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The Good Doctor S4E7 — The Uncertainty Principle
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The Good Doctor•Season 4•Episode 7

The Uncertainty Principle

7.4/10 · 1,136 votesJan 18, 202143 min

Ranked #12 of 20 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byGary Hawes
Written byDoris Egan
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Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

Dr. Shaun Murphy

Fiona Gubelmann

Fiona Gubelmann

Dr. Morgan Reznick

Will Yun Lee

Will Yun Lee

Dr. Alex Park

Christina Chang

Christina Chang

Dr. Audrey Lim

Paige Spara

Paige Spara

Lea Dilallo

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Dr. Aaron Glassman

Hill Harper

Hill Harper

Dr. Marcus Andrews

Antonia Thomas

Antonia Thomas

Dr. Claire Browne

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Doris Egan

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Gary Hawes

Gary Hawes

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Episode Summary

"The Uncertainty Principle" is episode 7 of The Good Doctor season 4. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,136 votes, ranking #12 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gary Hawes and written by Doris Egan, it aired on January 18, 2021.

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