Not counting Roseanne, last season, ABC cancelled seven and renewed four TV shows. Of that lucky foursome, The Good Doctor TV show was by far the most successful in the Nielsen ratings race. Can it keep the Television Vulture at bay this time out? Will The Good Doctor be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An ABC medical drama, The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez, Chuku Modu, Beau Garrett, Hill Harper, Tamlyn Tomita, Christina Chang, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Paige Spara, and Richard Schiff. The series centers on Dr. Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a gifted young surgeon and savant on the autism spectrum. While his autism can hinder his ability to connect with others, working at the hospital with the guidance of his advocate, Dr. Aaron Glassman (Schiff), has helped Shaun expand his world and the mindsets of others.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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For comparisons: The first season of The Good Doctor averaged a 1.78 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 9.77 million total viewers.
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like The Good Doctor TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
2/5/19 update: ABC has renewed The Good Doctor TV show for a third season.
Most definitely should be renewed
They shall reboot Doogie Howser MD
I love the Good Doctor!
Freddie Hymore is a FANTASTIC actor!!
Yes, keep The Good Doctor, it’s our go to on our DVR if there’s a new episode! Glad season three is approved! Thanks ABC!
The Good Doctor is a very entertaining show. Interactions among the characters and character development are well done. In the 2/4 episode Faces, Shaun and Dr Glassman become high after taking medicinal marijuana. My understanding is that CBD (medicinal part of marijuana) doesn’t cause a high. THC is what produces a high, but it is removed from the medicinal products.
Claire Brown role can sing very nicely
We love the show, we publish a Health Magazine and I have a grandson that is on the spectrum. We hope and pray it’s not cancelled! We look forward to it every week. We think it’s a great show and love all the characters. One of the best the only one we can’t wait to see the next show. It’s great to highlight and showcase someone like Dr. Shaun Murphy and is hope and inspiration for many. Do t make the wrong move and cancel a show that reflects real life struggles of people with disabilities. That would be a… Read more »
I enjoy it…but would’ve liked if they had aired the Christmas episode in December and not a month later.
Love this show enjoy Monday when the good Doctor comes on thumbs up
I love this show. The autistic character that Freddie portrays is awesome and heartwarming. I feel this is the kind of show much needed for television and these days and times in our world. Freddie does an awesome job with his character as he did in Bates Motel which I loved also. I hope this show continues.
Please please do not cancel the show. I’m 100% in support of a season 3. This is my absolute favorite series right now between Hulu and Netflix.
Love The Good Doctor and how it relates to realistic lives of us common folks ‼️ Hope there is a season 3!!
Ive never really been into the medical shows. Ive watched House on occasion it was alright. I started watching the GOOD DOCTOR….and I totally love it. Freddie is a awsome individual.This show has a little bit of every emotion possible. Ive laughed ive cried alot . I really hope there is going to be another season.
Like it or not it might work better as a web series & given disneys ambitions in digital distribution(buying fox’s steak in hulu) why not
I really enjoy The Good Doctor. My husband and I look forward to it every Monday on CTV. We look forward to watching every week. I was disappointed to find out that it’s not on. Sincerely Kate Lecours.