Carol's Second Act
An elderly female comes out of retirement to work as a doctor in a clumsy hospital. The rest of the staff have trouble with her. Along the way, she is not sure that working in a hospital as a doctor is the best decision for herself and everyone else who knows.
- Metascore61
- 2019-2020
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
- TV-PG
An elderly female comes out of retirement to work as a doctor in a clumsy hospital. The rest of the staff have trouble with her. Along the way, she is not sure that working in a hospital as a doctor is the best decision for herself and everyone else who knows.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 26, 2019 21 mins
Carol Kenney enthusiastically begins her first day as an internal medicine intern, but has a rocky start when she disregards direct orders from her boss in order to help a patient. Also, Carol meets Dr. Frost, a senior attending physician who may be the ally Carol needs in her second act.
Episode 2
You Give Me Fever
Thu, Oct 3, 2019 21 mins
When Carol treats an elderly patient whose tests are inconclusive, Carol must find a way to work around hospital policy to take extra time to observe her. Daniel is embarrassed when his fellow interns find out that he doesn't know how to draw blood.
Episode 3
The Zebra
Thu, Oct 10, 2019 21 mins
While the other interns battle over who gets the patient with a fascinating and rare problem, Carol's standard, run-of-the-mill case turns out to be something more than it seems; Daniel makes a crucial mistake that gets Dr. Jacobs attention.
Episode 4
Marathon Day
Thu, Oct 17, 2019 20 mins
It's Marathon day in the city, which means it's busy day for the doctors. Carol gets her chance at proving to Dr. Jacobs she can be a good doctor while Dr. Kutcher and Dr. Gilani help Dr. Sommers get over his fear.
Episode 5
The Nightfloat
Thu, Oct 24, 2019 21 mins
Carol has her first "night float", being the only physician on duty for the night. The position comes with enormous pressure, and having already been warned by Dr. Jacobs not to call her, she instead asks Dr. Frost to
Episode 6
Game Changer
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 21 mins
A popular college football student comes to the hospital after an injury only to learn he has a chronic health issue.
Episode 7
Dr. Mom
Thu, Nov 14, 2019 21 mins
Carol tries to help the other interns find a work-life balance by using her skills learned as a working mom.
Episode 8
Sick and Retired
Thu, Nov 21, 2019 21 mins
Carol's dear friend Phyllis (guest star Jane Kaczmarek) is admitted to the hospital, and Carol jealously witnesses what retirement would have looked like for her. Also, Daniel takes credit for Caleb's excellent diagnosis and is bothered when Caleb doesn't seem to mind.
Episode 9
Therapy Dogs
Thu, Dec 5, 2019 20 mins
As the hospital hosts therapy dogs to help care for their patients, Carol helps Lexie when the emotional burden of being a doctor becomes too "ruff, ".
Episode 10
Merry December 19th
Thu, Dec 12, 2019 20 mins
Carol excitedly plans an early Christmas celebration for Jenny, but Jenny's preoccupied with her secret first date with Daniel. Also, the doctors investigate a case of food poisoning at an office holiday party.
Episode 11
Blocking
Thu, Jan 9, 2020 21 mins
Carol pretends to be an attending doctor in order to get her patient into the ICU, and Jenny and Daniel run into Dr. Frost when they finally go on their first date.
Episode 12
Peer Evaluations
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 21 mins
When the interns are given performance evaluations by Dr. Frost and Dr. Jacobs, everyone takes the critique well... except for Carol.
Episode 13
Night Lemons
Thu, Jan 30, 2020 21 mins
Lexie and Jenny tease Carol when her kind neighbor shows signs that he has a crush on her. Also, Dr. Frost suggests that Maya and the interns forgo using technology as a crutch and instead use traditional medical procedures on their patients.
Episode 14
Secrets
Thu, Feb 6, 2020 21 mins
When Carol learns about Lexie's secret hobby, she also finds out an even bigger secret... that everyone knew except her. Also, Caleb goes to battle with an insurance company for his patient.
Episode 15
Top of the List
Thu, Feb 13, 2020 20 mins
When Carol's patient finally makes the liver donation list, she is upset by the lack of emotion from his transplant surgeon, Dr. Lewis (Patrick Fabian). Also, Lexie, Daniel and Caleb try to decipher why Dr. Jacobs has a tattoo of a duck.
Episode 16
Carol's Crush
Thu, Feb 20, 2020 21 mins
After Carol's patient's transplant surgery is deemed a success, the interns tease her mercilessly about her obvious crush on the surgeon, Dr. Lewis (Patrick Fabian).
Episode 17
Plus Ones
Thu, Mar 5, 2020 21 mins
When the interns tease Carol that her relationship with Dr. Lewis might be moving too fast, Carol tries to sabotage his chance at winning a romantic getaway for them. Also, Dr. Jacobs, Lexie and Caleb help a patient with a serious case of... a curling iron stuck in her hair before her wedding day.
Episode 18
R.I.P. Dr. Herman
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 21 mins
When Carol is selected to present a case to the entire hospital, her boyfriend, Dr. Lewis (Patrick Fabian), asks her to reconsider because it could affect his chance of becoming chief of staff over Dr. Frost. Also, Dr. Frost makes a startling revelation, on the first season finale of CAROL'S SECOND ACT.
