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The Best Episodes of The Good Doctor Season 6

Every episode of The Good Doctor Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Doctor Season 6!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 1 - Afterparty
    8.3/10(844 votes)

    #1 - Afterparty

    S6:E1

    Shaun and Lea’s long-awaited wedding reception is interrupted by a violent attack at the hospital and the entire team must mobilize to save the victims. Meanwhile, the trauma of seeing people he cares for in life-threatening situations is affecting Shaun in more ways than one.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 2 - Change of Perspective
    7.6/10(720 votes)

    #2 - Change of Perspective

    S6:E2

    On their first day as surgical attendings, Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Alex Park are introduced to the first year residents they will be overseeing, Dr. Danica Powell and Dr. Daniel Perez,who make quite the first impression. Meanwhile, Lim returns to work while facing her new reality and the emotions surrounding the changes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 3 - A Big Sign
    7.6/10(688 votes)

    #3 - A Big Sign

    S6:E3

    The team treats a famous marriage counselor after she injures her ankle from falling, but when she offers relationship advice to them, Dr. Morgan Reznick quickly spots that their patient might be experiencing something far more serious. Meanwhile, Dr. Audrey Lim is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened in the OR during her surgery and sets off on her own internal investigation.

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  4. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 4 - Shrapnel
    7.6/10(648 votes)

    #4 - Shrapnel

    S6:E4

    The team operates on a military reenactor whose attempt at authenticity has created an explosive predicament that even Dr. Shaun Murphy couldn’t predict. Meanwhile, Dr. Jordan Allen and Dr. Daniel Perez are on a race against time as they search for a severed foot.

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  5. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 5 - Growth Opportunities
    7.6/10(670 votes)

    #5 - Growth Opportunities

    S6:E5

    Shaun, Asher and Powell treat a young patient on Halloween with a rare hereditary disease, sending them down an uncharted path. Meanwhile, Glassman and Shaun must overcome their differences to work together to try and find a solution for Lim’s paralysis.

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  6. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 6 - Hot and Bothered
    7.4/10(658 votes)

    #6 - Hot and Bothered

    S6:E6

    In the midst of a heatwave, Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Danica Powell are at odds when it comes to their patient’s surgery. Their heated stalemate tests Shaun’s patience and his willingness to compromise. Meanwhile, when the hospital loses power, Lea and Dr. Aaron Glassman are forced to come up with a quick solution or risk a total shutdown that could risk patients’ lives on the 100th episode.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 7 - Boys Don't Cry
    7.7/10(672 votes)

    #7 - Boys Don't Cry

    S6:E7

    When a woman pregnant with sextuplets arrives at the hospital, Dr. Marcus Andrews must split the doctors into teams to ensure their health and safety following their high-risk delivery. Meanwhile, Shaun and Lea must face their own hurdles as they discuss starting a family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 8 - Sorry, Not Sorry
    8.1/10(658 votes)

    #8 - Sorry, Not Sorry

    S6:E8

    Drs. Shaun Murphy, Asher Wolke and Aaron Glassman meet a patient with an infected surgical sponge that was left in their abdomen. Meanwhile, Dr. Morgan Reznik must face her own past when she treats the victim of a sexual assault.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 9 - Broken or Not
    7.8/10(641 votes)

    #9 - Broken or Not

    S6:E9

    Dr. Shaun Murphy unknowingly creates a competition between Drs. Danica Powell and Daniel Perez when he introduces a new performance rating system; Dr. Morgan Reznick may have crossed a line with Dr. Alex Park.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 10 - Quiet and Loud
    8.3/10(678 votes)

    #10 - Quiet and Loud

    S6:E10

    Shaun and Lea soon learn that their surprise pregnancy may also come with additional complications. Meanwhile, Doctors Park, Reznick and Allen treat a teen with Gardner’s syndrome whose past surgical history jeopardizes the outcome of his current one.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 11 - The Good Boy
    7.8/10(626 votes)

    #11 - The Good Boy

    S6:E11

    On the way to their babymoon, Lea and Shaun get a quick lesson in parenting when they rush to aid an injured dog. Meanwhile, Dr. Danica Powell secretly performs an operation on a friend that could jeopardize her career.

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  13. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 12 - 365 Degrees
    7.6/10(598 votes)

    #12 - 365 Degrees

    S6:E12

    Shaun invites Aaron to stay with him while he has exterminators at his house and Lea realizes both men have a lot more in common than she realized. Meanwhile, Dr. Morgan Reznick wrestles with a big decision about her career and her personal life.

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  14. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 13 - 39 Differences
    7.8/10(622 votes)

    #13 - 39 Differences

    S6:E13

    Shaun and Lea clash over their parenting styles and worry about what will happen to their relationship when their child is born. Meanwhile, Dr. Lim must find a way to save the damaged lungs that one of her long-time patients has been waiting for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 14 - Hard Heart
    7.5/10(584 votes)

    #14 - Hard Heart

    S6:E14

    When a 3-year-old arrives at the ER, the team immediately recognizes he is having a stroke. However, Dr. Shaun Murphy’s diagnosis of the underlying cause doesn’t solve the problem which has Dr. Park search deeper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 15 - Old Friends
    7.9/10(636 votes)

    #15 - Old Friends

    S6:E15

    Dr. Jared Kalu makes a surprise return to San Jose’s St. Bonaventure Hospital with his billionaire patient. Meanwhile, Park must treat the man his wife had an affair with and try to find a way to forgive him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 16 - The Good Lawyer
    9.0/10(1524 votes)

    #16 - The Good Lawyer

    S6:E16

    Dr. Shaun Murphy seeks legal representation to help him win a case and puts his faith in a promising, young lawyer who has obsessive compulsive disorder.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 17 - Second Chances and Past Regrets
    7.3/10(579 votes)

    #17 - Second Chances and Past Regrets

    S6:E17

    Dr. Shaun Murphy must learn how to work with Dr. Jared Kalu again and remind him that he must start all over at St. Bonaventure. Meanwhile, Dr. Murphy treats a teenager suffering from neurological problems with a very high-risk procedure.

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  19. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 18 - A Blip
    7.7/10(587 votes)

    #18 - A Blip

    S6:E18

    When a patient comes in with persistent and lingering COVID symptoms, the team discovers she may be dealing with something harder to treat. Andrews and Villanueva must contend with their hierarchy at the hospital and its effect on their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 19 - Half Measures
    7.7/10(559 votes)

    #19 - Half Measures

    S6:E19

    Drs. Andrews and Lim clash over a patient split nearly in half, which also reveals her issues with Dr. Kalu’s return. Meanwhile, Dr. Glassman gives Dr. Murphy some fatherly advice as they await news about Glassman’s recent tests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 20 - Blessed
    7.7/10(550 votes)

    #20 - Blessed

    S6:E20

    Dr. Marcus Andrews introduces some of the team to a patient whose optimism and faith seems to cause Dr. Asher Wolke the most skepticism in light of his own relationship with religion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 21 - A Beautiful Day
    7.8/10(539 votes)

    #21 - A Beautiful Day

    S6:E21

    Dr. Glassman and Dr. Murphy's relationship may be irreparably damaged following a tense moment during surgery. While Dr. Reznick struggles during her parental leave, Dr. Park may just be the one she needs the most.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Good Doctor Season 6 Episode 22 - Love's Labor
    8.3/10(667 votes)

    #22 - Love's Labor

    S6:E22

    Shaun and Lea are heading to the delivery room and everyone from the hospital is also there, except for one very important person. Meanwhile, a tragic accident involving Drs. Perez and Kalu pulls everyone away, including Dr. Murphy.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Afterparty" is the best rated episode of "The Good Doctor" season 6. It scored 8.3/10 based on 844 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2022. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Change of Perspective".