Today was a big day for shows on the bubble as Scrubs was granted a ninth season by ABC and Joss Whedon’s told to be dead series Dollhouse was granted a second season by FOX. Both shows will be cutting costs in order to survive.

In the new season of Scrubs, Zack Braff and Sarah Chalke will both be returning for six episodes, while Donald Faison, John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn will all return as regulars, reports THR. Apparently, the show will get some retooling with Braff and Chalke’s episodes helping the transition.  If all goes well, we can likely expect a version of Scrubs to continue long into the future.

Dollhouse was granted a 13 episode second season, regardless of low ratings. The show really hit a good stride starting with its 5th episode and continued to get better all the way through its awesome season finale “Omega”. I can’t wait to see where Whedon takes the series next year.

Also just renewed: Better Off Ted and Castle (a Nathan Fillion show getting a second season? Now that is shocking!)

Your best best tonight is to put on ABC and leave it on. At 8pm we have the finale of Scrubs followed by a new Lost at 9pm.

For Scrubs, notice how I didn’t say series finale? Well, ABC hasn’t been saying it either in any of its advertising, which leads me to believe that the rumors of another season are true. As much as I love the current cast, I can picture the series continuing with new faces. If dramas like Law & Order and ER can do it, why can’t creative comedies? The writers got us to love these characters, why is to say that they can’t do that with a new round of doctors? In tonight’s episode, J.D. bids goodbye to Sacred Heart. But before he goes he wants to A) get a hug from Dr. Cox, and B) learn the Janitor’s name. You know what? I want to see those things also.

After Scrubs, hold on to your butt for the new episode of Lost. Last episode (spoiler) tragically took the life of Daniel Faraday, but not before he was able to figure out how to change the future.  Tonight, Jack and Kate struggle and fight over what to do next; risk killing everyone on the island to change the future or just let it happen…

Also on tonight (not that it really matters)…

8PM

• CBS: New Adventures of Old Christine/Gary Unmarried (Comedies)
• CW: America’s Next Top Model (Reality)
• FOX: Lie to Me (Drama)
• NBC: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (Crime Drama)
• MNT: World’s Funniest Moments (Clipshow)

9PM

• CBS: Criminal Minds (Crime Drama)
• FOX: American Idol (Reality)

10PM

• ABC: The Unusuals (Crime Drama)
• CBS: CSI: NY (Crime Drama)
• NBC: Law & Order (Crime Drama)

I’ve been so focused on whether or not Chuck would be returning next season that this news piece fell under my radar. ABC is in talks with Scrubs executive producer Bill Lawrence about ways to lower the costs of the show and bring it back for another season. According to Variety, Zack Braff has expressed interest in returning for a hand full of episodes should the series return. Other key cast members, including John C. McGinley, Donald Faison and Neil Flynn, have all starred in new pilots, but it is unknown if any will be picked up for next season. Should they, the actors are all expected to return on at least a recurring basis. This would make room for some fresh blood that could possibly take the show into future seasons.

Tonight we get two more episodes of Scrubs, starting at 9pm on ABC. I’ve enjoyed the new season a lot. In tonight’s first episode, Cox is overwhelmed by the pressure of his new job and must reach out to Dr. Kelso for assistance. While in the second episode, Ted falls for a ukulele player but needs back up to make the first move.

Also new tonight…

8PM

• ABC: Homeland Security USA (Reality)
• CBS: NCIS (Crime Drama)
• CW: 90210 (Teen Drama)
• FOX: American Idol (Reality)
• NBC: Biggest Loser: Couples (Reality)

9PM

• CW: Privileged (Drama)
• FOX: Fringe (Sci Fi Drama)
• MNT: Vice Squad (Reality)

10PM

• ABC: Primetime: What Would You Do? (News)
• NBC: Law & OrderL Special Victims Unit (Crime Drama)
• TNT: Leverage (Crime Drama)
• FX: Nip/Tuck (Medical Drama)

Two nights straight of new TV, what a great feeling. And this night we have a lot more variety of programming.  Standing out among the crowd is the return of Scrubs, now on ABC. Guest starring in the episode is Courteney Cox. The episode airs tonight at 9pm.

“My Jerks” Official Description: “Kelso’s replacement, Dr. Maddox (Courteney Cox), makes some changes to Sacred Heart in the Season 8 opener. Meanwhile, J.D. is frustrated by his new set of incompetent interns, and Elliot tries to control her ego.”

Don’t forget, you can catch up on Scrubs here, and you can check out these new pictures from the episode…

Also on tonight:

8PM

• CBS: NCIS ( Crime Drama)
• CW: 90210 (Teen Drama)
• NBC: Biggest Loser: Couples (Reality)

9PM

• CBS: The Mentalist (Crime Drama)
• CW: Privileged (Drama)

10PM

• ABC: Primetime: What Would You Do? (News)
• CBS: Without a Trace (Crime Drama)
• NBC: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Crime Drama)

On Janurary 6th, Scrubs returns with two all new episodes on its new home ABC. The network was kind enough to put together this nifty “Starter Kit” for the series recapping past seasons and introducing the characters to a new audience. I’m glad to see the series continue as it is one of the most enjoyable shows on television. It is also one of the few shows that I can watch at anytime and not feel completely lost, regardless of episode order or season.

You can also catch up with full episodes from the past two seasons of Scrubs at ABC’s official webpage for the series, located here.