" Hubert ," the seventh episode of The Good Doctor 's second season, originally aired on November 12, 2018. Directed by Marisol Adler and written by David Renaud, the episode centers on complex moral compromises, personal backstory, and the titular goldfish, Hubert.
The episode features the regular cast alongside several notable guest performers:
The episode provides significant insight into the residents' personal lives and pasts. HubertThe Good Doctor : Season 2 Episode 7
: Continuing his cancer recovery, Glassman shows improved motor skills (learning yo-yo tricks) but experiences worrying memory lapses, such as believing his wallet was stolen when he had actually given it to his oncologist, Dr. Marina Blaize. Cast and Guest Stars
: Rachel Boston (Kayla), Hemky Madera (Santiago), Gonzalo Menendez (Armando), and Lisa Edelstein (Dr. Marina Blaize). Critical Reception " Hubert ," the seventh episode of The
: Freddie Highmore (Shaun Murphy), Antonia Thomas (Claire Browne), Paige Spara (Lea Dilallo), and Richard Schiff (Aaron Glassman).
: The conflict between the Benitez brothers triggers Shaun's memories of his own father, who told Shaun he "wasn't worth the trouble". Shaun uses these experiences to empathize with the brothers, eventually helping them reach an agreement without Santiago losing the business. : Continuing his cancer recovery, Glassman shows improved
Reviewers from IMDb and Telltale TV praised the episode for its "deeply moving" exploration of grief and vulnerability, particularly Highmore's performance. Some critics noted that while the main storylines were strong, subplots involving secondary characters like Dr. Morgan Reznick felt slightly underdeveloped in comparison. Glassman's recovery arc ? The Good Doctor: Season 2/ Episode 7 "Hubert" - Recap