The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor is the modern lightning rod in the Greatest Medical TV Shows of All Time debate. You’ve seen the clips. You’ve probably argued about them. And that’s kind of the point.
The Good Doctor vs House is the cleanest head-to-head on this list. Same “brilliant outsider” setup—completely different tone. One pushes empathy. The other pushes arrogance. Which one actually works better?
Against Grey’s Anatomy, it trades relationship drama for case-driven storytelling. That’s either refreshing or a downgrade depending on what you watch for.
Some people swear it’s one of the best shows on TV right now. Others think it leans too hard into viral moments. Either way, you’re not ignoring it—and that’s why it belongs here.
The Good Doctor's Rankings
Medical TV Shows
Rank: #11 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 33.3%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- The Good Doctor vs General Hospital - Wins 75.0% of battles
- The Good Doctor vs The Knick - Wins 71.4% of battles
- The Good Doctor vs Nip/Tuck - Wins 63.6% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- The Good Doctor vs Scrubs - Loses 100.0% of battles
- The Good Doctor vs ER - Loses 100.0% of battles
- The Good Doctor vs M*A*S*H - Loses 92.3% of battles