History of Grey's Anatomy in Timeline
Grey's Anatomy is a long-running American medical drama centered around the lives of surgical staff at Seattle Grace Hospital (later Grey Sloan Memorial). The series follows interns, residents, and attendings as they navigate demanding careers and complex personal relationships. Premiering in 2005 on ABC, the show, created by Shonda Rhimes, gained popularity for its character-driven storylines, medical cases, and exploration of themes like love, loss, and ambition. While set in Seattle, filming primarily takes place in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
1995: Shonda Rhimes' Career Kickoff
In 1995, Shonda Rhimes's career kicked off.
2002: IMDb Ranking (2002-2012)
From 2002 to 2012, Grey's Anatomy was declared the third-highest rated show on IMDb.
2002: Inspiration from Moonlight Mile
In 2002, Shonda Rhimes wanted an actress like the girl from Moonlight Mile when casting the title character Dr. Meredith Grey.
January 2005: Original Planned Debut
In January 2005, Grey's Anatomy was originally slated for a January 2005 debut in the Monday 10:00pm EST time slot, but it was pushed to March 2005.
March 27, 2005: Grey's Anatomy Series Premiere
On March 27, 2005, Grey's Anatomy premiered on ABC as a mid-season replacement. The show focuses on the lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings at Seattle Grace Hospital.
March 27, 2005: First Season Premieres
On March 27, 2005, the first season of Grey's Anatomy commenced airing as a mid-season replacement to Boston Legal.
May 22, 2005: First Season Concludes
On May 22, 2005, the first season of Grey's Anatomy concluded its 9-episode run on ABC.
September 25, 2005: Second Season Premieres
On September 25, 2005, the second season of Grey's Anatomy premiered, airing in the same time slot as season 1.
2005: Sandra Oh's Emmy Nomination
At the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2005, Sandra Oh was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
2005: Picked Up As Mid-Season Replacement
In 2005, Grey's Anatomy was picked up by ABC as a mid-season replacement for Boston Legal, signaling the network's desire for a distinctive medical show.
2005: Casting Directors Join Production Team
In 2005, Linda Lowy and John Brace became part of the Grey's Anatomy production team as casting directors.
February 14, 2006: Season 1 DVD Release
On February 14, 2006, Buena Vista Home Entertainment released Season 1 of Grey's Anatomy on DVD. The DVD features an alternate title sequence, bloopers, behind-the-scenes footage, audio commentaries, and an extended edition of the pilot episode.
May 15, 2006: Second Season Concludes
On May 15, 2006, Grey's Anatomy concluded its second season, consisting of 27 episodes.
September 12, 2006: Season 2 DVD Release
On September 12, 2006, the season 2 DVD of Grey's Anatomy was released, including extended episodes, an interview with Wilson, deleted scenes, a set tour, a "Q&A" with the cast, and a segment on the special effects creation.
September 21, 2006: Third Season Premieres
On September 21, 2006, Grey's Anatomy season 3 commenced, moving to the Thursday 9:00 pm EST time slot.
October 2006: Isaiah Washington's Alleged Homophobic Slur
In October 2006, Isaiah Washington allegedly used a homophobic slur towards T. R. Knight during an on-set altercation with Patrick Dempsey, which led to the termination of Washington's contract at the end of Season 3.
2006: Golden Globe Nominations and Win
At the 63rd Golden Globe Awards in 2006, Grey's Anatomy was nominated for Best Drama Series, Patrick Dempsey was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series, and Sandra Oh won Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film.
2006: Allan Heinberg Joined Executive Producer Team
In 2006, Allan Heinberg joined the executive producer team for Grey's Anatomy.
2006: David Greenspan Joins as Editor
In 2006, David Greenspan joined Susan Vaill as an editor for Grey's Anatomy.
2006: Turkish Adaptation
In 2006, Doktorlar ("Doctors"), a Turkish adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, was made by Show TV.
2006: Guest Actress Nominations
In 2006, Kate Burton and Christina Ricci received nominations for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
2006: Mad TV Parody
In 2006, Mad TV parodied Grey's Anatomy's emotional moments and musical montages.
2006: Meredith dubbed "the heroine of Grey's Anatomy"
In a 2006 review, Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times dubbed Meredith Grey, the title character of Grey's Anatomy, "the heroine of Grey's Anatomy".
February 21, 2007: Spin-off Medical Drama
On February 21, 2007, The Wall Street Journal reported that ABC was pursuing a spin-off medical drama television series for Grey's Anatomy featuring Walsh's character, Addison Montgomery.
May 3, 2007: Backdoor Pilot Airs
On May 3, 2007, a two-hour broadcast of Grey's Anatomy aired as a backdoor pilot for a proposed spin-off, featuring Addison Montgomery. The episode was titled "The Other Side of This Life".
May 17, 2007: Third Season Concludes
On May 17, 2007, the third season of Grey's Anatomy, consisting of 25 episodes, came to an end.
June 29, 2007: Dungey Replaced
On June 29, 2007, ABC announced that Merrin Dungey would be replaced in the spin-off, with no reason given for the change.
July 11, 2007: Charlotte King's Addition Announced
On July 11, 2007, KaDee Strickland's addition to the main cast of the Grey's Anatomy spin-off as Charlotte King was announced.
September 11, 2007: Season 3 DVD Release
On September 11, 2007, the season 3 DVD of Grey's Anatomy was released, with bonus features including extended episodes, an interview with star Dempsey, audio commentaries, and bloopers.
September 27, 2007: Season 4 Premiere
On September 27, 2007, Grey's Anatomy Season 4 premiered on ABC. The season ultimately consisted of 17 episodes, a reduced number due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.
2007: Golden Globe Nominations and Win
At the 64th Golden Globe Awards in 2007, Ellen Pompeo was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series, Patrick Dempsey was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series, and Grey's Anatomy won Best Drama Series.
2007: Most Recorded Show
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy became the most recorded show based on cumulative totals, remaining so until 2011.
2007: Private Practice Spin-off Premiere
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy had its first spin-off series, Private Practice, which aired until 2013.
2007: Outstanding Drama Series Nomination
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
2007: Entertainment Weekly Ranking
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy was ranked No. 66 on Entertainment Weekly's "New TV Classics" list.
2007: Most Expensive Program
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy was the most expensive program on television, earning US$400,000 per 30 seconds in advertising revenue.
2007: People's Choice Award and Women in Film Lucy Award
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama, and Shonda Rhimes and the female cast received the Women in Film Lucy Award.
2007: Touchstone Television renamed to ABC Studios
In 2007, Touchstone Television was renamed to ABC Studios, which produced Grey's Anatomy.
2007: Katherine Heigl's Emmy Win
In 2007, at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards, Katherine Heigl won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, while T.R. Knight was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and Kate Burton and Elizabeth Reaser were nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
May 22, 2008: Season 4 Finale
On May 22, 2008, Grey's Anatomy Season 4 concluded, consisting of 17 episodes due to production delays caused by the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.
September 9, 2008: Season 4 DVD Release
On September 9, 2008, the season 4 DVD was released, featuring an interview with Heigl and Chambers, extended episodes, bloopers, and deleted scenes.
September 25, 2008: Season 5 Premiere
On September 25, 2008, Grey's Anatomy Season 5 premiered on ABC, consisting of 24 episodes.
November 6, 2008: Erica Hahn's Departure
On November 6, 2008, Dr. Erica Hahn (Brooke Smith) departed from Grey's Anatomy. There was speculation that ABC forced her departure to "de-gay" the show, though Shonda Rhimes denied this.
2008: Golden Globe Nominations
At the 65th Golden Globe Awards in 2008, Katherine Heigl was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film, and Grey's Anatomy was nominated for Best Drama Series.
January 2009: Video Game Announcement
In January 2009, Ubisoft announced that it had signed a licensing agreement with ABC Studios to develop a video game based on Grey's Anatomy.
March 10, 2009: Video Game Release
On March 10, 2009, Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game was released for Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC.
May 14, 2009: Season 5 Finale
On May 14, 2009, Grey's Anatomy Season 5 concluded, consisting of 24 episodes.
September 15, 2009: Season 5 DVD Release
On September 15, 2009, the season 5 DVD was released, and included unaired scenes, bloopers, and extended episodes.
September 24, 2009: Season 6 Premiere
On September 24, 2009, Grey's Anatomy Season 6 premiered on ABC, consisting of 24 episodes.
2009: Streaming and Syndication Deals
In 2009, ABC signed a deal to allow Grey's Anatomy episodes to stream on Netflix. The show is also syndicated on Lifetime, with one-hour blocks airing weekdays.
2009: Guest Actress Nomination
In 2009, Sharon Lawrence received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
2009: Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson Emmy Nominations End
In 2009, both Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson ended their run of nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
May 20, 2010: Season 6 Finale
On May 20, 2010, Grey's Anatomy Season 6 concluded, consisting of 24 episodes.
September 14, 2010: Season 6 DVD Release
On September 14, 2010, the season 6 DVD was released, featuring deleted scenes, an extended finale, and bloopers.
September 23, 2010: Season 7 Premiere
On September 23, 2010, Grey's Anatomy Season 7 premiered on ABC, consisting of 22 episodes.
2010: Colombian Adaptation
In 2010, A Corazón Abierto ("An Open Heart"), a Colombian adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, was made by RCN TV.
2010: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2010, Grey's Anatomy was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.
May 19, 2011: Season 7 Finale
On May 19, 2011, Grey's Anatomy Season 7 concluded, consisting of 22 episodes.
September 13, 2011: Season 7 DVD Release
On September 13, 2011, the season 7 DVD was released, including an extended edition of and a behind-the-scenes featurette on the musical episode, bloopers, as well as deleted scenes.
September 22, 2011: Season 8 Premiere
On September 22, 2011, Grey's Anatomy Season 8 premiered on ABC with a 2-hour episode, consisting of 24 episodes in total.
2011: Fifth Soundtrack Volume
As of 2011, five volumes of the Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack have been released.
2011: Mexican Adaptation
In 2011, A Corazón Abierto ("An Open Heart"), a Mexican adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, was made by TV Azteca.
2011: Devine's Emmy Win
In 2011, Devine won the award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
2011: Most Recorded Show
In 2011, Grey's Anatomy was still the most recorded show, a title it held since 2007.
2011: Fourth Highest Revenue-Earning Show
In 2011, Grey's Anatomy was the fourth-highest revenue-earning show, making US$2.67 million per half hour.
May 2012: Original Actors Renew Contracts
In May 2012, original Grey's Anatomy cast members Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., and Patrick Dempsey renewed their contracts for another two years through seasons 11 and 12.
May 17, 2012: Season 8 Finale
On May 17, 2012, Grey's Anatomy Season 8 concluded, consisting of 24 episodes.
July 2012: Eric Dane Confirmed Exit
In July 2012, Eric Dane (Mark Sloan) confirmed that he was departing Grey's Anatomy to pursue other projects, with his final appearances in the first two episodes of Season 9.
September 4, 2012: Season 8 DVD Release
On September 4, 2012, the season 8 DVD was released, with several bonus features and deleted scenes.
September 27, 2012: Season 9 Premiere
On September 27, 2012, Grey's Anatomy Season 9 premiered on ABC.
2012: IMDb Ranking (2002-2012)
From 2002 to 2012, Grey's Anatomy was declared the third-highest rated show on IMDb.
2012: Devine's Emmy Nomination
In 2012, Devine was nominated again for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
2012: Fifth Highest Revenue-Earning Show
In 2012, Grey's Anatomy was the fifth-highest revenue-earning show, with earnings of US$2.75 million per half hour.
2012: GLAAD Media Award Win
In 2012, Grey's Anatomy won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
January 22, 2013: End of Private Practice
On January 22, 2013, Private Practice, the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, ended its run after 6 seasons.
May 10, 2013: Season 10 Renewal
On May 10, 2013, Grey's Anatomy was renewed for a tenth season by ABC.
May 16, 2013: Season 9 Finale
On May 16, 2013, Grey's Anatomy Season 9 concluded.
August 13, 2013: Sandra Oh Announces Departure
On August 13, 2013, Sandra Oh (Cristina Yang) announced that the show's tenth season would be her final one because she had decided to pursue more diverse career opportunities.
August 27, 2013: Season 9 DVD Release
On August 27, 2013, the Season 9 DVD of Grey's Anatomy was released, featuring bonus features and deleted scenes.
September 27, 2013: Season 10 Premiere
On September 27, 2013, Grey's Anatomy Season 10 premiered on ABC, with a 2-hour episode.
2013: People's Choice Awards Win
In 2013, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama, and Ellen Pompeo also won a People's Choice Award.
2013: Private Practice Series Finale
In 2013, Grey's Anatomy's first spin-off series, Private Practice, aired its last episode.
2013: Emmy Nominations End
In 2013, Grey's Anatomy's streak of receiving at least one Primetime Emmy Award nomination every year came to an end.
2013: Cast Members Among Highest-Paid TV Actors
In 2013, several Grey's Anatomy cast members, including Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, and Patrick Dempsey, were among the five highest-earning television actors worldwide, due to the show's success.
2013: Grey's Anatomy Ranked Highly
In the 2013-2014 season, which was the show's tenth, Grey's Anatomy was the No. 15 show and re-entered the Top 5 shows in the 18–49 viewer demographic.
March 2014: Isaiah Washington Guest Appearance
In March 2014, it was announced that Isaiah Washington, who played Preston Burke, would make a guest appearance to coincide with the departure of Sandra Oh, his former on-screen love-interest.
May 2, 2014: Remaining Original Cast Members Signed 2-Year Deals
On May 2, 2014, it was announced that Pompeo and Dempsey and all the original remaining cast members signed 2-year deals, extending their contracts through seasons 11 and 12.
May 8, 2014: Season 11 Renewal
On May 8, 2014, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for an 11th season.
May 15, 2014: Season 10 Finale
On May 15, 2014, Grey's Anatomy Season 10 concluded.
September 2, 2014: Season 10 DVD Release
On September 2, 2014, the season 10 DVD of Grey's Anatomy was released with bonus features and deleted scenes. Also the season was officially released on DVD as a 6-disc box-set under the title of Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Tenth Season – Live For The Moments. The DVD set featured an extended episode Do You Know? and a special feature from Sandra Oh titled "An Immeasurable Gift".
September 25, 2014: Season 11 Premiere
On September 25, 2014, Grey's Anatomy Season 11 premiered on ABC. The show was also moved to the Thursday 8:00 pm EST time slot.
April 23, 2015: Patrick Dempsey's Departure
On April 23, 2015, Patrick Dempsey departed from Grey's Anatomy during the show's 11th season, because he wanted to spend more time with his family.
May 7, 2015: Season 12 Renewal
On May 7, 2015, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 12th season.
May 14, 2015: Season 11 Finale
On May 14, 2015, Grey's Anatomy Season 11 concluded.
August 18, 2015: Season 11 DVD Release
Season 11 of Grey's Anatomy was released on DVD as a 6-disc box set on August 18, 2015, with interviews with new series regular Caterina Scorsone and a special feature for Dempsey's departure, titled "How To Say Goodbye Dr. Derek Shepherd".
September 24, 2015: Season 12 Premiere
On September 24, 2015, Grey's Anatomy Season 12 premiered on ABC.
2015: People's Choice Awards Win
In 2015, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama, and Ellen Pompeo also won a People's Choice Award.
2015: Shonda Rhimes steps down as showrunner
In 2015, Shonda Rhimes stepped down as showrunner, head writer, and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, though she remained involved in the show.
May 19, 2016: Sara Ramirez Leaving the Show
On the night of the Season 12 finale, May 19, 2016, Sara Ramirez announced that they would be leaving the show following the decision not to renew their contract.
August 30, 2016: Season 12 DVD Release
Season 12 of Grey's Anatomy was released on DVD as a 6-disc box set on August 30, 2016.
September 22, 2016: Season 13 Premiere
On September 22, 2016, Grey's Anatomy Season 13 premiered on ABC.
2016: People's Choice Award Win
In 2016, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama.
2016: Facebook Popularity
In 2016, a New York Times study found Grey's Anatomy was "most popular in a swath of the middle of the country, particularly in areas with a lower percentage of college graduates", based on Facebook Likes.
May 16, 2017: Another Spin-off Ordered
On May 16, 2017, Channing Dungey announced that ABC ordered another Grey's Anatomy spin-off, focusing on firefighters in Seattle.
May 18, 2017: Season 13 Finale
On May 18, 2017, Grey's Anatomy Season 13 concluded.
July 2017: Casting Announcement
In July 2017, it was announced that Jaina Lee Ortiz was the first actress cast in the new Grey's Anatomy spin-off series.
August 29, 2017: Season 13 DVD Release
Season 13 of Grey's Anatomy was released on DVD as a 6-disc box set on August 29, 2017.
September 2017: Jason George Leaving Grey's
In September 2017, it was announced that Jason George would be leaving Grey's Anatomy to move to the firefighter spin-off.
September 28, 2017: Season 14 Premiere
On September 28, 2017, Grey's Anatomy Season 14 premiered on ABC.
October 2017: New Series Regulars Cast
In October 2017, it was announced that Grey Damon, Jay Hayden, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre, and Barrett Doss were cast as new series regulars for the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, and that the show had a 10-episode order for the first season. Miguel Sandoval was also cast as the Captain of the firehouse.
2017: High Ratings Among 18-49 Demographic
As of 2017, Grey's Anatomy maintained high ratings among the 18–49 demographic, even though its overall ratings had decreased from when it was a top-ten show in the United States.
2017: People's Choice Award Win
In 2017, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama.
2017: Cardiac Massage Inspiration
In 2017, an Israeli woman saved her husband by performing cardiac massage she learned from Grey's Anatomy. She continued the procedure for 20 minutes until paramedics arrived and transferred the husband to Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
January 9, 2018: Spin-off Series Announcement
On January 9, 2018, Sarah Drew announced that a 6-episode spin-off series following the new interns of Grey Sloan Memorial would be released for streaming on the ABC app and abc.com on Thursday, January 11, 2018.
January 11, 2018: Release of Grey's Anatomy: B-Team
On January 11, 2018, Grey's Anatomy: B-Team was released for streaming on the ABC app and abc.com.
January 17, 2018: Ellen Pompeo's Contract Renewal
On January 17, 2018, ABC announced that Ellen Pompeo's contract had been renewed through Season 16. Pompeo became a producer of Grey's Anatomy and a co-executive producer of Station 19. The deal made Pompeo the highest-paid actress on a dramatic TV series.
March 8, 2018: Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew's Departure
On March 8, 2018, it was announced that series regulars Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew would not be returning for Season 15 after executive producers decided to let them go.
May 2018: Kim Raver Returns as Series Regular
In May 2018, it was confirmed that Kim Raver, who made returning guest appearances in Season 14, would once again become a series regular, beginning with season 15.
May 17, 2018: Season 14 Finale
On May 17, 2018, Grey's Anatomy Season 14 concluded.
September 27, 2018: Season 15 Premiere
On September 27, 2018, Grey's Anatomy Season 15 premiered on ABC.
2018: Station 19 Spin-off Premiere
In 2018, Grey's Anatomy had its second spin-off series, Station 19, which aired until 2024.
May 16, 2019: Season 15 Finale
On May 16, 2019, Grey's Anatomy Season 15 concluded.
September 26, 2019: Season 16 Premiere
On September 26, 2019, Grey's Anatomy Season 16 premiered on ABC.
November 14, 2019: Justin Chambers' Final Episode Aired
On November 14, 2019, Justin Chambers' final episode aired, marking the end of his tenure as a series regular.
2019: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2019, Grey's Anatomy was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.
January 2020: Justin Chambers Departure Announcement
In January 2020, Justin Chambers announced that he had departed the series to pursue more diverse career opportunities and that his final episode had aired on November 14, 2019.
April 9, 2020: Season 16 Finale
On April 9, 2020, Grey's Anatomy Season 16 concluded.
November 12, 2020: Season 17 Premiere
On November 12, 2020, Grey's Anatomy Season 17 premiered on ABC.
2020: ABC Studios renamed to ABC Signature
In 2020, ABC Studios was renamed to ABC Signature, which produced Grey's Anatomy.
March 2021: Giacomo Gianniotti Departure
In March 2021, Giacomo Gianniotti departed the series after wanting to pursue new things such as directing.
May 10, 2021: Season 18 Renewal
On May 10, 2021, Grey's Anatomy was renewed for an 18th season by ABC.
May 2021: Jesse Williams and Greg Germann Leave Main Cast
In May 2021, Jesse Williams and Greg Germann both left the main cast of Grey's Anatomy.
June 3, 2021: Season 17 Finale
On June 3, 2021, Grey's Anatomy Season 17 concluded.
September 2021: Kate Walsh Returns as Addison Montgomery
In September 2021, it was announced that Kate Walsh would be returning as Addison Montgomery for multiple episodes in season 18.
September 30, 2021: Season 18 Premiere
On September 30, 2021, Grey's Anatomy Season 18 premiered on ABC.
January 10, 2022: Season 19 Renewal
On January 10, 2022, Grey's Anatomy was renewed for a 19th season by ABC.
July 2022: New Cast Members Join Series
In July 2022, Alexis Floyd, Niko Terho, Adelaide Kane, Midori Francis and Harry Shum Jr. joined the cast as series regular for the nineteenth season.
August 2022: Ellen Pompeo Appears in Fewer Episodes
In August 2022, it was announced that Ellen Pompeo would appear in only eight episodes of the upcoming nineteenth season, but that she would continue to narrate the episodes and would remain an executive producer.
October 6, 2022: Season 19 Premiere
On October 6, 2022, Grey's Anatomy Season 19 premiered on ABC.
2022: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2022, Grey's Anatomy was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.
February 2023: Ranked Among Most Popular On-Demand Programs
As of February 2023, Grey's Anatomy was ranked as the 10th most popular on-demand program, highlighting its success on streaming television.
March 24, 2023: Season 20 Renewal and New Showrunner
On March 24, 2023, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 20th season with Meg Marinis serving as the showrunner.
August 2023: Rotten Tomatoes Score
As of August 2023, Grey's Anatomy holds an average score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.
2023: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2023, Grey's Anatomy was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.
March 14, 2024: Season 20 Premiere
On March 14, 2024, Grey's Anatomy Season 20 premiered.
April 2024: Season 21 Renewal
In April 2024, ABC announced that Grey's Anatomy had been picked up for a 21st season, with Meg Marinis remaining as the show-runner.
April 2024: Show Renewal for Season 21
In April 2024, ABC announced that Grey's Anatomy had been renewed for a twenty-first season, continuing its run on the network.
May 2024: Jake Borelli Leaves Series
In May 2024, it was announced that Jake Borelli will leave the series in season 21, along with Midori Francis.
June 2024: Jason George to Become a Series Regular
In June 2024, it was announced that Jason George would be reupped to a series regular after appearing in a recurring capacity since the series' fifteenth season due to appearing on Station 19.
August 2024: Michael Thomas Grant to Recur as Hospital Chaplain
In August 2024, it was announced that Michael Thomas Grant will recur as new hospital chaplain James.
2024: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2024, Grey's Anatomy was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.
2024: ABC Signature
Until 2024, ABC Signature (formerly Touchstone Television until 2007 and ABC Studios between 2007 and 2020) produced Grey's Anatomy.
April 3, 2025: Season 22 Renewal
On April 3, 2025, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 22nd season, scheduled to debut on October 16, 2025.
April 2025: Show Renewal for Season 22
In April 2025, Grey's Anatomy was renewed for a twenty-second season, extending the show's longevity.
October 16, 2025: Season 22 Debut
The 22nd season of Grey's Anatomy is set to debut on October 16, 2025.
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