6 medical dramas and comedies to stream on Disney+

From pulse-pounding emergencies to laugh-out-loud operating-room mishaps, these series deliver every kind of bedside story

High-stakes surgeries? Character-driven sagas? Or a dose of hospital humour? Disney+ has a medical drama or comedy ready to check every box. Below, we’ve grouped six standout shows by tone and setting, giving newcomers and seasoned fans an easy way to pick their next must-see streaming appointment. Clear your schedule, scrub in, and whether you’re cheering on Zach Braff’s daydreaming intern or bracing for Hugh Laurie’s sarcastic diagnoses, add your favourites to your Watchlist today.

Hospital dramas

Grey's Anatomy, Hulu

Grey’s Anatomy follows Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and fellow surgical interns as they plunge into the notoriously grueling residency at Seattle Grace Hospital. Sleep-deprived and emotionally raw, they tackle high-risk operations, demanding mentors, and tangled romances while forging bonds that keep them standing. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the character-driven saga has already marked an unprecedented 400th episode, solidifying its reputation as the network’s longest-running primetime medical drama and continuing to shape pop-culture conversation.

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The Resident, Hulu

At Atlanta’s Chastain Park Memorial Hospital, senior resident Dr. Conrad Hawkins (Matt Czuchry) mentors idealistic newcomer Devon Pravesh while exposing the hidden costs of care. From split-second trauma decisions to boardroom power plays, the series confronts modern health-care ethics with adrenaline and heart. Over six seasons, its storytelling peels back corporate layers to reveal the human stakes behind every chart, proving that heroism often thrives in grey areas, not glowing headlines.

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Medical comedies

Doogie Howser, M.D.

Brilliant prodigy Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser (Neil Patrick Harris) finished medical school at 14, but at 16, he’s still figuring out how to navigate the world of adolescence. Between late-night rounds and locker-room banter with best friend Vinnie Delpino, the young surgeon shuttles from life-saving procedures to driver’s-license drama. Created by Steven Bochco and David E. Kelley, the four-season dramedy pairs high-stakes hospital moments with coming-of-age humour. It’s a touchingly funny look at an extraordinary teenager just trying to live an ordinary life.

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Scrubs, Hulu

Scrubs drops audiences inside Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital where razor-sharp wit shares hallways with profound lessons on life and death. New doctors bond over cafeteria debates, elevator sing-alongs, and the kind of unpredictable cases that accelerate their growth. Creator Bill Lawrence’s nine-season blend of slapstick and sincerity earned multiple Emmy® Award nominations during its run, including Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series. The ensemble features Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, and more.

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Medical dramas with a twist

Hyper Knife, Hulu

In this Korean thriller, gifted neurosurgeon Seok (Park Eunbin) returns from disgrace to face former mentor Professor Deokhee, turning their once-warm bond into a battle of scalpel and spirit. High-stakes operations unveil buried crimes as revenge fuels every incision, blurring lines between healing and harm. Hyper Knife slices into ambition, power, and medical ethics with a K-Drama flair that keeps pulses racing.

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Doctor Odyssey, Hulu

Doctor Odyssey charts urgent medicine on open seas as new medical director Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson) steers a lean team aboard a luxury cruise ship. Miles from shore, everyday ailments quickly escalate into surgical crises, forcing inventive solutions within tight quarters and tighter deadlines. Created by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken, the high-energy procedural fuses shipboard intrigue with compassionate care, proving that adventure doesn’t wait for port calls.

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