‘The Good Doctor’ Series Finale Photos: Everyone Rallies to Save Glassman & Claire
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for the final episodes of The Good Doctor.]
There’s just one episode left of The Good Doctor. The ABC medical drama will come to a close on Tuesday, May 21, and it will see he doctors at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital taking on two of the most personal medical cases of their lives.
Former series regular Antonia Thomas returned as Dr. Claire Browne in The Good Doctor Season 7 Episode 9, “Unconditional,” and she’s not the only familiar face that’s coming back before the series ends. ABC previously announced that Brandon Larracuente will return as Dr. Daniel Perez along with Thomas. Since Larracuente wasn’t seen in Episode 9, he must be making his appearance in the series finale.
The penultimate episode ended with two massive cliffhangers that put Claire and Dr. Aaron Glassman’s (Richard Schiff) lives in danger. Here, we break down what’s to come in The Good Doctor series finale based on promo, photos, and TV Insider interviews with Freddie Highmore and series creators David Shore and Liz Friedman.
The Good Doctor Season 7 Episode 10, “Goodbye”: Tuesday, May 21
Here’s the official description for The Good Doctor series finale: “As the doctors consider their futures, they work together to solve one of the most important cases of their careers.”
In Episode 9, “Unconditional,” Claire returned from her practice in Guatemala for a personal medical examination. What she thought was a benign mass was actually breast cancer. Her friends at St. Bon’s performed two procedures to remove the cancer and all seemed well until Claire fainted at Reznick (Fiona Gubelmann) and Park’s (Will Yun Lee) wedding. Kalu, whose former romance with Claire was rekindled in the episode, rushed her to the hospital. Claire is conscious in The Good Doctor series finale promo, but Kalu fears having to say goodbye when he just got her back.
As for Glassman, his cancer has returned. He told Shaun in Episode 9 that it’s a terminal glioblastoma, and Shaun will fight to “find a way to save them both” in the series finale.
Fans can expect to see this season’s cast, along with Thomas and Larracuente, in the final episode. Bess Armstrong as Dr. Audrey Lim’s (Christina Chang) mom Eileen could also return, and we’ll hopefully see Jerome Martel (Giacomo Baessato) to keep the late Dr. Asher Wolke’s (Noah Galvin) memory alive in the final episode.
Scroll through The Good Doctor series finale gallery below to get a sneak peek into the final episode.
The Good Doctor, Series Finale, Tuesday, May 21, 10/9c, ABC
Shaun is determined to save his father and best friend
Glassman looks awfully calm for someone with a terminal diagnosis. Has he made peace with it?
Glassman packs up his office. Is he retiring in light of his illness?
Shaun doesn’t look happy that Glassman is packing up
Lea (Paige Spara) will have to Shaun through this difficult time
Lea may be coping with his better
Shaun recruits the whole St. Bon’s team to save Glassman and Claire
The team searches for answers
Dom (Wavyy Jonez) and Park listen intently
The newlyweds Park and Reznick are here to help
Glassman and Lea share a touching moment with baby Steve
Kalu doesn’t want to lose Claire
Lim has an important talk with her co-president
Reznick and Allen (Bria Samoné Henderson) are on the case
Will Shaun find a unique treatment for Claire and Glassman?
Reznick and Park seem to be helping with biohazard material
Park looks concerned for Shaun’s wellbeing amid the pressure of saving his loved ones
Eden looks older than we usually see her here. Will there be a time jump in the series finale?
Will we find out baby Steve’s future in a potential time-jump?
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I am very sorry to see this show end.I will definitely miss this show (The Good Doctor)🥹 The impact of the show for those who have a form of Autism & for those who are in the Healthcare Field; I found that this show aptly portrayed an immense effort of what we as Healthcare Professionals face on a daily basis!! The ending of which I would like to see is "NONE", if I had to choose an ending it would be that of; Baby Steve's future and that of the entire staff as well!!! Thank you for a Great Show👍👍💯
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I can't believe why ABC wants to end the good doctor it's a very moving medical show & just as good as Grey's which has been on for years really thought cast on good Dr is just as good & should've been on longer than just 7 seasons. It really is very sad to see good shows ending & being replaced with shows I have no interest in watching.
Taking so many good shows off will be loosing many people who watched & boosted ratings. Now after seeing new shows promos already know you will loose viewers.
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It's not ABC ending it. They only wanted to do it for so many yrs and Freddie Highmore didn't want to do it any longer.
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Totally agree. I decided to binge watch The Good Doctor about a month ago and I'm caught up to current episode. Why ABC is letting go an extremely popular show is beyond me and why only 7 episodes?
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I have watched this show from the beginning and it has been an excellent show. I looked forward every week to watch it.I think it should have a happy ending with the baby not being autistic,Claire being cancer free, dr. Glass and patient overcoming addiction and finally a wedding!
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I want the show to continue. Freddie Highmore is a very eclectic actor. From doing Charlie and the chocolate factory, to the movie, "The vault", to Bates Motel to the Good Doctor. He's amazing. Keep the show going.
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I am very sad that this show is ending. I too have watched it from the very beginning and am heartbroken. I would like to see baby Steve future as a doctor, the wedding and children in flashbacks, and the future of all the doctors.
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I know every good thing has to end. I just hope it doesn't end with a cliffhanger. This journey with The Good Doctor has been exhilarating, funny, sad moments, mad (Morgan), ah-ha moments, I wish moments, even moments I couldn't stop crying. Just an all around good show. This is a show I will purchase to add to my collection, and feel good about it. As we come to a close, The Good Doctor. Take a bow, and may I say, " I Salute You" for a job well done.
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This has been a great show all along, but these last two seasons have been a disappointment for me. Everyone except for Glassman and Audrey have become unlikable and its just been dragged out for not much reason.
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I love this show. I love Freddie Highmore.
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Just when they get us into a really good show and used to the characters, blam, they cancel the series. I absolutely love the fact they are showing autism is NOTa permanent disability that prevents you from having a normal life. I have an autistic step son and it honestlyhas showed him he can achieve anything he puts his mind to, even though it won't be easy he can achieve anything. I think there should be more shows out there like this showing that a life with a disability isn't crippling and in the end is more beneficial to society on so many levels. I'm as well an amputee and to be honest the negativity those of us face with disabilities is sad, yet The Good Doctor shows us we can ALWAYS overcome. As I tell my step son. We're not disabled, we're just obstacle survivors and a little different in special ways then others and there is nothing wrong with that.
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I like the show and have watched from the beginning. But I expect a certain amount of disappointment now in the ending: I was glad when Claire was written off, unpopular view as this might be, and I moaned when I read they've brought her back for the end. Why on earth was that necessary? Was there a goof with her contract that needed fixing? I found her one-note, flat, whiney character annoying. Claire's a bore and bringing her back feels odd and desperate.
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Any or all of the above endings would be welcome, I honestly am going to miss this show. I have been following religiously and can't give enough kudos to the actors an emotional roller coaster. Thank you all
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I already posted below what I think about the Good Dr. Show and also was verified.