 Grey 's Anatomy has been considered an impact on culture by Entertainment Weekly 's executive editor , Lori Majewski , with her writing : " Grey 's Anatomy isn 't just a show , it 's a phenomenon . When [ the ] final shows air , every place in New York City is empty . You could get a table at the best restaurants . " The Daily Beast 's Jace Lacob also considered the show an impact , comparing its success to that of Friends , and calling it a " cultural phenomenon " . Steve Sternberg , a media analyst with Magna Global USA explained that the show appeals to a broad audience , writing : " Roughly 80 percent of households during prime time only have one TV set on . People are looking for shows they can watch with other household members . " Grey 's Anatomy introduced a " mc @-@ labeling " surge , ever since it dubbed Dempsey 's character " McDreamy " . Canadian newspaper the National Post considers this trend a " phenomenon " . 
