Dr. Ken (2015)
A real-life doctor turned comedy star brings his own story to ABC in this warm, fast-paced family sitcom about medicine, marriage, and mayhem.
Dr. Ken - Series Information
- Original Title: Dr. Ken
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: John Fox, Jared Stern et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 44
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 2, 2015 (United States - TV-PG)
- Networks: ABC
- Production Companies: Davis Entertainment, ABC Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 黄六医生 (CN)
Dr. Ken - Plot
Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at both work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane.
Dr. Ken - Trailer
See the chaos unfold as Dr. Ken tries to hold it all together at work and at home:
The gloves are coming off.
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Dr. Ken - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- John Fox
- Jared Stern
- Ken Jeong
Main Cast
- Ken Jeong
- Tisha Campbell
- Dave Foley
- Suzy Nakamura
- Jonathan Slavin
- Albert Tsai
- Krista Marie Yu
- Dana Lee
- Kate Simses
- Stephen Guarino
Writers
- Mike Sikowitz
- Hilary Winston
- Mary Fitzgerald
- Paul O'Toole
- Nicole Sun
Dr. Ken - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Dr. Ken?
Ken Jeong leads the cast as the title character, joined by Tisha Campbell as Damona, Dave Foley as Pat, Suzy Nakamura as Allison, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Albert Tsai as Dave, Krista Marie Yu as Molly, Dana Lee as D.K., Kate Simses as Julie, and Stephen Guarino as Connor.
Is Dr. Ken based on a true story?
Very much so. Ken Jeong drew directly from his own life — he was a practicing physician before his comedy career took off. The show reflects his real experiences juggling medicine, family, and his larger-than-life personality, though the situations are naturally heightened for comedic effect.
Where can you watch Dr. Ken online?
Dr. Ken is available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. If you prefer free viewing with ads, both The Roku Channel and Tubi TV carry the series at no cost.
Why was Dr. Ken cancelled after two seasons?
ABC pulled the plug on Dr. Ken in 2017 after two seasons and 44 episodes. Ratings had declined significantly from the first season, and the network ultimately decided not to renew it. Ken Jeong acknowledged the cancellation publicly and expressed gratitude for the run the show had.
When did Dr. Ken first air?
Dr. Ken premiered on October 2, 2015, on ABC. The series ran for two seasons before being cancelled in 2017, wrapping up with a total of 44 episodes across its entire run.
Was Ken Jeong actually a real doctor?
Absolutely. Before becoming a household name in comedy and acting, Ken Jeong earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina and practiced as an internist in Los Angeles. He famously continued seeing patients even while filming The Hangover, only fully transitioning to entertainment afterward.
How many seasons and episodes does Dr. Ken have?
Dr. Ken ran for two seasons on ABC, with 22 episodes in Season 1 and 22 episodes in Season 2, bringing the total to 44 episodes. Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes, making it an easy binge for fans of classic family sitcoms.
What is the content rating for Dr. Ken?
Dr. Ken carries a TV-PG rating, meaning it's generally suitable for most audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. The humor is family-friendly, relying on situational comedy and character dynamics rather than edgy or adult content.
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