> At a Glance
> – Season 2 of NBC’s St. Denis Medical premieres Nov. 3.
> – Several cast members balance parenting with filming.
> – Why it matters: Fans get a peek at the real-life families behind the comedy.
The NBC mockumentary returns for a second round, and while the on-screen staff juggle bedpan battles and budget woes, the actors juggle diaper duty and homework behind the scenes.
Who’s Who on the Show
Set in an underfunded Oregon hospital, the series stars Wendi McLendon-Covey as executive director Joyce and David Alan Grier as physician Ron. The ensemble also includes Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper, and Kaliko Kauahi.
Recurring faces Stephen Schneider, Alexandra Ford, Erinn Hayes, Mindy Sterling, and Lynn Whitfield drop in throughout the season.
The Stars’ Real-Life Kids
- David Alan Grier brings daughter Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim (16) to red carpets, including the 2024 Oscars.
- Stephen Schneider and wife Jenn Proske parent daughter Ava and son Rel.
- Alexandra Ford welcomed her first child with husband Andrew Ford in 2025.
- Erinn Hayes has two daughters: college freshman Maggie and 16-year-old Lilah.
- Mindy Sterling‘s son Max Gadson (30) often appears in her social-media skits.
- Lynn Whitfield‘s daughter Grace Gibson works as an actress-musician and calls her mom her “biggest supporter.”
Key Takeaways
- Season 2 promises deeper romances and more personal storylines.
- Many cast members share tight-knit bonds with their children off-camera.
- Expect fresh laughs-and maybe a few heartstrings-when the show returns Nov. 3 on NBC.
