Fox Promotes Jason Veasey and Stephen Spinella to Series Regulars for Best Medicine Season 2

The TV gods have finally looked down upon us and delivered a rare, unmitigated win. Fox has officially promoted Jason Veasey and Stephen Spinella to series regulars for Best Medicine Season 2. Anyone who watched the first season knows they were already carrying the emotional weight of Port Wenn on their very stylish shoulders. Securing them for the long

haul is the smartest decision the network has made all year. Whew, what a relief.

The Salty Breeze Duo Is Making It Official

If you spent Season 1 obsessing over Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey), you are absolutely not alone. As the co-proprietors of The Salty Breeze, these two NYC transplants brought the exact flavor of biting wit and genuine warmth that the coastal Maine town desperately needed. Honestly, it was getting a bit stale before they arrived.

While the show focuses on Josh Charles playing the brilliantly uptight Dr. Martin Best, an Americanized take on the British classic Doc Martin, it is Greg and George who keep the town's heart beating. They hold the crown for the best lobster rolls six years running. They have an iconic pet pig named Brisket. They also happen to possess a monopoly on the local gossip market. They are the full package.

Why This Upgrade Is Absolute Perfection

Let’s look back at that Season 1 finale. Show had us crying over a surprise town wedding for a couple that had secretly been married for years! It was the perfect emotional peak for a freshman comedy. Showrunner Liz Tuccillo hit the nail on the head, noting that the duo makes every single scene funnier and warmer.

Executive producer Rodney Ferrell dropped the news right during Pride month, calling their permanent addition to the family the ultimate cherry on top. Frankly, it is just good business. Spinella and Veasey possess a natural, lived-in chemistry that takes most on-screen couples years to develop. Watching them banter, judge the locals, and occasionally manage real estate is a top-tier television experience.

What This Means for Best Medicine Season 2

With a Fall 2026 release locked into Fox’s broadcasting schedule, expectations are officially high. Elevating Greg and George to series regulars means we are moving past brief, delightfully snarky cameos. We are diving straight into their actual lives, their business, and hopefully, getting way more screen time for Brisket the pig.

Dr. Best might have the medical degree, but Greg and George have the prescription for what actually ails this show: pure, unadulterated charm. Fox knew exactly what they were doing by locking these two down before filming kicks into high gear.

What are your predictions for Greg and George in the upcoming episodes? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to The TV Cave for every update, recap, and review for Best Medicine Season 2!