7.3/101,607 votes#1 - Frontline (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2020
Dr. Murphy treats a patient who has an illness that is not only unpredictable in nature, but also unlike anything he or the team has seen before. Dr. Claire Brown continues to work through her grief, still reeling from Dr. Neil Melendez's death.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: David Shore, Liz Friedman
7.4/101,301 votes#2 - Frontline (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2020
Shaun has a hard time balancing his fears and concerns about potentially jeopardizing Lea's health and wanting to be with the woman he loves. Claire looks for a way to grieve Melendez's death. Park and Mia discuss their future together.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: David Shore, Liz Friedman
7.0/101,219 votes#3 - Newbies
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2020
With several candidates vying for residency at St. Bonaventure, Chief of Surgery Dr. Audrey Lim tasks Dr. Shaun Murphy, Dr. Claire Browne and Dr. Alex Park with mentoring the top first-year resident contenders. As their mentees shadow them for the day, Shaun and Park meet with Andrews to discuss a difficult surgery scheduled for a minor. Later, Shaun inadvertently insults Lea while discussing the pros and cons of the controversial surgery. And elsewhere, Dr. Morgan Reznick seeks out Claire and Lim’s help on a consult.
Director: David Straiton
Writer: David Renaud
7.4/101,004 votes#4 - Not the Same
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2020
Dr. Morgan Reznik and Dr. Shaun Murphy's pregnant patient with twins is having pain and they are forced to grapple with a decision no one wants to make. Meanwhile, Shaun asks Lea to move back in despite her reservations
Director: Sarah Wayne Callies
Writer: David Hoselton, Adam Scott Weissman
7.5/101,001 votes#5 - Fault
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/2020
Dr. Shaun Murphy questions his decision to give the new residents autonomy when one of his intern's misdiagnosis of a patient has dire consequences. Meanwhile, Dr. Claire Browne, Dr. Alex Park and Dr. Jordan Allen treat a patient with a ruptured cyst affecting key functions of her brain. And elsewhere, Dr. Morgan Reznick and Park bond over failed relationships.
Director: Vanessa Parise
Writer: Mark Rozeman, Peter Blake
7.3/101,056 votes#6 - Lim
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2021
As Chief of Surgery Dr. Audrey Lim struggles to cope with the residual emotional trauma of COVID-19, she encounters a young war veteran fighting debilitating PTSD. After discussing his case with the team, Dr. Claire Browne suggests a radical treatment to help him. Meanwhile, still reeling from the recent loss of his mentee’s patient, Dr. Shaun Murphy declares he doesn’t want to teach the new residents anymore. And elsewhere, an eccentric patient keeps the team entertained.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10962 votes#7 - The Uncertainty Principle
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 1/18/2021
Dr. Morgan Reznick discovers her patient’s wealth and obsession with extending his life is a dangerous mix that could end up costing more than he can afford.
Director: Gary Hawes
Writer: Doris Egan
7.6/10967 votes#8 - Parenting
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 1/25/2021
The team treats a teenage gymnast who experiences complications from her intensive training. Meanwhile, Shaun meets Lea's parents for the first time.
Director: Rachel Leiterman
Writer: Patricia Carr
5.2/102,379 votes#9 - Irresponsible Salad Bar Practices
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2/15/2021
Lim is challenged by the unique circumstances surrounding a pregnant patient with an aggressive tumor. Elsewhere, after misdiagnosing a patient, Claire makes a disconcerting discovery about certain practices at the hospital.
Director: Felipe Rodriguez
Writer: Liz Friedman, Sam Chanse
7.4/101,005 votes#10 - Decrypt
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 2/22/2021
When the hospital is hit with a cyberattack threatening to shut down life-saving machines, Lea rises to the challenge and looks to outsmart the hackers to prove herself. Meanwhile, the team treats an inspirational cancer survivor-turned-successful-philanthropist who harbors a dark secret.
Director: Freddie Highmore
Writer: Thomas L. Moran, Adam Scott Weissman
8.0/101,009 votes#11 - We're All Crazy Sometimes
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 3/8/2021
After bringing in an incredibly unique and complicated spinal surgery, Dr. Aaron Glassman challenges the residents for an opportunity to join him in the operating room. Meanwhile, Shaun and Morgan disagree on how to treat a comatose patient with a cancerous tumor.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: David Hoselton, David Renaud
8.0/10951 votes#12 - Teeny Blue Eyes
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2021
When a renowned surgeon comes to St. Bonaventure for treatment, the team’s enthusiasm is quickly overshadowed by the doctor’s behavior. After studying his case, Dr. Shaun Murphy sees a pattern he recognizes. Meanwhile, Shaun and Lea are forced to make a life-changing decision that will alter the course of their relationship.
Director: Rebecca Moline
Writer: Mark Rozeman, Peter Blake
7.3/10888 votes#13 - Spilled Milk
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/2021
Claire is blindsided when her absentee father shows up at her door. Meanwhile, Shaun feels disconnected from Lea, causing tension in their relationship.
Director: Sarah Wayne Callies
Writer: Jessica Grasl, Tracy Taylor
7.4/10933 votes#14 - Gender Reveal
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/19/2021
After finding out the gender of their unborn child, Lea's enthusiasm prompts Shaun to make an effort to be a more supportive partner. Meanwhile, the team treats a navy pilot whose previous doctor's misdiagnosis compromises her chances at a full recovery.
Director: Tim Southam
Writer: Debbie Ezer
7.7/101,068 votes#15 - Waiting
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 4/26/2021
After a political protest turns violent, the team races to save two young gunshot victims.
Director: Gary Hawes
Writer: N/A
8.1/10956 votes#16 - Dr. Ted
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 5/10/2021
Shaun struggles with his role as Lea's partner after complications arise with the pregnancy and his instincts as a medical professional kick in. Meanwhile, Dr. Park, Dr. Andrews and Asher disagree on how to address an elderly patient's wishes.
Director: Anne Renton
Writer: Patricia Carr, Sam Chanse
7.7/10815 votes#17 - Letting Go
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 5/17/2021
Dr. Claire Brown and the team must face hard truths about what lines they are willing to cross when one of Claire's idols becomes her patient.
Director: James Genn
Writer: Doris Egan
- 7.2/10825 votes
#18 - Forgive or Forget
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 5/24/2021
Shaun and Lea go on a camping trip to distract themselves from their grief over their miscarriage. Meanwhile, Morgan and Park argue about the best course of treatment for their patient.
Director: Lee Friedlander
Writer: Thomas L. Moran, David Renaud
- 7.9/10893 votes
#19 - Venga (1)
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/31/2021
The St. Bonaventure team travels to Guatemala on a surgical mission to help patients at a rural hospital. Once there, the team faces a small community that is in desperate need of their help but are assigned the daunting task of identifying who they can help most. And while Shaun seems to be thriving in Guatemala, Lea is still struggling with the loss of her baby.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: Liz Friedman, Jessica Grasl
- 8.3/101,011 votes
#20 - Vamos (2)
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 6/7/2021
Dr. Shaun Murphy must perform a risky surgery on a patient without electricity when the power suddenly goes out. Meanwhile Lim and Dr. Mateo Rendón Osma’s relationship deepens as they overcome difficulties during the surgery.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: Peter Blake
The Best Episodes of The Good Doctor Season 4
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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...
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Frontline (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Good Doctor" season 4. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1607 votes. Directed by Mike Listo and written by David Shore, Liz Friedman, it aired on 11/2/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Frontline (2)".