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While J.D. (Zach Braff), Elliot (Sarah Chalke), Turk (Donald Faison), Carla (Judy Reyes), and more all make their return to the series in season 1, one person who is missing is Bob Kelso, who was played by Ken Jenkins in the original series. @ItsChipsy asked Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence about a potential Kelso appearance in season 1 on X, and Lawrence responded by writing, “If we are lucky enough to come back, we are gonna try to get Ken there. He’s older but we love him so.” While it’s disappointing he won’t appear this season, at least there is hope we could see him make a return in season 2.
The Scrubs Revival Would Be Even Better With Dr. Kelso in Season 2
Jenkins’ Dr. Kelso began the series as one of its main antagonists, as he was constantly causing problems for the main crew in his powerful role as Chief of Medicine. That’s what made his steady evolution into an easier-going and more lighthearted character so compelling, and by the end of his main run in season 8, he was one of the marquee fan favorite characters.
Jenkins is 85 and has mostly retired from acting, but fans would still love to see him make a return in season 2, especially considering all the changes in the other doctors’ lives since he left in season 8. While he did appear in season 9, most of season 9 seems to have been reconned, so it likely wouldn’t count anyway.
