Good news for fans of The Good Doctor TV show. ABC has announced they’ve renewed the freshman series for a second season.
A medical drama, The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a new surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. The cast also includes Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez, Chuku Modu, Beau Garrett, Hill Harper, Tamlyn Tomita, and Richard Schiff.
The Good Doctor: A Look at the Ratings
The renewal news is hardly surprising. Since its debut in September, The Good Doctor has been a breakthrough hit for ABC. Season one has pulled in strong ratings so far, averaging a 1.81 in the 18-49 demo and 9.83 million viewers.
Learn more about The Good Doctor season two renewal from this ABC press release.
ABC PRESCRIBES A SECOND SEASON OF TELEVISION’S NO. 1 NEW DRAMA “THE GOOD DOCTOR”
ABC has renewed the hit drama series “The Good Doctor” for the 2018-19 season, it was announced today by Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment.
“‘The Good Doctor”s message of inclusiveness resonates with our viewers and is a hallmark of what we aim to accomplish here at ABC,” said Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment. “This series has quickly joined the zeitgeist and broken records in the competitive television landscape. We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Shaun Murphy will be back for another season.”
Currently in its first season, “The Good Doctor” has been a breakout since its premiere in 2017. It has become ABC’s most watched freshmen series in 13 years and is delivering triple-digit year-over-year time period increases to Monday’s 10 o’clock hour for ABC in Total Viewers (+172%) and Adults 18-49 (+162%). In fact, “The Good Doctor” is producing the strongest improvement to any hour across the major networks’ schedules this season.
Golden Globe(R) nominee, Freddie Highmore, stars as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, who relocates from a quiet country life to join the prestigious St. Bonaventure hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, his only advocate, Dr. Aaron Glassman (Richard Schiff), challenges the skepticism and prejudices of the hospital’s board and staff when he brings him in to join the team. Shaun will need to work harder than he ever has before, as he navigates his new environment and relationships to prove to his colleagues that his extraordinary medical gifts will save lives.
“The Good Doctor” returns with an all-new original episode on Monday, March 12, at 10:00 p.m. EDT, on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
The series stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Neil Melendez, Chuku Modu as Dr. Jared Kalu, Beau Garrett as Jessica Preston, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman and Tamlyn Tomita as Allegra Aoki.
The series is from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios. David Shore is writer and executive producer. Daniel Dae Kim, David Kim and Sebastian Lee are also executive producers. Seth Gordon directed the pilot and is also an executive producer.
[Press release via The Futon Critic]
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Good Doctor TV series? Will you watch season two on ABC?
This is one of the best shows that NBC has to offer Why is it not showing on T.V
This article makes no sence at all. You say that The Good Doctor returnes in March of 2018 and we are into April 2018 and it is nowhere to be found. What happened to it?
The article was written on March 7th. The final three episodes of the first season aired March 12, 19, and 26th.
I so enjoyed this show it was a really good show and showed if your different, you can still make a difference and help people wow hope someone will pick it up.
These 2 shows, The good doctor and , Kevin ( probably) saves the world , are the 2 best shows on tv. Please don’t cancel !
I LOVE “The Good Doctor” and do not understand how Freddie Highmore didn’t win the Golden Globe. Great show, great cast, and great stories.
We love that show we watched all the episodes for season 1. We live in FLORIDA and called my son in California and where talking to him and he really likes the show as well and had to leave to watch it.
I love this show, best series very!!!
I love this show, it’s hard to wait for the next weeks show!!
I watch less and less network tv each season. The Good Doctor has been the exception this season. I enjoy this show very much and have watched all episodes. Great acting and compelling stories have me hooked. Thanks ABC for giving it a second season!
Exactly
Love the show!!
LOVE THE SHOW. DON’T MISS IT.
This is the BEST show and my family enjoys it so much! Thank you ABC for adding Season 2! The cast members are amazing actors and I hope it aires for many years to come! I will continue to keep an eye out when Season 2 starts. I can’t wait!
My husband and I never miss an episode by far our favorite show!!!
I can’t wait for the 2nd season. I truly enjoy this program. It’s been years since I looked forward in seeing a series on tv. Thank you.
OMG!!! One of the best series I have ever watched. Anyone that knows someone with autism will enjoy it. My daughter’s half brother is autistic and so this show hits close home for us. It gives us and people like us the hopes of seeing what autistic people can do and succeed at. We can hardly wait for the new season.
Thank you ABC for allowing second season. This is the only show my wife and I will not miss. I now have a new favorite show since The Middle will not be returning