Grey's Anatomy

Grey’s Anatomy is ABC’s long-running medical drama created by Shonda Rhimes. The series starts as Meredith Grey and four fellow interns enter a demanding surgical residency at Seattle Grace Hospital, where clinical decisions carry immediate consequences and personal relationships rarely stay separate from work. Meredith’s connection to her celebrated surgeon mother gives the early story an added question of legacy, but the drama soon expands into a large ensemble of residents, attending physicians, patients and families. Cases can be self-contained, while careers, marriages, friendships and losses develop across seasons. The hospital changes names and its staff turns over, yet Miranda Bailey and Richard Webber provide continuity alongside Meredith’s evolving role. Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. lead the original cast. This page covers the ABC series that began in 2005, not the unrelated film Gray’s Anatomy or the spin-offs Private Practice and Station 19.

Where to watch (checked October 7, 2026): ABC’s official page carries available episodes and directs U.S. viewers to Hulu. Disney+ lists the series in supported international markets. Season depth, release timing, advertising and subscription requirements vary by country and plan.

Key facts

• Grey’s Anatomy premiered on ABC on March 27, 2005.
• Shonda Rhimes created the series.
• Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. were members of the original principal cast.
• Twenty-two seasons had aired by October 7, 2026, with season 23 scheduled next.

Official sources: ABC series page; Disney+ title page.