St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere is the “you had to be there” contender in the Greatest Medical TV Shows of All Time—and that alone makes it interesting. This is where a lot of modern medical drama DNA started.
St. Elsewhere vs ER is a legit argument. One laid the groundwork. The other perfected it. Against Grey’s Anatomy, it’s subtle storytelling vs emotional fireworks.
Some people will skip it because it feels older. Others will argue that without it, half this list doesn’t exist. And that finale? Still gets brought up in debates for a reason.
So are you voting for influence… or for what you actually enjoyed watching? That’s the line this one forces you to draw.
St. Elsewhere's Rankings
Medical TV Shows
Rank: #7 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 47.7%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- St. Elsewhere vs The Knick - Wins 100.0% of battles
- St. Elsewhere vs General Hospital - Wins 81.8% of battles
- St. Elsewhere vs Nip/Tuck - Wins 66.7% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- St. Elsewhere vs ER - Loses 81.8% of battles
- St. Elsewhere vs M*A*S*H - Loses 78.9% of battles
- St. Elsewhere vs House - Loses 76.9% of battles