The BEST episodes of Good Doctor season 1

Every episode of Good Doctor season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Doctor season 1!

A medical drama based in the pediatrics department. This drama will draw the story of a young man, Park Shi-on with Idiot Savant Syndrome who overcomes obstacles to become a pediatric surgeon. He is a pediatrician who despite his developmental disabilities is a medical genius. He is a gifted doctor but has trouble with other areas of his life, such as relating to people socially. Meanwhile, Cha Yoon-seo is a pediatric surgical fellow and Kim Do-han is the best pediatric surgeons in Korea. He will finds himself frequently in confrontation with Park Shi-on.

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Episode 20
star
8.11
45 votes

#1 - Episode 20

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/8/2013

The doctors all feel helpless when complications arise after In Hye's surgery. Shi On and Yoon Seo must overcome the prejudice surrounding them.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 17
star
7.74
19 votes

#2 - Episode 17

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/30/2013

When In Hye undergoes septic shock, her near-death experience gives her a new perspective on things. Another person from Shi On's past makes an appearance.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 1
star
7.43
76 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2013

Director Choi puts his job on the line in order to gain Sung Won Hospital's trust in hiring Park Shi On, an autistic savant, as their next doctor.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 2
star
7.42
65 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/6/2013

When a child patient suffers from a poorly executed surgery, Shi On takes matters into his own hands, causing trouble for Do Han.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 18
star
7.33
51 votes

#5 - Episode 18

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/1/2013

Do Han's negligence for his wound almost puts a patient in danger. Meanwhile, the staff prepares their annual skit for the children in the Pediatrics Ward.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 7
star
7.31
48 votes

#6 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2013

When Shi On is forced to take responsibility for Eun Ok's rampage, Yoon Seo has a hard time accepting his dismissal.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 8
star
7.31
48 votes

#7 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/27/2013

When Shi On returns to the Pediatrics Surgery Department, a child star is admitted and diagnosed with a condition that may ruin his future in singing.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 12
star
7.31
48 votes

#8 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/10/2013

Do Han continues to push Shi On in order to get over his psychological trauma, but a surprise visitor may do just the opposite.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 4
star
7.30
50 votes

#9 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2013

The parents of the children in the Pediatric Ward feel uneasy with Shi On as their assigned doctor when despite his vast medical knowledge, he continually fails to interact with the patients properly.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 6
star
7.30
47 votes

#10 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2013

When a severly troubled child is admitted into the pediatric ward, Shi On is determined to help her. Meanwhile, Manager Ko sees this as another opportunity to get rid of Shi On and Director Choi.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 13
star
7.29
45 votes

#11 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/16/2013

The return of Shi On's father brings back a tremendous amount of psychological trauma, causing an interruption in Shi On's abilities.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 15
star
7.29
49 votes

#12 - Episode 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/23/2013

A child is rushed to Sung Won Hospital's Pediatric Surgery Department when she's stabbed by a random stranger. Chae Kyung begins to regret her recent actions.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 19
star
7.26
42 votes

#13 - Episode 19

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/7/2013

Shi On is worried about Yoon Seo when news of them dating spreads throughout the hospital. In Hye's surgery date finally approaches.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 5
star
7.26
50 votes

#14 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/19/2013

The death of a patient takes its toll on Yoon Seo and has Shi On and some of the patients questioning the existence of heaven.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 14
star
7.26
47 votes

#15 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/17/2013

When no other surgeons are available, Shi On must try to overcome his trauma in order to save a patient's life. Meanwhile, Yoon Seo begins to distance herself from Shi On.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 16
star
7.24
45 votes

#16 - Episode 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/24/2013

Do Han is injured while trying to save a patient from a murderer. Vice President Kang is in a bind when Boston Hospital refuses to perform a high risk surgery on his son.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 10
star
7.24
46 votes

#17 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/3/2013

After Shi On successfully assists with a surgery, the Pediatrics Department is in high spirits until an expecting mother is forced to put her baby up for adoption by her cruel mother-in-law.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 11
star
7.18
51 votes

#18 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2013

Do Han gives Shi On a special assignment in order to challenge him, but Shi On is too distracted by his feelings for Yoon Seo.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 3
star
7.15
55 votes

#19 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/12/2013

Shi-on's erratic behavior troubles Do-han and causes the rest of the pediatric surgery department to turn their backs on him.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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Episode 9
star
7.11
46 votes

#20 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2013

When Kim Do Han is adamant about transferring Shi On to another department, Shi On is determined to prove himself and hang on to his dream.

Directors: Kim Jin-Woo
Writer: Park Jae-Bum
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