Netflix continues to expand its catalog of network comedies with a new licensing agreement. What's on Netflix has confirmed that the platform has acquired the rights to the second season of St. Denis Medical, the hit mockumentary comedy from NBC, which will be released in full this November.
The series, set in an understaffed and overworked Oregon hospital, follows doctors and nurses as they try to survive the daily chaos of healthcare without losing their minds. If you missed the first season, which consists of 18 episodes, you could find it on NBC, Peacock, or, more recently, on Netflix.
St. Denis Medical is created by Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, the same people behind Superstore, another comedy that continues to perform well on Netflix internationally, although it has not yet arrived on Netflix in the United States.
St. Denis Medical Cast
The cast is led by Wendi McLendon-Covey (known for The Goldbergs), who plays Joyce, the hospital's ambitious executive director, and David Alan Grier as Ron, a veteran and cynical doctor. The cast is rounded out by Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper, and Kaliko Kauahi.
When does St. Denis Medical season 2 arrive on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that the second season of St. Denis Medical will be released in full on Sunday, November 3, 2026. As was the case with the first season, which arrived on the platform in March 2026, this licensing agreement is exclusive to Netflix in the United States. Subscribers in other countries will need to check their local streaming or television services to watch the series.
The release date on Netflix is no coincidence: it coincides with the series' television schedule. Season 3 of St. Denis Medical will premiere on NBC just one day earlier, on November 2.
NBCUniversal’s strategy with Netflix
This release is a clear example of the licensing strategy that NBCUniversal, along with other networks like Fox, has employed in recent years. Although NBC titles usually move to Peacock after their initial broadcast, the network frequently uses Netflix as an additional window to increase the visibility of its series.
Something similar happened when the first season arrived on Netflix on April 1 alongside Happy's Place, the series starring Reba McEntire. This tactic allows audiences to quickly catch up on previous seasons just as new episodes premiere on broadcast television.
How did St. Denis Medical perform on Netflix?
Despite the series' popularity, St. Denis Medical never reached the daily Netflix top 10 in the United States, unlike its performance on Peacock, where it accumulated more than 78 days in the top 10, and on HBO Max in several international regions. The only data available comes from Netflix's biannual engagement report, which revealed that the series garnered 6.8 million viewing hours during the first half of the year, equivalent to 1.1 million views.
Frequently asked questions about St. Denis Medical season 2
When does St. Denis Medical season 2 premiere on Netflix?
St. Denis Medical season 2 will premiere in full on Netflix on Sunday, November 3, 2026, exclusively for United States subscribers.
Will St. Denis Medical season 2 be available on Netflix outside the United States?
No. For now, the licensing agreement is exclusive to Netflix in the United States, so viewers in other countries will need to look for the series on their local streaming or television platforms.
Who stars in St. Denis Medical?
The main cast includes Wendi McLendon-Covey as Joyce and David Alan Grier as Ron, along with Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper, and Kaliko Kauahi.
Why is Netflix releasing season 2 just before season 3 on NBC?
The Netflix release on November 3 is scheduled to coincide with the premiere of St. Denis Medical season 3 on NBC, set for November 2, following NBCUniversal's usual strategy of using Netflix as an additional window for its series.
Who created St. Denis Medical?
The series was created by Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, also responsible for the comedy Superstore.
