Carol's Second Act
Following your dreams is the best medicine.
Created by Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
On CBS
A warm, optimistic network sitcom about reinvention and second chances, built on the premise of an older woman pursuing an unlikely dream.
After raising her two children, getting divorced and retiring from teaching, Carol Chambers embarks on a unique second act: she’s going to become a doctor.
Essence
Ensemble
Patricia Heaton
Carol Kenney
Kyle MacLachlan
Dr. Stephen Frost
Ito Aghayere
Dr. Maya Jacobs
Lucas Neff
Caleb Sommers
Jean-Luc Bilodeau
Daniel Kutcher
Sabrina Jalees
Lexie Gilani
Ashley French
Jenny Kenney
Cedric Yarbrough
Nurse Dennis
Carol Mansell
Mrs. Zahn
Ernie González Jr.
Henry
Eugene Cordero
Greg
Patrick Fabian
Dr. Lewis
Like Carol's Second Act
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Carol's Second Act, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
