Watch Season 2 of The Mercy Ships TV series on Angel Studios and follow patient journeys, volunteer stories, and life aboard our hospital ships along the coast of Africa.
So many of you loved watching hope in action in Season 1 of The Mercy Ships. Now, we’re excited to share that Season 2 has arrived!
This new season brings viewers back on board the world’s largest civilian hospital ships for more inspiring stories of hope and healing. Meet dedicated volunteers from around the world, witness life-changing surgeries, and experience the joys and challenges of serving together at sea.
From powerful patient journeys and emotional reunions to surprise cabin inspections and behind-the-scenes moments, Season 2 offers an authentic glimpse into life on board — filled with laughter, tears, and lives forever changed.
What is The Mercy Ships?
The Mercy Ships is a reality-documentary series brought to you by our friends at Angel Studios and City Gate Entertainment. This heartfelt series gives viewers a front-row seat to life aboard Mercy Ships’ hospital ships, where volunteers from around the world work together to deliver free, life-changing surgical care to people in need.
Filmed aboard the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, the series follows volunteers from all walks of life as they serve far from home. You’ll meet surgeons, nurses, cooks, captains, engineers, teachers, and caregivers, while witnessing remarkable patient stories, everyday moments at sea, and the unique community that makes ship life so special.
More than a documentary, The Mercy Ships offers a glimpse into a mission nearly five decades in the making — revealing the compassion, faith, and dedication that carry our work forward.
What’s New in Season 2?
Season 2 shines a spotlight on new volunteers, new patients, and incredible stories of transformation.
Follow preschool teacher Veru’s remarkable journey after carrying a tumor on her back for 15 years. Celebrate with cataract patients as they experience the joy of restored sight. Come along as our crew reunites with 9-year-old Mather and witness how her life has been transformed since receiving surgery for bowed legs.
Alongside patient stories, you’ll meet volunteers from around the world sharing their skills and compassion to bring hope and healing to those in need.
Who is Mercy Ships?
Mercy Ships is a global nonprofit organization that uses hospital ships to deliver free surgical care and medical training in nations across sub-Saharan Africa, where many people lack access to the healthcare they need.
Since 1978, Mercy Ships has provided more than 128,000 surgical procedures and trained more than 56,000 healthcare professionals. Working alongside local ministries of health, Mercy Ships also helps strengthen healthcare systems to create lasting impact long after our ships depart.
How Do I Watch The Mercy Ships?
Head over to Angel Studios and sign up to become a member. You’ll get access to Season 1 and Season 2 of The Mercy Ships, along with exclusive bonus content.
When you become an Angel Studios member, 20% of membership fees are donated directly to Mercy Ships, helping support life-changing surgical care, medical training, and healthcare programs in the countries we serve.
Start watching today and step into the inspiring stories of hope, healing, and transformation aboard our hospital ships.
How Can I Volunteer with Mercy Ships?
Mercy Ships runs on the generosity and dedication of volunteers from around the world. Whether you’re a medical professional, marine engineer, IT specialist, teacher, or simply passionate about helping others — there’s a place for you on board.
Ready to learn more? Visit our website to explore current opportunities.
Can I Help in Other Ways?
Absolutely! Mercy Ships’ mission is made possible through the generosity of friends, supporters, and prayer partners around the world. If volunteering isn’t possible right now, financial gifts also create lasting impact — helping cover medical supplies, training programs, and the everyday operations that keep our ships sailing and the surgeries happening.
Every gift brings hope. Every dollar helps transform lives.
Learn more about how you can get involved here.
Why Watch?
The Mercy Ships isn’t just a show; it’s an invitation to see what becomes possible when ordinary people step out in faith to serve others.
Each episode is a glimpse into real lives being transformed — not just the patients receiving surgery, but the volunteers who discover purpose, resilience, and unexpected joy along the way.
We hope this series inspires you to take that next step, whether it’s giving, going, praying, or simply sharing the story. Because when you do, you become part of the ripple effect of hope and healing.