Hospitals have always been a popular place to set a TV show, from heart-pounding dramas like ER to more comedic stays like Scrubs. Both of those shows aired (initially) on NBC, and the network returned to the hospital with a new show, sitcom St. Denis Medical.
In addition to being set in a hospital, St. Denis Medical also brings back another popular format that NBC is well known for — the mockumentary. NBC's two most famous examples of the mockumentary series were The Office and Parks & Rec, both of which were adored by viewers. Can St. Denis Medical use the formula to become a hit itself?
Here is everything you need to know about St. Denis Medical.
St. Denis Medical how to watch
St. Denis Medical's inaugural season has concluded in the US, but you can catch up with all 18 episodes of the first season on-demand if you have a Peacock subscription.
Meanwhile, the comedy is coming to the UK on Friday, June 6, on BBC One at 10:40 pm and 11 pm. All episodes will be immediately available to stream on iPlayer.
St. Denis Medical cast
Headlining the St. Denis Medical ensemble are Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier and Allison Tolman.
McLendon-Covey is best known for her time on Reno 911!, The Goldbergs and Bridesmaids. Grier's resume highlights include In Living Color, Jumanji, Life with Bonnie, The Carmichael Show and, more recently, 2023's The Color Purple. Tolman is an Emmy-nominated actress (Fargo season 1) who has also starred in Good Girls, Why Women Kill and Gaslit.
The rest of the ensemble includes Josh Lawson (Superstore, Mortal Kombat), Kahyun Kim (Cocaine Bear, American Gods), Mekki Leeper (Jury Duty, The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Kaliko Kauahi (Superstore).
St. Denis Medical plot
Here is the plot for St. Denis Medial:
"A mockumentary about an underfunded, understaffed Oregon hospital where the dedicated doctors and nurses try to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity."
The new comedy is executive produced by Justin Spitzer who created recent NBC shows Superstore and American Auto, as well as having some mockumentary experience having worked on The Office. Also serving as an executive producer on the show is Eric Legin, who has previously written on American Auto, Superstore and The Pete Holmes Show.
St. Denis Medical trailer
Have a look at St. Denis Medical with its trailer:
The BBC has released its own trailer for the show, which you can check out right here:
You can also watch the first four minutes of the series online:
Is there going to be a St. Denis Medical season 2?
Yes, St. Denis Medical has been picked up for a second season by NBC. Just when we'll be getting St. Denis Medical season 2 is still TBD though.
