Is There A Grey's Anatomy Fan Out There Who Can Name 100% Of These Characters?
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There's probably no better medical drama out there than Grey's Anatomy. Season one of this amazing TV series was released more than ten years ago, all the way back in 2005. And yet it's still going strong. That makes perfect sense: the plot line of this show is intriguing, the characters realistic and the dialogue both witty and thought-provoking.
As most people are probably well aware, Grey's Anatomy focuses on the professional and personal lives of surgical interns, attending physicians, residents, nurses, and patients. The plot of this show centers on a woman who starts off as an intern at Seattle Grace Hospital. Slowly but surely she rises through the ranks. At the moment she is the Head of General Surgery and the winner of the prestigious (but fictional) Harper Avery Award.
Over the years Grey's Anatomy has been nominated for nine Golden Globe Awards (it won two) and as many as 40 Primetime Emmy Awards (it won four), many of them in the category of outstanding actor or actress. We can't say that we're surprised. After all, the actors cast in this TV series are pretty phenomenal and convey the emotions of their characters superbly, thus making the characters that they play unforgettable. But here's the thing - only true Grey's Anatomy fans stand a chance in acing this quiz!
What is the name of the show's protagonist?
This one is easy. This character is the show's protagonist hence why everyone should pass this question with flying colors. We first met this character is episode one of season one of the series. At the time she was an intern at Seattle Grace Hospital. She is an ambitious and skilled doctor and has won the prestigious Harper Avery Award. As such it comes as no surprise that over the years she was promoted to Head of General Surgery. She has built a successful professional life but her private life is somewhat less rosy. Indeed, as most fans are probably well aware, the love of her life passed away in season 11 of the show.
Who is this world famous surgeon?
Here we have another simple question. The man in the image above was a major character for 11 seasons of the show. He first came to Seattle in season one of the show in the hopes of leaving his old life behind. He used to live in New York with his wife and he had his own practice. However, he then discovered that his wife had been seeing his best friend. Unable to cope with the news he packed up and left his old life for good. He found employment at Seattle Grace Hospital and quickly fell in love with the show's protagonist.
Name this ambitious doctor.
Most fans will probably agree that this character was hands down the best character on the entire show. This character was one of the original interns. She was incredibly ambitious and wanted nothing more than to become the best surgeon in her field. At the start of the show she was romantically involved with her then boss. Their relationship was rather strange, not least because they had very little in common. Still, that did not stop them from getting engaged. However, this character was left at the altar because the man she was about to marry did not believe that she was ready to commit. Unfortunately, this character left the show at the end of season 10.
What is the name of this original intern?
Let's be honest - when we first met this character we didn't really like him. He was mean and arrogant. We did not think that he could change, but he surprised us all. Indeed, nowadays he is one of our favorite doctors. In the early seasons he fell for his colleague and the two ended up getting married. However, things didn't really work out that well for them - she got sick and even though they got through it she blamed him for sabotaging her professional life. Naturally, he was hurt and asked her to leave, which she did. He got his happy ending though - he is currently married to another surgeon.
Who is this?
We were first introduced to this character in season 11 of the show. He is originally from Italy but moved to the U.S. with his mother when he was still a kid. After he completed high school he worked as an EMT and loved it so much that he decided to attend medical school. He is confident and easygoing. Furthermore, as is probably quite obvious from the image above, he is also good looking which is perhaps why he is quite lucky with women. Indeed, he recently started going out with the show's protagonist and we all know that she is a very choosy woman!
Name this character.
This character is no longer around. Indeed, she passed away a couple of seasons ago. Back when she was still alive however she was married to the former Chief of Surgery and the current attending general surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Towards the end of her life she developed Alzheimer's and passed away from a heart attack after surgery. She used to work as a nurse at Seattle Grace Hospital. She was a strong woman and loved her husband very much. In fact, she refused to leave her husband even though she knew that he was seeing other women behind her back. Her loyalty paid off in the end, but only partially - he came back to her but seemed to always prioritize his work before her.
What is the name of this skilled surgeon?
This character was the reason why the main male character of the series left New York and settled in Seattle. If you have been watching Grey's Anatomy from the very beginning then you are probably well aware that this character was seeing her husband's best friend behind his back. Once her husband found out that she wasn't loyal to him he couldn't even look at her. He left, hoping to start a new life in Seattle. However, she followed him there in the hopes of patching things up. Unfortunately, they were not meant to be and eventually they went their own separate ways. Over the course of the series this character re-married.
Who can name the former attending trauma surgeon?
The former attending trauma surgeon, this character was first introduced to us in season six of the show. Initially she was incredibly insecure both about her looks and her personality but became more confident as the show progressed. Her confidence took a huge hit after she failed her board exams (she was the only resident who didn't pass the exam). She was fired from Seattle Grace and ended up moving back to her parents' farm. However, she was quickly re-hired. Like most doctors on the show, this character had a complicated love life. She is currently married to a paramedic and no longer works at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Name the former Head of Fetal Surgery.
Pretty much everyone loves the former Head of Fetal Surgery. When we first met her we fell in love with her bright and bubbly personality. She was one of the friendliest and nicest doctors in Seattle Grace. She is still amiable and easy-going but her personality has become somewhat darker after the plane crash which resulted in the amputation of her leg. Nowadays she is somewhat more serious. This character used to date the former Head of Orthopedic Surgery. Eventually, they got married and even had a child. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last and this character's ex-wife moved to New York.
Who is this surgeon?
Remember this character? We first met her in season two of Grey's Anatomy. She is a skilled doctor with a wonderful personality. She is friendly and easy-going and gets on well with pretty much everyone. She has had a rather complicated love life. She was married not once but twice and over the course of the show realized that she was attracted both to men and women. Her second marriage was to the former Head of Fetal Surgery. Unfortunately, their happiness was short-lived and they ended up getting a divorce. This character then packed up and left for New York.
What is the name of this hacker intern?
This one is somewhat tough in that only those who are still tuning into Grey's Anatomy every single week stand a chance in passing this question. Why? Because this character was first introduced to us in season 14 of the show. Prior to going into medicine and becoming a surgical intern at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, he was a member of the Air Force. Furthermore, he used to work in cybersecurity. It turned out that he had a history of hacking and because of that he was forbidden to ever manipulate computer systems ever again. Nonetheless, he helped out when the hospital was hacked
Who is this?
This character is the mother of one of the surgeons that works at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. In addition, she is also the wife of the former Head of Surgery and the current attending general surgeon. At Brigham and Women's Hospital she works as an attending urologist whereas at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital she works as a part-time staff surgeon. Interestingly enough, this character proposed to her current husband (although he tried to do so a couple of times only to be interrupted). Their married life was somewhat strained initially but luckily they managed to work through all their problems.
Name this heart patient.
Unlike most characters on this quiz, the man in the image above was not a surgeon. Rather, he was a patient at Seattle Grace Hospital (as might be obvious from the image alone). He was a heart patient who fell in love with one of his doctors. The doctor was not indifferent to him either and broke countless rules to get him a heart transplant. Unfortunately, even though the surgery was successful this character did not make it, leaving his doctor (and by then, fiance) inconsolable. He did, however, leave her all his money (he was a wealthy man) and appeared to her in ghost form (which made her realize that she was sick).
Who knows the name of this doctor-turned-fireman?
We were first introduced to this character almost ten seasons ago, all the way back in season six of the show. He is a friendly and ambitious man who refused to settle for a job that did not bring him happiness. As such, he is a good example for all of us who are not quite happy with where we are in life. As fans will probably have no difficulty in recalling, initially this character worked as an attending anesthesiologist at Seattle Grace Hospital. Later he decided to pursue surgery and ended up becoming a Surgical Resident. Later still he came to the conclusion that medicine was not for him. Instead, he became a firefighter.
Who is "Ortho God"?
Here we have yet another character that was only introduced to us in the later seasons of the series (and to be even more specific, only in season 15 of Grey's Anatomy). This particular character is the Head of Orthopedic Surgery and is also known as "Ortho God". He is an ambitious doctor with many great ideas. For example, in one episode of the show he came up with the idea of designing custom prosthetics with superhero themes for children. Like most male surgeons, this character also tried to go out with the show's protagonist but unfortunately was turned down.
Name this original intern.
This character was one of the original interns. We first met him in season one of the series. Initially it looked like he lacked the necessary confidence and skills to become a good surgeon but with time he showed us that he had what it takes to perform complicated surgeries. He was friendly, compassionate, loyal and easy-going and was best friends with another original intern who ended up getting cancer and leaving Seattle. Sadly, this character is not around anymore. In season five he decided to join the army where he was going to be a trauma surgeon. Unfortunately, on his last day at work, he found himself in front of a bus to save a woman's life.
Who is this?
This character was a cardiothoracic surgeon who worked at Seattle Grace Hospital, albeit very briefly. We first met her in season two of the show which means that only those who have been watching the series from the very beginning stand a chance in getting this question right. This character went out with one of her colleagues but ended up leaving her (and the hospital) abruptly because she was upset that no one took her seriously about the fact that another doctor stole a heart from her patient. Her departure makes sense. After all, this character was a confident and strong-willed woman who was not afraid to speak her mind. As such, she did not like being silenced by someone she thought loved her.
Who knows the name of the protagonist's mother?
The mother of the show's protagonist, this character was a world-famous surgeon who won the Harper Avery Award not once but twice in her life. When she was younger she briefly went out with the former Head of Surgery. However, he broke up with her because he couldn't cope with her success. She then realized that she was pregnant by him and thus ended up leaving Seattle. In the early seasons of the show this character was diagnosed with Alzheimer's which made her aggressive and confused. She passed away at the end of season two. Not that fans were upset - most of us found her arrogant and overbearing.
What is the name of this consultant?
This character made an appearance in season 13 of Grey's Anatomy. In total, she starred in 11 episodes. She was a consultant who was hired by Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to revamp the surgical residency program. She took her job seriously - she met with the residents and asked them about the attendings as well as what they liked and what they didn't like about the program. She also tried to attend as many surgeries as possible so as to give advice but was shut-out by the attendings who thought that she was overstepping. She was later fired for her robotic behavior.
Name this doctor.
This character was one of our favorite doctors on the show hence why we were pretty upset when she left at the end of season six. She was friendly and compassionate. Furthermore, she was also one of the cheeriest original interns. Unlike most surgeons, this character had no debts because she worked hard all throughout college (she was a lingerie model). This character once fell for one of her patients and was inconsolable when he passed away (they were going to get married and all). She later tied the knot with a fellow surgeon but then had cancer and lashed out at her husband for sabotaging her professional life even though he was simply looking out for her well-being.
Who is this attending ENT?
Know the name of this character? Then go ahead and select the option that you think is right from the four that are available above! This character is currently employed as the Head of Plastic Surgery. However, he is also an attending ENT at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. He is the grandson of an incredibly famous surgeon and comes from a family of doctors. However, due to his good looks he was never treated seriously at home and as such was never pressured to attend medical school. He pushed himself academically and proved that he was worthy of his family's name.
Who is this doctor that went blind?
This character was introduced to us in season 11 of the series. She was not one of the series' regulars. In fact, she only appeared in 13 episodes in total. Still, she was kind of cool which is why we have no doubt that true fans of Grey's Anatomy will have no trouble recalling her name. This character used to work as the Head of Fetal Surgery. She mentored another character on the show. She was tough but fair. Her method of teaching was obviously pretty effective - after this character went blind her mentee took over the position of the Head of Fetal Surgery.
What is the name of this doctor who has since passed away?
This character was related to the show's protagonist. How? She was her half-sister! She came to Seattle Grace Hospital in season three of the show. She was very friendly and enthusiastic but also emotionally fragile. For example, she could not lie to save her life and she would snack compulsively if she was anxious. Her special talent was photographic memory. Pretty much all of the attendings liked her thanks to her good knowledge of medicine and her good instincts. This character was in love with an older man and surgeon but unfortunately they never got the happily ever after that they deserved because this character passed away in a plane crash.
Name this attending cardiothoracic surgeon.
The attending cardiothoracic surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, this character was first introduced to us in season six of the show. She was persuaded to come to Seattle by her old army friend whom she had a crush on. Eventually she realized that he only invited her over as a gift to his girlfriend (thinking that this character could teach his girlfriend all that she knew). Naturally, this character was quite upset about that for she believed that her army friend cared for her as much as she cared for him. This character was once married to her patient (but we all know how these type of marriages end on the show).
Who is this?
Here we have another character that is related to the show's protagonist. She is her half-sister and the daughter of the former Head of Surgery. One of the reasons why she took the interview at Seattle Grace Hospital was because she found out that that's where her mother, a famous surgeon and winner of the Harper Avery Award, used to work. This character is kind, friendly and open-hearted. She is also a driven surgeon who finished medical school early thanks to her ability to focus intensely on her studies. Like most surgeons, this character is not exactly lucky in love.
Name the former Head of Trauma.
The former Head of Trauma, this character was first introduced to us in season five of the series. At the time he was serving in the army and so we did not expect to see much of him. However, after he lost his entire platoon he was discharged from the army and joined Seattle Grace Hospital. He then started seeing a fellow doctor but their relationship was complicated, not least because they wanted very different things from life (basically, this character wanted to start a family and his partner, and later wife, didn't). His second marriage was just as unsuccessful as the first.
Who can name this skilled surgeon?
Who thinks that they can remember the name of this particular character? This character made an appearance ten seasons ago (in season five of the show). In total, she was featured in only three episodes. She was a skilled cardiothoracic surgeon whom the then Chief of Surgery was trying to persuade to take the position of the Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital. However, she thought that the offer he was making her was not good enough, hence why she refused to take the job. This character stood out from others because she had Asperger's syndrome. Basically, she disliked physical contact and freaked out whenever anyone touched her.
What is the name of this doctor?
This character started her internship at Grey Sloan Memorial shortly after the plane crash (in season nine of the series). Her professional life was successful, her personal one not so much. For example, one of the surgeons that she dated professed his feelings to his old flame during her wedding in front of this character, thus leaving her beyond embarrassed. In another instance, she fell for one of her patients but then he passed away. She was severely affected by the hospital fire. She survived but when she was told that it would be a while before she could perform surgery she decided to leave the hospital setting and explore the world.
Who is this?
Remember this guy? We met him in season 12 of Grey's Anatomy. In total, he appeared in only four episodes (thus greatly disappointing the fans of the show who amired his appearance). He was employed at a Bauer Army Medical Center as a surgical oncologist. He met the show's protagonist after a team of surgeons from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital were invited to assist on a particularly challenging case. He was instantly smitten with her but she was totally oblivious to the fact that he was flirting with her. Nonetheless, in the end they exchanged numbers but their flirting didn't go anywhere (which is a real pity!)
Name this intern.
This character was first introduced to us in season 14 of Grey's Anatomy. He works at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital as a surgical intern. He is a bit of an awkward nerd. For example, he still lives in the basement of his mother's house and he has a bad tendency to let his glasses slip off his face. Who can forget that time when his glasses fell inside a body cavity when he was observing a surgery? At the moment this character is in a relationship with a handsome orthopedic surgery fellow. Most fans can't wait to see how their relationship is going to progress!
Who knows the name of this doctor?
This character proves that working hard and refusing to give up will get you places. She first made an appearance in season nine of the show. She wasn't the best surgical resident out there however and consequently was fired in her second year. Nonetheless, she refused to give up her dream of being a successful surgeon and as such practiced hard at another hospital. She was later re-hired at Seattle Grace Hospital. This character has a deceptive appearance - she looks like a mean girl from the outside but is actually very friendly and insecure. She becomes infatuated with anyone who shows her any attention (and unfortunately gets hurt in the process).
What is the name of this doctor who moved to Miami?
We first met this character a couple of seasons ago (and to be more specific, in season 12 of the show). Before he was employed as an attending cardiothoracic surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, he worked in the army, doing relief work in the Middle East. Like most surgeons he was quick to fall in love with the show's protagonist. She too was not indifferent to him although initially she avoided him for she knew that her half-sister liked him too. Nonetheless, in the end they got together but their relationship did not last long - this character's wife returned and the two moved to Malibu.
Who is the current chief of surgery?
This character looks tough and cold from the outside but is actually incredibly caring and loyal on the inside. Most of us have grown incredibly fond of her over the years. After all, we first met her all the way back in season one of the show. And she is still around to this day! This character is obviously employed at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. She is both a general surgeon and the current Chief of Surgery. She is currently married to a handsome fireman. That is her second marriage. Her first marriage was not successful because her husband was not happy with the number of hours that she was spending at the hospital.
Who is this?
We first met this character exactly 10 seasons ago (back in season five). She appeared in eight episodes in total and hasn't been seen since. So who was she? If you're a true fan of the show you should know! Still, we'll give you a hint or two. Back in college she was best friends with the show's protagonist. In fact, the two went traveling together after graduating (but got into a fight in Amsterdam). Years later she decided to pursue medicine and hoped that her old friend would help her out (it turned out that she cheated in her medical exams). Obviously the protagonist was not willing to go that far for friendship and before long this character had left Seattle.
What is the name of this doctor?
Here we have yet another character who is no longer around. This character first made an appearance in season two of Grey's Anatomy. He was ruggedly handsome and confident but also self-loathing and self-destructive. He obviously had no morals otherwise he wouldn't have dreamed of seeing his best friend's wife. He left New York so as to be reunited with his best friend and his wife. He was employed at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. His position was the Head of Plastic Surgery. He had two kids and found true love late in life. Unfortunately, he never got the happy ending that we all hoped he'd get for the woman that he loved passed away in a plane crash (and he passed away soon after).
Who can name this brilliant doctor who left his wife-to-be at the altar?
Back when this character worked at Seattle Grace Hospital he was the Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He was a brilliant doctor and impressed everyone around him, including an ambitious intern with whom he ended up falling in love. Unfortunately, his overbearing personality put a strain on their relationship. Of course, it also didn't help that they had very little in common. For example, this character was spiritual whereas his girlfriend (and later fiance) was an atheist. When they got engaged most of us knew that it was only a matter of time before their relationship deteriorated. And indeed, this character left his wife-to-be at the altar.
Who is this?
Think you know the name of this character? Then what are you waiting for - go ahead and select the correct option from the four that are available to you above! This character first made an appearance in season nine of Grey's Anatomy. She quickly fell in love with her mentor and obviously he was not indifferent to her either. Their relationship was somewhat complicated though. For example, this character was jealous of her mentor's relationship with the show's protagonist. It also didn't help that this character was still married to her mean husband when the love of her life (i.e. her mentor and best friend) proposed to her.
What is the name of the current Head of Neurosurgery?
The current Head of Neurosurgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, this character is the younger sister of one of the male protagonists of the show. She is a world-class neurosurgeon who is not afraid of taking risks. Unfortunately, while her professional life is successful, her personal life is somewhat problematic. For example, she is known for her struggles with sobriety and for her countless unsuccessful romantic relationships. This character was engaged twice and married once. However, her marriage proved unsuccessful because she did not want the same things that her husband did (he wanted to start a family and she didn't).
Name the former Chief of Surgery.
This character has been working at Seattle Grace Hospital for decades. He was once the Chief of Surgery. At the moment he is the Residency Program Director and an attending general surgeon. He is a skilled and confident doctor who has been married twice. His first wife passed away as a result of Alzheimer's. He is currently married to another surgeon. His two marriages aside, he was also once involved with the show's protagonist's mother. He left her however even though he loved her immensely. Why? Because he couldn't come to terms that she was more successful than he was.
Who knows the name of this patient?
This character was a patient at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. He had Von-Hippel-Lindau syndrome but because he had no health insurance he couldn't be treated. One of the surgeons appealed to the hospital however and they gave him a medic alert bracelet (meaning that they would operate on him if his condition was truly emergent). It did not come to that however because the surgeon that made the appeal to the hospital proposed that they get married solely for her insurance. He agreed and with time they developed actual feelings for one another. Of course, as we know from watching Grey's Anatomy, doctor-patient relationships never work out. This one was no exception.