Scrubs possibly moving to a new network

It’s been a long time since quirky medical show Scrubs has received any tender loving care from NBC. Having had its timeslot changed several times over the course of seven seasons, the comedy has been treated like a red-headed step child of sorts to the network’s family of primetime programs. Now, in its final season, the show is finding itself in the middle of what feels like a custody battle.

The rundown goes something like this: Throughout its time on NBC, the show has been produced by ABC Studios (formally known as Touchstone TV). Now ABC, the network, is said to be in negotiations to try to get Scrubs to jump ship to for the rest of their season.

Why this sudden need to snag up a critically acclaimed program in its last leg of existence? Prior to the writers strike, NBC was able to finish 12 episodes, seven of which have already aired. The rest are supposed to run on the network come April, but this still leaves 6 episodes left out of the 18 that comprise a season. NBC has been unable to nail down what they hope to do with the remaining episodes, suggesting that they may never air and just be sent straight to DVD. On the other hand, ABC is eager to take on the show and bring the remaining segments of the program directly to the public.

None of the three parties involved have been confirming or denying much, but Scrubs writers have gone back to work at NBC, so things seem to be landing a little more in the Peacock network’s favor.

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