The television medical drama series "Grey's Anatomy" was created by Shonda Rhimes. She served as the creator, showrunner, head writer, and executive producer of the show, which debuted on ABC in 2005. Rhimes is known for creating series with diverse casts and strong female characters. "Grey's Anatomy" enjoyed significant success, earning a Golden Globe award and multiple Emmy nominations. The show's title was inspired by the classic medical text "Gray's Anatomy" and focuses on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns and their mentors at Seattle Grace Hospital.