Streaming Medical TV Shows: What to Watch

IN A NUTSHELL:

• General Hospital premiered in 1963, now available on Hulu

• Dozens of shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime

Written by Ayan Monpara, MD

Ever since the first ambulance rolled up in General Hospital more than 50 years ago, the popularity of medical television shows hasn’t slowed down.

There have been programs in all genres over the decades, including comedy with Scrubs to the more serious and realistic drama ER which premiered in 1994 and ran for 15 seasons. Now there is plenty to choose from on streaming services, including some of your favorite classics to fresh, original content.

We picked out a few of the most popular ones you can add to your queue:

Grey’s Anatomy

Available on: Netflix, Hulu

Series run: 2005-present

9-1-1

Available on: Hulu

Series run: 2018-present

Scrubs

Available on: Hulu

Series run: 2001-2010

Nip/Tuck

Available on: Amazon Prime

Series run: 2003-2010

Casualty

Available on: Amazon Prime

Series run: 1986 to present

Private Practice

Available on: Hulu

Series run: 2007-2013

The Resident

Available on: Hulu

Series run: 2018-present

House

Available on: Amazon Prime

Series run: 2004-2012

The Good Doctor

Available on: Hulu

Series run: 2017-present

Code Black

Available on: Amazon Prime

Series run: 2015 to present

Nurse Jackie

Available on: Netflix

Series run: 2009-2015

The Night Shift

Available on: Netflix

Series run: 2014-2017

E.R.

Available on: Hulu

Series run: 1994-2009

General Hospital

Available on: Hulu

Series run: 1963-present