All the Asians on TV: Fall 2017 Series Premieres

Here are the new scripted shows featuring actors of Asian descent. We counted.



These are new shows. The new fall television season is well underway, and as usual, we've been keeping an eye on the new Asian faces on the tube. Because we like to keep track of such things. But with cable and streaming services, as well as new shows now premiering year-round, the old model of a new fall "season" as a programming benchmark is not quite what it used to be. Nevertheless, after scouring the slate of new shows, here's a general rundown of actors of Asian descent who are series regulars (not technically guest starring or recurring) on new scripted prime time network, cable and streaming shows premiering this fall.

We might have missed a few, but here you go. These are new shows.

ABC cancels 'Dr. Ken'

The Friday night sitcom, starring and executive produced by Ken Jeong, was not renewed for a third season.



Aw, dammit. It was fun while it lasted. One of television's few Asian American families will not be returning in the fall. After two seasons, ABC has canceled Dr. Ken, starring and executive produced by Ken Jeong.

Inspired by Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera Friday night comedy followed Dr. Ken Park, a physician with a bad beside manner trying to juggle practicing medicine at his HMO and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also starred the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, Albert Tsai as his son Dave, and Dana Lee as Ken's dad D.K. The cast was rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark and Dave Foley as Pat.

Less than a year after the much-hyped premiere of Fresh Off The Boat, which was widely celebrated as the first series to feature an Asian American family in two decades, Dr. Ken leapt on to ABC's schedule. Two Asian American families on TV? On the same friggin' network? Whaaaaaaat. And Dr. Ken offered a decidedly different inter-Asian, multi-generational take on the Asian American family comedy.

Ken's diagnosis could ruin the big game on 'Dr. Ken'

Watch a sneak peek clip from this week's 'Dr. Ken.'



This week on Dr. Ken, when the star of Molly's high school basketball team injures his ankle, Ken's routine exam and unexpected diagnosis shocks everyone since it might keep the young man from playing in the big game.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, ABC's multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Here's a sneak peek and some more info about this week's episode, "Ken and the Basketball Star"

See Ken Jeong get clowned by Korean ahjussis on 'Dr. Ken'

Watch a sneak peek of this week's extra-Korean 'Dr. Ken.'



This week on Dr. Ken, things get extra Korean. When D.K.'s (Dana Lee) friends mock Ken for not being able to speak their native language, Dave (Albert Tsai) encourages his dad to join him at his Korean language lessons. Because honestly, there's nothing more motivating than getting clowned by Korean ahjussis.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, ABC's multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Here's a sneak peek and some more info about this week's episode, "Ken Learns Korean."

Because Korean ghost stories are the best ghost stories

Watch a sneak peek of this week's Halloween-themed 'Dr. Ken.'



It's Halloween on Dr. Ken! But Dave (Albert Tsai) can't seem to get into the spooky holiday spirit. Fearing her son is growing up too fast, Allison (Suzy Nakamura) hopes D.K.'s (Dana Lee) unique Korean ghost tale -- brought to life by the Park family and the Welltopia gang -- will bring back Dave's excitement for Halloween.

Because everybody knows Korean ghost stories are the best ghost stories.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Here's a sneak peek and some more info about this week's episode, "D.K.'s Korean Ghost Story":

Ken finds out his parents are divorced on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 204: "Dr. Ken: Child of Divorce" airs Friday, October 14 at 8:30pm on ABC



This week on Dr. Ken, Ken finds out his parents are divorced -- and fears his own marriage is doomed.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Allison, Albert Tsai as Dave, Krista Marie Yu as Molly and Dana Lee as D.K. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Dr. Ken: Child of Divorce":

Ken Jeong's real-life daughter guest stars on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 203: "Dr. Ken's Banquet Snub" airs Friday, October 7 at 8:30pm on ABC



This week on Dr. Ken, Dave's got a stalker, sort of. Ken Jeong's real-life daughter Zooey plays the neighbor girl who seems to have a bit of an unhealthy obsession with Dave, and shows it in a really weird way.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Allison, Albert Tsai as Dave, Krista Marie Yu as Molly and Dana Lee as D.K. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Dr. Ken’s Banquet Snub":

Ken and Allison are now co-workers on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 202: "Ken and Allison Share a Patient" airs Friday, September 30 at 8:30pm on ABC



This week on Dr. Ken, on her first day of work at Welltopia, Allison clashes with Ken over a patient's diagnosis.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Allison, Albert Tsai as Dave, Krista Marie Yu as Molly and Dana Lee as D.K. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Ken and Allison Share a Patient":

Ken Jeong returns in the season two premiere of 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 201: "Allison's Career Move" airs Friday, September 23 at 8:30pm on ABC



On the season two premiere of Dr. Ken, Allison takes a job alongside Ken at Welltopia.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Allison, Albert Tsai as Dave, Krista Marie Yu as Molly and Dana Lee as D.K. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about the season premiere, "Allison's Career Move":

ABC renews 'Dr. Ken' for season two

Ken Jeong and the Park family will be back.



Good news for fans of Asian American families on television. The Parks will be back on ABC. The network has officially renewed the Ken Jeong comedy Dr. Ken for a second season.

ABC Renews Ken Jeong Comedy 'Dr. Ken' for Season Two

The first-year comedy pulled in respectable numbers for ABC in the network's Friday night comedy block, averaging a 1.5 rating in adults 18-49 and 6.4 million viewers overall in Nielsen's "live plus-7" estimates. In both categories, this is the network's best delivery in three years.

Ken tries standup on the season finale of 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 121: "Ken Tries Stand-Up" airs Friday, April 22 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken -- the season finale -- Ken pursues his lifelong dream of stand-up comedy.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Ken Tries Stand-Up:

Randall Park guest stars on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 120: "Korean Men's Club" airs Friday, April 15 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken, Randall Park guest stars!

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Korean Men's Club":

The Alphabet Squad: These Kids Are The Future of Television

Vulture held a roundtable with the 12-and-under stars of ABC's comedy lineup. It was adorable.



We live in extraordinary times. When I was growing up, I could not have dreamed of seeing two Asian American sitcom families, let alone an entire squad of kids of color on a single network, with shows like Fresh Off The Boat, Black-ish, Modern Family and Dr. Ken -- all on ABC.

What's it like being a child actor on television today? Vulture gathered seven stars from ABC's comedy lineup -- all aged 12 and under -- for an hourlong conversation at the network's headquarters in Burbank.

Let's call them The Alphabet Squad: Hudson Yang, Forrest Wheeler, and Ian Chen (Fresh Off the Boat); Miles Brown and Marsai Martin (Black-ish); Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Modern Family); and Albert Tsai (Dr. Ken) talked about their experiences in front of the camera, and out in the world, as a result of their newfound fame.

Dave (sort of) gets the sex talk on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 119: "Dave's Sex Talk" airs Friday, April 8 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken, Ken really really avoids giving Dave "the talk."

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Dave's Sex Talk":

It's another 'Community' reunion on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 118: "Ken's An Expert Witness" airs Friday, March 18 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken, Ken becomes a medical expert witness at a trial, but gets hammered by the plaintiff's lawyer, played by guest star Jim Rash. It's another Community reunion!

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Ken's An Expert Witness":

Ken's favorite patient comes for checkup on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 117: "Dicky Wexler's Last Show" airs Friday, March 11 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken, when a long-time patient/comedian is forced to stay at the hospital, Ken is determined to show him being funny again.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Dicky Wexler's Last Show":

Daddy-Daughter time goes awry on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 115: "Ken at the Concert" airs Friday, March 4 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken, Ken takes Molly and her friends to an Emblem3 concert -- with disastrous results.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Ken at the Concert":

Molly brings home the boyfriend on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 110: "Meeting Molly's Boyfriend" airs Friday, February 26 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken, Allison reveals she had an overlapping when she first started dating Ken.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "Meeting Molly's Boyfriend":

Ian Chen of 'Fresh Off The Boat' guest stars on 'Dr. Ken'

Episode 112: "The Wedding Sitter" airs Friday, February 19 at 8:30pm on ABC



On this week's Dr. Ken, it's a kid swap! Fresh Off The Boat's Ian Chen guest stars as the kid next door.

Inspired by executive producer/star Ken Jeong's real life and career as a medical doctor, the multi-camera comedy Dr. Ken follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician with bad bedside manner trying to juggle medicine and being a family man to his wife and kids -- and not quite succeeding on either front.

Dr. Ken also stars the awesome Suzy Nakamura as Ken's wife Allison, Krista Marie Yu as daughter Molly, and Albert Tsai as his son Dave. They're all great. The cast is rounded out by Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie and Dave Foley as Pat.

Here's some more info about this week's episode, "The Wedding Sitter":

Albert Tsai returns to 'Fresh Off The Boat'

Episode 211: "Phil's Phaves" airs Tuesday, February 16, 8:00pm on ABC.



ABC's hit Asian American family sitcom Fresh Off The Boat airs Tuesday nights at 8:00pm. The comedy, inspired by the memoir of chef Eddie Huang, tells the story of the Huang family, a Taiwanese American family getting their immigrant hustle on in 1990s suburban Orlando, in pursuit of the American dream. If you missed this season's episodes, they're available for viewing on the ABC website.

Fresh Off The Boat stars Randall Park as Louis, Constance Wu as Jessica, Hudson Yang as Eddie, Forrest Wheeler as Emery, Ian Chen as Evan and Chelsey Crisp as Honey. With special guest assist from Lucille Soong as Grandma Huang. This week, guest star Albert Tsai returns as Phillip Goldstein.

Here's a preview of episode 211, "Phil's Phaves":