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The Good Doctor

2017TV-147 seasons8.5 / 10

Everyone operates differently.

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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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

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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Episode 1

Disaster

43m7.7 / 10

Dr. Shaun Murphy proposes a radical surgery to save a woman's life after what he believes was a disastrous first date with Carly. Meanwhile, after the new chief of surgery, Dr. Audrey Lim, announces that the residents can lead surgeries, Dr. Morgan Reznick and Dr. Alex Park compete for the chance to operate on an elderly patient who has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by David ShoreGuest stars Tamlyn Tomita, Jenny O'Hara, Jill Morrison, John Innes, Sophia Lauchlin Hirt, Soppo Gomez, Armin Karame, Frances Flanagan

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Episode 2

Debts

43m8.0 / 10

As Dr. Marcus Andrews vows to help a good Samaritan who was injured while stopping a sexual assault, Dr. Audrey Lim faces a difficult decision when a young patient’s parents suspect that Dr. Neil Melendez made a mistake. Meanwhile, Dr. Shaun Murphy fields advice following his disastrous date with Dr. Carly Lever; and Dr. Claire Browne gets a surprise visit from her mother.

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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Ben Cotton, Mik Byskov, Christina Sicoli, Tina Georgieva, Doron Bell, Juliana Wimbles, Tony Baretta, Sheila Kelley

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Episode 3

Claire

43m8.1 / 10

Dr. Claire Brown faces complications at home and work as she prepares to lead her first surgery. Meanwhile, a sports fishing accident challenges the rest of the staff as they look to treat the fisherman’s injuries without damaging his prize catch.

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Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Liz Friedman, Tracy TaylorGuest stars Robert Sean Leonard, Tracie Thoms, Kyla-Drew, Iris Quinn, Karee Ducharme, Melice Bell, Greg Larson, Uzoma Onuoha

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Episode 4

Take My Hand

43m7.9 / 10

As a conspiracy theorist questions Dr. Neil Melendez’s diagnosis, Dr. Claire Brown treats a woman whose inability to feel pain is threatening both her marriage and her life. Meanwhile, Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Aaron Glassman each face crises in their romantic relationships.

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Directed by Tara Nicole WeyrWritten by Doris EganGuest stars Jennifer Lafleur, Mark Hildreth, Joshua Malina, Eva De Viveiros, Jamall Johnson, Carl McDonald, Robert Kaiser, Nadia Vanessa Rose

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Episode 5

First Case, Second Base

43m7.8 / 10

Dr. Shaun Murphy has been assigned his first surgery by Dr. Audrey Lim. However, Dr. Marcus Andrews questions whether he is really ready. Meanwhile, as Dr. Claire Brown continues to avoid her complicated emotions about her mother, she and Dr. Morgan Reznick have a patient whose diagnosis has them doubting his story.

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Directed by Rebecca MolineWritten by David HoseltonGuest stars Aidan Kahn, Stacie Greenwell, Nefetari Spencer, Sunita Prasad, Moises Schini, Dylan Kingwell, Sheila Kelley

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Episode 6

45-Degree Angle

43m7.8 / 10

While performing his first solo surgery, Dr. Shaun Murphy alienates a nurse, which puts his residency in jeopardy. Dr. Neil Melendez disagrees with Dr. Audrey Lim on a risky surgery. Dr. Claire Brown spirals into self-destructive behaviors, causing negative ramifications in the workplace.

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Directed by Steve RobinWritten by Sal CallerosGuest stars Alistair Abell, Tiffany Daniels, Hannah Drew, Quentin Plair, Cassandra Naud, Isaac Keoughan, Brittney Wilson, Teryl Rothery

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Episode 7

SFAD

43m7.2 / 10

Dr. Shaun Murphy’s unique ability to relate to a patient isolated by an immune deficiency yields an unexpected result. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Browne, Dr. Morgan Reznick and Dr. Marcus Andrews treat a 12-year-old patient who is about to become blind, and tension builds between Dr. Neil Melendez and Dr. Audrey Lim.

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Directed by Alrick RileyWritten by Jessica GraslGuest stars Christopher Rosamond, Haley Ramm, Kiefer O'Reilly, Kate Isaac, Tanja Dixon-Warren, Seth Whittaker, Tamia Yankson, Jayce Barreiro

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Episode 8

Moonshot

43m7.3 / 10

Carly’s attempts at increasing her intimacy with Shaun are becoming more of a frustration than either of them expected. Meanwhile, Lim and Melendez struggle in their relationship as they work to separate their work from their personal life.

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Directed by X. Dean LimWritten by David RenaudGuest stars Donna Benedicto, Kathleen Duborg, Paul McGillion, Karin Konoval, Elfina Luk

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Episode 9

Incomplete

43m7.9 / 10

Shaun is ready for the next step in his relationship with Carly; however, he continues to struggle as they grow closer and more intimate, and is dealt some troubling news about a deeply personal issue. Meanwhile, a young patient must decide on a treatment that could save her life or possibly destroy her marriage.

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Directed by Marisol AdlerWritten by Brian ShinGuest stars Irene Choi, Sharif Atkins, Hayden Szeto, Chelsea Hobbs, Aiyanna Miorin, Sheila Kelley

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Episode 10

Friends and Family

43m8.0 / 10mid season

Shaun visits his father on his deathbed and the family reunion reveals unexpected results. Melendez, Park, Reznick and Claire treat an injured star NFL player with severe spinal damage. Claire addresses her mental health.

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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by Thomas L. MoranGuest stars Graham Verchere, Michael Trucco, Joanna Going, James Earl, Winslow Fegley, Peter Bryant, Liza Huget, Brittney Wilson

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Episode 11

Fractured

43m8.2 / 10

Following his father's death, Shaun must deal with the effects his intimacy with Lea will have on his relationship with Carly; the team operates on a patient who is refusing all anesthesia during surgery for fear of relapsing.

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Directed by Gary HawesWritten by Mark RozemanGuest stars Tongayi Chirisa, Moisés Arias, Nakai Takawira, Milauna Jackson, Kelly-Ruth Mercier, Adil Zaidi, Elfina Luk

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Episode 12

Mutations

43m8.3 / 10

The doctors must treat a 25-year-old runner who is suffering from severe swelling; two 16-year-old cancer patients are dating; Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Carly Lever work toward intimacy.

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Directed by Nestor CarbonellWritten by Liz Friedman, Tracy TaylorGuest stars Brigid Brannagh, Alyssa Jirrels, David Iacono, Thomas Cadrot, Kaare Anderson, Rebecca Wass, Caitlin Stryker, Elfina Luk

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Episode 13

Sex and Death

43m8.1 / 10

A terminal cancer patient is determined to live the last few months of his life without inhibition; Dr. Reznik must confront her relationship with her mother when she comes in for a third opinion from Dr. Glassman.

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Directed by Steven DePaulWritten by Doris EganGuest stars Annette O'Toole, Allen Leech, John Ales, Bonita Friedericy, Angela Moore

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Episode 14

Influence

43m8.1 / 10

After Dr. Shaun Murphy treats a patient who is a social influencer, he deals with unwanted attention. Meanwhile, the team treats a woman who is in abdominal distress after an at-home fecal transplant; and Dr. Carly Lever’s efforts to separate Shaun from Lea are challenged.

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Directed by Barbara BrownWritten by David Shore, Peter NoahGuest stars Chelsea Alden, Cristina Rosato, Mila Jones, Doron Bell, Nicola Whitney-Griffiths, Sherilyn Allen, Maya Ann Chariandy, Shelby Armstrong

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Episode 15

Unsaid

43m8.2 / 10

Despite everyone else’s doubts, Shaun is hopeful that Carly is truly fine with his friendship with Lea. The team treats a young boy born without a fully formed trachea and unable to speak, and who may be a good candidate for an experimental procedure.

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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by Thomas L. Moran, Sal CallerosGuest stars Matthew Bridges, Zade Garcia, Neil Webb, Brittany-Ellen Willacy, Karina Noelle Castillo, Teryl Rothery, Rebecca Brown, Joanne Wilkinson

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Episode 16

Autopsy

43m8.4 / 10

When Dr. Shaun Murphy makes an emotional confession, the result may not be as desired. Meanwhile, he becomes obsessed with performing an autopsy on a Jane Doe, which challenges his relationships at the hospital; and Dr. Claire Browne, Dr. Morgan Reznick and Dr. Marcus Andrews treat a male college student with a mysterious split personality disorder.

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Directed by Freddie HighmoreWritten by David HoseltonGuest stars Cameron Gellman, Ariah Lee, Luke Camilleri, Jessica Van der Veen, Patrice Jefferson, Dalias Blake, Kayla Deorksen, Abbie Jenkins

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Episode 17

Fixation

43m8.3 / 10

A patient with a mysterious and undiagnosed illness that has baffled other doctors for years forces Shaun and the team to take some big risks. Claire and Melendez continue to cautiously navigate their feelings for each other as colleagues and friends.

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Directed by Lisa DemaineWritten by Jessica Grasl, Debbie EzerGuest stars Harold Perrineau, Ever Carradine, David Cubitt, Luke Slattery, Aman Mann, Alix West Lefler, John Patrick Amedori, Ricky He

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Episode 18

Heartbreak

43m8.6 / 10

Claire and Shaun treat a patient with a rare form of dwarfism. Reznick, Lim and Park treat a young man who had both arms torn off in a previous farming accident. Shaun reacts to an emotional situation.

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Directed by Steven DePaulWritten by Thomas L. Moran, David RenaudGuest stars John Patrick Amedori, Nic Novicki, Meghan Heffern, Brittney Wilson, Paula Burrows, Tom Stevens, Rebecca Wass, Teryl Rothery

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Episode 19

Hurt (1)

43m8.8 / 10

The city of San Jose is rocked by a massive earthquake that puts the staff of St. Bonaventure Hospital on high alert as they race to assess the damage and account for the safety of their colleagues and friends. Meanwhile, Dr. Neil Melendez and Dr. Aaron Glassman are attending a charity event when their lives are threatened by the earthquake.

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Directed by Mike ListoWritten by Liz Friedman, Adam Scott WeissmanGuest stars Marin Ireland, Bentley Green, Avery Konrad, Christina Lewall, Jeremiah Oh, Lesley Boone, Kim Hawthorne, Dylan Kingwell

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Episode 20

I Love You (2)

43m8.9 / 10finale

The staff of St. Bonaventure Hospital works against time and their own personal safety to save the lives of those around them.

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Directed by David ShoreWritten by David Shore, David Hoselton, Adam Scott WeissmanGuest stars Marin Ireland, Bentley Green, Avery Konrad, Christina Lewall, Jeremiah Oh, Karin Konoval, Bombyx Du Murier, April Cameron

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about The Good Doctor

Cast

Freddie HighmoreDr. Shaun Murphy
Fiona GubelmannDr. Morgan Reznick
Nicholas GonzalezDr. Neil Melendez
Will Yun LeeDr. Alex Park
Christina ChangDr. Audrey Lim
Paige SparaLea Dilallo
Bria Samoné HendersonDr. Jordan Allen
Noah GalvinDr. Asher Wolke

Credits

Created by
David Shore

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
126
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ABCUnited States
  • ABC StudiosUnited States
  • 3ADUnited States
  • Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
  • ABC SignatureUnited States

Themes

asperger's syndromeautismbased on tv seriesclichéhospitalmedicalmedical dramamedicine