Overview
- Sigler confirmed the casting on Instagram, describing the chance to let her MS inform the story as a milestone.
- She will appear in Season 22, Episode 2208, “Heavy on Me,” airing January 15, 2026 on ABC.
- Her character, Dr. Laura Kaplan, is a urologist with MS brought in by Catherine Fox to counsel Richard Webber following his diagnosis.
- Producers created the part specifically for Sigler and emphasize portraying a fully realized professional life rather than centering on disease.
- The guest turn marks her first TV role since Big Sky in 2023 and aligns with a broader push for authentic disability representation on screen.