Grey's Anatomy

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 27, 2005
Season #: 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
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Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Feb 20, 2013
    40
    The kind of TV product that's so instantly recognizable you feel like you've already dreamed it from premiere to finale. It might as well be over before it really starts.
  2. Denver Post
    Reviewed by: Joanne Ostrow
    Feb 20, 2013
    50
    So far Grey's Anatomy is groping for a balance between over-the-top nuttiness and heartstring plucking drama; it lands awkwardly in the dram-edy category. If it would stop trying to be droll and ironic (this is no "Scrubs"), it just might make the cut. [27 March 2005, p.F01]
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  3. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 28, 2013
    50
    There are bright spots here, including Pompeo's skillful performance and the surprisingly touching relationship between Meredith and her mother, a renowned surgeon. But to be worthy of study, Grey's Anatomy needs more of a brain.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Feb 20, 2013
    60
    A mixed bag. Diagnosis: Some good dialogue, but it also suffers from a mild case of predictability.
  6. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Feb 20, 2013
    50
    Ultimately, there's nothing new about the bones of Grey's Anatomy. Somebody needs to reinvent the hospital drama, stat.

Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best TV Season of 2005
36
#36 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
10
#10 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 230 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 200 out of 230
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 230
  3. Negative: 18 out of 230
  1. bsullivan1992
    Oct 1, 2010
    8
    Season 1 of Grey's Anatomy set the stage for many many years of great television. I love the interactions between all the characters and theSeason 1 of Grey's Anatomy set the stage for many many years of great television. I love the interactions between all the characters and the acting is great. My favorite moment of the season was the arrival of addison. I still see that moment as one of the biggest game changers and shockers ever to happen in the seven seasons that Grey's has been on the air.… Full Review »
  2. greysanatomy
    Feb 26, 2013
    10
    Grey's Anatomy is the best television show of the 21st century. The medical drama collaborates drama with romance, comedy and even a bit ofGrey's Anatomy is the best television show of the 21st century. The medical drama collaborates drama with romance, comedy and even a bit of medicine manages to get in the mix! The chemistry between the cast members is phenomenal especially the long-standing relationship between Ellen Pompeo's character Meredith Grey and Patrick Dempsey's character Derek Shepherd. They have a presence that makes the viewer feel warm and themselves as actors have an exceptional chemistry, personally two of my favourite actors. Also the friendship between Meredith and Sandra Oh's character Cristina is welcoming and comedic. It has a great storyline thanks to the amazing creator Shonda Rhimes.… Full Review »
  3. kstaterhater
    Mar 16, 2012
    2
    This concept has been done before, and much better too. Let's put pretty people in scrubs and put ridiculous scenarios in front of them.This concept has been done before, and much better too. Let's put pretty people in scrubs and put ridiculous scenarios in front of them. Being in the medical field, I find this insulting the intelligence of Americans. I just hope people don't think this crap mimics reality(except maybe the sleeping around). Pass, pass, pass.… Full Review »
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