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Creator Bill Lawrence revealed the news at the Television Critics Association press tour panel, saying: "The end of the show will be about J.D. leaving the hospital. When you leave, it's about holding on to your relationships."
Lawrence indicated that the sitcom will continue into a ninth season, stating: "You can't kill this show."
Braff said that he may return to the series as a guest star and possibly to direct an episode. It is thought that he will now turn his attention to helming the indie drama Open Hearts, his directorial follow-up to 2005's well-received Garden State.
The eighth season of Scrubs is scheduled to premiere on its new home ABC midseason.
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