The series centers on a girl who can "fix" toys, with help from her toy friends. The series received positive reviews due to the series' concept and the main character, as well as its portrayal of African Americans. On November 16, 2016, Disney Junior renewed the series for a fifth season. On April 4, 2018, Lara Jill Miller, the voice of Lambie, stated that the series finale had been recorded and would premiere on April 18, 2020, ending the series’ original run after five seasons.
The series chronicles freckled, seven-year-old Dottie "Doc" McStuffins who decides she wants to become a doctor. She practices for her dream job by fixing toys and dolls. When she activates her magic stethoscope, she can create a variety of supernatural effects, including traveling through time.