TV medical dramas and their stars have soared in popularity, and if you love Grey’s Anatomy, get ready for the 411 on our favorite TV medical shows!
TV medical dramas have come a long way since the days of Marcus Welby, M.D. And although Doogie Howser, M.D. holds a special place in entertainment history for jump-starting Neil Patrick Harris’ career, even Doogie could learn a few lessons from Grey’s Anatomy. But if you’re totally caught up with Grey’s and ailing from a lack of TV medical dramas in your life, get ready to boost your viewing health with the five shows we’ve dissected here.
1. ER with George Clooney
Oh, George! Clooney had been struggling in the entertainment industry until a role as a cocky pediatrician in ER came along. Now you can enjoy Clooney with his co-stars including Julianna Margulies, Anthony Edwards, and Noah Wyle all over again, thanks to a pact that Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution made with Hulu for all 15 seasons of ER. This medical drama weaves romance, drama, and humor for evergreen viewing pleasure.
2. Chicago Med with Colin Donnell
If Chicago’s in the TV show title, you know that it’s likely the trio of Derek Haas, Michael Brandt and Dick Wolf is involved. Chicago Med (just as with Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.) takes place in the Windy City. It revolves around a cast of attractive doctors, nurses, and administrators who seek to help heal their patients emotionally and physically. Colin Donnell, Nick Gehlfuss, Oliver Platt, and Yaya DaCosta stand out among the talented Chicago Med cast, which just received the news that season 4 is a green light.
3. Freddie Highmore in The Good Doctor
If you liked watching Hugh Laurie in House as he solved mysteries no one else could while annoying his colleagues and patients in his own memorable way (“Everybody lies”), prepare to fall in love with Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy on The Good Doctor. In addition to taking viewers into the world of medicine, this TV show explores what it means to be brilliant and have autism. The youthful Good Doctor surgeon played by Highmore shares his “hope and optimism,” the actor pointed out to the Hollywood Reporter.
4. Jennifer Love Hewitt dials up 9-1-1
If you missed the freshman season of 9-1-1, catch up now so that you can see Jennifer Love Hewitt, who joins the show’s second season. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear have created a captivating show that explores what happens to the individuals (from 911 emergency operators to police and fire officers) who are faced with what often are truly life-and-death situations. TV medical drama factoid for fans: 9-1-1 also features Angela Bassett, who portrayed Catherine “Cate” Banfield on ER.
5. The Resident with Matt Czuchry
The Resident got the green light from Fox for a second season. If you haven’t been watching Matt Czuchry play an impressively intelligent, stunningly attractive senior resident, prepare for a medical drama delight. The show also features Bruce Greenwood, Manish Dayal, Emily VanCamp, Moran Atias, Merrin Dungey, Shaunette Renée Wilson, and Melina Kanakaredes. Dayal is particularly charming in his role as a wide-eyed, medical newbie who shows the best and worst of big hospital medicine, while VanCamp delivers a delicious dose of romance.
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Our prescription: Watch them all!