If you’re a fan of medical dramas like Chicago Hope, you’ll love our curated list of TV shows that offer the same intense, emotional, and gripping storytelling. From life-saving surgeries to the personal lives of doctors, these shows will keep you on the edge of your seat.

1. ER

ER is a classic medical drama that follows the lives of emergency room doctors and staff at County General Hospital in Chicago. Starring George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, and Anthony Edwards, this show is renowned for its realistic portrayal of the medical profession.

2. Grey’s Anatomy

Grey’s Anatomy delves into the personal and professional lives of surgical residents at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Ellen Pompeo stars as Meredith Grey, alongside a talented ensemble cast including Sandra Oh and Patrick Dempsey.

3. House

House features the brilliant but misanthropic Dr. Gregory House, played by Hugh Laurie, who leads a team of diagnosticians at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. The show is known for its unique medical cases and House’s unconventional methods.

4. The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor centers around Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome, portrayed by Freddie Highmore. The series explores his challenges and triumphs in the medical field.

5. Scrubs

Scrubs offers a comedic yet heartfelt look at the lives of medical interns and staff at Sacred Heart Hospital. Zach Braff stars as J.D., with Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, and John C. McGinley in supporting roles.

6. Private Practice

Private Practice is a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy that follows Dr. Addison Montgomery, played by Kate Walsh, as she starts a new chapter at a private medical practice in Los Angeles. The show delves into both medical and personal storylines.

7. The Resident

The Resident focuses on the lives and duties of staff members at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital. Matt Czuchry stars as Dr. Conrad Hawkins, a senior resident dedicated to exposing the flaws in the healthcare system.

8. New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam follows Dr. Max Goodwin, played by Ryan Eggold, as he becomes the medical director of one of the oldest public hospitals in America. His mission is to reform the hospital and provide exceptional care.

9. Code Black

Code Black is set in the busiest emergency room in the nation, where the influx of patients often outweighs the available resources. Starring Marcia Gay Harden and Luis Guzmán, this show highlights the chaos and urgency of emergency medicine.

10. St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere is a pioneering medical drama set in a rundown Boston hospital. The ensemble cast includes Ed Begley Jr., Denzel Washington, and Howie Mandel, and the show is known for its innovative storytelling and character development.

11. Nurse Jackie

Nurse Jackie stars Edie Falco as Jackie Peyton, a nurse struggling to balance her demanding job with personal issues, including addiction. The show offers a gritty and realistic portrayal of life in a New York City hospital.

12. Saving Hope

Saving Hope combines medical drama with supernatural elements, following Dr. Alex Reid (Erica Durance) as she navigates life after her fiancé, Dr. Charlie Harris (Michael Shanks), falls into a coma and begins to communicate with spirits.

13. Hawthorne

Hawthorne features Jada Pinkett Smith as Christina Hawthorne, the Chief Nursing Officer at Richmond Trinity Hospital. The series focuses on her dedication to her patients and the challenges she faces in her professional and personal life.

14. Royal Pains

Royal Pains follows Dr. Hank Lawson, played by Mark Feuerstein, who becomes a concierge doctor in the Hamptons after being blacklisted from the medical community. The show blends medical cases with the luxurious lifestyle of his wealthy clientele.

15. The Night Shift

The Night Shift centers on the late-night staff at San Antonio Memorial Hospital, led by Dr. T.C. Callahan (Eoin Macken). The series explores the unique challenges and camaraderie of working the night shift in a busy ER.

16. Chicago Med

Chicago Med is part of the Chicago franchise and focuses on the emergency department at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. The ensemble cast includes Nick Gehlfuss, Torrey DeVitto, and Oliver Platt, and the show often intersects with Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.

17. Pure Genius

Pure Genius follows a tech billionaire who partners with a maverick surgeon to run a state-of-the-art hospital. The series stars Dermot Mulroney and Augustus Prew, and explores the intersection of technology and medicine.

18. Heartbeat

Heartbeat is inspired by the real-life story of Dr. Kathy Magliato and stars Melissa George as Dr. Alex Panttiere, a renowned heart transplant surgeon. The show delves into her professional challenges and personal life.

19. Mercy

Mercy focuses on the lives of three nurses at Mercy Hospital: Veronica Callahan (Taylor Schilling), Sonia Jimenez (Jaime Lee Kirchner), and Chloe Payne (Michelle Trachtenberg). The series offers a unique perspective on the medical field through the eyes of nurses.