Are You The Biggest Grey's Anatomy Fan? Name These Doctors
- by Danielle Lasher
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Love it or hate it, Grey’s Anatomy has become one of the most successful shows on television. Even after 14 seasons, the show is still running strong and isn’t showing signs of slowing down. It seems audiences are still interested in what’s going on at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and are staying up-to-date on the developments of its residents, interns and doctors.
While many people claim to watch the show, only a few hardcore fans have been tuning in since the very beginning. Even if they have been, there’s been so many characters who come and go that there’s no way they can be knowledgeable enough to know everything about the show. We thought we would put that notion to the test anyway, and see if there’s anyone out there who really knows everything there is to know about Grey’s Anatomy, from seasons 1 through 14.
While we seriously doubt anyone can get most of these questions right, we think any true Grey’s fan will give it a try. Here’s a chance to see if they can gut up the juiciest details from the show, including every “Mc” heartthrob, every heart-wrenching twist and all the steamy romances. This is the quiz that will prove if any Grey’s fan is what they claim to be. Warning! This article contains spoilers from seasons 1 through 14.
Which character is a mentor to Meredith?
Everyone needs a mentor in life, even Meredith Grey, the intelligent and successful protagonist on Grey’s. While her mentor was the former Chief of Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial, he still manages to care for Meredith as if he was her father to make sure she’s on the path to becoming a successful surgeon. Although this character had an affair with Meredith’s own mother—one that didn’t end so well—he’s never wavered in his devotion to Meredith. Which character is a mentor to Meredith?
What series regular has suffered huge losses and struggles with drug abuse?
This character was an original cast member on Private Practice before crossing over into Grey’s where she resides as head of neurosurgery. Sadly, this character has experienced tremendous hardship with the loss of what she once said were all the men she loved; she was speaking about her brother, her father—and most tragic of all—her own fiancé and son. As a result, she’s become a drug addict, even resulting in others staging an intervention against her. What series regular has suffered huge losses and struggles with drug abuse?
Who is Meredith’s closest friend who just can’t catch a break when it comes to his love life?
Head of Pediatric Surgery and a series regular since the beginning, he’s got a thing for complicated women. Once he dated a patient with amnesia who couldn’t remember who she was; another former character left him after going through brain cancer; even now, his current fling is already married and fleeing an abusive husband! While some might judge his decisions when it comes to relationships, he’s still considered one of show’s favorites. Who is Meredith’s closest friend who just can’t catch a break when it comes to his love life?
What character suffers from war trauma and was once married to Cristina?
Like many characters on the show, this one is no exception to tragedy. He served on a tour in the army during the Iraq War and, as a result, suffered from PTSD. Early on in the show, he fell in love with a character after removing an icicle from her abdomen. Later on, he even ended up taking over Derek’s trailer. What character suffers from war trauma and was once married to Cristina?
Which character is responsible for Derek’s death and is also currently dating Callie?
Responsible for treating Derek Shepherd after his unfortunate car accident, she was a resident at Dillard Medical Center at the time. Although she had sought to order a head CT while Derek was being taken into surgery, a surgeon named Paul ultimately overrode her. Unfortunately, they decided to take Derek into surgery where his vital signs were not normal. Ultimately, Derek died because they didn’t get a CT scan, which would have changed their decision to operate on him. Which character is responsible for Derek’s death and is also currently dating Callie?
Which character fought her way to become Chief of Surgery?
If there’s one thing Grey’s depicts, it’s that being a doctor is hard work. That’s certainly embodied in this character, who’s currently the Chief of Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial, who struggles to balance work with her private life. She’s married to Ben, another series regular, who doesn’t seem to meet her expectations regarding his career decisions. She’s tough as nails and doesn’t shy away from expressing this to others, especially when it comes to saving lives. Which character, once known for being quiet as an intern, has since become a force to be reckoned with that the interns now fear?
Which character lost their leg and persevered?
Resident Stephanie Edwards summed this doctor up perfectly when she detailed all the legendary things she survived, including a shooting and plane crash. As if that wasn’t enough to show how tough she is, her name comes from a U.S. battleship her grandfather died on during military service. She is patriotic and comes from a military background (her father was a marine and her brother served as an army doctor before he died). Which character, who also happens to have a prosthetic leg, is it?
Which series regular is the current head of Cardiothoracic surgery?
This character has a few familial connections to other major characters: for one, she’s the daughter of Richard Webber. Not long after she started working at Grey Sloan Memorial, she revealed to Meredith that they share the same birth mom, Ellis Grey. This was no doubt a product of Richard’s affair he had with Ellis during his residency. She’s Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, though she has been unlucky with her own heart in finding love. Which series regular could it be?
Which character once survived a shooting but succumbed to injuries from a car accident?
No one was meant to be with the show’s protagonist more than this character. Married to Meredith, who he had three children with, his life ended after a sudden accident. Known best by his alias “McDreamy,” he was a neurosurgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial where he saved as many lives as he did swoon viewers’ hearts. His sister is Amelia Shepherd, a series regular, who ended up taking over his job as Head of Neurosurgery despite their differences on how she did her job. Which character once survived a shooting but succumbed to injuries from a car accident?
Which recent addition to the show started out dating Maggie, but quickly moved on to Sam Bello?
A recent addition to the show as a series regular the past few seasons—pleasing viewers everywhere—this character is a resident at Grey Sloan Memorial. He previously dated Maggie, at first secretly, until they decided to go public about their relationship. After feeling uncomfortable with how others perceived them, Maggie came face to face with him to call him out on it. That’s when he decided to end the relationship and has since had a romance with Sam Bello, an intern at the hospital. Who is it?
Which character looks to be starring in a Grey’s spinoff series?
Married to Miranda Bailey, he’s been known to change jobs from time to time. At first, he was an anesthesiologist, switched to surgery and then back to anesthesiology. Now he wants to be a firefighter (to star in a supposed Grey’s spinoff), which could put his relationship with Miranda to the test. He’s known for keeping out of his coworkers’ personal lives, not getting caught up in the details of what ails others. Which character looks to be starring in a Grey’s spinoff series?
Which character, who was married to Derek Shepherd, is known for her trait of “Mc” labeling other characters?
The head of general surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial, she’s struggled with constantly living in the shadow of her mother. Although she won a Harper Avery award, she never settles into a comfortable place, always striving to push herself and advance further in life. She’s recognized most notably for narrating the show, and is the protagonist around which all characters and events appear to circulate. Which character, who was married to Derek Shepherd, is known for her trait of “Mc” labeling other characters?
Which character managed to attract Arizona while at the hospital?
This character, while only briefly working at Grey Sloan Memorial, left an indelible impact nonetheless. Known for her flirtatious behavior, she managed to get Arizona into bed with her for a one-night stand while working on a case at the hospital as a craniofacial surgeon. During her time consulting at the hospital, there was a major storm that managed to knock out the power and make everyone’s jobs more difficult. Which character managed to attract Arizona while at the hospital?
Which character slept with Mark Sloan for years while married to Derek?
While she later went on to helm Private Practice, a Grey’s spinoff, she started off working at Seattle Grace Hospital. At first, married to Derek Shepherd, she ended up later cheating on him with his best friend. When Derek discovered the affair, finding them both in bed together, he ended up simply walking away without saying a word. After she and Derek divorced, it set up the opportunity for her to relocate to Los Angeles, taking a job at Oceanside Wellness Group. Which character slept with Mark Sloan for years while married to Derek?
Which character has had a rocky relationship with Jackson Avery and served as a trauma surgeon in the army?
Almost failing out of ever becoming a doctor, this character went on to become a trauma surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial. She once served as a trauma surgeon, which tested her marriage with Jackson Avery, a series regular. Sadly, she became pregnant with Jackson’s baby in the midst of a conflict between them, and discovered that the baby was diagnosed with a condition. She ended up having the baby, who died shortly after being born. Which character has had a rocky relationship with Jackson Avery and served as a trauma surgeon in the army?
Which character has a “boy name,” according to Alex?
A new intern to the hospital came with a rocky past. Eventually, she wound up becoming romantically involved with Alex, leading them to fake a fight in front of the hospital to make it look like they split up. This was in order to keep the relationship going in secret, after they were discouraged from having a work relationship. Which character has a “boy name,” according to Alex?
Which character comes from a rich medical background who was once married to April?
Like Meredith Grey, this character comes from one of the best known medical families in the surgery world. He’s kind of a big deal. Formerly married to April Kepner, he’s since slept with Stephanie, an intern, while attending Bailey’s wedding. He’s not on the best terms with his mother, Catherine, who always keeps tabs on his romantic life and never hesitates to criticize his girlfriends. Which character comes from a rich medical background who was once married to April?
What character later went on to live with her girlfriend in New York?
A series regular for 10 years, where she was head of orthopedic surgery, she always managed to get along with everyone she worked with. Not having one preference for one gender over another, she’s had a storied love life. Once she even secretly lived out of a storage room at the hospital without anyone else knowing. But like most characters of Grey’s, she hasn’t been completely immune to hardship, divorcing her husband after he cheated on her. What character later went on to live with her girlfriend in New York?
Which doctor used to work with Owen while stationed in Iraq in the Army?
This character previously worked with Owen while stationed in Iraq as a surgeon in the field and later came back to work at the hospital in the states. While she ended up having feelings for Owen, this complicated the romance between him and Cristina. Ultimately, she ended up doing a noble gesture by marrying a patient so he could have her health benefits from insurance. Although she later went back to working in the U.S. Army, she certainly left a mark on the hospital while there. Which character is it?
Which character was considered Meredith’s best friend while she was on the show?
Considered Meredith’s best friend, before she left to head a clinic in Switzerland, this character is a hard worker and completely focused on her career. She’s also has a strong personality and has had some tempestuous romances. Her first being an engagement to Preston Burke, who ended up leaving her at the altar. At that same wedding, she’s also known for accidentally having her eyebrows shaved off. But the most storied romance of all was perhaps her relationship with Owen. Which character was considered Meredith’s best friend while she was on the show?
Who was Derek’s best friend, known best by his nickname of “McSteamy?”
Who didn’t this character sleep with? Head of Plastic Surgery, this character died tragically in a plane crash. He left behind his daughter, Sloan, whom he had with Callie, leaving her to raise the child on her own initially. Up until his death, he was in a coma for 30 days; in the end, Derek and Callie were alone with him up to the moment he passed away. Who was Derek’s best friend, known best by his nickname of “McSteamy?”
Which character went by the nickname of “007?”
Nicknamed “007,” a story device that would bring both laughter and tears to viewers, he was first given the name after struggling in his surgery as an intern. While he had a rough start, he later went on to earn the respect of others at the hospital. Once, Meredith slept with him and cried shortly after. He later married Callie, but then divorced after she discovered he was cheating on her. Sadly, his life ended after he jumped in front of a bus to save the life of a woman. Which character went by the nickname of “007?”
Which character, once referred to as “Cardio God,” managed to stir up controversy behind the scenes?
A cardiothoracic surgeon during the first three seasons of the show, this character was engaged to Cristina before leaving her at the altar, as well as his job, altogether. Behind the scenes, the actor who portrayed this actor receive a lot of criticism for making alleged homophobic comments about another costar. While his departure from the show was turbulent, he reprised his role in a later season, suggesting the public has forgiven him some. Which character, once referred to as “Cardio God,” managed to stir up controversy behind the scenes?
Which character was teased as potentially being a new romance for Meredith after Derek passed?
Known for taking initiative in high-stress medical situations (once pulling a spike out of a man’s chest without consulting anyone else), this character once had a brief relationship with Meredith. While he and Meredith were not on great terms initially, they started hooking up, though she always kept him at arm’s length. But after Megan, his fiancé and Owen’s sister returned, after being MIA, that put an end to his relationship with Meredith. Which character was teased as potentially being a new romance for Meredith after Derek passed?
Which character turned her back on being a surgeon after suffering an accident?
This character had a rough childhood after she was hospitalized for sickle-cell disease. She later encountered more hardship when she inadvertently caused a wing of the hospital to explode. The accident resulted in her suffering from major burns on her arms, which would affect how she would be able to perform her job in the future. Ultimately, the event altered her life, leading her to the decision of leaving medicine behind. Which character turned her back on being a surgeon after suffering an accident?