7 best shows to watch if you like Grey’s Anatomy

What began in 2005 as a serialized drama show following the journey of a young medic has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Grey's Anatomy has garnered a massive fan following and is quickly approaching its 20th anniversary in a couple of months. With the cliffhanger ending of the last season, fans are eagerly awaiting the return to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to see what lies ahead for Meredith Grey and her team.

As September 26 approaches and the wait is nigh unbearable for many, these shows can offer respite in the interim. Each show bears a similarity to the realm of doctors and emergency rooms fans are familiar with while offering something unique at the same time.

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House, Scrubs, and five other shows that Grey’s Anatomy fans will like

1) Station 19

Jaina Lee Ortiz and Grey Damon in Station 19 (Image via ABC)

Die-hard Grey's Anatomy fans are likely familiar with the spinoff, Station 19. Sticking to the theme of public service, the series follows a group of firefighters from Seattle who give their blood, sweat, and tears to protect their city. The show has crossed over with the original show quite a few times, so things will feel right at home with characters like Miranda and Ben making frequent appearances.

But apart from the crossovers and cameos from fan-favorite characters, Station 19 stands on its own with its thrilling plotlines and engaging characters.

With the seventh and final season concluding in May, now is the perfect time to begin the binge.

2) ER

Much like Grey's Anatomy, ER is a beloved medical drama that ran from 1994 until 2009, covering a total of 331 episodes and 15 seasons. It is the second longest-running medical drama in American TV history, right behind Grey's Anatomy. This award-winning drama is set in the emergency room of County General Hospital in Chicago and takes a closer look at the lives of those surgeons and doctors working day and night to save precious lives.

ER doesn't shy away from putting its characters in complex and tricky situations that challenge their moral and ethical code. Grey's Anatomy fans will find plenty of material to chew on and many relationships to root for. Especially the popular pairing of Doug Ross (George Clooney) and Carol Hathaway (Julianna Margulies).

3) House

As the Sherlock Holmes of the medical world, Dr. Gregory House and his team specialize in solving medical cases that would puzzle any normal physician. Instead of focusing on an ensemble cast, the titular character is very much the highlight of the series. His cool, calm, and analytical temperament with a side of narcissism is what fans have fallen in love with over the years.

Throughout the series, House tackles challenging mysteries at each step. The characters are complex, and the patients Dr. House encounters can sometimes come off as strange. With the thrill that each episode brings and the manageable length of eight seasons (compared to Grey's Anatomy), House becomes an easy recommendation.

4) Scrubs

Ryan Reynolds, Zach Braff, and Donald Faison in Scrubs (Image via ABC)

The comedy follows medical intern Dr. John Dorian (Zach Braff) as he enters the wacky and predictable world of Sacred Heart Hospital. Along the way, he forms a strong bond with the hospital staff, especially Christopher Turk (Donald Faison) and his on-again, off-again love interest, Dr. Elliot (Sarah Chalke).

The show features a ton of silly and improv humor but also manages to tug at the heartstrings and give poignant messages at the right moments. Scrubs provides audiences with a break from the heavy-handed drama of shows like Grey's Anatomy while still foraying into the medical world.

5) How to Get Away with Murder

The cast of How To Get Away with Murder (image via Netflix)

A thrilling murder mystery series disguised as a legal drama, How to Get Away with Murder centers on Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), a charismatic and cunning criminal defense attorney and professor at Philadelphia University. She selects a group of five promising students, offering them an internship at her firm. The plot truly thickens when she and her students get embroiled in a murder plot.

The creator of Grey's Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes, was also involved in the production of How to Get Away with Murder. The intricate web of mysteries, the well-defined yet shocking character motivations, the mystery angle, and the award-winning performances by the lead cast make the series stand apart.

6) Suits

Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, and Rick Hoffman in Suits (image via USA Network)

Moving away from lab coats and IVs, Suits transports viewers to a world of expensive suits and office politics. Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), essentially the Batman and Robin of the legal space, are part of the Pearson Hardman law firm. Harvey is a relentless and charming master of law who takes in the gifted but troubled Mike Ross as his protégé.

Under the legal theme of Suits lies the human stories of the characters as they struggle to maintain a balance between relationships and their individual ambitions. Just like in Grey's Anatomy, audiences are drawn into the drama from the very first minute, and the mania continues for nine seasons.

7) This Is Us

Justin Hartley and Sterling K. Brown in This Is Us (image via NBC)

This Is Us follows the lives of three siblings, Kevin, Kate, and Randall Pearson, and offers a compelling exploration of bonds and relationships. The focus shifts between each sibling at different points in their lives as they struggle to find happiness and overcome their tragic past.

The show's relatable characters, heartfelt storyline, and themes of togetherness have resonated deeply with the audience on an emotional level. The show seemingly aims to one-up Grey's Anatomy in terms of tears per episode.

From captivating medical dramas to nail-biting suspense thrillers, Grey's Anatomy fans have plenty to catch up on as they await the release of season 21 in September.

Edited by Shubham Soni