Grey’s Anatomy – the show that brought us drama and hot doctors. What’s not to love?
The infamous medical drama follows Meredith Grey, the daughter of renowned surgeon – Ellis Grey – and her struggles throughout her time at Grey Sloan Memorial hospital in Seattle.
We feel for Meredith – it can’t be easy trying to live up to your millionaire parents and deal with the pressures of life at the same time!
That’s where the squad come in – bringing with them a whole load of angst, challenges and most of all, love.
Maybe you’ve never watched an episode before or maybe you’re a die-hard fan. Either way prepare to have your mind blown with these top 60 facts!
1. The show was inspired by documentaries
The show’s executive producer – Shona Rhimes – actually came up with the concept of Grey’s Anatomy after watching The Discovery Channel.
Let’s do it like they do on the discovery channel
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she said:
‘There’s something fascinating about the medical world — you see things you’d never imagine, like the fact that doctors talk about their boyfriends or their day while they’re cutting somebody open…
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…So when ABC asked me to write another pilot, the [operating room] seemed like the natural setting.’
2. Meredith Grey’s home really does exist in Seattle
One of the most notable locations for the show is Meredith Grey’s house – known by its ficitional address as 613 Harper Lane.
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But did you know that the house actually exists? You can drive out to see it!
The $13.3 billion home is located on 303 Comstock Street for you curious fans out there…
3. The show was originally going to be named ‘Complications’
The producers originally came up with the title name ‘Complications’ which is very fitting for this show (it gets HEAVY) but we are thankful it didn’t stick!
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