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Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2019 - 0
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 26, 2019 30 mins
In the premiere, Carol 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 she needs in her second act.
Episode 2
You Give Me Fever
Thu, Oct 3, 2019 30 mins
Carol treats an elderly patient with a fever, Mrs. Zahn, and her tests are inconclusive so she must find a way to work around Dr. Jacobs and hospital policy to take extra time to observe her. Also, Daniel is embarrassed when his fellow interns find out that he doesn't know how to do the basic medical skill of drawing blood.
Episode 3
The Zebra
Thu, Oct 10, 2019 30 mins
Carol's standard, run-of-the-mill case turns out to be something more than it seems, while the other interns battle over who gets the patient with a fascinating and rare problem. Also, Daniel makes a crucial mistake that gets Dr. Jacobs attention...by eating her food.
Episode 4
Marathon Day
Thu, Oct 17, 2019 30 mins
When Dr. Jacobs collapses after running a marathon, Carol becomes her doctor and they clash over her course of treatment. Also, Daniel and Lexie try to help Caleb conquer an old phobia.
Episode 5
The Nightfloat
Thu, Oct 24, 2019 30 mins
Carol has her first solo overnight shift at the hospital, but Dr. Frost's enthusiastic help and involvement become a little more than Carol bargained for. Also, on the interns' rare night off from the hospital, Jenny takes them all out to a bar to find dates.
Episode 6
Game Changer
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 30 mins
The hospital is abuzz when Carol is assigned to care for a star college football player with a broken rib. Also, sparks continue to fly between Jenny and Daniel.
Episode 7
Dr. Mom
Thu, Nov 14, 2019 30 mins
When the other interns begin to feel the strain of being first-year residents, Carol tries to help with lessons learned from years as a working mom, but soon realizes that she may have stretched herself too thin. Also, Jenny and Dr. Frost face off when she tries to sell him some of her latest pharmaceuticals.
Episode 8
Sick and Retired
Thu, Nov 21, 2019 30 mins
Carol's dear friend Phyllis 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 mins
Secrets" – 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, on CAROL'S SECOND ACT, Thursday, Feb. 6 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Episode 15
Top of the List
Thu, Feb 13, 2020 30 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. 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 30 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.
Episode 17
Plus Ones
Thu, Mar 5, 2020 30 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 30 mins
A retired woman in her 50s pursues her lifelong dream of being a doctor.
