Shonda Rhimes with the leads from her shows; from left – Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Ellen Pompeo
Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder are the three most popular shows on ABC, all three of which are written and produced by Rhimes. Medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, which is in its 14th season, stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, while Kerry Washington stars as Olivia Pope in the political thriller Scandal. Viola Davis starrer How to Get Away with Murder is also a fan favorite show.