SEASON ONE: Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun will need to work harder than he ever has before, as he navigates his new environment and relationships to prove to his colleagues that his extraordinary medical gifts will save lives.

SEASON TWO: Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St Bonaventure Hospital's surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun faces new interpersonal challenges while taking on even more difficult medical cases than ever before.