History of Grey's Anatomy in Timeline
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama series centered on the lives of surgical staff at Seattle Grace Hospital. Premiering in 2005 on ABC, the show follows interns, residents, and attendings as they navigate their personal relationships and demanding careers. Shonda Rhimes created the series and acted as showrunner initially. While set in Seattle, Washington, filming takes place in Los Angeles and Vancouver. The show's title combines the protagonist's surname and references the anatomical textbook, Gray's Anatomy, highlighting its medical focus.
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2002: IMDb Rating (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 found inspiration in the film Moonlight Mile while casting the role of Dr. Meredith Grey, seeking an actress similar to "that girl from Moonlight Mile".
January 2005: Initial Air Date
In January 2005 Grey's Anatomy was initially slated for a debut in the Monday 10:00pm EST time slot.
March 27, 2005: Grey's Anatomy Premieres on ABC
On March 27, 2005, Grey's Anatomy premiered on ABC as a mid-season replacement. The medical drama, created by Shonda Rhimes, focuses on the lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings at a fictional Seattle hospital.
March 27, 2005: First Season Airs
On March 27, 2005, Grey's Anatomy's first season commenced airing as a mid-season replacement to Boston Legal.
May 22, 2005: First Season Concludes
On May 22, 2005, Grey's Anatomy's first season concluded. The 9-episode season aired on Sundays in the 10:00pm EST time slot, following Desperate Housewives.
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.
September 27, 2005: First Soundtrack Album Release
On September 27, 2005, the first Grey's Anatomy soundtrack album was released, featuring "Cosy in the Rocket" by Psapp.
2005: Oh's First Emmy Nomination
At the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2005, Sandra Oh was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
2005: Grey's Anatomy Picked Up by ABC
In 2005, ABC Entertainment picked up Grey's Anatomy as a mid-season replacement for Boston Legal during the television season. ABC sought a unique medical show, setting Grey's Anatomy apart from others.
2005: Production Team Established
In 2005, key members of the production team were in place since the show's inception, including casting directors Linda Lowy and John Brace.
February 14, 2006: Season 1 DVD Release
On February 14, 2006, Buena Vista Home Entertainment released the first season of Grey's Anatomy on DVD. The DVD features bonus content.
May 15, 2006: Second Season Concludes
On May 15, 2006, the second season of Grey's Anatomy concluded. The season consisted of 27 episodes and also produced 2 specials recapping the events of recent episodes, narrated by Bailey, entitled "Straight to the Heart" and "Under Pressure".
September 12, 2006: Season 2 DVD Release
On September 12, 2006, Buena Vista Home Entertainment released the second season of Grey's Anatomy on DVD, 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 Commences
On September 21, 2006, season 3 of Grey's Anatomy commenced. The show was relocated to the coveted Thursday 9:00 pm EST time slot.
October 2006: Isaiah Washington Incident
In October 2006, Isaiah Washington allegedly used a homophobic slur during an on-set altercation with Patrick Dempsey, leading to ABC terminating Washington's contract at the end of Season 3. This incident became a significant controversy.
2006: Multiple Emmy Nominations
At the 58th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2006, Grey's Anatomy received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series, Chandra Wilson was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Kyle Chandler was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, and Shonda Rhimes and Krista Vernoff were nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.
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 the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film.
2006: Allan Heinberg Joins as Executive Producer
In 2006, Allan Heinberg joined the team of executive producers for Grey's Anatomy. This addition expanded the leadership and creative vision behind the series.
2006: David Greenspan Joins as Editor
In 2006, David Greenspan joined Susan Vaill as an editor for Grey's Anatomy, enhancing the post-production team.
2006: Mad TV Spoof of Emotional Moments
In 2006, Mad TV parodied Grey's Anatomy's emotional moments and musical montages.
2006: Turkish Adaptation Doktorlar
In 2006, the Turkish network Show TV created Doktorlar ("Doctors"), an adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, which aired for 4 seasons.
2006: Meredith Grey Character Reception
In a 2006 review, Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times dubbed Meredith as "the heroine of Grey's Anatomy", depicting initial reactions to the character.
February 21, 2007: Spin-off Series Report
On February 21, 2007, The Wall Street Journal reported that ABC was pursuing a Grey's Anatomy spin-off medical drama television series featuring Kate Walsh's character, Addison Montgomery.
May 3, 2007: Backdoor Pilot Airs
On May 3, 2007, the backdoor pilot for the proposed spin-off of Grey's Anatomy aired as an expanded two-hour broadcast of Grey's Anatomy. This episode, entitled "The Other Side of This Life", served as the twenty-second and twenty-third episodes of the third season.
May 17, 2007: Third Season Concludes
On May 17, 2007, season 3 of Grey's Anatomy ended. The show consists of 25 episodes.
June 29, 2007: Dungey Replaced
On June 29, 2007, ABC announced that Merrin Dungey would be replaced in the role of Naomi Bennett for the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice, with no reason given for the change.
July 11, 2007: Strickland's Casting Announced
On July 11, 2007, ABC announced that KaDee Strickland would be added to the main cast of the Grey's Anatomy spin-off series, Private Practice, as Charlotte King.
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: Heigl's Emmy Win and Knight's Nomination
At the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2007, 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. Burton and Reaser were also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
2007: Golden Globe Wins and Nomination
At the 64th Golden Globe Awards in 2007, Grey's Anatomy won Best Drama Series, and Ellen Pompeo was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series, while Patrick Dempsey was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
2007: Entertainment Weekly Ranking
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy was ranked No. 66 on Entertainment Weekly's "New TV Classics" list.
2007: Most Recorded Show
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy was the most recorded show based on cumulative totals, a trend that continued for several years.
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 Rhimes and the female cast received the Women in Film Lucy Award.
2007: Touchstone Television Renamed to ABC Studios
In 2007, Touchstone Television, one of the production companies for Grey's Anatomy, was renamed ABC Studios. This change reflected the evolving structure and branding of the television production landscape.
2007: Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Drama Series
In 2007, the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards nominated Grey's Anatomy for Outstanding Drama Series for the second time.
2007: Private Practice Spin-Off Series Premieres
In 2007, the first Grey's Anatomy spin-off series, Private Practice, premiered. The series expanded the Grey's Anatomy universe and provided new storylines and character arcs.
2007: Most Expensive Program
In the 2007-08 season, Grey's Anatomy was the most expensive program on television, earning US$400,000 per 30 seconds in advertising revenue.
May 22, 2008: Season 4 Finale
On May 22, 2008, Grey's Anatomy Season 4 concluded, consisting of 17 episodes due to production disruptions 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 of Grey's Anatomy 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, marking the show's return for another season of medical drama and personal stories.
November 6, 2008: Erica Hahn's Departure
On November 6, 2008, it was reported that Brooke Smith's character, Dr. Erica Hahn, would depart from Grey's Anatomy. The dismissal led to speculation about the show's representation of LGBTQ+ characters and generated controversy.
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, while Grey's Anatomy was nominated for Best Drama Series.
2008: Diahann Carroll's Emmy Nomination
In 2008, Diahann Carroll was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
January 2009: Video Game Licensing Agreement
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: Grey's Anatomy: The 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, marking the end of another season.
September 15, 2009: Season 5 DVD Release
On September 15, 2009, the season 5 DVD of Grey's Anatomy was released, and includes unaired scenes, bloopers, and extended episodes.
September 24, 2009: Season 6 Premiere
On September 24, 2009, Grey's Anatomy Season 6 premiered, continuing the series' exploration of medical and personal challenges.
2009: Streaming Deal with Netflix
In 2009, ABC signed a deal to allow episodes of Grey's Anatomy to stream on Netflix.
2009: Sharon Lawrence's Emmy Nomination
In 2009, Sharon Lawrence was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
2009: Oh and Wilson End Emmy Nomination Streak
In 2009, both Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson ended their streak of being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
May 20, 2010: Season 6 Finale
On May 20, 2010, Grey's Anatomy Season 6 came to a close, consisting of 24 episodes, concluding another season of the show.
September 14, 2010: Season 6 DVD Release
On September 14, 2010, the season 6 DVD of Grey's Anatomy 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, continuing the series.
2010: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2010, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
2010: Colombian Adaptation A Corazón Abierto
In 2010, the Colombian network RCN TV created A Corazón Abierto ("An Open Heart"), an adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, which aired for 2 seasons.
May 19, 2011: Season 7 Finale
On May 19, 2011, Grey's Anatomy Season 7 ended, consisting of 22 episodes.
September 13, 2011: Season 7 DVD Release
On September 13, 2011, the season 7 DVD of Grey's Anatomy 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 with a 2-hour episode, marking the beginning of another season of the medical drama.
2011: Fifth Soundtrack Volume Released
As of 2011, five volumes of the Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack have been released.
2011: Most Recorded Show
By 2011, Grey's Anatomy was still the most recorded show, maintaining its value in charts when numbers were pulled from the digital video recorder (DVR).
2011: iPad Application Release
In 2011, ABC and Nielsen partnered to create a Grey's Anatomy application for Apple's iPad. The application allowed viewers to participate in polls and learn trivial facts while watching live episodes.
2011: Devine's Emmy Win
In 2011, Devine won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
2011: Fourth-Highest Revenue-Earning Show
In 2011, Grey's Anatomy was the fourth-highest revenue-earning show, with earnings of US$2.67 million per half hour.
2011: CPR Inspired by Show Saves Life
In 2011, a woman in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, survived an asthma attack because her daughter and a friend performed CPR they learned from Grey's Anatomy.
2011: Mexican Adaptation A Corazón Abierto
In 2011, the Mexican network TV Azteca created A Corazón Abierto ("An Open Heart"), an adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, which aired for 2 seasons.
May 2012: Original Actors Renew Contracts
In May 2012, Pompeo, Oh, Chambers, Wilson, Pickens Jr., and Dempsey renewed their contracts for another two years, securing their presence on the show through seasons 11 and 12. This ensured continuity and stability within the cast.
May 17, 2012: Season 8 Finale
On May 17, 2012, Grey's Anatomy Season 8 concluded, marking the end of the season.
July 2012: Eric Dane Departs the Show
In July 2012, Dane (Sloan) confirmed that he was departing Grey's Anatomy to pursue other projects; he made his final appearances in the first two episodes of Season 9, marking the end of his character's storyline.
September 4, 2012: Season 8 DVD Release
On September 4, 2012, the season 8 DVD of Grey's Anatomy 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, continuing the storyline and character developments.
2012: Devine's Second Emmy Nomination
In 2012, Devine was nominated again for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
2012: IMDb Rating (2002-2012)
In 2012, Grey's Anatomy was declared the third-highest rated show on IMDb for the first ten years of the platform (2002-2012).
2012: Fifth-Highest Revenue-Earning Show
In 2012, Grey's Anatomy was the fifth-highest revenue-earning show, earning US$2.75 million per half hour.
2012: GLAAD Media Award
In 2012, Grey's Anatomy won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
January 22, 2013: Private Practice Series Finale
On January 22, 2013, Private Practice, the spin-off of Grey's Anatomy, ended its run after 6 seasons.
May 10, 2013: Renewal for Season 10
On May 10, 2013, Grey's Anatomy was renewed for a tenth season, ensuring the continuation of the medical drama.
May 16, 2013: Season 9 Finale
On May 16, 2013, Grey's Anatomy Season 9 came to an end, concluding another season.
August 13, 2013: Sandra Oh Announces Departure
On August 13, 2013, Sandra Oh (Cristina) announced that the show's tenth season would be her final one because she had decided to pursue more diverse career opportunities, marking the end of a significant character arc.
August 27, 2013: Season 9 DVD Release
On August 27, 2013, the season 9 DVD of Grey's Anatomy was released, with several bonus features and deleted scenes.
September 27, 2013: Season 10 Premiere
On September 27, 2013, Grey's Anatomy Season 10 premiered with a 2-hour episode, marking the start of the new season.
2013: People's Choice Award
In 2013, Grey's Anatomy won the People's Choice Award for Best Drama. Pompeo also won an individual People's Choice Award.
2013: End of Emmy Nominations Streak
In 2013, Grey's Anatomy's streak of being nominated for at least one Primetime Emmy Award every year came to an end.
2013: Grey's Anatomy success
In 2013, after four seasons outside the Top 25 rated shows, Grey's Anatomy was the No. 15 show in the 2013–2014 season, the show's tenth. The show also re-entered the Top 5 shows in the 18–49 viewer demographic.
2013: Actors Achieve High Earnings
In 2013, several series regulars, including Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, and Patrick Dempsey, became among the five highest-earning television actors worldwide due to the success of Grey's Anatomy.
2013: Private Practice Concludes
In 2013, the Grey's Anatomy spin-off Private Practice concluded its run. The series had provided additional storylines and character development within the established Grey's Anatomy universe for several years.
March 2014: Isaiah Washington Guest Appearance
In March 2014, it was announced that Isaiah Washington, who portrayed Preston Burke in the first three seasons of the show, would make a guest appearance to coincide with the departure of series regular Sandra Oh, his former on-screen love-interest.
May 2, 2014: Original Cast Members Sign New Deals
On May 2, 2014, it was announced that all the original remaining cast members—apart from Oh—signed 2-year deals, extending their contracts through seasons 11 and 12, and that Sara Ramirez signed a similar two-year deal.
May 8, 2014: Renewal for Season 11
On May 8, 2014, ABC officially renewed Grey's Anatomy for an 11th season, confirming the show's continued run.
May 15, 2014: Season 10 Finale
On May 15, 2014, Grey's Anatomy Season 10 concluded, wrapping up the storylines and character arcs for the season.
September 2, 2014: Season 10 DVD Release
On September 2, 2014, the season 10 DVD of Grey's Anatomy was released, with several bonus features and deleted scenes. 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 on the same day.
September 25, 2014: Season 11 Premiere
On September 25, 2014, Grey's Anatomy Season 11 premiered on ABC. The show also shifted to the Thursday 8:00 pm EST time slot.
April 23, 2015: Patrick Dempsey Departs from the Show
On April 23, 2015, Patrick Dempsey departed the show during the show's 11th season, despite the fact that he still had a year left in his contract, because he wanted to spend more time with his family, so in season 11 his character died.
May 7, 2015: Renewal for Season 12
On May 7, 2015, ABC officially 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
On August 18, 2015, Season 11 of Grey's Anatomy released on DVD as a 6-disc box set, featuring 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, continuing the show's run.
2015: People's Choice Award
In 2015, Grey's Anatomy won the People's Choice Award for Best Drama. Pompeo also won an individual 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, a position she had held since developing the pilot. While she remained involved in the show, this marked a change in leadership after many successful years.
May 19, 2016: Sara Ramirez Announces Departure
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, marking the end of their portrayal of a significant character.
August 30, 2016: Season 12 DVD Release
On August 30, 2016, Season 12 of Grey's Anatomy released on DVD as a 6-disc box set.
September 22, 2016: Season 13 Premiere
On September 22, 2016, the 13th season of Grey's Anatomy began airing, marking another year of medical drama.
2016: People's Choice Award
In 2016, Grey's Anatomy won the People's Choice Award for Best Drama.
2016: Popularity Demographic
In 2016, a New York Times study showed that 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.
May 16, 2017: Another Spin-off Ordered
On May 16, 2017, Channing Dungey announced that ABC had 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 came to a close, concluding another season.
July 2017: Ortiz Cast in Spin-off
In July 2017, it was announced that Jaina Lee Ortiz was the first actress cast in the Grey's Anatomy spin-off series.
August 29, 2017: Season 13 DVD Release
On August 29, 2017, Season 13 of Grey's Anatomy released on DVD as a 6-disc box set.
September 2017: George Moves to Spin-off
In September 2017, it was announced that Jason George, who played Dr. Ben Warren, would be leaving Grey's Anatomy to move to the spin-off series.
September 28, 2017: Season 14 Premiere
On September 28, 2017, the 14th season of Grey's Anatomy premiered, furthering the show's narrative.
October 2017: New Series Regulars Cast
In October 2017, it was announced that Grey Damon, Jay Hayden, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre and Barrett Doss had been cast as series regulars for the Grey's Anatomy spin-off. It was also announced that the spin-off had a 10-episode order for the first season.
October 2017: Sandoval Cast as Captain
Later in October 2017, it was announced that Miguel Sandoval was cast as the Captain of the firehouse in the Grey's Anatomy spin-off.
2017: Grey's Anatomy Remains Highly Rated
As of 2017, Grey's Anatomy remained one of the highest-rated shows among the 18–49 demographic, despite an overall decline in ratings compared to its peak.
2017: People's Choice Award
In 2017, Grey's Anatomy won the People's Choice Award for Best Drama.
2017: Show-Inspired Cardiac Massage Saves Life
In 2017, an Israeli woman saved her husband's life by performing cardiac massage, a technique she learned from Grey's Anatomy. She continued the procedure for 20 minutes until paramedics arrived.
January 9, 2018: B-Team Spin-off 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.
January 11, 2018: B-Team Spin-off Release
On January 11, 2018, the 6-episode spin-off series Grey's Anatomy: B-Team, following the new interns of Grey Sloan Memorial, 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 Ellen Pompeo's contract renewal through Season 16. Pompeo became a producer of Grey's Anatomy and a co-executive producer of Station 19 and became the highest-paid actress on a dramatic TV series, earning $575,000 per episode and over $20 million yearly.
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, marking the end of their characters' storylines.
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, reinforcing her character's importance in the show.
May 17, 2018: Season 14 Finale
On May 17, 2018, Grey's Anatomy Season 14 came to a close, concluding another season.
September 27, 2018: Season 15 Premiere
On September 27, 2018, Grey's Anatomy Season 15 premiered, continuing the series' run.
2018: Spin-off Series Premiere
In 2018, the Grey's Anatomy spin-off series premiered mid-season.
May 16, 2019: Season 15 Finale
On May 16, 2019, Grey's Anatomy Season 15 came to an end, marking the end of another season.
September 26, 2019: Season 16 Premiere
On September 26, 2019, Grey's Anatomy Season 16 premiered, continuing the show.
November 14, 2019: Justin Chambers' Final Episode Airs
On November 14, 2019, Justin Chambers' final episode of Grey's Anatomy aired.
2019: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2019, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
January 2020: Justin Chambers Departs the Series
In January 2020, Justin Chambers announced that he had departed Grey's Anatomy to pursue more diverse career opportunities, marking the end of his long-standing role on the show.
April 9, 2020: Season 16 Finale
On April 9, 2020, Grey's Anatomy Season 16 ended.
November 12, 2020: Season 17 Premiere
On November 12, 2020, Grey's Anatomy Season 17 premiered, introducing new challenges and storylines.
2020: ABC Studios Renamed to ABC Signature
In 2020, ABC Studios, one of the production companies for Grey's Anatomy, was renamed ABC Signature. This change reflected the evolving structure and branding of the television production landscape.
March 2021: Giacomo Gianniotti Departs the Series
In March 2021, Giacomo Gianniotti departed Grey's Anatomy after wanting to pursue new things such as directing, concluding his character's arc.
May 10, 2021: Renewal for Season 18
On May 10, 2021, Grey's Anatomy was renewed for an 18th season, ensuring its continued presence on television.
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, although Germann is expected to remain on the show in a guest capacity.
June 3, 2021: Season 17 Finale
On June 3, 2021, Grey's Anatomy Season 17 concluded, ending another season.
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 of Grey's Anatomy, bringing back a familiar character to the series.
September 30, 2021: Season 18 Premiere
On September 30, 2021, Grey's Anatomy Season 18 premiered, maintaining the show's long-running narrative.
January 10, 2022: Renewal for Season 19
On January 10, 2022, Grey's Anatomy received a renewal for a 19th season, signaling continued interest in the series.
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 of Grey's Anatomy as series regular for the nineteenth season, which enriched the storylines with fresh perspectives.
August 2022: Ellen Pompeo to Appear in Fewer Episodes
In August 2022, it was announced that Ellen Pompeo will appear in only eight episodes of the upcoming nineteenth season of Grey's Anatomy, but that she will continue to narrate the episodes and will remain an executive producer.
October 6, 2022: Season 19 Premiere
On October 6, 2022, Grey's Anatomy Season 19 premiered, adding another chapter to the show's history.
2022: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2022, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
February 2023: Grey's Anatomy Ranked on Streaming
As of February 2023, Grey's Anatomy was ranked the 10th most popular on-demand program, demonstrating its continued success on streaming television platforms.
March 24, 2023: Renewal for Season 20
On March 24, 2023, Grey's Anatomy was renewed for a 20th season, with Meg Marinis taking over as showrunner.
August 2023: Critical Acclaim and Reviews
As of August 2023, Grey's Anatomy held an average score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating positive reception from critics. Reviewers have highlighted the show's quality arcs and its impact on television, filled with interesting characters who run the gamut of professions within the show's hospital setting.
2023: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2023, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
March 14, 2024: Season 20 Premiere
On March 14, 2024, Grey's Anatomy Season 20 premiered, marking a new season.
April 2024: Renewal for Season 21
In April 2024, ABC announced that Grey's Anatomy had been picked up for a 21st season, with Meg Marinis remaining as the showrunner.
May 2024: Jake Borelli and Midori Francis To Exit Series
In May 2024, it was announced that Jake Borelli will leave the Grey's Anatomy series in season 21, along with Midori Francis.
June 2024: Jason George Returns as 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 in Grey's Anatomy.
2024: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2024, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
2024: Station 19 Concludes
In 2024, the Grey's Anatomy spin-off Station 19 concluded its run. The series had provided additional storylines and character development within the established Grey's Anatomy universe for several years.
2024: ABC Signature's run ends
Until 2024, ABC Signature was one of the production companies for Grey's Anatomy.
April 3, 2025: Renewal for Season 22
On April 3, 2025, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 22nd season, set to debut on October 16, 2025.
April 2025: Grey's Anatomy Renewed for Season 22
In April 2025, ABC announced the renewal of Grey's Anatomy for its 22nd season, solidifying its position as a long-running and successful television series.
October 16, 2025: Season 22 Debut
October 16, 2025 marks the debut of Grey's Anatomy's 22nd season.
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