Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
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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's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
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Dr. 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.
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Directed by Seth GordonWritten by David ShoreGuest stars Tamlyn Tomita, Graham Verchere, Irene Keng, Orlando Lucas, Miranda Edwards, Matthew Mandzij, Roman Podhora, Rebecca Husain
Dr. 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.
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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by David ShoreGuest stars Jasika Nicole, Graham Verchere, Eve Gordon, Nancy Stone, Darrin Baker, John Murphy, Meghan Gardiner, Britt Loder
Dr. 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.
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Directed by John DahlWritten by William L. RotkoGuest stars Paige Spara, Tamlyn Tomita, Jasika Nicole, Graham Verchere, Tim Russ, Michael St. John Smith, Angela Palmer, Blair Penner
Dr. 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.
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Directed by Stephen DePaulWritten by Thomas L. MoranGuest stars Paige Spara, Tamlyn Tomita, Graham Verchere, Sara Waisglass, Crystal Balint, Niall Matter, Darcy Laurie, Bruce Blain
While 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.
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Directed by Larry TengWritten by David HoseltonGuest stars Graham Verchere, Brett Rice, Jesse Moss, Samantha Sloyan, Michael Muhney, Beatrice Zeilinger, Dylan Kingwell
Dr. 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.
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Directed by Michael Patrick JannWritten by Simran BaidwanGuest stars Christina Chang, Gloria Garayua, Rubén Garfias, Kandyse McClure, Norma Maldonado, Kari Coleman, Nimet Kanji, Paolo Maiolo
Dr. 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.
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Directed by David StraitonWritten by Johanna LeeGuest stars Christina Chang, Paul Dooley, Coby Bird, Catherine Lough Haggquist, Kari Matchett, Tim Beckmann, Luvia Petersen, Shaughnessy Redden
During 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.
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Directed by Nestor CarbonellWritten by David RenaudGuest stars Christina Chang, Paige Spara, Tamlyn Tomita, Zachary Gordon, Jesse James, Kacey Rohl, Elizabeth McCallum, Terence Hayman
As 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.
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Directed by Bronwen HughesWritten by Karen StruckGuest stars Paige Spara, Tamlyn Tomita, Jasika Nicole, Pej Vahdat, Tegan Moss, Maggie Benedict, Jojo Salkey-Randon, Nicholas Carella
A charming young doctor puts a member of the surgical team in an awkward position at work; Dr. Glassman suggests that Dr. Shaun Murphy meet with a therapist.
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Directed by Michael Patrick JannWritten by Lloyd Gilyard, Jr.Guest stars Manny Jacinto, Eric Winter, Rhona Rees, Andrew Airlie, Erin Matthews, Kayla Wallace, France Perras, Faustino Di Bauda
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.
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Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by William L. Rotko, Thomas L. MoranGuest stars Paige Spara, Necar Zadegan, Elizabeth Hinkler, Emily Hinkler, Kerry Sandomirsky, Eric Winter, Alvina August, Teryl Rothery
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.
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Directed by Cherie NowlanWritten by William L. Rotko, Thomas L. MoranGuest stars Paige Spara, Tamlyn Tomita, Robert Moloney, Sunita Prasad, Necar Zadegan, Nelson Wong, Elizabeth Hinkler, Emily Hinkler
Dr. 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.
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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by David Shore, David HoseltonGuest stars Christina Chang, Tamlyn Tomita, Hayley Sales, Chelah Horsdal, Hina Abdullah, Chris D'Elia, Keoni Rebeiro, Art Kitching
Dr. 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.
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Directed by Seth GordonWritten by Simran BaidwanGuest stars Fiona Gubelmann, Christina Chang, JoBeth Williams, Sophie Giannamore, Adam J. Smith, Michelle Morgan, Keith Allan, Kristin Lehman
Dr. 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.
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Directed by Regina KingWritten by Johanna Lee, Thomas L. MoranGuest stars Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Christina Chang, Tamlyn Tomita, Nicholas Sean Johnny, Lexi Underwood, Kelly Blatz, Joris Jarsky
When 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.
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Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by William L. Rotko, David RenaudGuest stars Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Tamlyn Tomita, Ryan Robbins, Sarah-Jane Redmond, Anna Belknap, William R. Moses, Stephen Lobo
Dr. 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.
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Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by David Hoselton, Karen StruckGuest stars Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Tamlyn Tomita, Olivia Steele-Falconer, Patrick Sabongui, Tom Butler, Jenny Steadman, Julie Pearl
The 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.
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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by David Shore, Lloyd Gilyard, Jr.Guest stars Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Christina Chang, Tamlyn Tomita, Graham Patrick Martin, Donnie MacNeil, Anjali Jay, Aadila Dosani
