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Longtime NBC comedy Scrubs is heading to rival network ABC. Sources say ABC is in negotiations to pick up 18 episodes of the show from Disney corporate sibling ABC Studios, which has produced the series for NBC since 2001.

A broadcast show switching networks, though often discussed during contract renewals, is a rare event. Previous network jumpers include JAG (NBC to CBS) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (The WB to UPN).

Given the history between NBC and ABC Studios, which have been at odds over the quirky medical comedy since it premiered in 2001, industry observers are preparing for an ugly battle over a series considered to be on its final lap.

Details of the ABC deal are still being hammered out as contracts for most cast members and writers have not been picked up beyond the current season. After struggling in recent years to launch a hit comedy, ABC scored this season with the Christina Applegate freshman Samantha Who? The Scrubs pickup will give ABC another half-hour title with a built-in audience. It also makes financial sense for Disney.

Scrubs airs on the Seven Network and The Comedy Channel in Australia.

Source: The New York Times

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