Episodes
The Good Doctor: New Beginnings – Season 5 Premiere (S5EP1 ABC Mon 27 Sep 2021)
New Beginnings: Shaun and Lea’s upcoming engagement party has everyone in a festive mood after their return from Guatemala. Meanwhile, a young single mother learns her son may have contracted his cancer from a surprising source, and Mateo finds out if his previous issues in America will be resolved on the season premiere.
Guest starring is Rachel Bay Jones as Salen Morrison.
“New Beginnings” was written by David Shore and Liz Friedman, and directed by Mike Listo.
Airdate: Mon 27 Sep 2021 at 22:00 on ABC
Season 5 Episode 1
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.