FOX renews hit medical series 'Doc' for second season with 22-episode pick-up

Only 1 more episode until highly anticipated season finale on Tuesday, March 18, on FOX

FOX Entertainment Press Release

FOX Entertainment has renewed the hit medical drama, “Doc,” for a 22-episode second season, it was announced by Michael Thorn, president, FOX Television Network. The freshman series’ premiere scrubbed in at over 16 million viewers, making it FOX’s most watched debut in over five years.

"We are thrilled that audiences have embraced season one of ‘Doc,’ ” Thorn said. “Barbie and Hank have done an outstanding job bringing one of the most emotionally powerful series on television to life. Renewing for a second season was an easy decision, thanks to this incredible team, our partners at Sony, and an exceptional cast, led by the talented Molly Parker."

"We’re ecstatic ‘Doc’ has been picked up for a second season – a testament to the exceptional writing, captivating performances from our talented cast, and the incredible reception from audiences," said Katherine Pope, president, Sony Pictures Television Studios. "We’re so grateful to our partners at FOX for their unwavering support as we continue making more episodes of this show!"

The premiere of FOX’s new hit medical drama “Doc” has delivered over 16 million viewers across platforms to-date (including encores, viewing thru Feb. 19) – a 647% increase over its L+SD performance – and marks FOX’s most-watched debut episode across all platforms in five years, since “9-1-1: Lone Star” (Jan. 19, 2020; excluding post-NFL). “Doc” is also FOX’s most streamed premiere episode across seven-day viewing in over a year. In L+7 viewing, the second episode of “Doc” was up 40% in A18-49, marking the largest week two increase (among A18-49) for any 4-Net entertainment show season-to-date. Season-to-date, “Doc” is one of only two new broadcast shows this season to grow in its second week in both adults 18-49 and total viewers.

“Doc” follows the story of Dr. Amy Larsen, the hard-charging, brilliant ex-chief of internal and family medicine at Westside Hospital and her colleagues, loved ones and rivals who must navigate a new reality when she returns to work after a brain injury erases the past eight years of her life. “Doc” stars Parker, Omar Metwally, Amirah Vann, Jon Ecker and Anya Banerjee. Season One features recurring guest stars Scott Wolf and Patrick Walker.

“Doc” is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and FOX Entertainment Studios. Barbie Kligman serves as showrunner and executive producer. Hank Steinberg and Erwin Stoff are executive producers. “Doc” is inspired by a true story and is based on the globally acclaimed Italian series, “Doc – Nelle tue mani,” which was created and is produced by Lux Vide, a Fremantle Company.

“Doc” airs Tuesdays at 9/8c and next day on Hulu.