Dr. Ken

Dr. Ken
GenreSitcom
Created by
ShowrunnerMike Sikowitz
Starring
ComposerGabriel Mann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes44 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Ken Jeong
  • John Davis
  • John Fox
  • Jared Stern
  • Mike Sikowitz
  • Mike O'Connell
Production locationsSony Pictures Studios, Culver City, California
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseOctober 2, 2015 (2015-10-02) –
March 31, 2017 (2017-03-31)
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Dr. Ken is an American multi-camera sitcom that aired on ABC from October 2, 2015, to March 31, 2017.[1][2] The series was created, written, and co-executive produced by its lead actor, Ken Jeong, who based the concept on his experience as a physician prior to becoming a stand-up comedian. The series is an ABC Studios/Sony Pictures Television co-production.[3][4]

On October 20, 2015, ABC ordered a full season of 22 episodes for the first season.[5] On May 12, 2016, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 23, 2016.[6] On May 11, 2017, ABC cancelled the series after two seasons.[7]

  1. ^ "Official Disney ABC press release - Dr. Ken". DisneyABCpress.com. June 10, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  2. ^ Friedlander, Whitney (June 10, 2015). "ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for 'Muppets,' 'Wicked City,' 'TGIT' & More". Variety. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  3. ^ "Development Update: Thursday, May 7 – Three New Comedies Heading to Series at ABC". The Futon Critic. May 7, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  4. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (May 7, 2015). "'The Muppets', Comedy from 'Community' Star Ken Jeong Among ABC Orders". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (October 20, 2015). "'Dr. Ken' lands a full-season order from ABC". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  6. ^ Welch, Alex (May 12, 2016). "'The Real O'Neals', 'The Catch' and 'American Crime' renewed at ABC for 2016-17". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2017). "'Secrets & Lies' & 'Dr. Ken' Canceled By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 5, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2017.