Season 1

The **first season** of the American television series *The Good Doctor* was ordered in May 2017 and premiered on September 25, 2017 on ABC and in Canada on CTV. The series was a put pilot in October 2016. The first screening prior to the official airing was on September 9, 2017.

## Synopsis

Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young autistic surgeon, who relocates from a quiet country life to join the prestigious St. Bonaventure hospital's surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, his only advocate, Dr. Aaron Glassman (Richard Schiff), challenges the skepticism and prejudices of the hospital's board and staff when he brings him in to join the team. Shaun will need to work harder than he ever has before, as he navigates his new environment and relationships to prove to his colleagues that his extraordinary medical gifts will save lives.

## Cast

### Starring

* Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy (18/18)
* Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Neil Melendez (18/18)
* Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne (18/18)
* Chuku Modu as Dr. Jared Kalu (18/18)
* Beau Garrett as Jessica Preston (13/18)
* Irene Keng as Dr. Elle McLean\* (1/18)
* Tamlyn Tomita as Allegra Aoki\*\* (11/18)
* Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews (15/18)
* Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman (17/18)

Note: **"\*"** denotes only credited as starring in "Burnt Food".
Note: **"\*\*"** denotes credited as starring as of "Mount Rushmore".

### Guest Starring

* Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim (7/18)
* Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo (6/18)
* Graham Verchere as Young Shaun Murphy (5/18)
* Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick (5/18)
* Dylan Kingwell as Steve Murphy (4/18) and Evan Gallico (1/18)
* Chris D'Elia as Kenny (4/18)
* Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park (4/18)
* Jasika Nicole as Carly (3/18)
* Marsha Thomason as Dr. Isabel Barnes (3/18)
* Eve Gordon as Nurse Fryday (2/18)
* Kari Coleman as Nurse Farrar (2/18)
* Kandyse McClure as Celez (2/18)
* Catherine Lough Haggquist as Dr. Mohan (2/18)
* Eric Winter as Dr. Matt Coyle (2/18)
* Necar Zadegan as Dr. Jordan Ko (2/18)
* Kerry Sandomirsky as Mrs. Kunkler (2/18)
* Emily Hinkler as Jenny Kunkler (2/18)
* Elizabeth Hinkler as Katie Kunkler (2/18)

### Co-Starring

* Teryl Rothery as Jan Lancaster (11/18)
* Orlando Lucas as Adam (1/18)
* Miranda Edwards as Bonnie (1/18)
* Matthew Mandzij as Carl (1/18)
* Roman Podhora as Callum Reilly (1/18)
* Rebecca Husain as Marcie Murphy (1/18)
* Kirby Morrow as Ethan Murphy (1/18)
* Arielle Tuliao as Assistant (1/18)
* Sam Vincent as Doctor (1/18)
* Tim Zhang as EMT #1 (1/18)
* Dalias Blake as Hospital Security Guard (1/18)
* Mike Li as Nurse (1/18)
* Gavin Cooke as TSA Officer (1/18)
* Chance Moore as Soccer Kid (1/18)
* Carson Sanca as Soccer Kid #1 (1/18)
* Cassius Morrison as Soccer Kid #2 (1/18)
* Zachary Choe as Soccer Kid #3 (1/18)

## Airdates

* **Canada:** September 25, 2017 - March 26, 2018
* **United Kingdom & Ireland:** October 27, 2017 - TBA
* **Australia:** October 31, 2017 - April 16, 2018
* **Japan:** April 2018 - TBA
* **Netherlands:** January 29, 2018 - TBA

## Trivia

* After the first season's success, it was officially picked up for a full season of 18 episodes on October 3, 2017.
* On April 14, 2021, Daniel Dae Kim revealed that he wanted an Asian lead when he first developed the series. But the studio eventually came in with Freddie Highmore, whom they both absolutely loved. And so it eventually shifted the focus to creating a diverse ensemble.

## Multimedia

### Videos

Real Doctor Reacts to THE GOOD DOCTOR Medical Drama Review Doctor MikeReal Doctor Reacts to THE GOOD DOCTOR 2 Medical Drama Review Doctor MikeReal Doctor Reacts to THE GOOD DOCTOR 3 Medical Drama ReviewThe Good Doctor Season 1 Gag Reel

## References

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