Felicity Huffman Joins 'Doc' as Rival Doctor in Intense Season 2 Showdown

The second season of Fox's medical drama 'Doc' is set to premiere on September 23rd, 2025, and it promises high-stakes drama both in the hospital and in the personal lives of its characters. The main focus of the new season is the addition of Felicity Huffman as Dr. Joan Ridley, the new chief of internal medicine at the hospital where the show is set.

Dr. Ridley is a former mentor and friend of the show's protagonist, Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker), who is still recovering from a traumatic brain injury that erased the last 8 years of her memories. As Amy struggles to regain her medical skills and re-learn the latest advancements in her field, Ridley questions her abilities and insists on reviewing her cases. This sets up an intense power struggle between the two doctors, with Ridley warning Amy that she is "still auditioning" for her job.

Meanwhile, Amy's personal life is also in turmoil. Her ex-husband, Dr. Michael Hamda (Omar Metwally), has remarried and is expecting a baby with his new wife, leaving Amy feeling "trapped in time" without her memories. She confides in her best friend, Dr. Gina Walker (Amirah Vann), about her desire to reclaim her former life and become the doctor she once was.

The season 2 trailer also teases a hospital shooting incident, adding an element of danger and high-stakes to the medical cases the doctors must navigate. With Felicity Huffman's addition to the cast and the continued exploration of Amy's memory loss, 'Doc' is poised to deliver a thrilling and emotionally charged second season.