Fox has confirmed the future of one of its current scripted dramas following strong multiplatform viewership. The network recently made a decision about the series’ next chapter as the show continues to build momentum with audiences. The announcement also clarifies what viewers can expect from the upcoming production plans.
Fox renewed Doc for Season 3, sets release date window
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox has renewed the medical drama Doc for a third season scheduled for the 2026-27 broadcast cycle. The series stars Molly Parker and airs on Tuesday nights on the network. The renewal follows Fox also renewing its other Tuesday medical drama Best Medicine, which airs before Doc.
For its upcoming season Fox has again ordered a traditional 22-episode run matching the length of the current season. The series will therefore maintain the network’s rare full-season scripted order model during the 2026-27 television year. The renewal continues Fox’s investment in the show following strong audience performance across multiple platforms.
“Doc has become a true breakout for Fox delivering our largest scripted multiplatform audience of the season and building remarkable momentum across Fox Hulu Netflix and internationally — earning it another 22-episode order” said Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn. He credited showrunners Hank Steinberg and Barbie Kligman production partner Sony and Molly Parker’s performance.
The drama also features Omar Metwally Amirah Vann Jon Ecker Anya Banerjee Patrick Walker Charlotte Fountain-Jardim and Felicity Huffman. Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Pope said “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Rob Wade Michael Thorn and their amazing teams at Fox.” She added that the milestone reflects the show’s storytelling and performances resonating with audiences globally.
As of Jan. 27, Doc averages 7.3 million multiplatform viewers this season, roughly three times the audience of its first on-air broadcast, which drew 2.35 million viewers. The season’s first 11 episodes rank among Fox’s top 20 multiplatform telecasts after seven days of viewing, excluding live sports.
The series adapts an Italian format, and Fox Entertainment produces it alongside Sony Pictures Television.
