What Is the Most Realistic Medical Show? Ranking ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘The Good Doctor’ & More
Medical shows on TV aren’t 100 percent accurate, but some are definitely closer to reality than others.
Thirty years after ER set the tone, doctor-based series are still a top choice for viewers, with established favorites like Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Med still going strong. So we decided to do a little investigating into which are most true-to-life, including taking a look at ones off the air like the aforementioned ER and The Resident.
From doctors doing the work of nurses to surgeons having an impossibly wide range of specialties, some creative licenses are being taken. Considering these medical inaccuracies, we ranked 10 popular hospital shows on a scale from 1 (totally unrealistic) to 10 (doctor-approved).
Scroll down to find out how your favorite medical show scored!