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Felicity Huffman Faces Challenges as Hospital Chief

10/8/2025

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Story summary

Felicity Huffman stars as Dr. Joan Ridley, chief of internal medicine at Westside Hospital, in Doc Season 2, Episode 3.
She starts a trial period to assess staff and raise hospital standards.
Flashbacks reveal Joan's cancer diagnosis and myelodysplastic syndrome, and her complex relationship with Amy, who has amnesia from a car accident.
The series explores self-acceptance and personal growth.

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Story summary

Felicity Huffman stars as Dr. Joan Ridley, chief of internal medicine at Westside Hospital, in Doc Season 2, Episode 3.
She starts a trial period to assess staff and raise hospital standards.
Flashbacks reveal Joan's cancer diagnosis and myelodysplastic syndrome, and her complex relationship with Amy, who has amnesia from a car accident.
The series explores self-acceptance and personal growth.