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Felicity Huffman Joins Hit Medical Drama Doc in Dramatic New Role
30 Sep
Summary
- Felicity Huffman's first network TV series regular role since Desperate Housewives
- Huffman plays Dr. Joan Ridley, the new chief of internal medicine at Westside
- Huffman's character is a mentor to Amy, who is trying to regain lost memories
On September 30, 2025, veteran actress Felicity Huffman is set to make her debut in the second season of the hit medical drama Doc. Huffman, who was a co-lead on the long-running series Desperate Housewives, is taking on her first network TV series regular role since the show ended in 2012.
In Doc, Huffman will play Dr. Joan Ridley, the new chief of internal medicine at Westside Hospital. She is replacing the previous chief, Dr. Richard Miller, who was revealed to be a bad guy at the end of the show's first season. Huffman's character, Dr. Ridley, is also the former mentor of Amy, a key character who is struggling to regain memories lost due to a car crash and traumatic brain injury.
Huffman's new role on Doc marks a significant shift from her iconic portrayal of Lynette Scavo on Desperate Housewives. While that show was a suburban drama, Doc is a fast-paced medical series, and Huffman's character is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the show's ensemble. Fans are eager to see how Dr. Ridley's relationship with Amy unfolds, as the two women have a long history as friends and colleagues.
