Series synopsis
Dr. Ken is an American comedy television series that premiered on ABC on October 2, 2015. It ended on March 31, 2017. It was created by John Fox, Jared Stern, Ken Jeong. It stars Ken Jeong, Tisha Campbell, Dave Foley and Suzy Nakamura.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The gloves are coming off.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ken Jeong as Dr. Ken
- Tisha Campbell as Damona
- Dave Foley as Pat
- Suzy Nakamura as Allison Park
- Jonathan Slavin as Clark
- Albert Tsai as Dave
- Kate Simses as Julie
- Krista Marie Yu as Molly
Supporting cast
- Dana Lee as D.K.
Guest cast
- Mehmet Oz as Dr. Oz
- Callan Farris as Very Sweet Kid
- Benton Jennings as Middle-Aged Patient
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Joe
- Alonzo Bodden as Bouncer
- Barak Hardley as Cellmate
- David Theune as Mr. Kontos
- Lauren Lakis as Wasted Woman
- Rene Moran as Narc
- Shelby Rabara as Dancer
- Katlynn Simone as Dancer
- Nick Drago as Dancer
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 44 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | October 2, 2015 | April 22, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 23, 2016 | March 31, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Ken is stressed out at work over his “whining, complaining” patients so he needs a therapy session with Allison. Back at home, Ken is nervous about Molly’s driving test – “What if she doesn’t fail!” |
October 2, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Seminar When the office celebrates a promotion for Clark, Ken is oblivious since he lives in his own world…it’s the last straw for Clark dealing with Ken’s selfish ways. Clark writes a fake complaint comment card about Ken, so he’s forced to attend a training seminar for better bedside manners, which leaves Allison at home to have dinner with Ken’s parents. |
October 9, 2015 |
| 3 |
Ken Helps Pat Pat wants everyone to start working on Saturdays, so the workers in the office ask Ken to talk Pat out of it. When Ken visits Pat at home, he's shocked to find out he's living in a boat in the driveway. After Pat explains he's going through a divorce but still loves his wife, Ken thinks they've had a bonding moment. Meanwhile, Dave is given a new nickname at school and it brings up bad memories for Allison. |
October 16, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allison's Career Move When a job opportunity opens up at Welltopia, Pat thinks Allison would be perfect for it, but Ken isn’t so sure he wants to work so closely with his wife. Molly is stunned with her low SAT scores, and Dave has some ideas as to how to hide the results from their parents. Clark asks Damona’s help in trying to find out what Clark’s boyfriend, Connor, does for a living. Meanwhile, Ken’s father, D.K., makes a surprise announcement. |
September 23, 2016 |
| 2 |
Ken and Allison Share a Patient On Allison’s first work day at Welltopia, she and Ken try to prove the other wrong when it comes to a patient’s diagnosis. After Damona introduces her new boyfriend, Eric, to co-workers, Pat surprises everyone and announces he’s also dating someone. Meanwhile, it’s Dave’s first day of middle school, and he’s nervous he won’t be able to make friends, so he turns to D.K. to help reinvent his image. |
September 30, 2016 |
| 3 |
Dr. Ken's Banquet Snub When a neighbor girl stands outside the kitchen window staring at Albert, Molly and D.K. try to scare her off. Meanwhile, Ken is surprised when he learns that Pat, instead of him, is asked to emcee this year's annual Welltopia banquet; and Clark and Damona debate relationship styles as it relates to their individual partners. |
October 7, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 2015 |
| Last aired | March 31, 2017 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:30:00 |