Los Angeles, CA – ABC has announced that the upcoming seventh season of the hit medical drama “The Good Doctor” will be its last. The show, a collaboration between Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature, is set to premiere on February 20. This announcement comes shortly after ABC revealed that another long-running drama, “Station 19,” will also conclude with its seventh season.
Co-showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman, along with executive producer Erin Gunn, expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to work on “The Good Doctor” in a joint statement. They stated, “We are incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and the message we’ve been privileged to be a part of. We look forward to giving our fantastic fans, the truly extraordinary Freddie Highmore, and the rest of our talented cast and crew the series ending that you all deserve.”
Lead actor Freddie Highmore, who is also an executive producer on the show, shared his heartfelt sentiments about playing the role of Dr. Shaun Murphy. He described it as an immense privilege and one of the most remarkable and rewarding experiences of his life. Highmore expressed his gratitude to the cast, writers, and crew who made the show possible, as well as to the audiences who have watched and supported the series.
“The Good Doctor” has been a consistent ratings performer for ABC throughout its six-season run. In the 2022-23 season, it averaged 6.24 million viewers in Nielsen’s seven-day ratings. It is worth noting that these figures do not include streaming, which typically adds a significant number of viewers to the total audience.
Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich commended the creative direction of David Shore and Liz Friedman, as well as Freddie Highmore’s performance, which has captivated audiences. He expressed his gratitude to the incredible cast, crew, and production partners for the lasting impact the show has made.
Although “The Good Doctor” will come to an end, there had been discussions about a potential spinoff titled “The Good Lawyer.” However, ABC decided not to pursue the show after the conclusion of the writers and actors strikes last fall.
“The Good Doctor” is based on a Korean series and has garnered critical acclaim for its portrayal of Dr. Shaun Murphy and the staff at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. The executive producers of the show include Daniel Dae Kim, Thomas L. Moran, David Hoselton, Peter Blake, Jessica Grasl, Garrett Lerner, Mike Listo, Shawn Williamson, David Kim, and Sebastian Lee.
In conclusion, ABC has announced that the upcoming seventh season of “The Good Doctor” will be its last. The show, which has been a ratings success for the network, will conclude its run after delivering its final installment. Lead actor Freddie Highmore and showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman expressed their gratitude and excitement for giving the series a fitting ending. As fans prepare to bid farewell to “The Good Doctor,” the impact of the show and the talented individuals involved will be remembered.