The Good Doctor – “Hubert”

Original Air Date: November 12, 2018

Directed by: Marisol Adler

Synopsis: Lea (Paige Spara) and Shaun (Freddie Highmore) settle into their new shared apartment, while Shaun tries to help treat a patient despite their family conflicts.

Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The opening scene finds Shaun and Lea in a pet store trying to agree on what kind of animal they should buy. She tries to get him excited about a puppy but Shaun is not impressed. In the next shot he is holding a ginger tabby kitten while standing next to a longhair ginger cat.

The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat

“Cats are smart and independent,” Shaun states.

The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat

“I don’t think my first pet should be something I’m allergic to,” Lea replies.

The Good Doctor - Hubert - Lea Paige Spara looking at Shaun and longhair ginger tabby cat on cat tree

Shaun has no comeback.

The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat
The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat
The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat
The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat animated gif
The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat
The Good Doctor - Hubert - Dr. Shaun Murphy Freddie Highmore holding ginger tabby kitten with longhair ginger tabby cat

Final Mewsings: It’s hard for cat lovers to settle for another pet.

Many thanks to Nicole Corrado for letting us know about the cats in this episode.

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