Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy
If there’s any justice in this world, Grey’s Anatomy will probably outlive all of us. Now in Season 18, Shonda Rhimes’ ABC medical drama is still updating us on the various victories, heartbreaks, and hookups of surgical extraordinaire Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and the rest of the staff at Grey Sloan Memorial, which we have certainly not gotten bored of yet. But if you’re ever looking for another show to watch that’ll remind you of your beloved Grey’s, we have some recommendations.
Below, find eight shows full of thrills, romance, and complicated medical jargon. And yes, of course Sandra Oh makes an appearance. You think we’d do this thing without any mention of the Cristina Yang? This isn’t amateur hour.
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Anthony Edwards, ER
We would not have Grey’s Anatomy if not for ER, and that is just facts, people. The iconic and award-winning series was the longest running American primetime medical drama, clocking in at 331 episodes over 15 seasons, until some other little show took its title. Set in a chaotic emergency room in Chicago, ER doesn’t shy away from the trauma of it all. Especially in its early seasons, the show moves through patients at a frenetic pace, giving the whole thing an unmatched energy when it comes to TV dramas. Like Grey’s Anatomy, the series takes on tough subject matter and emotional storylines with ease, and it’s a series full of stories and characters that will stick with you long after you’ve finished watching. I mean, I can’t hear the phrase “Valentine’s Day Party” and not think of a certain wild,…