Lifetime Greenlights Season 2 of "Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out"

Lifetime has officially ordered 20 all-new episodes for another season of its hit unscripted series Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out. The 2025 Critics Choice Real TV Award winner for Female Star of the Year and social media sensation, Dr. Sandra Lee continues her relationship with Lifetime as she molds up-and-coming proteges and helps more patients with their bursts, oozes, and pops. Production begins top of September. 

“The way Dr. Sandra Lee changes lives of everyone that comes through her practice is truly inspiring,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN. “Not only is she at the top of her field, but she is also able to empower her mentees who will be the next generation of poppers and truly help her patients and our audience. I couldn’t be more excited to continue our collaboration with Dr. Lee.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled to return for Season 2 of Breaking Out on Lifetime. This show is so much more than just skin, it’s about helping people reclaim their confidence and their lives,” exclaims Dr. Sandra Lee. “I feel incredibly honored to share these powerful transformations with viewers, and I can’t wait for everyone to meet the amazing patients and proteges we will follow this season. There are some truly unforgettable pops ahead!”

Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, is the most famous dermatological surgeon in the world and an internationally beloved personality. With billions of views and millions of subscribers across social media, she has dedicated her life to sharing her incredible skills with her huge audience, as she helps hundreds of suffering patients who are unable or unwilling to find treatment for their painful, oozing cysts, fatty tumors, and infinitely complex, life-affecting dermatological issues. This season will introduce viewers to never-before-seen dermatological conditions, leaving it up Dr. Lee and her team to uncover the cause and deliver life-changing relief.

Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out is produced by Invent TV in association with A+E Factual Studios™ and Not Hurting You Productions with Sergio Alfaro, Jason Graham, Scott Cooper, Sandra Lee and Jeffrey Rebish serving as executive producers. Brie Miranda Bryant and Nicole Vogel serve as executive producers for Lifetime.