The Good Doctor: Season 5

2021
18 episodes

Season 5 of The Good Doctor premiered on September 27, 2021 and has 18 episodes, from "New Beginnings" to "Sons". The last episode aired on May 16, 2022.

Where to watch The Good Doctor

In the United States, you can stream The Good Doctor on Hulu. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 132 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1New BeginningsAired September 27, 2021
Shaun and Lea's upcoming engagement party has everyone in a festive mood; a young single mother learns her son may have contracted his cancer from a surprising source; Mateo finds out if his previous issues in America will be resolved.
- 43m
- Directed by Mike Listo
- Written by David Shore and Liz Friedman
Guest stars
- Angel Parker Sarah
- Leopold Manswell Nick
- Kenneth Boateng Jackson
- Keon Boateng Riley
- Baldeep Singh Officiant
- Alex Sturman Female Bartender
- Denika Garrick Marie
- Lynette Tien María
Episode 2Piece of CakeAired October 4, 2021
Dr. Shaun Murphy and the team race to save a pregnant woman's baby and find her current situation as a convicted felon complicates it even more than they realize. Meanwhile, the hospital takes on some unexpected changes that the staff are not prepared for.
- 43m
- Directed by Tim Southam
- Written by David Hoselton and Tracy Taylor
Guest stars
- Blessing Adedijo Madeline Cross
- Constance Ejuma Esther
- Lyndon Smith Abby Clemmis
- Moire Kiyingi Guard
- Erik Gow Photographer
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
- Elfina Luk Dalisay Villanueva
Episode 3Measure of IntelligenceAired October 11, 2021
Shaun confronts Salen about the many changes she has implemented since coming on at St. Bonaventure. Glassman is forced to accept his new role at the hospital.
- 43m
- Directed by Anne Renton
- Written by Thomas L. Moran and Adam Scott Weissman
Guest stars
- Julie Gonzalo Jenna
- Kelli Fox Ellen
- Cathy Bruneau Nurse
- Doron Bell EMT
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
- April Cameron Alyssa Hawks
Episode 4RationalityAired October 25, 2021
Dr. Shaun Murphy and the team treat a young girl whose father’s personal research complicates their treatment plans. Meanwhile, Dr. Park, Dr. Reznick and Dr. Lim’s patient refuses a life-saving lung transplant despite having a family donor.
- 43m
- Directed by David Straiton
- Written by Peter Blake and Tristan Thai
Guest stars
- Kevin Davey Car Repair Guy
- Adam DiMarco Henry Campbell
- Maria Nash Holly Taylor
- Jill Teed Gina Campbell
- Jeremiah Birkett Walt Taylor
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
- Elfina Luk Dalisay Villanueva
Episode 5CrazytownAired November 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.
- 43m
- Directed by Rebecca Moline
- Written by Jessica Grasl and Sam Chanse
Guest stars
- François Chau Leonard Song
- Jee Young Han Emily Song
- Jessica Garcie Florist
- Tom Pickett Tailor
- Lorena Martinez Rosa Castillo
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
Episode 6One HeartAired November 15, 2021
Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Alex Park must grapple with a life-and-death decision and decide between saving one patient over another. Meanwhile, Dr. Morgan Reznick goes a little too far in her attempt to win Salen’s favor.
- 43m
- Directed by Sarah Wayne Callies
- Written by David Renaud and April Fitzsimmons
Guest stars
- Derek Webster Ed
- Crystle Lightning Val
- Shalev Snitz Ollie
- Robert Underwood Jerry
- Denise Stauffer Cardiologist
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
- Patricia Isaac Nira
- Anthony Ames Colson
Episode 7ExpiredAired November 22, 2021
Shaun and Lea happen upon a terrible car accident and discover a young pregnant mother who has been badly injured and needs immediate medical attention. Dr. Glassman is apprehensive when a figure from his past reaches out for help.
- 43m
- Directed by Mike Listo
- Written by Mark Rozeman and Jim Adler
Guest stars
- Ann Cusack Ilana Reeves
- Sean T. Krishnan Sunil Rajani
- Desiree Zurowski Shelly Carrol
- Shayn Walker Burly Guy
- Natalee Linez Alma García
- Adam Greydon Reid Dr. Fremes
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
- Elfina Luk Dalisay Villanueva
Episode 8RebellionAired February 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.
- 43m
- Directed by Gary Hawes
- Written by Thomas L. Moran
Guest stars
- Charley Koontz Phil Hall
- Natalee Linez Alma García
- Roberta Valderrama Candace Williams
- Adam Greydon Reid Dr. Fremes
- Rebecca Olson Monica
- Veena Sood Jacqueline Plante
- Adil Zaidi Jag Dhanoa
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
Episode 9Yippee Ki-YayAired March 7, 2022
In an effort to please Salen, Andrews takes on a high-profile case and assigns Shaun and Allen to help perform a risky surgery to restore the voice of a famous pop star.
- 43m
Guest stars
- Teryl Rothery Jen Lancaster
- David Marciano Joe
- AJ Michalka Nelly Dunn
- Aly Michalka Lexi Dunn
- Reese Alexander Dustin Novick
- Mathew Horner Cody
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
- April Cameron Alyssa Hawks
Episode 10Cheat DayAired March 14, 2022
Salen takes extreme measures when she learns that the surgical staff have joined Lim's efforts against her. The team treats a liver transplant patient whose organ donor unwittingly gave him cancer.
- 43m
Guest stars
- Teryl Rothery Jen Lancaster
- Rachel Bay Jones Salen Morrison
- Tina Majorino Grace
- Spencer Lord Ryan
- Erica Cerra Amanda
- Patricia Isaac Nira
- Albert Nicholas Dom
- Anthony Ames Colson
Episode 11The FamilyAired March 21, 2022
Dr. Shaun Murphy makes a personal connection with a precoious young patient which threatens his objectivity. Meanwhile, while volunteering at a long-term care facility, Dr. Morgan Reznick realizes she could help Dr. Aaron Glassman’s clinic by offering telemedicine services for nursing homes and care facilities.
- 43m
Guest stars
- Isla Rose Hall Isla Liu
- Cheyenne Rouleau Gail
- Edelyn Okano Elaine Liu
- Kameron Louangxay Bryan Liu
- Terence Kelly Donald
- Kayla Deorksen EMT
- Elfina Luk Dalisay Villanueva
- Giacomo Baessato Jerome Martel
Episode 12Dry SpellAired March 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.
- 43m
Guest stars
- Donna Lynne Champlin Brenna
- America Olivo Mariel Torres
- Cole Vigue Isaac
- David Tompa Viktor
- Emily Schoen Ferguson
- Kapila Rego EMT
- Mohamad Hajem NICU Resident
- Elfina Luk Dalisay Villanueva
Episode 13Growing PainsAired April 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.
- 43m
Guest stars
- Cherise Boothe Carrie
- Annalisa Cochrane Kayla Quinn
- Mishka Thébaud Justin Quinn
- Zavien Garrett Trent
- Sage Linder Dixie
Episode 14PotluckAired April 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.
- 43m
- Directed by Rebecca Moline
- Written by Mark Rozeman
Guest stars
- Bethany Brown Rochelle St. Marry
- Abbie Jenkins Lucy Wagner
- Jason Burkart Cameron
- Ash Lee Ben
- Tarun Keram Jake
- Kylee Bush Brea
- Julian Nelson Ted
- Dan Ginnane Young Man
Episode 15My WayAired April 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.
- 43m
Guest stars
- Lee Garlington Joan
- Marcus Gladney Jr. Kevin Dolin
- Eileen Pedde Sara
- Aaron Pearl Dale
- Jennifer Tong Allie
- Mariesa Crouse Suzie
- Demi Pedersen Jamie
- Jonathan Ki-Yee Chik Bruno
Episode 16The Shaun ShowAired May 2, 2022
As Shaun and Lea head toward their wedding day, a documentary film maker has chosen to follow their lives to showcase relationships and weddings of atypical couples.
- 43m
- Directed by David Straiton
- Written by Tracy Taylor
Guest stars
- Antonia Thomas Dr. Claire Browne
- Hollis Jane Andrews Sophie
- Mercedes de la Zerda Dana Bradley
- Sandy Robson Grant Ferlin
- Naomi Rose MacFadden Nicole
- Patrick Gerber Vance
- Daniel Romolliwa Philip
- Juliana Wimbles EMT
Episode 17The Lea ShowAired May 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.
- 43m
- Directed by Steven Paul
- Written by David Hoselton and David Renaud
Guest stars
- Antonia Thomas Dr. Claire Browne
- Hollis Jane Andrews Sophie
- Julian Rangel Lucho
- John Shaw Vincent
- April Cameron Alyssa Hawks
- Elfina Luk Dalisay Villanueva
- Giacomo Baessato Jerome Martel
Episode 18SonsAired May 16, 2022
Shaun and Lea make a big life decision and are pleasantly surprised by the support they receive from their friends at the hospital. Meanwhile, when Dr. Wolke's parents show up with a revelation, Asher struggles to accept that he and his father may never truly understand one another.
- 43m
- Directed by David Shore
- Written by David Shore, Jessica Grasl and Nathalie Simone Touboul
Guest stars
- Graham Verchere Shaun Murphy
- April Cameron Alyssa Hawks
- Elfina Luk Dalisay Villanueva
- Giacomo Baessato Jerome Martel
- Kiera Allen Steph Lewis
- Kathe Mazur Miriam Wolke
- Terry Chen Owen
- Richard Topol Yosel Wolke