Five shows that have been on for a decade or more make the top 20 in delayed-viewing rankings for Nov. 11-17.

Some of the longest-running series in primetime are still drawing in sizable audiences.

Five shows that are in at least their 10th season landed in the top 20 for seven-day, adults 18-49 ratings gains in the week of Nov. 11. ABC's Grey's Anatomy (season 16) tops the list, tying for the third-largest bump of 0.96 points (with FX's nine-year-old American Horror Story).

AMC's The Walking Dead (season 10) is tied for eighth; NBC's Law & Order: SVU (season 21) ranks 10th; CBS' Survivor (season 39, in its 20th year on the air) is tied for 17th; and CBS' NCIS (season 17) is tied for 20th. ABC's Modern Family (season 11) also usually ranks in the top 20 but was pre-empted for the CMA Awards.

NCIS, SVU and Grey's Anatomy also placed in the top 20 for total-viewer gains for the week, while Survivor and The Walking Dead are in the top 30.

NBC's This Is Us (+1.48 points in adults 18-49) and ABC's The Good Doctor (+4.78 million viewers) once again had the week's biggest total gains.

Below are the top 20 shows (including ties) in seven-day ratings gains among adults 18-49 and total viewers for Nov. 11-17.

Adults 18-49

Total Viewers

Source: Nielsen

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Greys Anatomy has its fair share of characters. Some might say there are too many storylines to keep track of easily. However, diehard fans know every detail about each of the many attendings, interns, nurses, receptionists, and even the bar owner.

The fall finale of season 16 brought in another minor character who fans cant stop raving over. They loved this persons sarcasm so much, they are asking for more. Lets take a look.

During the fall finale of Greys Anatomy, Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen) goes looking for Richard Webber (James Pickens, Jr.) over at Pac North Hospital. When she walks in, she is greeted by a receptionist, Zander Perez (Zaiver Sinnett).

She demands to see Richard, but Zander starts asking her simple questions, such as if Richard should be expecting her. Catherine gets up on her high horse and begins telling him exactly who she is, but the guy shoots her down with the best sarcastic undertone we have seen in a long time.

Catherine was being super snotty to the guy at PacNorth, wrote one fan on Reddit. What kind of a person walks into a place of business and says, YOU! Where is ______? And then she just got even more cringeworthy with her Do you know who I am? speech. Shut it, Catherine. Xander Perez deserves the highest of fives.

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I am not surprised easily. Im an extremely hard worker. Extremely ambitious. So, when good things happen to me, it is typically something I have mulled over for months. Its not a surprise because Ive studied it. Practiced it. Earned it. But, I did a thing that surprised even me. I did a thing I NEVER in a million years would have predicted. I acted and appeared in an episode of Greys Anatomy. My favorite television show since I was fourteen. The show that inspired me to become a writer. The show Ive called home physically for two seasons, but emotionally for sixteen. Im SO grateful. Grateful to @kristavernoff for taking a chance on me. Grateful to @mmvernon and @thekileydonovan for being ICONS and each playing a role in making this a reality. Im grateful to @therealdebbieallen, @therealjamespickens, @iamjasmineguy, and @therealkmckidd for going out of their way to make me comfortable on set. Im grateful to the entire writing staff and crew. And of course, Im grateful to all of my bbs. Yall make me feel like the luckiest. But yall, I am ESPECIALLY grateful to @andyreaser for being fearless and steadfast in making this character happen (and making sure I played him). Youre so good to me and I appreciate you SO much. What a magical ride. @greysabc #greysanatomy

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Catherine proceeded to tell Zander that she owns countless hospitals, so he should know who she is. Do you own THIS ONE? THANK YOU, Zander Perez, added another fan. Im all for taking Catherine Fox down about five pegs.

Viewers cannot stop sounding off about the attitude he gives right back to Catherine. They are begging to see more of him this season.

The actor who plays the receptionist, Sinnett, has never played an actor on Greys Anatomy before. He has been part of the production crew for Greys Anatomy for two years, but a diehard fan for all 16 seasons. His official title is executive assistant to Andy Reaser and Meg Marinis who are writers on the show.

Sinnett is a writer, actor, and crew member. He recently wrote a short, titled One For the Road, along with Shange Zhang.

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I meant to post this yesterday, but by the time I got home I was TIREDt. So, here it is. Yesterday marked the anniversary of two important moments for me. Three years ago, I moved to Los Angeles. And two years ago, I stepped foot into the Greys Anatomy writers room for the first time. And here is a photo of me, holding my new name tag with my new title on this show that Ive loved so dearly for so long. And Im proud. I feel like the luckiest bb in all the land. But Ive come to realize that luck had minimal to do with this. Yes, we all get lucky and sometimes our various privileges work in our favor, but this? This wasnt luck. This was hard work. This was elementary school when my dad told me I needed to write my version of Power Rangers. This was middle school when I created my first television show. Episode synopsis after episode synopsis (497 and counting). Bugging my best friend to death to listen to my plot twists. LOL This was also in high school when my Mom bought me every season of television under the sun and I spent countless hours being inspired and learning. And when my Memaw bought me Final Draft and the Screenwriters Bible to start making these dreams a reality. This was freshman year of college when other teenagers were out drinking, I was in my dorm room writing my first pilot. This was college when any time I heard a whisper someone at my university was interested in screenwriting or was from L.A., Id pounced on them for information. This was applying to a graduate program at a film school Id been dreaming of since I was fourteen. And getting in. And hopping on my first plane and moving to Los Angeles away from everything Id ever known. This was networking my ass off and landing on my favorite show as my first industry job. This was risk. And hope. And fear. And ambition. If you want something, work hard for it. If you dream of something, believe in it. And once you begin to get a taste, remember that luck didnt get you there. Working your ass off and being unapologetic about your pursuit and ambition did. xoxo, Z

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The writer never expected to be an actor on the show, but he was thrilled that it happened.

I did a thing that surprised even me, Sinnett wrote on Instagram. I did a thing I NEVER in a million years would have predicted. I acted and appeared in an episode of Greys Anatomy. My favorite television show since I was fourteen. The show that inspired me to become a writer. The show Ive called home physically for two seasons, but emotionally for sixteen.

Fans of Greys Anatomy continue to comment about how much they loved the new Pac-North receptionist, so we would like to see Zander back again.

I want that guy to be shown more often, one Redditor wrote. We can really, really hope! He has the humor we all need.

In one quick scene, Zander has become my favorite, added another fan.

Zander Perez better be promoted to a regular, agreed yet another happy viewer.

As of the writing of this article, Sinnett is not listed on any further episodes of Greys Anatomy, but that does not mean he will not appear again. Showrunner, Krista Vernoff has been giving fans what they want all season, so we wouldnt be surprised if we get to see the sassy receptionist again.

You can catch new episodes of Greys Anatomy when it returns from break on Jan. 23, 2020.

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'Anatomy of an AI System,' an infographic map and research project by Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler, has been named the overall winner of the 2019 Beazley Design of the Year. The project explores the social and environmental impact of owning a voice assistant device - including the amount of human labour, data and resources that are required during the lifespan of just one device.

Taking the Amazon Echo as an example, the project includes a visual diagram illustrating the global impact of an AI device across its lifetime. It investigates the three main parts required to build and operate a voice assistant - from the environmental effects of extracting rare earth metals and the wide disparity in workers' income, to the data that these devices can gather without the users' knowledge.

Some of the key information highlighted by designers includes the disparity in wages between a CEO from the industry, earning up to $275 million US dollars a day to a child miner, who would need to work approximately 700,000 years to earn the same amount. The project questions whether the convenience provided by these devices is worth their social and environmental consequences.

Other winners include MUJI and Sensible 4's 'self-driving' bus for all weather conditions, Korean-influenced sportswear by Jin Won Choi in collaboration with Adidas and CATCH, a low cost HIV detector. MySleeve, an add-on to make crutches more comfortable, received the 'People's Choice' award.

Name: adidas Originals by Ji Won ChoiDesigners: Ji Won Choi in collaboration with adidas

Name: Maya Somaiya LibraryDesigners: Sameep Padora and Associates

Name: Anatomy of an AI SystemDesigners: Kate Crawford of AI Now Institute and Vladan Joler

Name: Amorepacific architectural brandingDesigners: Sascha Lobe at Pentagram with L2M3

Name: CATCH: The HIV DetectorDesigners: Hans Ramzan

Name: GACHA Self-driving Shuttle BusDesigners: MUJI and Sensible 4

Name: MySleeveDesigners: Marie Van den Broeck

The six category winners along with the 70 other nominations are on display at the Design Museum through February 9, 2020.

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As the holiday season gets underway, we know there are more important things to be thankful for than good television but lets celebrate the TV anyway, shall we?

Earlier this month, we asked you to send us your gratitude for the past year of television, from the unexpected show renewals to the spot-on casting choices. In the attached gallery, weve narrowed down your (many!) submissions to 20 of your favorite developments from the last 11 months.

This year, TVLine readers gave thanks for particularly strong seasons of their favorite shows (likeAmerican Horror Story, Gotham andHawaii Five-0), as well as the new leases on life granted to One Day at a Time andWynonna Earp.

Youre also feeling the love for TVs pint-sized performers, such as the kiddos on mixed-ish andYoung Sheldon, whileThe Good Places Kirby Howell-Baptiste andA Million Little Things Jason Ritter were among the small-screen thespians to get special shout-outs.

The TVLine staff, meanwhile, has also given thanks for this years best television, and you can find our gratitude here. (We see were not the only ones obsessed with Baby Yoda!)

Flip through the attached gallery or click here for direct access to see the submissions weve highlighted this year, then hit the comments with your own gratitude!

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Walsh explained that she left Greys Anatomy in order to lead its spin-off series, Private Practice.

She would continue playing the character of Dr Montgomery after she left Seattle Grace to set up in Oceanside Wellness Centre, California.

Upon hearing the news of a spin-off, Walsh said: I was shocked and excited and mostly just totally blown away.

Then I was nervous, like, Wait, really? Why me? But mostly I was just thrilled because it totally felt like the right thing.

I was so flattered and honoured that they would think of my character to take off for greener pastures.

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Who Plays McWidow on 'Grey's Anatomy'? He Could Be a New Love InterestAcceptBrowsers may block some cookies by default. Click accept to allow advertising partners to use cookies and serve more relevant ads. Visit our privacy policy page for more information.Source: ABCBy Chrissy Bobic

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Meredith and DeLucas relationship on Grey's Anatomy is barely cold and already, the show has set her up for a new boyfriend. But it probably couldn't have been executed better if there was another actor who plays McWidow on Grey's Anatomy and even if Meredith doesn't hook up with him, he definitely adds something extra to the table.

Right now, Meredith could go either way when it comes to DeLuca. He seems to think they are on a break and she thinks she was dumped. If Ross and Rachel have taught us anything, not being on the same page when it comes to relationship breaks can result in disaster. But if McWidow is here to stay, fans will just have to get used to him.

Although the characters name is technically Dr. Cormac Hayes, it's safe to say that he will forever be known as McWidow to Greys Anatomy fans. In real life, the actor who plays him, Richard Flood, is just as charming in his other roles. And in case you were wondering about that cheeky Irish accent it is definitely legit since he is from Dublin, Ireland.

In real life, Richard is a lot softer than his Greys counterpart seems to be and his Instagram is full of romantic selfies with his wife, actress Gabriella Pession, with whom he has one child. Fans might remember Richard most recently from his Season 9 role on Showtime's Shameless, but if he is going to be Merediths love interest, he might have a more permanent home on Greys Anatomy for the foreseeable future.

Although Richard might seem like he has been making the Hollywood rounds for decades, its only in recent years that his star really began to rise. His most notable credits include the TV documentary Killing Kennedy and the series Crossing Lines and Red Rock. As someone who has only been steadily working in TV since 2010, however, its not all that surprising if some Greys Anatomy fans don't recognize Richard from one of his other roles right away.

Outside of acting, Richard seems to value time with family more than anything. He regularly posts photos of his son like any proud parent is guilty of on social media and has praised his own father as well. So when hes not taking on a new television role, it's safe to say that Richard is likely content doing anything with his family.

During the Nov. 21 Greys Anatomy episode, Meredith found herself butting heads with the new doctor at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. As it later turned out, he was sent to the hospital by Cristina as a new surgeon and, apparently, an effort to give Meredith someone else to swoon after.

But from what little he has said so far about his own life, McWidow lost his wife in a similar way that Meredith lost Derek years ago. Like Meredith, McWidow blames irresponsible doctors for the death of his spouse and it could be the thing to bring them together. That is, if Meredith and DeLuca really are over.

If Meredith is right and she and DeLuca are donezo, then theres a good chance she and McWidow will get together before Season 16 is over. According to DeLuca, they are just on a break, but if they can't move past his insecurities in their relationship, Meredith might have to seek comfort in the more capable arms of a tall Irish surgeon her BFF sent her way.

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In true Shondaland fashion,Greys Anatomysfall finaleended with a catastrophethat has viewers on the edge of their seats waiting for the return. The series will return in January 2020 with a new time slot.

Showrunner, Krista Vernoff, is excited that the show will now have the opportunity to get back to itssexier roots. Lets take a look at why it moved and what it might look like on Greys Anatomy. Warning: Season 16 Spoilers.

When ABCs critically acclaimed series, Greys Anatomy, returns for its 16th midseason premiere in January, it will be at 9 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. However, fans who are dying to know what happens afterthat car crashed into Joes barwill have to tune into Station 19 at 8 p.m. first.

Station 19 is the second spin-off to Greys Anatomy and is coming into its third season. The first spin-off was Private Practice, which ran for six seasons and garnished critical acclaim.

The firefighters from Seattle Fire Station 19 will arrive on the scene of the crash to work on rescuing those trapped inside the underground bar. Then, when 9 p.m. hits, the rescue will continue on Greys Anatomy. Characters from both shows will appear throughout the two-hour-long season premiere.

Ever since Station 19 premiered,Vernoff told Deadline, in the writers room, we always thought the better progression was from firefighters to the hospital. She continued, I didnt think it was going to happen, but I was thrilled ABC had made the decision. I literally cheered when they let me know that. Its really exciting and opens up the storytelling.

The flagship series initially aired at 9 p.m., so Vernoff is very excited that it will be able to return to its roots. There are very different guidelines for shows that air before 9 p.m. The earlier slots are considered family programming, so they are limited in what they show.

There are different rules for a 9 p.m. show than there are for an 8 p.m. show, Vernoff commented, and we hope to take advantage of those rules.

Greys was definitely allowed to be a sexier show when it was on at 9 oclock. So we are excited by the change back to our original [Thursday] time slot, she added.

The watershed begins at 9 p.m. and material unsuitable for children should not, in general, be shown before 9 p.m. or after 5.30 a.m.,according to Ofcom. Unsuitable material can include everything from sexual content to violence, graphic or distressing imagery, and swearing.

Therefore, we are about to see a move towards more sex scenes that involve more than kissing. There may be more nudity and graphic death scenes, as well.

Greys Anatomy initially aired at 10 p.m. on Sunday nights for its first season. Subsequent seasons were at the coveted 9 p.m. Thursday night slot through the tenth season.

During those early ten seasons, Greys Anatomy was known for an abundance of steamy sex scenes. The season 16 fall finale included a few make-out sessions, but everyone was fully dressed. In the early days of the show, it was not uncommon for the show to open with two people naked in bed together.

The Izzie (Catherine Heigl) and Alex (Just Chambers), take off your pants, sex scene is one of thetop ten steamiest ever. By the end of the scene, they have taken off almost all of their clothing and are having sex in an on-call room.

Then there was the time that Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey) had sex in a medical exam room. We watch as Derek gently takes off Merediths stockings. There is an endless amount of skin, rubbing, and kissing.

It looks like Greys Anatomy is about to get back to its sexy roots, and Vernoff isnt the only one excited about it. We cant wait to see what she has in store when the show returns to ABC on Jan. 23, 2020.

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