Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes and centered on surgeons and trainees at a fictional Seattle hospital.

Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. It premiered on ABC on March 27, 2005, and follows the professional and personal lives of surgeons and trainees at a fictional Seattle hospital. The series centers on the titular character Meredith Grey, and has been widely broadcast and streamed in Canada as one of the most enduring U.S. network dramas.

Premise

Grey's Anatomy is set in a Seattle hospital and focuses on doctors at different stages of their careers. Its stories combine medical cases with relationships, workplace conflict, and personal change.

Production and broadcast

The series was created by Shonda Rhimes and launched on ABC on March 27, 2005. It has remained a major network drama and has been renewed repeatedly over the years.

Main characters

Meredith Grey is the title character and central figure, played by Ellen Pompeo. The ensemble also includes surgeons, residents, and specialists, with the cast changing over time.

Longevity

The series has run for more than two decades and is among the longest-running U.S. medical dramas. Sources in 2026 report 22 aired seasons and an additional renewal for season 23, announced for fall 2026.