How to Watch the Scrubs Holiday Season Finale on ABC and DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
The Scrubs season finale, "My Wonderful Life," airs Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 8 to 8:31 p.m. on ABC. It's a Christmas episode: J.D. and Dr. Cox team up on a tricky case, while Elliot runs an ER overflowing with patients and a surprising amount of holiday cheer. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
See our ABC channel guide and Press Your Luck holiday guide for more December viewing.
Abbott Elementary follows right after with its midseason finale, "Parents," from 8:31 to 9:02 p.m. Jacob's parents visit for the holidays, and Barbara deals with some of her students falling behind.
When and where to watch
| Show | When on ABC |
|---|---|
| Scrubs, "My Wonderful Life" (season finale) | Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026, 8 to 8:31 p.m. |
| Abbott Elementary, "Parents" (midseason finale) | Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026, 8:31 to 9:02 p.m. |
ABC lists its holiday schedule in Eastern and Pacific time, so check your local ABC listing if you're in another zone. ABC's holiday schedule doesn't list a streaming date for either episode.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. Search the guide for "Scrubs" and set a series recording so you get the finale and Abbott Elementary back to back. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area, and see our Abbott Elementary season 6 guide for more on that show. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Dates, times, titles and descriptions are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026). Details may change. Scrubs, Abbott Elementary, ABC, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.