ShondaLand: The TV shows of Shonda Rhimes
Though Shonda Rhimes found success with films like “Crossroads” -- Britney Spears’ cinematic debut -- “Grey’s Anatomy” was Rhimes’ true breakout. The medical drama, which focuses on Dr. Ellen Grey (Ellen Pompeo) as she navigates her career and personal life, was unique in its diverse casting.
The show, now in its 13th season, is one of the longest-running scripted primetime TV series. Fans last year were heartbroken when beloved character Dr. Derek Shepherd, played by Patrick Dempsey, died on the show.
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"Private Practice," 2007 to 2013
“Private Practice” launched as a spin-off to “Grey’s Anatomy.” It followed the life of popular “Grey’s” character Dr. Addison Montgomery, played by Kate Walsh, as she leaves Seattle Grace Hospital to join a private practice in Los Angeles.
"Off the Map," 2011
The shortest-lived show from ShondaLand, “Off the Map” did not charm audiences as much as Rhimes’ other medical dramas.
The show was set in a South American village where seven doctors soul-searched and ruminated on their careers. It was canceled after one season.
"Scandal," 2012 to present
Kerry Washington’s character in “Scandal,” Olivia Pope, is partially based on real-life press aide Judy Smith, who worked for the George H.W. Bush administration.
“Scandal” centers on Pope and her colleagues at her crisis management firm in Washington, D.C., as well as the White House staff, including the President and ex-First Lady.
"How to Get Away with Murder," 2014 to present
“How to Get Away with Murder” made Viola Davis the first black woman to win the Emmy for Best Actress in a Drama. Davis plays a law professor, Annalise Keating, who, along with her students, becomes entwined in a murder plot.
"The Catch," 2016 to present
Mireille Enos plays Alice Vaughan, a private investigator, in “The Catch,” Rhimes’ newest drama. But soon, Vaughan realizes that her fiancé has defrauded her and she becomes determined to find him.