NBC’s freshman comedy series, St. Denis Medical, has officially been renewed for a second season, the network announced ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated midseason premiere.
The mockumentary-style sitcom is set in an underfunded and understaffed hospital in Oregon, chronicling the efforts of dedicated doctors and nurses as they juggle patient care with maintaining their own sanity. The series features an ensemble cast, including Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper, and Kaliko Kauahi.
Created by Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer, known for their work on Superstore and American Auto, the show has become a standout in NBC’s programming lineup.
A Rising Star in NBC’s Lineup
Since its debut on November 12, St. Denis Medical has secured its position as NBC’s top new series of the broadcast season in the coveted 18-49 demographic, according to seven-day viewing statistics provided by the network. The premiere episode experienced an impressive 85% audience growth within its first week, while the second episode retained a solid 82% of the initial viewership, translating to approximately 3.3 million viewers in live-plus-same-day (L+SD) numbers.
In response to its strong performance, NBC expanded the first season’s episode count by five in June, reflecting the network’s confidence in the series’ potential.
Production and Scheduling
The show airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, serving as the lead-out to Night Court, which is currently in its third season. Episodes are also available for streaming on Peacock the following day.
Ledgin and Spitzer helm the production as showrunners and executive producers. They are joined by Simon Heuer, Ruben Fleischer, Bridget Kyle, and Vicky Luu in executive producing roles. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in collaboration with Spitzer Holding Company.
As St. Denis Medical gears up for its midseason premiere, fans and newcomers alike can look forward to more heartwarming and comedic hospital escapades in the newly secured second season.
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