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Season of television series

Season of television series

The twenty-second season of the American medical drama television series Grey’s Anatomy was announced on April 3, 2025, and premiered in the United States on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on October 9, 2025.[1][2]

This is the first season not to feature Jake Borelli and Midori Francis as series regulars since the sixteenth and nineteenth seasons, respectively.[3]

Cast and characters

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On April 3, 2025, ABC renewed the series for a twenty-second season with Meg Marinis’ third year as showrunner.[1] The season consists of 18 episodes, consistent with the episode order of Season 21.[19] It will also surpass the 450 episode mark during episode 2, extending its record as the longest-running American primetime medical drama.[20] Filming began on August 1.[21] Season 22 premiered in the United States on October 9, 2025.[22]

Ellen Pompeo will continue to narrate the series and receive star billing, appearing in seven episodes, as she did in Season 21.[23] Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. remain the only original cast members confirmed to appear in all 18 episodes.[24] On October 9, 2025, Trevor Jackson, who guest starred as Dr. Wes Bryant in the last two episodes of Season 21, was promoted to a series regular.[15]

Continuing from last season, the minimum episode guarantee for most series regulars was reduced to 14 out of 18 episodes. However, longtime cast member Caterina Scorsone‘s role was further scaled back, resulting in a total of 13 appearances for the season. Following her character’s sabbatical in episode two, Scorsone was absent for seven episodes, returning for episode 10 in January 2026.[25]

In November 2025, James Pickens Jr. opened up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, which now mirrors the storyline of his character Dr. Richard Webber, who revealed he has cancer in the mid-season finale. Subsequently, he announced being cancer-free.[26][27]

In December 2025, it was revealed that Kate Walsh will reprise her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in episode 10, titled “Strip That Down“, airing January 29, 2026.[18]

  1. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (April 3, 2025). “‘9-1-1,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Shifting Gears,’ ‘Will Trent’ Renewed at ABC”. Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  2. ^ White, Peter (July 29, 2025). “ABC Moves Up ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, ‘9-1-1’ & ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Premiere Dates”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  3. ^ Venable, Malcom (December 4, 2024). “‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Showrunner Meg Marinis on That Shocking Mid-Season Finale, Two Big Departures, and What’s Coming Next”. Shondaland. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  4. ^ a b “Shows A-Z – Grey’s Anatomy on ABC”. The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  5. ^ “Grey’s Anatomy”. Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  6. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 10, 2025). “Thursday Ratings: 9-1-1: Nashville on ABC Has Okay Debut”. Programming Insider. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 17, 2025). “Thursday Ratings: CBS Leads Broadcast Networks Among Total Viewers, Year-Over-Year Erosion in Key Demos for Linear Overall”. Programming Insider. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 27, 2025). “Thursday Ratings: Ghosts on CBS Earns Top 18-49 and 25-54 Demos Among Prime Time Broadcast Network Telecasts”. Programming Insider. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 31, 2025). “Thursday Ratings: CBS and ABC Battle for Demo Supremacy Among Broadcast Networks”. Programming Insider. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (November 7, 2025). “Thursday Ratings: NBC Musical Special Wicked: One Wonderful Night Tops its Time Slot In Demos Among Broadcast Shows”. Programming Insider. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (November 17, 2025). “Thursday Ratings: 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Televised on Univision”. Programming Insider. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Berman, Marc (January 12, 2026). “Thursday Scorecard: ABC Granddaddy ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Plummets to Just 2-Million Viewers”. Programming Insider.
  13. ^ a b Berman, Marc (January 20, 2026). “Thursday Scorecard: Return of Fox Comedies ‘Animal Control’ and ‘Going Dutch’ Left at the Starting Gate”. Programming Insider.
  14. ^ Berman, Marc (January 26, 2026). “Thursday Scorecard: ABC and NBC Neck and Neck for Modest Dominance; Veteran ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Continues to Lose Steam”. Programming Insider.
  15. ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (October 9, 2025). “‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Ups Trevor Jackson To Series Regular, Adds Jade Pettyjohn & Anita Kalathara As Recurring For Season 22′“. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  16. ^ Roots, Kimberly; Swift, Andy; Matt, Mitovich; Nemetz, Dave; Franken, Claire; Schwartz, Ryan; Caruso, Nick; Mason, Charlie (September 10, 2025). “Fall TV Preview 2025: Exclusive Scoop and Photos on 30+ Returning Favorites!”. TVLine. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  17. ^ Swift, Andy (October 23, 2025). “Sophia Bush Returns To Grey’s Anatomy — Watch Cass’ Awkward Reunion With Teddy (Exclusive)”. TVLine. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  18. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (December 4, 2025). “Kate Walsh Returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ as Season 22 Guest Star (EXCLUSIVE)”. Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  19. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 3, 2025). “‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Renewed For Season 22 By ABC With Veteran Cast Poised To Return”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  20. ^ Levine, Daniel; Hyman, Lizzie (May 14, 2025). “Chandra Wilson Says After 20 Years, ‘It Is Time’ to Watch Grey’s Anatomy for Herself: ‘Got as Far as Season 3’ (Exclusive)”. People Magazine. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  21. ^ Camilla Luddington [@camillaluddington]; (July 31, 2025). “Backstory… Tonight I’m re-watching the season finale again to prepare for filming tmw. And suddenly.. Matt decides he needs to blend a smoothie. At 8pm.. during this scene.. I had to start recording 😂”. Retrieved August 10, 2025 – via Instagram.
  22. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (July 29, 2025). “‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘9-1-1’ and ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Move Up Premiere Dates on ABC”. Variety. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  23. ^ Gao, Max (April 29, 2025). “Ellen Pompeo on Her Lasting Legacy, the ‘Really S—ty’ Streaming Residual Model and Meredith’s Choice This Season She Was ‘Deeply Against’“. Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  24. ^ Bell, Amanda (July 17, 2025). “‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 22 Premiere Date Revealed”. TV Insider. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  25. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 16, 2025). “‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Sets Extended Break For Main Cast Member: Find Out When They Will Return”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  26. ^ Garner, Glenn (November 15, 2025). “‘Grey’s Anatomy’s James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  27. ^ Heching, Dan (November 14, 2025). “‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star James Pickens Jr. opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, touts early detection”. CNN. Retrieved November 16, 2025.

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