5 Best Medical Dramas of All Time to Get Addicted to

While it's immensely difficult to become a doctor, it's very easy to get hooked on medical dramas. Here are just five that will win you over in no time.

The Resident (2018-2023, 6 seasons, 7.8 on IMDb)

This medical drama from Fox is remarkable for a number of reasons. Aside from its appealing cast, including Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife, American Horror Story: Delicate), Emily VanCamp (Revenge), and Manish Dayal (Halt and Catch Fire), the show delves into the problems of the American healthcare system and tackles its bureaucratic nature.

ER (1994-2009, 15 seasons, 7.9 on IMDb)

The iconic medical drama has seen many prominent actors over its impressive run. From George Clooney to Julianna Margulies, the show was full of famous faces. As the second longest-running medical drama on television, ER captivated audiences with its portrayal of events in a Chicago hospital emergency room and the professional and personal lives of its staff.

Code Black (2015-2018, 3 seasons, 8.0 on IMDb)

Although this CBS medical drama didn't have as many seasons on the air as the other shows on this list, it deserves to be called one of the best shows in the genre of all time. Led by Marcia Gay Harden, Bonnie Somerville, and Melanie Chandra, Code Black follows a group of young residents and their more seasoned colleagues as they try to help ER patients despite a lack of resources.

The Good Doctor (2017-2024, 7 seasons, 8.0 on IMDb)

ABC's hit medical drama has captivated viewers since its inception thanks to its extraordinary lead character, young Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore). As he fights social stigma and leads by example as a talented surgeon despite having autism, he faces many challenges, both ordinary and specific to his condition. The show is a beautiful reminder of how different and yet valuable we all are.

Season 7 will premiere on February 20.

House M.D. (2004-2012, 8 seasons, 8.7 on IMDb)

This iconic medical drama starring Hugh Laurie, Robert Sean Leonard and Lisa Edelstein remains relevant even though it ended over a decade ago. The show revolves around the titular doctor who wows viewers with his audacity, saves patients with his smarts, and terrorizes residents with his despotic demeanor as he navigates his deteriorating professional and personal life and battles drug addiction. Interestingly, the show is full of dark humor and sarcasm, which makes it all the more compelling.