Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama created by Shonda Rhimes that premiered on the ABC network in March 2005. It follows a group of surgical interns and doctors, led at first by Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, as they work and form relationships at Seattle Grace Hospital. The series combines intense hospital cases with romance, friendship and personal tragedy, and it became a ratings success in its early seasons. It has been one of the longest-running prime-time dramas in American television history and spawned the spin-offs Private Practice and Station 19. The show also became known for its diverse cast and for storylines that brought attention to health and social issues.
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- 27 March 2005Premiere of Grey's Anatomy
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- 2 April 2005Death of John Paul II
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