Will ‘Scrubs’ Revive the J.D.-Elliot-Sean Love Triangle?

Meaghan Darwish •August 17, 2026, 2:27 pm
Scott Foley as Sean Kelly, Sarah Chalke as Dr. Elliot Reid, and Zach Braff as Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian in 'Scrubs' Season 3
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Scrubs is welcoming back another familiar face as it’s been revealed that Scott Foley will reprise his role as Sean Kelly in Season 2 of ABC‘s revival series.

But could his return stir up some romantic drama? As viewers may recall, during the show’s original run, Foley’s Sean was a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital before he began dating Elliot (Sarah Chalke). Ultimately, he became direct competition for J.D. (Zach Braff), who was also in love with the doctor.

The marine biologist went through quite a journey, breaking up and getting back together with Elliot over the years, and after so many ups and downs, he seemingly settled down with Doctor Kim Briggs (Elizabeth Banks), who happens to be the mother of J.D.’s son, Sammy. Whether Sean and Kim are still together is unclear, but we do know that J.D. and Elliot are divorced, leaving her available for potential future dating.

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