Ep 7. SFAD

Dr. Shaun Murphy and his colleagues at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital are back for another riveting episode of ABC's The Good Doctor. In season 3 episode 7, entitled "SFAD," viewers will see Shaun confront his past as he struggles with the prospect of facing his estranged father.

The episode opens with Shaun meeting with his therapist, Dr. Carly Lever (Jasika Nicole), as they discuss Shaun's upcoming trip to see his father. Dr. Lever tries to help Shaun manage his anxieties and fears about the visit and offers her support as he prepares to face his past. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Dr. Morgan Reznick (Fiona Gubelmann) and Dr. Claire Brown (Antonia Thomas) are assigned to work together on a patient with a rare condition, known as SFAD (spontaneous familial venous arterial dissection).

As they work to diagnose and treat the patient, the two doctors begin to experience friction between them due to Claire's reluctance to perform a risky procedure that could save the patient's life. The tension rises as the clock ticks down, leaving the doctors with a difficult decision to make.

Back at his childhood home, Shaun comes face-to-face with his father, who he hasn't seen in over a decade. The meeting is emotionally charged as Shaun tries to come to terms with his feelings towards his father and the abandonment he felt as a child. As they spend time together, Shaun's father tries to make amends and reconnect with his son, but Shaun struggles to forgive and forget.

As the episode progresses, viewers are taken on an emotional journey, watching Shaun confront his past and come to terms with his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Morgan and Claire continue to work on their patient, but their differences threaten to impede their ability to provide the best care possible.

With stunning performances from the cast, season 3 episode 7 of The Good Doctor is a powerful exploration of family, forgiveness, and the difficult decisions that doctors face every day. From the heartfelt conversations between Shaun and his father to the heart-pumping tension in the hospital, this episode is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats. Don't miss "SFAD," airing on ABC this week.