The Good Doctor season 5 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In Montana, Glassman dismisses Lea's concerns about Shaun. At the hospital, Shaun and Park handle a critical case: Brandon, a young man with severe injuries from a fall. Morgan negotiates control over the clinic, aiming for profitability. As Brandon's condition worsens, Shaun suggests a risky treatment to save his heart for a transplant. Meanwhile, Morgan chooses a less ideal treatment for her patient, Nira, to secure a clinic contract. Eventually, Brandon's organs, including his heart, are donated, saving several lives, including Park's young patient, Ollie. Glassman returns to San Jose, reflecting on his actions.

Full Episode S05E06 Recap

### Scene: Baseball Game in Montana - **Jerry taunts Glassman:** Jerry mocks Glassman's inability to drive anyone home since junior prom. - **Lea confronts Glassman:** Lea asks why Glassman hasn't been in contact with Shaun, who's struggling. Glassman is dismissive, believing Shaun doesn't need him. ### Scene: Shaun and Park at the Hospital - **Shaun's Plan for the Weekend:** Shaun intends to spend the weekend reviewing case reports, but Park insists on going out for pizza and a movie. - **Emergency at the Hospital:** A 25-year-old male falls 30 feet, suffering severe injuries. The medical team scrambles to treat his numerous traumas. ### Scene: Morgan's Meeting About the Clinic - **Morgan's Ambition:** She discusses making the clinic profitable with a potential health insurance contract. She negotiates for full control over the clinic and its budget. ### Scene: The Operating Room - **Brandon's Critical Condition:** The team struggles with Brandon's severe injuries. Lim notes his liver and spleen are severely damaged, and his condition is deteriorating. ### Scene: Park's Dilemma with Ollie - **Park's Heart Transplant Case:** Park is informed about a potential heart donor for his young patient, Ollie, which conflicts with Ollie's Make-A-Wish trip. ### Scene: Morgan's Treatment Plan for Nira - **Morgan's Proposal for Nira:** Morgan suggests an experimental treatment to save Nira's vision, but faces resistance due to the cost and experimental nature of the procedure. ### Scene: Shaun's Breakthrough in Surgery - **Shaun's Discovery:** Shaun suggests a novel approach using therapeutic heparin to save Brandon, but it's risky and could lead to brain death. ### Scene: Shaun's Academic Challenge - **Shaun's Conflict with Professor:** Shaun is frustrated with a professor's incorrect test question and insists on challenging it, despite Park's reluctance. ### Scene: The Decision on Organ Donation - **Tense Decision in the Hospital:** Shaun and Lim make a difficult decision to treat Brandon with heparin, hoping to save his heart for transplantation. ### Scene: The Outcome of Brandon's Surgery - **Brandon's Father's Goodbye:** Brandon's father comes to terms with his son's impending death and says a heartfelt goodbye, leading to Brandon's organs being donated. ### Scene: Morgan's Sacrifice for Nira - **Morgan Compromises:** Morgan chooses a less ideal treatment for Nira, saving 50% of her vision but securing the clinic contract. ### Scene: Final Scenes - **Park's Patient, Ollie, Gets a New Heart:** Ollie receives Brandon's heart. - **Shaun's Resolution:** Shaun comes to terms with the imperfections in life and joins Glassman for pancakes. - **Glassman's Return:** Glassman, after reflecting on his actions, returns to San Jose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Glassman in Montana?

Glassman is in Montana playing baseball with a local team, the Devil Dogs.

What is Shaun's plan for the weekend?

Shaun intends to spend the weekend reviewing case reports.

Who is the young man that falls 30 feet and what are his injuries?

A 25-year-old male named Brandon falls 30 feet, suffering massive head trauma, multiple fractures, and internal bleeding.

What is Morgan's ambition regarding the clinic?

Morgan aims to make the clinic profitable by securing a health insurance contract for 3,000 clients.

What is the experimental treatment Morgan suggests for Nira?

Morgan suggests proton beam radiotherapy with a synchrotron accelerator for Nira's optic nerve tumor.

What is the conflict with Ollie's heart transplant?

Ollie, Park's young patient, needs a heart transplant, but it conflicts with his Make-A-Wish trip.

What decision does Shaun make in surgery to try and save Brandon?

Shaun decides to treat Brandon with therapeutic heparin to save his heart for transplantation.

What happens to Brandon at the end?

Brandon enters a coma and eventually progresses to brain death, leading to his organs being donated.

How does Morgan's treatment for Nira turn out?

Morgan's treatment for Nira saves 50% of her vision but is less than the ideal outcome she hoped for.

Who receives Brandon's heart?

Brandon's heart is donated to Park's patient, Ollie, a young boy who loves dinosaurs.

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