ABC gave 'Scrubs' fans a pleasant surprise earlier this week when the network confirmed that it is in negotiations to bring back the medical with some (or all) of its original cast -- including platonic soul mates J.D. (Zach Braff) and Turk (Donald Faison) -- for a ninth season. Faison, or Mocha Bear as we like to call him, took time out from a mani-pedi with his girlfriend ("It's good bonding ...

J.D. and Turk's "guy love" may live on for at least one more year. ABC is in talks to renew 'Scrubs' for a ninth season, and some or all of the original cast may be back -- yes, that includes Zach Braff. In other news, 'Chuck' fans are encouraged to eat $5 Subway footlongs in order to save the show from cancellation, Lisa Rinna decides that she actually doesn't want a role on the new 'Melrose ...

Debra Messing is returning to NBC. The actress, who shot to stardom with the Peacock's hit series 'Will & Grace,' is returning to the network with a new comedy, in which she'll star as a laid-off CEO tackling the toughest job of her life: being a full-time wife and mom. In other news, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are getting their very own 'Keeping Up' spinoff on E!, and 'Ugly Betty' is ...

Why was Wisteria Lane's resident troublemaker Edie killed off 'Desperate Housewives' last month? Depends who you ask. Nicollette Sheridan, who portrayed Edie for five years, and series creator Marc Cherry are sparring over why exactly the character was sent to meet her maker -- and some of the allegations are downright funny. In other news, NBC's Boston affiliate has backpedaled on its earlier ...

'Law & Order: SVU' may be in search of two new stars. NBC is threatening to replace Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni on its No. 1 scripted series because the two leads are demanding back-end profits in addition to their $350K-per-episode salaries. Are the stars or the network the victims here? Debate. In other news, 'Fringe' is beaming up 'Star Trek' vet Leonard Nimoy for a pivotal arc ...

'My Name Is Earl' may be getting a dose of bad karma. NBC is reportedly considering giving the sitcom the ax, due to low ratings and high production costs. But fans shouldn't cross 'Earl' off their lists just yet, as Fox may swoop in to pick it up. In other news, 'Breaking Bad' has already been renewed for a third season, CBS has snuffed out 'Guiding Light,' and 'Project Runway' finally has the ...

Bob Barker is coming out of retirement. The former 'Price Is Right' host is returning to the show for an episode this April -- and he'll stick around just long enough to promote his upcoming autobiography 'Priceless Memories.' In other news, Donald Sutherland will be the roguish patriarch of 'The Eastmans,' the co-creator of '24' takes on 'The Kennedys' and more. See more of today's TV headlines, ...

Charlie Sheen, John Cryer and a bunch of lovable dweebs are sticking around CBS for the foreseeable future. CBS has renewed its comedic juggernauts 'Two and a Half Men' and 'The Big Bang Theory,' booking them for three seasons and two seasons, respectively. In other news, VH1 is bringing back 'Behind the Music,' 'The Colbert Report' is heading to the Persian Gulf, and Heather Locklear isn't ...

Ashley Jensen ditches 'Betty,' Mormons dis 'Big Love' and more ... Sorry, 'Ugly Betty' fans, but Ashley Jensen, aka Betty's pal Christina, is leaving the show at the end of this season to star opposite Jenna Elfman in the CBS comedy pilot 'Accidentally on Purpose!' In other news, 'Friday Night Lights' starlet Minka Kelly is also moving on, to the world of politics in the CW's 'Body Politic,' ...

Timberlake to be Fallon's first guest, 'Grey's' lesbian doc gets a contract and more ... Justin Timberlake will be Jimmy Fallon's first guest when the 'SNL' vet takes over the 'Late Night' hosting reins from Conan O'Brien this Monday. No word yet on whether they'll do an encore of their 'SNL' Bee Gees skit. In other news, 'Grey's Anatomy's' newest lesbian doc, Jessica Capshaw, has signed on for ...