: 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.
: 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. HubertThe Good Doctor : Season 2 Episode 7
: 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. : The conflict between the Benitez brothers triggers
" 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. This causes Lea to spiral, revealing her feelings
: 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
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 the regular cast alongside several notable guest performers: