The fall finale of DOC Season 2 arrives this week, promising a pivotal episode centered on grief, flashbacks, and escalating plots. Titled “Kaddish,” the episode will air on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on Fox. It will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
This episode is set to explore a defining moment for Dr. Jake Heller as he buries his father and confronts feelings he has long suppressed. The episode will also reveal a key piece of his backstory, showing why he once planned to leave Westside Hospital.
Episode Details and Plot
The official description for the episode states that at his father’s funeral, Jake’s grief helps clarify his feelings for Dr. Amy Larsen. The episode will also feature a gripping flashback to March 2020, revealing Jake’s past intentions to leave Westside and the reason he ultimately decided to stay.
Meanwhile, the plan by Hannah and her brother Charlie to destroy Amy escalates. To Hannah’s surprise and dismay, Charlie goes too far, leading to explosive repercussions. Previews for the episode show Hannah and Charlie at odds, with Charlie using AI to manipulate a mysterious voice recording for a malicious purpose. The good news for Amy is that the promo also indicates she begins to realize that someone is targeting her.
A Look Back at the Previous Episode
The events of Episode 8, “He Loved You,” set the stage for this high-stakes finale. Jake was profoundly moved by an incident with a terminal patient, creating a rift between him and other doctors. Meanwhile, Amy underwent a series of neurological tests that triggered memories of her late son, Danny, forcing her to face unresolved trauma and complicating her recovery.
The episode also ended with Hannah and Charlie discovering a voice recording they believed could destroy all of Amy’s relationships, setting up their central conflict for the fall finale.
What “Kaddish” Means for Key Characters
For Jake, “Kaddish” represents a major turning point. The death of his father and the accompanying grief serve as a catalyst for him to re-evaluate his life and relationships. His unresolved personal struggles come to the forefront, and his emotional bond with Amy leads him to rethink his decision to step away from their relationship.
The flashback to his near-departure from Westside will provide audiences with a better understanding of his loyalties and motivations, adding depth to his character.
For Amy, the episode continues her difficult journey. As she starts to piece together that someone is working against her, she must fight a hidden enemy while still dealing with the fragile state of her own memory and emotions.
The conflict between Charlie and Hannah introduces a new level of danger. Charlie’s actions, which involve manipulating a recording, cross a line that even his sister Hannah seems uncomfortable with, suggesting their alliance may be fracturing.
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How to Watch
Viewers can watch DOC Season 2 Episode 9, “Kaddish,” live on Fox on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. For those who stream, the episode will be available on Hulu the following day. International availability varies by region, but new episodes typically appear on platforms linked with Hulu or Disney’s distribution network soon after the U.S. broadcast.
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