The Good Doctor Season 5 number of episodes

Great news for fans of The Good Doctor! The popular medical series, which has weathered many twists and turns already in Season 5, will see more personal and hospital drama while St. Bonaventure Hospital navigates itself back from Epicure's attempted takeover headed by the villainous Salen Morrison (Rachel Bay Jones), which was thwarted by the dedicated group of doctors. So, will Salen return to The Good Doctor anytime soon? "Salen is not coming back in Season 5," Liz Friedman, the series executive producer exclusively tells Parade.

Of course, there is much more to look forward to for this lovable series. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see if Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) and Lea (Paige Spara) will walk down the aisle after a major wrinkle during the Nov. 22 episode, when the couple fought over Lea manipulating Shaun's patient satisfaction scores, which he said was unacceptable. In fact, he tells her point-blank, "I can't marry you."

Friedman, who will join David Shoreas a co-showrunner in Season 6, tells Parade, "I believe that Shaun and Lea are meant for each other and I think they are going to find their way to happiness. It's not going to be exactly the way the audience expects, but it is going to happen," she explains. "When there is a love like theirs and a relationship like theirs—which has real complications and obstacles—they gravitate toward each other and we are going to continue to see that.  There are going to be more twists and turns. But people who are waiting for a wonderful happy ending for these two are not going to be disappointed!"

THE GOOD DOCTOR - “Yippee Ki-Yay” – In an effort to please Salen (Rachel Bay Jones), 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. In addition, Reznick and Park treat a man whose 17-year-old son, Cody (Matthew Horner), is confined to a wheelchair due to complications related to Kabuki Syndrome on an all-new “The Good Doctor,” MONDAY, MARCH 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
PAIGE SPARA, FREDDIE HIGHMORE

Can Shaun and Lea patch things up and have that romantic wedding that we've long been waiting for? Read on for everything we know so far about Season 5 of The Good Doctor.

When does The Good Doctor return?

The Good Doctor returned to ABC on Monday, Feb. 28, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

What happens next on The Good Doctor?

Antonia Thomas (Claire Brown), who left the show during the Season 4 finale, is coming back for two episodes. "There will be some interesting things happening for Shaun and Lea that present an opportunity for Claire to return to visit with her old friend," Friedman explained. "Claire is there for both personal and professional reasons."

Overall, during the rest of Season 5, Friedman says there is a great deal to look forward to on The Good Doctor. "There is a lot of fun, some comedy coming your way, and an interesting wrinkle for Shaun and Lea as they approach their wedding. Hopefully, everybody will feel it is worth the wait.

THE GOOD DOCTOR - “Yippee Ki-Yay” – In an effort to please Salen (Rachel Bay Jones), 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. In addition, Reznick and Park treat a man whose 17-year-old son, Cody (Matthew Horner), is confined to a wheelchair due to complications related to Kabuki Syndrome on an all-new “The Good Doctor,” MONDAY, MARCH 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
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When did The Good Doctor Season 5 premiere?

Season 5 of The Good Doctor premiered Monday, Sept. 27 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

What else will happen in Season 5 of The Good Doctor?

Shore told TVLine that Season 5 will explore how things change. “All of a sudden, [Shaun and Lea] are looking at a lifetime together," he explained. "We’ll see how that affects feelings and how that affects the relationship.”

While these two are hoping for their happily-ever-after, there are other relationships blossoming and some that are on the rocks. The show will explore the dynamic between Morgan and Park, who recently became a couple. “One thing you don’t want to give up when you make a couple a couple is what made them so fantastic before,” Shore explains. “We don’t want to lose that working dynamic. We want to keep enjoying that. But things do change, and they are very, very different people, which makes their relationship tricky to navigate.”

The show looks at the newly single Aaron Glassman (Richard Schiff) whose wife Debbie (real-life wife Sheila Kelley, now on Disney Plus' Turner & Hooch), split over his overprotectiveness, including keeping a gun in their house. Also, Andrews is now a bachelor, and they have their failed marriages in common. “We are going to have the two of them cross paths a little bit more [as] they are in similar situations,” Shore says. “But they’re not naturally buddies.”

Who is in The Good Doctor cast for Season 5?

 Freddie Highmore 

Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy

Freddie Highmore plays the good doctor! He returns as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a brilliant young surgeon whose autism makes it difficult for him to foster relationships with his colleagues and patients; yet despite his difficulties he works through friendships, professional relationships and allows himself to fall in love.

 Hill Harper 

Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews

Hill Harperplays Dr. Marcus Andrews, an attending plastic surgeon and board member at the prestigious St. Bonaventure Hospital. He first serves as the head of the surgical department and later as hospital president when Dr. Glassman steps down to fight brain cancer. Dr. Andrews is one of many doctors who have gone to bat for Dr. Murphy. He continues to provide emotional support to Shaun and Lea.

 Richard Schiff 

Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman

Richard Schiffis Dr. Aaron Glassman, Dr. Murphy’s friend, mentor, and father figure. He put his job as hospital president on the line for Dr. Murphy, beat brain cancer (after extensive treatment), navigated a rocky personal relationship with his wife, Debbie (played by his real-life actress-wife, Sheila Kelly), and is back working as a surgeon at St. Bonaventure and supporting Dr. Murphy.

 Christina Chang 

Christina Chang returns as Dr. Audrey Lim, the chief of surgery and an attending trauma surgeon.

 Paige Spara 

Paige Spara is Lea Dilallo, Shaun’s free-spirited friend, former roommate, and first love. She truly understands Dr. Murphy–quirks and all. The two rekindled their romance in a major way and experienced the joys of impending parenthood and the profound loss when she suffered a miscarriage. The ensuing grief, and the different ways that Lea and Shaun handled it, threatened their future as a couple in Season 4.

Fiona Gubelmann 

Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, an outspoken and competitive young medical resident who works closely with Dr. Murphy. Despite her own medical difficulties, she's finding her own footing, both personally and professionally.

 Will Yun Lee 

Will Yun Lee plays Dr. Alex Park, a surgeon who shows his many layers as a loving father who now realizes he put his career before his family and now wants to redeem himself.

Noah Galvin plays Dr. Asher Wolke, a dedicated doctor, formerly part of an Orthodox Jewish sect, who decided to separate himself from his devout beliefs before going to medical school. Galvin is best known for Booksmart and The Real O’Neals.

Bria Samone Henderson, best known for her role in Mrs. America, is Dr. Jordan Allen, a faithful Baptist and caring doctor who finds strength in her daily prayer.

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Osvaldo Benavides (Dr. Mateo Rendón Osma) was introduced in Part 1 of the Season 4 finale. Benavides is best known for his role as Andrés Carranza Dávila on the Netflix original series, Monarca, and currently stars as Rafael Contreras on Telemundo’s La suerte de Loli.

Who's left TheGood Doctor in Season 5?

Antonia Thomas and Hill Harper. Photo Credit: (ABC/Jeff Weddell)

Antonia Thomas left The Good Doctor after four seasons portraying Dr. Claire Browne. In the Season 4 finale, a team from St. Bonaventure is on a surgical mission in Guatemala and Dr. Browne decides to stay with the medical team in the remote village and help the people there who are in need in a very different way.

“It was a really difficult decision, and leaving is a bittersweet thing for me because the last four years have been absolutely incredible,” Thomas told Deadline. “After dedicating four years to Claire and her journey and really, really exploring the character, I am just now ready to try something new, ultimately.”

Thomas indicated that she would love to return as a guest star in the future.

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Bria Samone Henderson and Noah Galvin. Photo Credit: Jeff Weddell/ABC

Who are the new cast members for The Good Doctor Season 5?

The Good Doctor added three new series regulars for Season 5: Noah Galvin, Bria Samone Henderson and Osvaldo Benavides.

Recurring guest stars Galvin (Dr. Asher Wolke) and Henderson (Dr. Jordan Allen) were also upped to series regulars for Season 5. Osvaldo Benavides (Dr. Mateo Rendón Osma) was introduced in the Season 4 finale. The network announced his addition as a regular cast member after it was confirmed that Thomas was leaving the series.

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Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore. Photo Credit: Jeff Wedell/ABC

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What happened in Season 4 of The Good Doctor?

Season 4 began with the hospital being hit by a cyberattack that threatens to shut down life-saving machines. Lea rises to the challenge by looking to outsmart the hackers. Meanwhile, the team treats an inspirational cancer survivor-turned-successful philanthropist who harbors a dark secret, in the premiere episode directed by Highmore.

Former rivals, Dr. Reznick and Dr. Park began to bond in Season 4, especially after they become roommates when he decides his marriage is finally over. While originally concerned about becoming romantic, the Season 4 finale set the stage for the two to seriously date. Another storyline that could be picked up in the new season is the PTSD being suffered by Dr. Lim, after months of watching her patients die from maladies compounded by the pandemic.

Much of Season 4 focused on Shaun and his relationship with his girlfriend, Lea, her pregnancy, miscarriage, and its implications on their relationship. The season ended with a team from St. Bonaventure traveling on a medical mission to Guatemala.

While in Guatemala, Dr. Lim makes a significant connection with a man at the hospital, Dr. Mateo Rendón Osma (Benavides), leaving the door open for a possible romance.

The show’s fans are very excited to see where things go with Lim, Osma, and other characters, and especially if there is a wedding in store for Lea and Dr. Shaun. Stay tuned for this and more...

Is The Good Doctor canceled?

We hope The Good Doctor isn't ending, but there have been rumors that The Good Doctor will be canceled after Season 5. At this point, they're just rumors, but we'll keep this space updated with any new information.

How many episodes of The Good Doctor have been made?

Seasons 1-2 had 18 episodes each and seasons 3-4 consisted of 20 episodes each for a total of 76 episodes of The Good Doctor.

Where is The Good Doctor filmed?

The Good Doctor is filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. Surrey City Hall in Surrey British Colombia serves as the exterior for St. Bonaventure Hospital.

What time does The Good Doctor come on?

The Good Doctor season 5 comes back on Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, starting Feb. 28.

What night is The Good Doctor on? What channel is The Good Doctor on?

The Good Doctor airs on Monday nights on ABC.

How to watch The Good Doctor season 5

You can watch The Good Doctor on ABC on Mondays at 10 p.m. ET.

How to watch The Good Doctor online

Seasons 1-4 are available to stream on Hulu. Seasons 1-4 are also available to buy—by the episodes or season— on Amazon's Prime Video.

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