skip to content

Dr. Shaun Murphy becomes hyper-focused on the idea that he and Lea will grow apart after their baby is born. He meticulously compiles a list of 37 differences (which grows to 39) between them—ranging from school choices to general parenting styles—fearing these will erode their relationship.

The episode weaves together three distinct medical and personal conflicts:

* 39 Differences (2023) ← Back to episode. 6x12 6x14. Season Regulars 10. Freddie Highmore. Dr. Shaun Murphy. Fiona Gubelmann. Dr. The Movie Database "The Good Doctor" 39 Differences (TV Episode 2023) - IMDb

Dr. Audrey Lim struggles to save a set of damaged lungs for her long-time patient, Becky, who has cystic fibrosis. Despite the lungs initially appearing non-viable due to infection, Lim and Jordan Allen manage to make them usable just as Becky is on the verge of death.