Top 10 Best Medical Dramas of All Time

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These medical dramas have the cure. For this list, we’ll be looking at the more dramatic and action-packed medical-centered shows of all time. Our countdown includes "ER," "Casualty," "House," and more! What's YOUR favorite medical drama? Let us know in the comments!
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@MsMojo 2 жыл бұрын

What's YOUR favorite medical drama? Let us know below!

@trinaq 2 жыл бұрын

Probably "ER" "Code Black" or "Grey's Anatomy."

@madman00774 2 жыл бұрын

House all the way.

@livrobinson7212 2 жыл бұрын

The Good Doctor 💙🤍

@missydehart6920 2 жыл бұрын

@csoller7907 2 жыл бұрын

Mindegyiket nagyon szeretem de főleg a Grey's Anatomy-t és a Private Practice-t ❤️

@madman00774 2 жыл бұрын

C'mon! House should have been No. 1! There is no such an iconic doctor show as this one!

@sobanjodolapo4571 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@ChelzLovesPeanut 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@tamerafarly7666 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@paulineguedeslyra 2 жыл бұрын

I came to say the same

@TrVlogs82 2 жыл бұрын

FACTS!

@3emilyyyx 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe ER isn’t #1 on this list.

@maddog6620 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite medical drama is House 🏠

@RunningAWOL411 2 жыл бұрын

House MD will always be my #1

@keichimaebara918 Жыл бұрын

True

@bhumikadudhe8276 2 жыл бұрын

House MD is my favorite. Come on who doesn't love Gregory House.

@Kongyification 11 ай бұрын

Or Sherlock Holmes

@stingrey1571 2 жыл бұрын

ER was my show. what i liked about it due to its ensemble cast, once a season there would be one episode focused on just one character. the one for george clooney pretty was the catalyst for his movie career.

@Jojo-sk6yy 2 жыл бұрын

The Good Doctor will always have my heart. Amazing show.

@jenniferramirez5618 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, Grey’s Anatomy doesn’t deserve #1. ER or House would have been a better choice!

@kerriethompson2073 2 жыл бұрын

Grey's Anatomy is so overrated.

@melaniesenf7175 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t even consider greys a medical tv series

@kaustubhnatal 2 жыл бұрын

Actually Grey is best 😌

@armageddon7376 Жыл бұрын

Honestly Grays Anatomy is a great drama, but an average medical drama at best. Most other medical dramas would have deserved this nr1 spot more

@PaulaCollins-wc1hn 8 ай бұрын

@kaustubhnatal how.old.are u

@SHIELDZephyrOne 2 жыл бұрын

ER IS THE BEST MEDICAL TV SHOW EVER !

@ryanbarth6691 Жыл бұрын

Yep I'm on the 13th season on Hulu

@kristinek2916 Жыл бұрын

ER by far the all time best medical show in history!!!! True to life, never cheesy and always was up to date with current events in the medical community!!

@patrickorourke41 2 жыл бұрын

ER is number one in my book! When Dr. Greene passed away…tears😢😢 And Nip/Tuck was amazing too!! Although it kind of fell off after Season 5

@PrincessDegrassi85 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! ER always #1!! OMG, I cry my eyes out every time I watch that episode of Mark Greene passing away on the beach!! AAAGGHH!!

@minenoturs4271 2 жыл бұрын

idont ever think there was a DRY eye watching those (last Dr green) episodes

@ELmayberry 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrincessDegrassi85 😭😭

@juliemcarthur3004 11 ай бұрын

Yes😢

@juliemcarthur3004 15 күн бұрын

I agree ER is the best

@angelblu27834 2 жыл бұрын

ER and House will always be my number ones.

@Juniperwren77 2 жыл бұрын

ER leaves Grey’s Anatomy in the dust.

@missydehart6920 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Darienlover999 2 жыл бұрын

Facts.

@voutsider190 7 ай бұрын

Yes

@fancyrobino 2 жыл бұрын

The Resident should have been on the list.

@juliannagoodwin2875 2 жыл бұрын

The Night Shift needs more love. It should have been an honorable mention.

@caitlindaniels3515 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was literally looking for this comment

@RuffNStormy 2 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@kershabeaver3312 2 жыл бұрын

General hospital is considered a drama. Its the lingers running tv drama show in history. That should have at least gotten an honorable mention.

@jasonmistretta4295 2 жыл бұрын

General Hospital is the longest American drama in TV history started in April 1963. Coronation Street in England is the longest running show in TV history starting in December 1960.

@angelblu27834 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonmistretta4295 General Hospital doesn’t even focus on the actual hospital, they haven’t in decades.

@ELmayberry 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelblu27834 right 😂😂

@marieangels6 2 жыл бұрын

That is a soap and not just hospital based

@henri191 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like Grey's anatomy never will have a end , just more and more seasons , it's a good series though

@rebeccasiegel1230 2 жыл бұрын

Seems that way, I've watched through s17 and parts of station 19 and private practice. I'm waiting for s18 to be on Netflix

@augustawright22 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@ryanbarth6691 2 жыл бұрын

Just like family guy and the Simpsons and American Dad

@cchild12789 2 жыл бұрын

The Good Doctor is my favorite show on this list. As an autistic person, it's great to see the representation on the tv screen!

@simplysugar 2 жыл бұрын

It's soo good :)

@jeanjacquesjarolzoua9946 2 жыл бұрын

The good doctor is the best.

@fallenbrubaker3166 2 жыл бұрын

Yall forgot about Dougie Houser MD. That was classic 80's show.

@tonygold1239 2 жыл бұрын

Casualty is by far my favourite I've never missed a single episode of the show that's how much I love it

@rebeccasiegel1230 2 жыл бұрын

Never even heard of Casualty or its spinoff before watching this video. I had no idea it was on the air for over 35 years

@jesspersephone 2 жыл бұрын

glad to see Nurse Jackie get some recognition, that show was so beautiful with the range of emotions it could cause.

@lora_ine1835 2 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ 1. House 2. House 3. ER 4. Nurse Jackie 5. Grey's Anatomy

@janejones7638 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say House 1-5 for American shows. Well, I'd add Scrubs at #5. It was a really funny cute show. All of my favorites are foreign shows.

@4657250 2 жыл бұрын

Why "Strong Medicine" wasn't on this list? It was a good show and actress Rosa Blasi was amazing.

@angelaholmes8888 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I loved watching that show when I was a kid

@lalindahlindah8795 Жыл бұрын

Rosa blasi from the thundermans...I gotta watch that one

@bbsdollsandtvarchive 2 жыл бұрын

Grey’s Anatomy is too overrated now. Private Practice is my favorite and wish it had never ended.

@PjD0150 2 жыл бұрын

I always loved Private practice more than Greys.

@angelaholmes8888 2 жыл бұрын

I love private practice 💖

@voutsider190 7 ай бұрын

Considering how I hate Grey's, I was surprised how much I liked private practice

@allypierson4328 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite medical show is Greys Anatomy

@emilysteinwinder8952 2 жыл бұрын

House and ER my classic favorites! Such a good series

@simplysugar 2 жыл бұрын

Can't beat Hugh Laurie. He's a legend

@erikagilliam6318 2 жыл бұрын

Chicago Med is my personal favorite. I've never binged that much in my life :) I got completely caught up in about 2 1/2-3 weeks 😳 I watched it on a whim just to check it out and absolutely loved it! I grew up on The Three Musketeers and being about to watch Oliver Platt again made me really happy 😊

@rebeccasiegel1230 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried watching that twice and I couldn't get into it, maybe I'll try it again now

@malcarlos7591 Жыл бұрын

Chicago med is my favorite too

@aliciacastromartin 2 жыл бұрын

ER will always be my number ONE. Rewatching it right now!

@laurarubin1145 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the 70s there was a good show called Medical Center. It starrred Chad Everett. I also agree that ER should be number 1.

@impossibleego 2 жыл бұрын

I am a diehard Grey’s fan and even I think ER deserved to be #1. And Medical Center should have been on this list whereas MASH should not have been given that it’s generally regarded as a comedy and this list specifically says “drama”.

@minenoturs4271 2 жыл бұрын

wait ..what!? ER not # 1 oooh o no nooo a redoooooooo!

@lorilori3 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree! Medical Center was good. ER should be #1 here. Would the 70's show Emergency be considered a medical drama? Good one too.

@PlumbPitiful 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorilori3 ... Yes! Emergency was fantastic!

@elisarosario975 2 жыл бұрын

Would've been cool if you added The Resident to this list. It's a great medical drama in its own right, and an underrated one at that.

@heatherr0420 2 жыл бұрын

I went back and found Saint ELSEWHERE on KZfaq and enjoyed many of the episodes, I still watch MASH to this day, it still makes me want to laugh and cry. Just recently rewatched the last episode for the first time and since it was on back in the early 80s, talk about one of the most gut wrenching pieces of TV ever

@janejones7638 2 жыл бұрын

The scene with the woman suffocating her child was the saddest thing I've seen on TV.

@PjD0150 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe casualty made the list. It’s been on for donkey years and goes through many changes. You have some who are there for the long haul but most of them last between a two or three years. Just a hospitals staff always changing. However, You can not watch it for years but you still find good old Charlie there. PS Casualty and holby! Now I am surprised.

@roxy5588 2 жыл бұрын

You should have included Australian medical drama All Saints it ran for 12 seasons between 1998 until 2009. And ER should have been number one on this list. Nothing against Greys but ER is way better!

@operacorin 2 жыл бұрын

Where's The Resident. That's currently my favorit

@rosebookfan7677 2 жыл бұрын

YAAASS!!! Happy The Good Doctor made the list cuz I’d be REALLY peeved off it didn’t😸😤

@tumitoons7402 2 жыл бұрын

man why is The Resident always so overlooked. i love that show

@delmicortave 2 жыл бұрын

For me ER should be number 1, house md number 2, m*a*s*h number 3, nurse Jackie number 4, Grey's anatomy number 5 (even though I haven't watch a single episode after season 10) the good doctor, black code and the night shift number 6,7 and 8th don't know in what order

@lwhite2024 2 жыл бұрын

It's no surprise that Grey's is #1, but how is New Amsterdam an honorable mention?!?!?

@lorivk6690 2 жыл бұрын

So many good shows…I think “China Beach” with Dana Delaney & cast should be on this list. It was a great show too!

@angelatircuit2355 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot China Beach until you mentioned it, but I agree.

@madnessarcade7447 2 жыл бұрын

Saving Hope deserves love But it’ll probably get overlooked Doogie is as well Both doogies but those are more comedies ig

@simplysugar 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You added Casualty. Nicely researched Mojo.

@TheStephrules Ай бұрын

And Holby City got an honourable mention too!

@sassykaren7587 2 жыл бұрын

I used to watch St Elsewhere all the time as well as House and ER. My favorite one I watch now is Grey’s Anatomy. The Good Doctor looks like a show that I will have to check out. Chicago Med looks like another show I will have to give a try watching it.

@simplysugar 2 жыл бұрын

If you loved House you'll love The Good Doctor. Basically same show because both by David Shore.

@sassykaren7587 2 жыл бұрын

@@simplysugar thank you so much for the information. I will definitely check it out! 👍

@fathimafuard5216 2 жыл бұрын

I watched a show called ‘This is going to hurt’ it was very good. It talked about some serious matter. I think it deserves to be in the list.

@carolineriedelsperger944 2 жыл бұрын

Has anybody else watched "Monroe"? I really like that one!! It aired +10 years ago and I am still sad it was cancelled after two seasons. 😭

@jenniferthompson3340 2 жыл бұрын

Aside from MASH, St Elsewhere was a truly ground breaking show. It was one of the first shows to have a respected doctor die of AIDS

@dennismwiti8978 2 жыл бұрын

The good doctor is my favorite

@ryanbarth6691 Жыл бұрын

St elsewhere the original ER

@nitacarter8748 2 жыл бұрын

Ms. Mojo... can we get top 10 episodes of ER or saddest episodes of ER ? I cry every time I see the episode about Dr. Carter baby.

@CarbyForever 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! We need more ER ranking videos

@minenoturs4271 2 жыл бұрын

ER where are they now

@barbarabavier675 2 жыл бұрын

Nope. #4 MASH #3 Nurse Jackie #2 House #1 ER And you forgot Night Shift.

@cjhansen6618 2 жыл бұрын

I've been rewatching ER, if Steven Spielberg decides to reboot it I would definitely watch it. I am a huge M*A*S*H fan, rewatched the whole series several times. There will never be another Army Based hospital show quite like it. That's if another show revolves around a war.

@jessyca1804 Жыл бұрын

alan alda was in ER in the beginning of series 6.

@cjhansen6618 Жыл бұрын

@@jessyca1804 yeah, but he wasn't in the series very long.

@elarianasky 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the outlandishness of House. It used to be a favourite show that I watched and I plan to get into it again soon

@shell150675 2 жыл бұрын

ER is the best medical drama by a mile. I adore Grey's, but ER blows it out of the water. I'm also disappointed Chicago Hope didn't get at least an honourable mention.

@jonathanfitzharris4196 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed greys... to a point. ER was much more consistently strong, knowing when to end. Greys has just gone on from season 8 continously declining in quality and actual medicine

@nancyomalley6286 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed-It's basically 'General Hospital" but on prime time

@minenoturs4271 2 жыл бұрын

*YES* THANK YOUuuu

@makmcdermott 2 жыл бұрын

I would have been happy if any of the top 4 shows was number 1 except for Greys Anatomy.

@jamalvargas6146 2 жыл бұрын

I Kinda Liked House and My Mom Used to Watch ER back in the 1990's

@frankiehansen4667 2 жыл бұрын

House MD and The good doctor are great.

@simplysugar 2 жыл бұрын

Both by David Shore

@srhello08 2 жыл бұрын

House can’t be beaten!!!!

@PrincessDegrassi85 2 жыл бұрын

ER forever will be my #1!!

@zarbrinazada726 2 жыл бұрын

saving hope was a great medical drama and unknowingly the patients in few of the episodes were the cast of Wynonna Earp

@MrsDizarky 2 жыл бұрын

ER will forever be the best and most beloved in my eyes. I even named my cat after one of the nurses!

@ngo7156 2 жыл бұрын

Which one? Loved ER too! I still watch the re-runs! ; ) 💕

@minenoturs4271 2 жыл бұрын

@ms mojo where are they now: ER

@ashleyf.6051 2 жыл бұрын

You can make an argument for the top three all being #1 but for me it comes down to ER. ER has such a great ensemble cast, great writers and each episode feels like a movie. I know 15 seasons sounds daunting but if you have not watched it you should. Fav seasons: Season 4, Season 2, Season Season 6, Season 7, Season 8, Season 9 Fav characters: Mark Greene,John Carter,Peter Benton, Kerry Weaver,Abby Lockhart,Carol Hathaway

@minenoturs4271 2 жыл бұрын

YEEEES!👏 *louder for in the back*

@JennFaeAge 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: I don't know if this is still true but for the first 30 or so years there were two actors who'd appeared in every episode, Charlie Fairhead's actor (who I've forgotten the name of) and an extra

@TheStephrules Ай бұрын

Derek Thompson played Charlie Fairhead and he had been on the show since the first episode. He recently departed the show earlier this year

@missydehart6920 2 жыл бұрын

I really expected ER to be #1. While I enjoy Grey’s, there’s no way it beats ER. I wish Code Black had been given more time, I really liked it whereas New Amsterdam is just ridiculous to me. ER, House, MASH and Nurse Jackie are the best ever. My opinions, don’t hate on me. Lol.

@shainewhite2781 2 жыл бұрын

ER was my favorite medical drama. I liked it up until George Clooney left the show, but did watch some of the later seasons

@3emilyyyx 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend finishing it if you can. The show is amazing.

@pcortezzi 2 жыл бұрын

ER as third is outrageous!

@mahmudurrahman8377 2 жыл бұрын

I only watched one medical drama in my whole life yet I can honestly say none are better than the "the good doctor".

@ghfan51184 2 жыл бұрын

2 of my favorite medical dramas that weren't on this list is Dr. Quin Medicine Woman and Lifetime's "Strong medicine" about women doctors.

@My.Cat.My.Love_ Жыл бұрын

C’mon House is iconic! I mean its my favorite, so fun and also pretty accurate medical stuff and every character has a background so it is just *muah chef’s kiss*

@mackenzielynn4307 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! House is number 2!

@melaniesenf7175 2 жыл бұрын

Nip/tuck deserves better! This series was such a crazy ride. Btw you completely forgot to mention the Night Shift. While only lasting for 4 seasons, it was a great show

@reyrojo5814 2 жыл бұрын

Chicago Med Is my favorite

@modusvivendi2 2 жыл бұрын

Bit surprised China Beach didn't get a mention given the number of awards it got during its run. Plus, you know, its iconic association with The Vampire Diaries...

@voutsider190 7 ай бұрын

Agree on the first. Lost me on the second, lol

@modusvivendi2 7 ай бұрын

@@voutsider190 Watch Jenny Nicholson's video on the Vampire Diaries and you'll immediately be unable to de-link the two.

@makeupyourmind2019 2 жыл бұрын

I would have picked New Amsterdam over Chicago Med, despite the fact I watch both. Choosing between Grey’s, House, and ER for #1 would have been impossible for me.

@crazypug7431 2 жыл бұрын

Make a list like this but with kdramas

@janejones7638 2 жыл бұрын

The Australian show All Saints is amazing, they get the medicine right. It shows things little things like medicine checks (that's when they gossip). I liked The Royal and Call the Midwife both 60s period British shows. I also loved the British show Peak Practice. The only American show (I'm an American) medical show I liked was House. I know it was outrageous but the characters were brilliant. The supporting actors have found success after the show. I hate Grey's Anatomy. I loved Scrubs as a comedy. It took place in a hospital so it counts. I love the commercials using the actors to sell wireless service.

@paulaparsons1870 2 жыл бұрын

Where can All Saints and Peak Practice be watched?

@waittillfamewtf2385 2 жыл бұрын

🏥 "General Hospital" (1963-2022)

@melindakinnaird 2 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me?! ER should be number one!!

@zane_727 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not surprised Grey's is at #1. The show's popularity is iconic. But the best seasons that established that iconic status were the earlier ones. Seasons 1-8 maybe. Beyond that is just underwhelming for me.

@sophiaandre139 2 жыл бұрын

Howie Mandel had hair and a beard!

@reginasuangco8563 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite medical show is ER

@latricegrayson954 2 жыл бұрын

Saving Hope should have at least been an honorable mention

@conchobar 10 ай бұрын

I love how the mentioned Howie Mandel in St. Elsewhere, but completely missed Denzel Washington in the shot.

@sineadcarroll6670 2 жыл бұрын

"This is going to hurt" is a very good new medical drama that should be checked out!

@paulkowald4057 2 жыл бұрын

Where is General Hospital? I know it’s technically considered a soap opera but it also could be considered a medical drama

@janejones7638 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes. About 1/2 the content takes place in the hospital. Franco was art therapist and Willow taught the kids in the hospital before training for a nurse.

@paulkowald4057 2 жыл бұрын

@@janejones7638 my favorite scene is the fight between Claudia and Olivia in the hotel room

@alexandria5955 2 жыл бұрын

I’m literally rewatching house right now from start to finish, normally I’m watching greys anatomy cause it’s my comfort show but after watching all the seasons over 7 times, it kinda gets a little too redundant lmao. chicago med is a good one too, and new amsterdam, but you can’t forget the OG shows like ER and private practice. man I love medical drama shows.

@paisleybrooks8653 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like most if these shows are great but to not even mention The Resident is crazy to me. It is honestly one of the best medical dramas I have ever watched.

@julianaylor4351 2 жыл бұрын

Casualty used to have a sister show Holby City about the surgeons in the same fictional hospital, that has just been cancelled, after a long run. The fans were not amused when it was cancelled.

@TheStephrules Ай бұрын

It got an honourable mention

@Samanthaguiar Жыл бұрын

Chicago Med will always be my favorite

@sobanjodolapo4571 2 жыл бұрын

House should be number 1 unarguably tbh

@ilphi08 2 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly Grey's Anatomy in its 18th season, still has higher rating(0.66) than the Good Doctor's 5th season(0.42) Grey's Anatomy is currently the 2nd highest rating primetime medical drama only second to Chicago Med But Chicago Med is only on its 7th season Grey's Anatomy 18th season average viewership:4.28M Chicago Med 7th season average viewership: 6.77M Grey's Anatomy 7th season average viwership: 11.41M

@simplysugar 2 жыл бұрын

Good doctor most viewed show on Abc though if I remember

@invaderkittykai 2 жыл бұрын

"This Is Going To Hurt" is definitely my favourite ♥️

@lifeofbekahh Ай бұрын

my favorite medical dramas are house md and greys anatomy 😊

@maceyharper2268 2 жыл бұрын

Nip/Tuck was always full of surprises.

@sharong.7003 2 жыл бұрын

Of these shows - MASH is by far the best . Grey's Anatomy has nothing to do with real medicine. The best medical show on TV at this time is 'Call the Midwife' the BBC show on PBS. It has wonderful writing, excellent acting and is factually based on the medicine of the 1950's and 1960's. Signed a physician with 35 years experience.

@jalabi99 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't watched it yet but I'm willing to guess this is really a "top 10 best medical dramas on US television" list. **Edited to Add:** Phew, I'm glad that I was wrong! _Casualty_ and _Holby City_ wooohooo! I'm surprised that _[scrubs]_ and British show _Emergency-Ward 10_ (the first primetime TV drama to feature an interracial kiss, in July 1964) wasn't on the list. But this is fine!

@paulaparsons1870 2 жыл бұрын

Although I am a big Greys Anatomy fan, I believe House should be no.1. I would like to add my ultimate favorite medical drama to the list. It’s a Netflix kdrama called Hospital Playlist. It has 3 seasons already and it is amazing. Most of you have probably not even heard of it as it is a Korean drama. No I am not Asian not do I speak anything but English but a 30+ white American woman who loves kdramas and reading subtitles. Take my word for it and watch Hospital Playlist.

@keichimaebara918 Жыл бұрын

TRUE house is one of the greatest show ever made ,n Hugh Laurie is extraordinary