DOC Season 2 Episode 9: Release date news, time, streaming details and more

DOC Season 2 ( Image via Instagram / @amirahvannofficial )
DOC Season 2 ( Image via Instagram / @amirahvannofficial )

The wait is over and you no longer have to keep guessing as the date has been revealed, and DOC Season 2 Episode 9 is scheduled for release! Season 2 Episode 9 of DOC will air on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT on FOX.

So far, the entire season has adhered to a consistent release schedule, so you won't be left to constantly wonder when you can see the next schedule. This episode will deal with one of the most important parts of the story after last week's super dramatic episode 8 where it not only brought back some old emotional wounds but also left us with some new cliffhangers.


DOC Season 2 Episode 9 release date & time

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Fox has officially confirmed that DOC Season 2 Episode 9 will be aired on November 25, 2025, thereby retaining the show in its Tuesday night slot. The show will air at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT in its normal weekly slot.

Since there has been no mention of a mid-season break, the second season will maintain its weekly release schedule. Episode 9 falls at a very important juncture in the story in terms of the development of the characters and the plot.


DOC Season 2 Episode 9 streaming details

DOC Season 2, Episode 9 will be accessible the next day on Hulu in the US, continuing its next-day release pattern for Fox shows.

The international availability on streaming platforms changes from region to region depending on licensing, however, in most countries, episodes generally show up on platforms that are linked with Hulu or Disney’s distribution network soon after the U.S. airing.


Last week on DOC Season 2: Episode 8 recap

Episode 8 was very high on the emotional side and gave one of the most intense materials of the season. Jake is profoundly moved by the unfortunate incident regarding a patient, which creates a rift between him and the other doctors. This contention heightens the already discussed theme of mingling personal feelings with professional duties, which is the basic narrative thread of Season 2.

A series of neurological tests is conducted on Amy that recalls Danny to her mind, thus prolonging her painful and intricate recovery. The tests compel her to face the trauma that is yet to be sorted out and that is why the healing journey is considered to still be in progress.

By going through the eighth episode we get to know the heaviness of the season in terms of emotion, seeing a lot of characters suffering from loss, maturing, and still being in contact with their past, these are the main issues leading directly to Episode 9.


What to expect in DOC Season 2 Episode 9 (Kaddish)

The Ninth Episode, titled "Kaddish," is going to be Jake's telling story. Jake's father's funeral is the first thing we see as the episode starts; a moment verified through the previews and descriptions. This moment changes the whole atmosphere of the episode and drives Jake to have a confrontation with the emotions he lad long suppressed, and his unresolved personal struggles.

In Episode 9, there will be a flashback that has been confirmed that goes back to the time when Jake was about to make a decision to leave Westside Hospital. The audience finds out what made him think about leaving and finally what made him stay, providing a better understanding of his character.

The official Fox summary informs us that Charlie has "gone too far" in her actions against Amy. This battle is even more heated between them in this episode, and this adds to the interpersonal frictions that have been building all season long.

The amplification of all three aspects: the death of Jakob's father, Amy's revealing of her vulnerabilities, and Charlie's misconduct comes together to change the tone in the series, which is nearing the midseason break. The ninth episode, with its insightful flashbacks, emotional truth, and escalating action, is a vital point in shaping the basic theme of the season.


With the air date of DOC Season 2 Episode 9, the emotional structure of season two's story has just been completely developed. The half-season point of the show is reached Jke's melancholy, Amy's affections, and Charlie's wildness are gradually but definitely altering the atmosphere.

Flashbacks, ambiguity in emotions, and tensions are all part of episode 9, strenghtening the storylines and fleshing out characters. The melancholy of Jake, the tenderness of Amy, and the wildness of Charlie are gradually changing the mood as the show reaches halfway through the season.

Also read: DOC Season 2 Episode 8 recap: Jake’s battle to save his patient and Amy’s ongoing memory struggle

Edited by Ayesha Mendonca