Hubertthe Good Doctor : Season 2 Episode 7 May 2026
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
The episode features two primary medical storylines that challenge the doctors' professional ethics and personal connections.
: Freddie Highmore (Shaun Murphy), Antonia Thomas (Claire Browne), Paige Spara (Lea Dilallo), and Richard Schiff (Aaron Glassman). HubertThe Good Doctor : Season 2 Episode 7
The episode features the regular cast alongside several notable guest performers:
: Santiago Benitez (Hemky Madera) is admitted after a nail gun accident ruptures his kidney. Surgeons discover he was born with only one kidney. His brother, Armando (Gonzalo Menendez), is a match for a transplant but attempts to use the organ as leverage, demanding Santiago sell their father's family business in exchange for the donation. Reviewers from IMDb and Telltale TV praised the
: Rachel Boston (Kayla), Hemky Madera (Santiago), Gonzalo Menendez (Armando), and Lisa Edelstein (Dr. Marina Blaize). Critical Reception
: Lea and Shaun adopt a goldfish named Hubert, but the fish dies almost immediately. This causes Lea to spiral, revealing her feelings of failure following her unsuccessful attempt to help her brother save their family auto body shop in Hershey. Glassman's recovery arc
" 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.