"Our Role Models" -- J.D. and Drew learn a tough lesson in mentoring when Dr. Cox and Lucy show them that sometimes the student is the teacher, on "Scrubs," TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 (9:00-9:30p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) BRIAN BRADLEY, CECELIA ANTOINETTE, DONALD FAISON

SCRUBS is a series that has been written off more than one time.  There were many who thought it wouldn’t last through the first season.  But, SCRUBS still manages to survive, reborn on a new network (from NBC to ABC) and it is counting on fans along with a few cast additions to breathe new life into the show.

The sitcom began its ninth year last week with the original SCRUBS doctors taking on roles of leadership.  At least that’s what we hear from Donald Faison, who ought to know.  Faison started out as Dr. Christopher Turk when SCRUBS premiere in 2001.

Plus, the injection of new blood has been a renewal for Faison and a boon for newby Dave Franco, who says he enjoys playing Cole, a spoiled brat intern who has a way with the ladies.

The show is also being shot in new digs.  No more abandoned buildings for this sitcom.  SCRUBS is on the Culver Studios lot now, where the cast gets to rub elbows with some famous people.

Click onto video for the a quick SCRUBS update from series regulars Donald Faison and Dave Franco.

SCRUBS is back with fresh episodes Tuesday nights, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.