FOX’s medical drama “Doc” is trying to carve out a niche for itself by blending medical mysteries with intensely personal stories. In this week’s episode, “One Small Step,” those two threads become intertwined as Dr. Amy Larsen confronts the ghosts of her past while grappling with new medical challenges.
Meanwhile, a sick Marine becomes the focal point of a disagreement between Sonya and TJ, suggesting a conflict that could ripple through the hospital. And in what sounds like a classic “Doc” twist, Amy and Jake stumble upon a life-altering discovery related to an Alzheimer’s patient.
The show continues to make the most of its central premise: Amy’s brain injury and subsequent eight-year memory gap. Each week brings new hurdles as Amy strives to be a doctor while piecing together the puzzle of her own life. “One Small Step” looks to be another emotionally charged episode, forcing Amy to confront not just her patients’ illnesses but her own fractured memories.
“Doc” airs Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on FOX.