The Good Doctor

Season 1

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Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.

18 Episodes

  • Burnt Food
    E1
    Burnt FoodDr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join the prestigious St. Bonaventure hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, his only advocate, Dr. Aaron Glassman, challenges the skepticism and prejudices of the hospital’s board and staff when he brings him in to join the team. Shaun will need to work harder than he ever has before, as he navigates his new environment and relationships to prove to his colleagues that his extraordinary medical gifts will save lives.
  • Mount Rushmore
    E2
    Mount RushmoreDr. Shaun Murphy’s attention to detail complicates his first day at St. Bonaventure Hospital. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Browne learns a valuable lesson about honesty when confronted with a difficult diagnosis for her patient.
  • Oliver
    E3
    OliverDr. Neil Melendez and Dr. Jared Kalu discover their patient isn’t being completely honest with them which may cost him his chance at a life-saving surgery. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Browne must learn to communicate with Dr. Shaun Murphy as they race back to St. Bonaventure Hospital with a donated organ.
  • Pipes
    E4
    PipesDr. Neil Melendez and the team have to wade through legal waters when a husband and wife have to make a life-changing decision about their unborn child. Meanwhile, Dr. Shaun Murphy struggles to adjust to his new environment at home and makes a huge step forward with his colleagues.
  • Point Three Percent
    E5
    Point Three PercentWhile in the exam area of St. Bonaventure Hospital, Dr. Shaun Murphy encounters a young patient who looks eerily similar to his deceased brother, Steve. After discovering his parents have hidden his diagnosis from him, Shaun struggles to understand why he doesn’t deserve to hear the truth about his own health. Meanwhile, the team can’t figure out what keeps triggering their patients’ increasingly severe allergic reactions and races to find the cause before the next one kills another patient.
  • Not Fake
    E6
    Not FakeDr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Claire Browne devise an experimental procedure that can save the leg and life of a young groom, that is if his bride-to-be and parents can learn to work together. Meanwhile, Jared struggles to emotionally connect with his patient whose scars may prove too deep to overcome.
  • 22 Steps
    E7
    22 StepsDr. Shaun Murphy has to confront prejudice from an unlikely source when he takes on the case of a patient with autism, and Dr. Jared Kalu has to learn to accept his limitations as a surgeon.
  • Apple
    E8
    AppleDuring a robbery at the grocery mart Dr. Shaun Murphy is shopping at, his communication limitations puts lives at risk. Meanwhile, after Shaun's traumatic day, Dr. Aaron Glassman worries that he isn't doing enough to help Shaun.
  • Intangibles
    E9
    IntangiblesAs part of St. Bonaventure hospital's international humanitarian program, the team takes on the case of a young boy from the Congo who has severe congenital heart anomalies. Dr. Neil Melendez has doubts about the safety of the procedure, while Dr. Shaun Murphy works out the best course of action. Meanwhile, Murphy's latest encounter with his neighbor Lea has him confused.
  • Sacrifice
    E10
    SacrificeMembers of the hospital's surgical team are initially impressed with a charming young doctor, but his true character puts one of them in an awkward position at work. Meanwhile, Dr. Glassman feels Dr. Shaun Murphy needs a little more support with his personal life and suggests he meet with a therapist. However, Shaun is determined to show him that he can do it on his own.
  • Islands (1)
    E11
    Islands (1)Dr. Marcus Andrews enlists Dr. Neil Melendez on a very sensitive kidney transplant between a pair of twins; Dr. Shaun Murphy decides to take an impromptu trip with his friend Lea and leave his problems behind.
  • Islands (2)
    E12
    Islands (2)The twins suffer complications from their surgery forcing the team at San Jose Boneventure Hospital to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Dr. Shaun Murphy returns to the hospital after his trip with Lea and decides he needs a more permanent change and gives Dr. Aaron Glassman his two weeks’ notice.
  • Seven Reasons
    E13
    Seven ReasonsDr. Shaun Murphy suspects his patient is lying about the reason for her injury and makes a controversial assumption about her motives. Meanwhile, Dr. Neil Melendez’s personal life could be affecting his work and, ultimately, his patients lives.
  • She
    E14
    SheDr. Shaun Murphy is surprised to learn that his young cancer patient identifies as a girl while being biologically male. Shaun must quickly learn to understand his patient, her medical needs and how to work with her family, who all feel they know what is best for her.
  • Heartfelt
    E15
    HeartfeltDr. Shaun Murphy's teenage patient has been confined to her home her entire life due to a rare heart condition. Despite her condition, she has cultivated a large group of friends online and hopes that the surgical team can find a way to give her the life she has always dreamed of having. Meanwhile, a young patient's perfectly matched organ donor is causing a moral dilemma for the parents and the patient.
  • Pain
    E16
    PainWhen the team treats a patient who has to decide between a dangerous surgery that could change his life or remain the same, he asks Dr. Shaun Murphy what he would if he had that same choice.
  • Smile
    E17
    SmileDr. Shaun Murphy questions the need for an elective surgery that will allow his young patient to smile for the first time. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Brown and Dr. Morgan Reznick discover that their patient lied about her identity.
  • More
    E18
    MoreThe team at St. Bonaventure needs to quickly discover the truth behind a young college student’s unexplained injuries before his condition worsens. Meanwhile, after losing his most prized possession, Shaun’s distraction during a surgical procedure may end up risking more than just his job.

Cast of Season 1

  • Freddie HighmoreDr. Shaun Murphy
  • Nicholas GonzalezDr. Neil Melendez
  • Chuku ModuDr. Jared Kalu
  • Richard SchiffDr. Aaron Glassman
  • Hill HarperDr. Marcus Andrews
  • Beau GarrettJessica Preston
  • Antonia ThomasDr. Claire Browne
  • Park Jae-beomWriter
  • Lindsay GoffmanProducer
  • Erin GunnProducer
  • David ShoreProducer
  • David KimProducer
  • Sebastian LeeProducer

Season 1 Ratings & Reviews

Watch Season 1 Videos

  • The Good Doctor: Chukuma Modu On The Cast
    The Good Doctor: Chukuma Modu On The CastBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On The Sets
    The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On The SetsBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Chukuma Modu On Dr. Shaun Murphy
    The Good Doctor: Chukuma Modu On Dr. Shaun MurphyBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Hill Harper On The Show's Inclusivity
    The Good Doctor: Hill Harper On The Show's InclusivityBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On The Show's Success
    The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On The Show's SuccessBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On The Success Of The Show
    The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On The Success Of The ShowBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On The Atmosphere On Set
    The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On The Atmosphere On SetBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On The Camaraderie On Set
    The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On The Camaraderie On SetBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On The Success Of The Show
    The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On The Success Of The ShowBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Hill Harper On Being Part Of Such A Successful Show
    The Good Doctor: Hill Harper On Being Part Of Such A Successful ShowBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Chukuma Modu On Being Part Of Such A Successful Show
    The Good Doctor: Chukuma Modu On Being Part Of Such A Successful ShowBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On Why Viewers Are Drawn To The Show
    The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On Why Viewers Are Drawn To The ShowBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On Continuing To Develop His Character
    The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On Continuing To Develop His CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On What She Appreciates About Her Co-Stars
    The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On What She Appreciates About Her Co-StarsBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On The Feedback He's Received From Fans
    The Good Doctor: Nicholas Gonzalez On The Feedback He's Received From FansBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On What She's Learned From Being On The Show
    The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On What She's Learned From Being On The ShowBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On The Show's Inclusivity And Diverse Casting
    The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On The Show's Inclusivity And Diverse CastingBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Hill Harper On How Much He Has Learned From Working On The Show
    The Good Doctor: Hill Harper On How Much He Has Learned From Working On The ShowBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On How The Show Changed His Perception Of Autism
    The Good Doctor: Freddie Highmore On How The Show Changed His Perception Of AutismBehind the Scenes
  • The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On What She Loves Most About Being Part Of The Show
    The Good Doctor: Tamlyn Tomita On What She Loves Most About Being Part Of The ShowBehind the Scenes

 

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