The Best Medical Shows Of 2024, Ranked
Only shows airing new episodes in 2024.
Looking for a cure to weekend boredom? Equipped with operations, diagnoses, and medical jargon, this list of the best medical shows running in 2024 has it all from painfully real reality shows to heartbreaking dramas.Â
Long running stalwart Grey's Anatomy is back with season 19, featuring a scaled back role for Ellen Pompeo. Tune in for her final episode set to air February 23rd. Another popular long runner Call the Midwife also returns for season 12 in 2023. For those more inclined to the real world, Dr. Pimple Popper hosts another round of popping sessions and prosthetic specialist Allison Vest helps more patients reclaim their lives in Body Parts.
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- 1Oliver Platt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Nick Gehlfuss
Chicago Med follows the emergency department (ED) doctors and nurses of the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Center and is the third installment in Dick Wolf's Chicago franchise. This pure genre show enthralls viewers invested in the comings and goings of emergency doctors much in the way of classics like ER.
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- 2
The Good Doctor
Freddie Highmore, Richard Schiff, Christina ChangAn adaptation of a Korean original, The Good Doctor follows Shaun Murphy, an autistic savant surgeon who relocates from Wyoming to California to work at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Using his unique near-photographic recall, the prolific doctor uses his talents to solve some of the toughest medical mysteries.
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- 3Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens
If anything, Grey's Anatomy deserves a place on any list of medical series as one of the longest-running scripted primetime shows ever, with eighteen seasons following Dr. Meredith Grey and the rest of the staff at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (originally Seattle Grace Hospital when the series premiered in 2005). This series has covered almost every possible topic of life, love, and health over the years while Dr. Grey has journeyed from intern to Director of the Residency Program and seems set to continue doing so.
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- 4Hamza Haq, Laurence Leboeuf, Ayisha Issa
Itself a transplant from Canada, this medical drama follows Dr. Bashir Hamed, who was an established emergency doctor in his home country of Syria, but now must re-qualify to practice medicine again in his new home of Toronto. As a resident, Dr. Hamed finds that both the skills he knows and the life he's lived are very different in his new country, and must channel his passion for medicine to find his place again.
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- 5Jenny Agutter, Annabelle Apsion, Linda Bassett
Perhaps it's a bit more period drama than medical drama, but this British series based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth follows more than just the ups and downs of life as a nurse-midwife in the 1950s and '60s. As an embedded part of their community in East End London, these midwives give their patients support through some of the most tumultuous years for childbirth, from the 1957 "Baby Boom" through the 1960s and the introduction of the contraceptive pill and more modern legislation on women's health.
More Call The Midwife - 6Natasha Calis, Morgan Holmstrom, Praneet Akilla
Medical dramas are great but they're even better when they have a great hook and SkyMed delivers on that front. Set in remote northern Manitoba, Canada, a team of nurses and pilots run the flying air ambulances the locals rely on for medical rescues. Character-driven, the stories are high stakes, with only the small team standing between life and loss.
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- 7Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson
Midwife and nurse practitioner Melinda "Mel" Monroe relocates to a remote part of Northern California in an attempt to start fresh. Small town living, however, isn't as simple as she hoped in this romance drama.
- 8
The Incredible Dr. Pol
Not all medical docuseries are about people. The titular Dr. Jan Pol has been a practicing veterinarian since 1981 and he's served more than 19,000 clients since. From his clinic in central Michigan farm country, the charismatic Dr. Pol specializes in large farm animals like cows, sheep, pigs, goats and more and does his wonderful work with Dr. Brenda Grettenberger, who has worked by his side since 1992.
- 9Sandra Lee
If you like extreme dermatological procedures like blackhead extractions, then you probably already know about Dr. Sandra Lee - known more popularly as Dr. Pimple Popper, thanks to her YouTube channel, which has been going strong since 2015. Not for the faint of heart when it comes to skin, this medical documentary-reality series follows Dr. Lee and her work that ranges from cysts to keloids to mysterious lumps.
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- 10Paul Nassif, Terry J. Dubrow, Maria Menounos
Navigate the complex world of plastic surgery as skilled surgeons endeavor to rectify the aftermath of ill-fated cosmetic procedures, striving to restore both physical appearances and patients' confidence. Renowned plastic surgeons Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow take center stage in this reality series, showcasing their expertise in addressing challenging cases and highlighting the emotional impact of surgical mishaps.
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Embark on a heartwarming journey with "Doctor Cha" as a former housewife reenters the medical field after two decades, navigating the challenges of her new role as a first-year resident and discovering unexpected comedic twists along the way. The series deftly balances complex medical themes with humor, offering viewers a refreshing take on the world of medicine and showcasing the protagonist's journey of second chances and personal growth.
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- 12K. Michelle
This medical docuseries follows the journeys of people who are suffering from post-surgery complications and need drastic action to save their lives. No stranger to the struggles of this kind of trauma, host K. Michelle shares her own journey while helping others find solace and support while they work to reverse their procedures.
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This show is a candid exploration of urological challenges as Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, a compassionate urologist, brings relief and optimism to individuals grappling with sensitive and distressing genital conditions. The series sheds light on the often stigmatized world of urology, offering a glimpse into the medical and emotional support provided to patients seeking solutions for their intimate health concerns.
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This is really a medical reality series that is exactly what it says on the tin. In an emergency room in Texas, Dr. Ruby Rose and her ER team take care of "Texas-sized medial emergencies" that mostly involve removing things from people. Whether it's a bug in someone's ear, a shard of metal from an eye, or something as simple - but as medically urgent - as a piece of bread stuck up a toddlers nose, these ER physicians work their magic to remove things that don't belong.
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This medical series provides insight into the realm of groundbreaking chiropractic care as Dr. Alessandra Colón and her exceptional team confront and alleviate severe physical ailments using unique methods. The series showcases their relentless pursuit of relief through distinctive techniques, offering an insightful look into the world of specialized healing.
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