In the video, Savannah’s sister, Annie, could be heard crying as she locked arms with her husband, Tommaso Cioni, and the NBC host. The group carried a handful of sunflowers, which they placed in front of a sign that read, “Dear Guthrie family, your neighbors stand with you.”

Idris Elba‘s Apple TV thriller Hijack was an instant hit when it premiered in 2023. The gripping series tells the story of a corporate negotiator who finds himself caught in a hijacking and must use his skills to save his life and everyone aboard the plane. The series was renewed for Season 2 after the first season became a major hit, and it replicated its predecessor’s success despite a lack of viewer acclaim. Hijack has been one of the top shows on Apple TV, peaking at number one when the season finale aired on March 4.

Current streaming data, courtesy of FlixPatrol, shows that Hijack is finally losing its grip on viewers while facing steep competition from Apple TV’s latest additions. New episodes of Shrinking, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Imperfect Women have propelled all three shows to the top of the chart, pushing Hijack further down. It’s not unusual for shows to lose viewers following a season finale, so Hijack will eventually disappear from the charts unless Apple TV renews it for Season 3.

“If Apple decide they want another bite of the of the Hijack cherry, the question I will always ask is, what story is there for Sam? Not, where can we do it, but why?” writer Jim Field Smith said when asked in an interview if viewers should expect another season given that ending. “Of course, yeah, it could be on a boat. It could be on an e-bike, it could be in the back of a limo, it could be, you know, a submarine. Or it could transcend the Hijack format and it could move into a different arena. But that’s what I mean. The precinct is kind of irrelevant. It’s more about ‘Where could Sam go?’”

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What’s Next for ‘Hijack’ Star Idris Elba?

As Hijack awaits Apple’s decision, Elba is quite busy with a slew of upcoming projects. The Luther star is set to return for the sequel alongside Ruth Wilson and Dermot Crowley which has been set at Netflix. Elba will also appear in the Nicholas Galitzine-led Masters of the Universe. Even if the third season of Hijack doesn’t pan out, Elba is set to return to Apple with This Is How It Goes, a feature film that he acts in and directs. Filming for the Wunmi Mosaku and Charlie Cox-led drama wrapped up last year. Finally, Elba and David Oyelowo are teaming up to bring one of the most beloved works of African literature, Things Fall Apart, to the small screen. The duo is developing Chinua Achebe‘s book with A24, but it doesn’t have a streaming home yet.

Watch Hijack on Apple TV in the U.S., and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Roommates, some looks don’t just eat—they have folks hitting replay real quick. And that’s exactly what Mariah the Scientist just did, stepping out in a way that has fans doing double takes and running straight to the comments, mentioning Destiny’s Child.

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Mariah the Scientist Shows Off Her Waist & Moves

On Friday, Mariah popped out on TikTok with a clip that instantly caught attention. Rocking her signature turquoise matching leather tour fit—complete with a coordinating hat and auburn hair—she strutted down a hallway while posing and dancing to ‘Soldier’ by Destiny’s Child, tying right into her soldier-inspired album and tour concept. She even captioned the video, “So quick to snatch up yo…,” and whew—from the abs to the music choice, Mariah made it clear she’s really that girl.

Fans Hype Mariah While Getting Soldier Fever

Fans ran straight to TikTok and flooded Mariah the Scientist’s comment section, letting her know she did her big one. Some hyped her up as one of the baddest, while others joked about wanting to enlist and be part of whatever “soldier” era she’s in. And you already know a few couldn’t help but say it’s giving Kelly Rowland with that body.

One TikTok user @Melvin Dior said, “OKAYYY SOLIDER BUCKLES“

This TikTok user @Tati 🎀🌸 added, “Period the baddest 😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥”

And, TikTok user @Janiya Copland wrote, “YESSSSSSSS PRETTTTYYYYY THE BADDESTTTTTTTTT I love youuuuu“

Meanwhile, TikTok user @MsLauraLaurelle joked, “Okay ima put the pizza down“

While TikTok user @AriJanae commented, “it’s giving kelly in the best way 😍”

Lastly, TikTok user @maely said, “OKAY HIPSSSSSSSSSS 😍😍😍😍”

@mariahthescientist

So quick to snatch up yo… 🫡 #heartssoldseperately #HSSTOUR

♬ Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil’ Wayne) – Destiny’s Child

Mariah The Scientist Sparks Buzz Over Latto’s Baby

Folks are now wondering if Mariah the Scientist is lowkey claiming her spot as the baby’s honorary “soldier auntie.” After Latto confirmed her pregnancy in the ‘Business & Personal’ video, her comments went into overdrive—but it was Mariah’s reaction that really had the timeline talking. Mariah slid in with a playful “U pregnant?????” before doubling back with, “I’m going to be the best dad ever,” and whew… the internet ate it UP. While some fans saw it as her joking her way into auntie duties, others were side-eyeing, convinced she already knew the tea.

Mariah funny asl her ass been knew Latto pregnant 😭 pic.twitter.com/guU0R2b8qR

— BIG MAMA OUT MAY 29TH (@versacemeg) March 20, 2026

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A tried and true crime procedural staple is when a show pairs up two very different people to solve murders together each week. The X-Files did this with Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson), Castle did this with Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic), and currently, shows like High Potential and Wild Cards are doing this with their central partnerships of Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) and Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), and Max (Vanessa Morgan) and Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti).

When two opposites are paired up to solve crimes together, the show is able to embrace their differences, often leading to the characters clashing in comedic ways. Best of all, each episode shows the two of them pairing up to use their individual skills as a team in order to find the killer when nobody else can. One of the best and most underrated procedurals that fits this niche is TNT’s Rizzoli & Isles, which ran for seven seasons and is now available to stream on Netflix.

What Is ‘Rizzoli & Isles’ About?

Based on Tess Gerritsen‘s series of crime novels of the same name, Rizzoli & Isles follows the crime-solving partnership between Detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and forensic pathologist Dr. Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander). The two are also best friends, and they have made their jobs their whole lives. Jane is a hardworking curmudgeon who is passionate about the work that she does and has no interest in finding a work-life balance that would give her time for anything other than her current focus on her job, her family, her friendship with Maura, and her dog. Maura, meanwhile, is a friendly optimist, but she doesn’t know how to connect with people, and often scares them off by talking too much about death or diagnosing them with rare conditions.

The series kicks off when Jane and Maura’s latest murder uses the signature of serial killer Charles Hoyt (Michael Massee), who previously abducted Jane and almost killed her. Hoyt is in prison, but this killer knew things that only someone close to him could have known. Jane is then forced to meet with Hoyt in order to question him about his possible protégée, which brings up some tough memories for her. Each episode sees Jane and Maura solving grisly and disturbing murders together alongside the rest of their team: Jane’s co-workers, Vince Korsak (Bruce Travis McGill) and Barry Frost (Lee Thompson Young). When she’s off the clock, Jane works very hard to make time for her family, which, at the start of the series, is made up of her parents, Angela (Lorraine Bracco) and Frank (Chazz Palminteri), and the older of her two younger brothers, Frankie (Jordan Bridges). Frankie became a police officer to follow in Jane’s footsteps, and although they don’t directly work together, they often cross paths on the job.

‘Rizzoli & Isles’ Is Still a Must-See Crime Procedural 10 Years Later

Like any great crime procedural, Rizzoli & Isles dedicates each episode to a different murder that Jane, Maura, and the rest of their time solve together. Where Rizzoli & Isles stands out, though, is through its heavy focus on character. Rizzoli & Isles certainly has some comedy in Jane and Maura’s “Odd Couple” dynamic and Jane’s sarcastic one-liners, but it primarily has a uniquely dark tone. Jane and Maura investigate some especially disturbing and horrifying homicides, and the show doesn’t shy away from the effects that these murders have on either the people who knew the victims, or on those who solve the murders. Rizzoli & Isles regularly examines the toll that Jane and Maura’s jobs take on them, both in everything that they have had to give up to commit to their jobs, and in the heavy and upsetting crimes that they face all the time.

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Rizzoli & Isles is an intense, emotional series that is perfect for procedural fans who like shows with nuanced characters, twisty weekly cases, and a unique focus on the scientific side of murder investigations. Rizzoli & Isles also makes the perfect binge-watch, because alongside its weekly cases, it has a number of excellent and intense linear storylines. At the heart of the show, though, is Jane and Maura’s partnership. They really understand each other and are particularly in-sync, and it is this dynamic that makes Rizzoli & Isles impossible to stop watching after each episode concludes.

Christy Carlson Romano doesn’t believe Shia LaBeouf deserves to be on the fictional Disney Channel Mount Rushmore. In a now-deleted social media post, the “Kim Possible” alum seemed to slam her “Even Stevens” co-star, sparking widespread chaos and plenty of online discussion. While it’s unclear why Romano made her post, LaBeouf has been involved in a string of legal issues in 2026.

Christy Carlson Romano Says Shia LaBeouf ‘Doesn’t Deserve’ To Be Considered A Disney Channel Legend In A Since-Deleted Social Media Post

A week ago, Raven-Symoné was asked in an interview who she believed should be on the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore, according to The Blast. While answering, the “That’s So Raven” actress said she would place herself, Hilary Duff, Lee Thompson from “The Famous Jett Jackson,” and LaBeouf on it.

When asked about Miley Cyrus’ place on the monument, Symoné said that while she loves Cyrus, her Disney Channel fame came after the others had already paved the way.

Symoné received some backlash over the comment, while others defended the 40-year-old.

Romano, however, seems to believe Symoné made a mistake and wasted no time letting people know.

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Romano Sparks Mixed Reaction After Commenting About Shia LaBeouf Online

“Shia doesn’t deserve to be on the Rushmore,” she wrote on X. “I’ll be writing a substack on this so you can understand why.”

While the post has been deleted, the screenshots remain, prompting a range of responses from Disney fans and netizens alike.

“SHIA deserves! When he played special needs in the Disney original film ‘Tru Confessions!” I know he was the real deal,” someone wrote.

Another said, “He definitely deserves to be there,” while a third wrote, “Shia came from a low income single parent home, barely affording to get to his auditions and he still became a star. He IS the Disney Mt. Rushmore.”

A fourth netizen rushed to Romano’s defense, writing, “She’s literally Kim Possible though.”

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“While being a main character on ‘Even Stevens’ anddddd CADET KELLY,” they continued.

The Conversation Surrounding Shia LaBeouf Continues

One user shared another perspective, saying that commenters were “ignoring” LaBeouf’s reported problematic past. “Everybody on the outside looking in but those on the inside have had plenty to say about his character,” they finished.

According to NBC News, LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans in February 2026 after allegedly assaulting two people during the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration.

A police report stated that LaBeouf was removed from a business after allegedly causing a disturbance. Once he was outside of the building, the “Holes” actor reportedly struck a victim with a closed fist more than once.

His reported problematic behavior did not stop there. “LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person — punching him in the nose,” the New Orleans Police Department said. “LaBeouf was again held down until police arrived.”

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In 2020, the “Transformers” actor was sued by his ex, singer FKA Twigs, who alleged in court documents that she was the victim of “relentless abuse” caused by LaBeouf. The case was later settled out of court in 2025.

LaBeouf Is ‘Not Into’ Rehab Following His February 2026 Arrest

LaBeouf addressed his latest legal woes in a sit-down interview with Andrew Callaghan, during which he called his reported behavior in New Orleans “bulls—.”

The 39-year-old admitted that he would have to “deal” with the root cause of his alleged unruly behavior, but clarified that rehab was not the answer.

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“Does that mean I gotta go to rehab again? I’m just not into it. I don’t think my answers are there. I just don’t … I genuinely don’t. If I genuinely did, I’d go,” he said.

Drinking is not LaBeouf’s problem, he said. “I think I have a different problem, and I’m gonna address it … I think I have a small man complex. I think it’s something that has to do with anger and ego more than my drinking,” he continued.

Romano Previously Spoke About Her Strained Relationship With LaBeouf

Romano’s declaration about LaBeouf may not come as a surprise to some. In a 2021 YouTube video, the actress addressed her relationship with him, admitting things were not as they appeared.

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While they played brother and sister from 2000 to 2003, Romano said they were far from close.

“I didn’t know a lot of the backstories that came out about where they were living at that time and how much hardship they’d seen and stuff like that. I just kick myself because I really do kind of wish, if I’d known anything about him I could have been a little bit more, I don’t know, patient,” she said.

Romano went on to explain that she felt blindsided when LaBeouf won an Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series and did not thank her.

“I was hurt at the time because I felt like from day one, it was him and me. It was like our show. But because it was so life or death for him, it was his show. And I was just around because I was a girl,” she said.

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