Fox Medical Drama Doc Returns With Felicity Huffman, Expanded Season 2

The medical drama Doc has been renewed for a second season on Fox, premiering on September 23 with an expanded 22-episode order, up from 10 episodes in the first season. Felicity Huffman joins the cast as Dr. Joan Ridley, the new chief of internal medicine, whose arrival introduces tension with the protagonist, Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker), who is relearning her medical career after a traumatic brain injury. Season 2 picks up shortly after the first season finale, continuing to explore Amy's complicated relationships, including a love triangle involving her ex-husband Dr. Michael Hamda and her pre-accident boyfriend Dr. Jake Heller. The show’s renewal was driven by strong audience reception, with the premiere drawing 16 million viewers across platforms. Alongside the new cast addition, the season promises to delve deeper into hospital dynamics and Amy's struggle to regain her memories amid professional evaluations and new challenges. Felicity Huffman’s role as Dr. Joan Ridley adds a fresh layer of conflict, as she demands autonomy and reviews Amy’s cases, signaling a high-stakes environment for the hospital staff.