Published at 9:47 AM on May 4, 2009

ABC May Renew Scrubs for a Ninth Season

ABC May Renew <em>Scrubs</em> for a Ninth Season

Following its shuffle over to ABC last year, notorious hospital comedy Scrubs may be renewed by the network for a ninth season. But there's one little problem; most of the original cast members might be leaving.

The problem is that the show has catapulted all its stars into high demand. They're all just too busy with new projects. Creator Bill Lawrence is busy editing his ABC/ABC Studios pilot Cougar Town, starring Courtney Cox, though he's reportedly less hesitant than his core cast, none of whom have deals beyond the current eighth season.   

According to TV Guide, Zach Braff and Judy Reyes have said this is their final year on the show, although Braff might be open for occasional guest-star slots. Donald Faison, John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn are all poised to star on pilots, which would get first priority if they get picked up.

This would leave a lonely Sarah Chalke as one of the few original, first-season members considering a return. However, Lawrence and ABC Studios might consider writing in the ninth season with a new core cast, comprised of the interns introduced in season eight, including Sonal Shah, Eliza Coupe, Betsy Beutler and Todd Bosley. 

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