The genre brings with it high stakes that require split-second decisions to determine whether a patient lives or dies.

And while all of those elements create binge-able drama, the medical world can also create timeless comedies.

Ken.Drawing from Jeongs history as a licensed physician,Dr.

JD from Scrubs is in between stills from Nurse Jackie & Children’s Hospital

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Theres also sitcom royalty present withMartinsTisha Campbell-MartinandNewsradiosDave Foleyrounding out the cast of the ABC-produced medical comedy.

Big names or not, viewers werent coming back for a second visit, andDr.

Kenwas canceled after two seasons.

Dr. Ken takes a phone call in his office

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For viewers seeking something light with the occasional moment of melodrama, Royal Pains would be a good pick.

The success ofDoc Martinwould spread internationally, as the series would be remade in multiple countries around the world.

Broad, irreverent and frenetic,Green Wingtakes the viewer on a fast-paced tour of medical comedy.

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is a gentle examination of the difference between emotional and academic intelligence in a unique coming-of-age story.

Law, so ABC had no reason to doubt his judgment.

(That would be a year later when Bochco co-created the notoriousCop Rock.)

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The entire cast delivers outstanding performances, but Nash specifically does some of the best work of her career.

WhileHouseisnt a traditional comedy,the humor from Houses snarky lines is a large selling point of the show.

Although a drama by design,Housewas funnier than many other comedies could hope to be.

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Dansons star power, along with a strong supporting cast, propelledBeckerto six seasons before ending its run.

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Wayne Rogers and Lynn Redgrave smile in a promotional photo for the sitcom House Calls.

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The cast of Royal Pains stands together on a beach with the ocean in the background.

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Lola and Owen point guns at something off-camera in Medical Police.

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Martin squints at someone with a displeasured face in Doc Martin.

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The cast of Green Wing pose for a group photo holding one finger up to their lips.

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Neil Patrick Harris as Doogie Howser has a smirk on his face and wears a stethoscope.

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Nurse Didi and Dawn stand beside Dr. Jenna James in Getting On.

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Dr. Gregory House looking ahead with a serious expression in House M.D.

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The cast of Becker pose for a photo with Ted Danson in the middle, standing outside on a city street.

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