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The creator of new comedy Cougar Town is planning to bring at least one character from Scrubs to the show’s second season.

Bill Lawrence, who worked on Scrubs prior to the creation of Cougar Town, has confirmed at least one Scrubs cast member will appear on the upcoming season.

"I promise you either Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff, John C. McGinley, Donald Faison or Judy Reyes will be on the show this year," Lawrence told E!.

A reunion between current Cougar Town actress Christa Miller and Scrubs star John C. McGinley, who played husband and wife Jordan and Perry on Scrubs, is a possibility with Lawrence saying "I think enough time has past that they're not husband and wife anymore”.

BBC denies Doctor Who movie rumour

The BBC have denied they are planning a Doctor Who movie adaptation despite the rumour mill working overtime saying there is one in the works. The British network has labelled it all "pure speculation."

Cowell tips Connick Jr for American Idol

Departing American Idol judge Simon Cowell is tipping singer Harry Connick Jr to replace him on the show. Connick Jr appeared on the show last season as a mentor during a Frank Sinatra-themed episode.

Some news about a number of US shows has come to light today.

Here’s the quick summary:

1. RENEWED:

Chuck for season 4. Seen here on FOX8 (yet to air S3) and GO - just started S1

V for season 2. Seen here on Nine and GO

Lie to Me for season 3. Seen on Ten and Arena.

Human Target for a second season. To be seen on Nine later this year.

2. AXED:

Flashforward. Seen on Seven

Scrubs - will not be renewed for another season. Also seen on Seven.

Better of Ted - seen on the Comedy Channel.

Romantically Challenged. Only 3eps have aired in the US on their ABC network.

These 4 shows are seen on ABC in the US, and the reports of their axing is not yet official, but has arisen from various sources.

3. DOUBTFUL:

10:30pm - Sunday, May 9 on Seven

- SERIES FINAL

The med students of Winston University finally find something to be thankful for when Cole identifies his true calling in surgery, Drew finds the love of his life, and Lucy finds the inspiration to become a doctor, on the Series Final of SCRUBS.

10:30pm - Sunday, May 2 on Seven

Cole and Kelso find solace with one another when real friends are hard to come by this week on SCRUBS.

When Cole and Kelso both get negative results back after a few routine tests, they learn the hard way to put their egos in check in order to rein in the support of their so-called friends.

10:30pm - Sunday, April 18 on Seven

The class learns the hard way that the truth really will set them free this week on SCRUBS.

A case of guilty conscience plagues the med school when a student cheats on an exam and Dr. Cox takes it out on the entire class.

Meanwhile, Denise makes a startling admission of her own.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso and SARAH CHALKE as Elliot.

10:30pm - Sunday, April 11 on Seven

Things get painfully real for both J.D. and Lucy this week on SCRUBS.

The reality of having a baby begins to settle in for both J.D. and Elliot while Lucy struggles with the reality of operating on people.

10:30pm - Sunday, April 4 on Seven

The hospital is full of couples this week on SCRUBS.

Lucy finds couplings, dysfunctional or not, throughout the hospital.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso and SARAH CHALKE as Elliot, with special guests ROBERT MASCHIO as Todd and NICKY WHELAN as Maya.

10:30pm - Sunday, March 28 on Seven

This week on SCRUBS, the med students try to figure out why they want to be doctors.

Before receiving their white coats, the med students of Winston University must figure out why they want to be doctors, and Denise gets a little relationship help from Elliot.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso and SARAH CHALKE as Elliot.

10:30pm - Sunday, March 21 on Seven

This week on SCRUBS, Elliot offers some guidance to an over-worked and exhausted Lucy.

While Turk struggles to find a replacement best friend, Elliott offers some sound advice and guidance to an over-worked and exhausted Lucy.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso and SARAH CHALKE as Elliot.

10:30pm - Sunday, March 14 on Seven

This week on SCRUBS, J.D. clamours for Turk's approval as he approaches his final day of teaching at Sacred heart.

J.D. still clamours for Dr. Turk's approval as he approaches his final day of teaching at Sacred Heart.

Lucy searches within herself for the courage to perform a basic medical procedure on a real human, and Denise and Drew make things official.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso and SONAL SHAH as Sunny.

10:30pm - Sunday, February 28 on Seven

This week on SCRUBS, the student becomes the teacher.

J.D. and Drew learn a tough lesson in mentoring when Dr. Cox and Lucy show them that sometimes the student is the teacher.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso, ROBERT MASCHIO as Todd.

10:30pm - Sunday, February 21 on Seven

This week on SCRUBS, Lucy learns the hard way that she has much to master beyond just the basics of human anatomy.

Lucy learns a hard earned lesson about what it takes to be a doctor.

Meanwhile J.D. and Turk spot a potential love connection between Denise and the new med student, Drew, as they play matchmakers with a little bit of help from Dr. Kelso.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso, ROBERT MASCHIO as Todd and special guest ANTONIO SABATO JR as Antonio.

10:30pm - Sunday, February 14 on Seven

J.D. returns to Sacred Heart as a Professor on the new season premiere of SCRUBS tonight.

J.D., Turk, Drs. Cox and Kelso and Intern Denise return to Sacred Heart to teach med school, while new med students Lucy, Drew, Cole and Maya are put through the ringer on their first day of school.

SCRUBS stars ZACH BRAFF as J.D., DONALD FAISON as Chris Turk, JOHN C. MCGINLEY as Dr Perry Cox, ELIZA COUPE as Denise, KERRY BISHE as Lucy, MICHAEL MOSLEY as Drew and DAVE FRANCO as Cole, with SARAH CHALKE as Elliot, KEN JENKINS as Dr Kelso, NEIL FLYNN as the Janitor and ROBERT MASCHIO as Todd.

[Updated] Here’s how channel 7 is looking for the biggest week in TV since the first week of the ratings year in February.

1. Monday Sept 28, 8.30pm. After months of advertising and sneak peaks, Flash Forward is finally here. The show centres around the premise of every body in the human race losing 2 minutes and 17 seconds out of their life. Each person sees a glimpse of their lives six months from now. When they wake up, everyone is left wondering if what they saw will actually happen.

2. Monday Sept 28, 9.30pm. Mercy is on. Mercy is a new medical drama centred around 3 nurses who navigate the daily traumas and personal dramas inside the hospital and out.

3. Still on Mondays, Boston Legal will no longer be shown from Sept 28. At 10.30, a 6 part NBC reality series called Momma’s Boys will air. Following that at 11.30 will be Style by Jury.
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