‘The Good Doctor’ Star & EPs On Series Finale’s Twists, Shaun’s Very Personal Last Cases And Going Full Circle With Pilot References & Flashforward

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SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about The Good Doctor Episode 710, “Goodbye” ABC‘s The Good Doctor ended its seven-season run tonight with Part 2 of its two-hour finale which, like many episodes of the medical drama, mixed tragedy and triumph to close out Shaun Murphy’s journey on a hopeful note.

The closer dealt with the aftermath of the two shocking Part 1 cliffhangers: Glassman telling Shaun that his cancer had returned and it was terminal, and Claire collapsing in Kalu’s arms.

They set Shaun on a race to help two of the most important people in his life who are both in great danger. He eventually does his thing and finds a treatment that could add a year to Glassman’s life but no matter how many times he pitches it, progressively mitigating potential risks and side effects, he is turned down by Glassman who implores him to accept his decision to not seek treatment and spend the 3-6 months he has left enjoying time with him, Lea and little Steve.

It takes awhile — and some persuasion from Lea and Lim — but Shaun eventually comes around. Meanwhile, Claire’s post-op infection turns out to be due to acinetobacter, resistant to antibiotics.