scrn logline
Dr. Oz's Senate run leads to the cancellation of his popular TV show, but his political dreams fall short in the 2022 election.
beat sheet
- The Dr. Oz Show ended its successful 13-season run in January 2022 due to Oz's announcement to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, which triggered the FCC's equal-time rule for political candidates.
- Despite the Dr. Oz Show's nine Daytime Emmy wins, Oz's Senate bid ultimately resulted in a loss to John Fetterman in the 2022 election, marking a major career transition for the celebrity doctor.
call sheet
Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump, John Fetterman, Daphne Oz, Gail Simmons, Jamika Pessoa, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Sony Pictures Television, The Dr. Oz Show, The Good Dish, Top Chef, The Dr. Oz Show, The Good Dish