The hit medical drama Doc is back with a much larger second season, and the doctors of Westside Hospital are facing their biggest challenges yet. With an expanded order of 22 episodes, the new season introduces a major new character and promotes key players to series regulars, deepening the personal and professional entanglements at the heart of the show.
For fans who fell in love with the story of Dr. Amy Larsen, who lost eight years of her memory after a car accident, season 2 promises more high-stakes medical cases and complex relationship drama. Here is your definitive guide to the stars behind the series and the roles they play.
The Core Cast Returns
The central team of doctors viewers grew to love in season 1 is returning, led by the brilliant Molly Parker.
Molly Parker as Dr. Amy Larsen
Molly Parker reprises her role as Dr. Amy Larsen, the former Chief of Internal Medicine who, after a traumatic brain injury, is now working as an intern at the very hospital she once ran. Her journey in the new season continues to focus on rebuilding her life and career while piecing together the eight years of memories she lost, which include the death of her son, her divorce, and the strained relationship with her daughter. Parker is widely known for her roles in Deadwood and House of Cards.
Omar Metwally as Dr. Michael Hamda
Omar Metwally returns as Dr. Michael Hamda, Amy’s ex-husband and the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer. His character navigates the complexities of leadership while managing his new family life with his wife, Nora, and their new baby. Metwally is recognized for his roles in The Affair and Mr. Robot.
Jon Ecker as Dr. Jake Heller
Jon Ecker is back as Dr. Jake Heller, the Chief Resident and Amy’s complicated love interest. The season 1 finale left their relationship on uncertain ground, and season 2 will further explore his personal struggles and professional responsibilities. Ecker is known for his roles in Narcos and Firefly Lane.
Amirah Vann as Dr. Gina Walker
Amirah Vann continues as Dr. Gina Walker, a neuropsychiatrist and Amy’s best friend. Gina serves as a crucial support system for Amy while also focusing on her own professional journey. Vann’s notable works include How to Get Away with Murder and Underground.
Anya Banerjee as Dr. Sonya Maitra
Anya Banerjee reprises her role as Dr. Sonya Maitra, a third-year resident navigating the tensions of her professional ambitions and her complicated feelings towards Amy. Banerjee is also known for her role in The Blacklist.
Promotions to Series Regulars
Two recurring characters from the first season have been promoted to the main cast for season 2, giving audiences a deeper look into their stories.
Patrick Walker as Dr. Theodore “TJ” Coleman
Patrick Walker has been upped to a series regular, playing Dr. Theodore “TJ” Coleman. TJ is a veteran and first-year resident who uses his experience as a combat medic in his new hospital environment. In an interview, Walker shared that TJ’s age and background are what drew him to the role.
He stated, “You’re watching somebody who was a combat medic and then went straight to the hospital. What he’s able to do at this time and this age is very fun to watch. And I wanted to be a part of something like that.” Walker has also appeared in The Resident and Lessons in Chemistry.
Charlotte Fountain-Jardim as Katie Hamda
Charlotte Fountain-Jardim has also been promoted to a series regular. She portrays Katie Hamda, the daughter of Amy and Michael. Her character becomes a more central figure in season 2 as she deals with the ongoing changes in her family, including her father’s new baby.
A Major New Arrival
The most significant new addition to the cast is an Emmy-winning actress, joining the series in a role that is set to disrupt the dynamics at Westside Hospital.
Felicity Huffman as Dr. Joan Ridley
Felicity Huffman joins the cast in the series regular role of Dr. Joan Ridley. Joan is described as Amy’s former mentor from medical school and the new Chief of Internal Medicine, taking over the position left vacant after Dr. Richard Miller’s dismissal in the season 1 finale. Showrunner Hank Steinberg described Joan to TV Insider as “a tough, old-school feminist, big believer in female empowerment and self-made and a really interesting, eccentric personality.” He continued, “She is double boarded in internal medicine and surgery and has traveled the world doing Doctors With Borders type of medicine, so she’s been all over the world … She’s tough and exacting on the other doctors in a similar way to how Amy is, but she’s smoother with how she does it.” Huffman is best known for Desperate Housewives and Transamerica.
Recurring and Guest Stars
Several key recurring characters will also be back to shape the storylines of season 2.
Scott Wolf as Dr. Richard Miller
Scott Wolf portrayed Dr. Richard Miller, the acting Chief of Internal Medicine who was fired and stripped of his medical license in the season 1 finale after covering up a patient’s death. While his fate seemed sealed, the showrunners have hinted that this may not be the last viewers see of him. In a statement, they said, “Scott’s Dr. Richard Miller was such an integral part of season 1 with such a rich and complicated history with Amy. Pretty sure that’s not the last we’ve seen of him…”.
Sarah Allen as Nora
Sarah Allen returns as Nora, Michael’s wife and the mother of his new son. The tension between Nora and Amy is expected to continue, with executive producer Barbie Kligman noting, “It’s safe to say Nora does not love Amy and Amy doesn’t want to braid her hair either.”
Emma Pfitzer Price as Hannah
New to the recurring cast is Emma Pfitzer Price, who joins as Hannah. Her character has been described as a hard-working intern with a disturbing secret.
The Story So Far and What’s Ahead
Doc is inspired by true events and is based on the acclaimed Italian series Nelle tue mani. It follows Dr. Amy Larsen, who loses eight years of her memory following a car accident. She wakes up believing she is still married to Michael and the chief of her department, only to discover she is divorced, her son has died, and she must restart her medical career as an intern.
The season 1 finale ended with major upheavals: Richard Miller was fired, leaving the chief position open. At the same time, the love triangle between Amy, Michael, and Jake was left unresolved after Jake saw Amy and Michael sharing an intimate moment in his office. For season 2, the official description from Fox reveals that Amy will continue to confront hard truths about her missing years and work to repair fractured relationships. She is determined to get her memory back and become the doctor she used to be. However, her path is complicated by her ex-husband, who has hired her former mentor, Dr. Joan Ridley, for the chief position. The description notes that Joan’s motives remain hidden, tied to a life-changing secret that Amy cannot yet recall.
The new season will also explore a high-stakes emergency that leaves a doctor’s life in the balance, ensuring that the doctors of Westside Hospital will be tested like never before.
Doc airs on Fox, with new episodes available to stream the following day on Hulu. Season 1 is also available on Netflix for those looking to catch up.
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