5.2/102,372 votesLoading...#1 - 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
6.7/10775 votesLoading...#2 - Dry Spell
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/28/2022
Drs. Lim, Park and Wolke treat a woman with Valley fever and discover a secret she has been hiding from her fiancé. Meanwhile, Drs. Murphy, Allen and Andrews treat a 45-year-old virgin and help her make a big decision about her life.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/101,212 votesLoading...#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
7.1/102,870 votesLoading...#4 - She
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2018
Dr. Shaun Murphy is surprised to learn that his young cancer patient identifies as a girl while being biologically male. Shaun must quickly learn to understand his patient, her medical needs and how to work with her family, who all feel they know what is best for her.
Director: Seth Gordon
Writer: Simran Baidwan
7.1/10682 votesLoading...#5 - My Way
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 4/18/2022
While Doctor Andrews treats a foster kid for injuries sustained at his group home, Shaun and team look to Lea's expertise with cars and auto repair to help a patient whose iron lung has broken. Meanwhile, the patient's niece, a documentarian, takes an interest in Shaun.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10821 votesLoading...#6 - 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
7.2/10481 votesLoading...#7 - Who at Peace
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2024
Asher's views on the construct of marriage complicate his future with Jerome. Meanwhile, Asher also briefly revisits his religious past to aid a patient's conversion to Judaism for his fiancée.
Director: Dinh Thai
Writer: Adam Scott Weissman, Peter Blake
7.3/102,013 votesLoading...#8 - Heartfelt
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2018
Dr. Shaun Murphy's teenage patient has been confined to her home her entire life due to a rare heart condition. Despite her condition, she has cultivated a large group of friends online and hopes that the surgical team can find a way to give her the life she has always dreamed of having. Meanwhile, a young patient's perfectly matched organ donor is causing a moral dilemma for the parents and the patient.
Director: Regina King
Writer: Johanna Lee, Thomas L. Moran
7.3/101,600 votesLoading...#9 - 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
7.3/101,048 votesLoading...#10 - 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
7.3/10883 votesLoading...#11 - 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
7.3/10636 votesLoading...#12 - Growing Pains
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/4/2022
While Drs. Lim, Murphy and Wolke help a teenage “biohacker” whose self- experiments begin to compromise his health, Drs. Morgan, Park, Jordan and Glassman treat a young woman who wants a controversial surgery to treat her depression and chronic pain. Additionally, Dr. Reznick looks to take the next step in her relationship with Dr. Park.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10614 votesLoading...#13 - The Lea Show
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 5/9/2022
Sophie takes Lea out for a day full of luxurious wedding planning. And after a near fatal oversight, Dr. Lim senses an underlying issue is behind nurse Villanueva's unprofessional behavior.
Director: Steven Paul
Writer: David Hoselton, David Renaud
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#14 - Second Chances and Past Regrets
Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 3/20/2023
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.
Director: Mina Shum
Writer: Tracy Taylor, Jeff Qiu
7.4/102,646 votesLoading...#15 - Seven Reasons
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/22/2018
Dr. Shaun Murphy suspects his patient is lying about the reason for her injury and makes a controversial assumption about her motives. Meanwhile, Dr. Neil Melendez’s personal life could be affecting his work and, ultimately, his patients lives.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: David Shore, David Hoselton
7.4/101,296 votesLoading...#16 - 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
7.4/10998 votesLoading...#17 - 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
7.4/10956 votesLoading...#18 - 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
7.4/10999 votesLoading...#19 - 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
7.4/10929 votesLoading...#20 - 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
7.4/10688 votesLoading...#21 - Crazytown
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2021
Dr. Park and Dr. Murphy treat an elderly Asian man brought to St. Bonaventure by his daughter after being the victim of a hate crime. In addition, Lea goes behind Shaun’s back to help raise his negative patient satisfaction scores.
Director: Rebecca Moline
Writer: Jessica Grasl, Sam Chanse
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#22 - Rebellion
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2022
Now that Shaun has called off the wedding, he is forced to confront Lea about their relationship and determine what he really means to her. Meanwhile, the team debate their opinions on plastic surgery and Dr. Audrey Lim hopes to expose Salen’s cover-up over an infant’s death to take her down before it is too late.
Director: Gary Hawes
Writer: Thomas L. Moran
7.4/10693 votesLoading...#23 - Potluck
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 4/11/2022
When someone mistakenly brings a hallucinogen-laced dish to the hospital's company potluck, much of the hospital staff and doctors are incapacitated -- leaving doctors Murphy, Glassman and Allen forced to take on all the hospital's cases, further exacerbating Dr. Murphy and Dr. Glassman's conflicting work styles.
Director: Rebecca Moline
Writer: Mark Rozeman
7.4/10560 votesLoading...#24 - Hot and Bothered
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/101,131 votesLoading...#25 - Incomplete
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2019
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.
Director: Marisol Adler
Writer: Brian Shin
The Worst Episodes of The Good Doctor
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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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Irresponsible Salad Bar Practices" is the worst rated episode of "The Good Doctor". It scored 5.2/10 based on 2372 votes. Directed by Felipe Rodriguez and written by Liz Friedman, Sam Chanse, it aired on 2/15/2021. This episode scored 1.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dry Spell".