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The Good Doctor S1E3 — Oliver
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The Good Doctor•Season 1•Episode 3

Oliver

7.7/10 · 3,530 votesOct 9, 201742 min

Ranked #13 of 18 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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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

Directed byJohn Dahl
Written byWilliam L. Rotko
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Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

Dr. Shaun Murphy

Nicholas Gonzalez

Nicholas Gonzalez

Dr. Neil Melendez

Chuku Modu

Chuku Modu

Dr. Jared Kalu

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Dr. Aaron Glassman

Hill Harper

Hill Harper

Dr. Marcus Andrews

Beau Garrett

Beau Garrett

Jessica Preston

Antonia Thomas

Antonia Thomas

Dr. Claire Browne

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William L. Rotko

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John Dahl

John Dahl

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Sandra Montiel

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John S. Bartley

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Paul Wu

Paul Wu

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Randy Lee

Randy Lee

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Oliver" is episode 3 of The Good Doctor season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 3,530 votes, ranking #13 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by John Dahl and written by William L. Rotko, it aired on October 9, 2017.

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