History of Grey's Anatomy in Timeline
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama centered on the professional and personal lives of surgical staff at Seattle Grace Hospital. Premiering in 2005, the series follows interns, residents, and attending physicians as they navigate complex medical cases and intricate relationships. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the show is set in Seattle but filmed primarily in Los Angeles and Vancouver. It explores themes of love, loss, ambition, and ethical dilemmas within the high-pressure environment of a teaching hospital. The series blends medical cases with interpersonal drama, contributing to its long-running success.
2002: Third-highest rated show on IMDb
From 2002 to 2012, Grey's Anatomy was declared the third-highest rated show on IMDb for the first ten years of the platform.
2002: Meredith Grey Casting Inspiration
In 2002, Shonda Rhimes stated that she wanted "a girl like that girl from Moonlight Mile" when looking to cast Dr. Meredith Grey for Grey's Anatomy.
January 2005: Initial Airing Schedule
In January 2005, Grey's Anatomy was initially slated for a debut in the Monday 10:00pm EST time slot, before being moved to Sunday.
March 27, 2005: Grey's Anatomy Series Premiere
On March 27, 2005, Grey's Anatomy premiered on ABC as a mid-season replacement. The medical drama focuses on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings.
May 22, 2005: First Season Conclusion
On May 22, 2005, the first season of Grey's Anatomy concluded, after premiering as a mid-season replacement to Boston Legal.
September 25, 2005: Second Season Premiere
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 Released
On September 27, 2005, the first Grey's Anatomy soundtrack album, featuring "Cosy in the Rocket" by Psapp, was released via Hollywood Records.
2005: 57th Primetime Emmy Awards Nomination
At the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2005, Sandra Oh was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and Horton was nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
2005: Mid-Season Replacement
In 2005, Grey's Anatomy was picked up by ABC as a mid-season replacement for Boston Legal, as the network sought a medical show that stood apart from others.
2005: Casting and Production Team Formation
In 2005, Linda Lowy and John Brace became the casting directors, Donald Lee Harris led the production design, and Mimi Melgaard headed costume design for Grey's Anatomy.
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 to regions 1, 2, and 4. The season 1 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 Conclusion
On May 15, 2006, the second season of Grey's Anatomy concluded, 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 Premiere
On September 21, 2006, season 3 of Grey's Anatomy premiered, relocating to the Thursday 9:00 pm EST time slot.
October 2006: Isaiah Washington Controversy
In October 2006, Isaiah Washington allegedly used a homophobic slur during an on-set altercation with Patrick Dempsey, leading to the termination of his contract at the end of Season 3.
2006: Allan Heinberg Joins as Executive Producer
In 2006, Allan Heinberg joined Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Rob Corn, and Mark Wilding as an executive producer for Grey's Anatomy.
2006: David Greenspan Joins Editing Team
In 2006, David Greenspan joined Susan Vaill as an editor for Grey's Anatomy.
2006: Turkish Adaptation "Doktorlar" Made
In 2006, Doktorlar ("Doctors"), an adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, was made by the Turkish network Show TV. It aired for 4 seasons.
2006: 58th Primetime Emmy Awards Nomination
In 2006, Grey's Anatomy received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series at the 58th Primetime Emmy Awards. 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 Rhimes and Vernoff were nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.
2006: Guest Actress Nomination
In 2006, Laurie Burton and Christina Ricci were nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
2006: Golden Globe Nominations and Win
In 2006, at the 63rd Golden Globe Awards, 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.
February 21, 2007: Wall Street Journal Reports Spin-Off Plans
On February 21, 2007, The Wall Street Journal reported ABC was pursuing a spin-off medical drama series for Grey's Anatomy featuring Addison Montgomery.
May 3, 2007: Backdoor Pilot Airs
On May 3, 2007, a two-hour Grey's Anatomy episode served as a backdoor pilot for the proposed spin-off. The episode, entitled "The Other Side of This Life", featured Addison Montgomery taking a leave of absence from Seattle Grace Hospital to visit her best-friend in Los Angeles.
May 17, 2007: Third Season Conclusion
On May 17, 2007, season 3 of Grey's Anatomy concluded, consisting of 25 episodes.
June 29, 2007: Naomi Bennett Recast
On June 29, 2007, ABC announced that Merrin Dungey would be replaced as Naomi Bennett, with no reason given for the change.
July 11, 2007: Charlotte King Cast
On July 11, 2007, KaDee Strickland's addition to the main cast for the 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 due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.
2007: Most expensive program
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy became the most expensive program on television based on advertising revenue, earning US$400,000 per 30 seconds.
2007: Private Practice Spin-off
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy had its first spin-off series called Private Practice which ran until 2013.
2007: 59th Primetime Emmy Awards Nomination
In 2007, Grey's Anatomy received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.
2007: Entertainment Weekly's "New TV Classics" list
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. The show remained in this position 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. Shonda Rhimes and the female cast were also the recipient of the Women in Film Lucy Award.
2007: Production Company
In 2007, Touchstone Television changed to ABC Studios as one of the production companies for Grey's Anatomy.
2007: 64th Golden Globe Awards
In 2007, at the 64th Golden Globe Awards, Ellen Pompeo was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series, and the show won Best Drama Series.
May 22, 2008: Season 4 Finale
On May 22, 2008, Grey's Anatomy Season 4 concluded. The season consisted of 17 episodes due to 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 on ABC. The season ultimately consisted of 24 episodes.
November 6, 2008: Dr. Erica Hahn's Departure
On November 6, 2008, it was reported that Brooke Smith's character, Dr. Erica Hahn, would be departing from Grey's Anatomy.
2008: Guest Actress Nomination
In 2008, Diahann Carroll was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
2008: 65th Golden Globe Awards
In 2008, at the 65th Golden Globe Awards, 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.
January 2009: Video Game Announced
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 Released
On March 10, 2009, Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game was released for the Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC. The game lets the player assume the role of one of the main characters, making decisions for the character's personal and professional life, and competing in a number of minigames.
May 14, 2009: Season 5 Finale
On May 14, 2009, Grey's Anatomy Season 5 concluded. The season consisted of 24 episodes.
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 on ABC, consisting of 24 episodes.
2009: Streaming deal with Netflix
In 2009, ABC signed a deal to allow Grey's Anatomy episodes to stream on Netflix.
2009: Emmy Nomination Streak Ends
In 2009, Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson's streak of being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series ended.
2009: Guest Actress Nomination
In 2009, Sharon Lawrence was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
May 20, 2010: Season 6 Finale
On May 20, 2010, Grey's Anatomy Season 6 concluded. The season consisted of 24 episodes.
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 on ABC, consisting of 22 episodes.
2010: Colombian Adaptation "A Corazón Abierto" Made
In 2010, A Corazón Abierto ("An Open Heart"), an adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, was made by the Colombian network RCN TV. It aired for 2 seasons.
2010: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2010, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination, beginning an eight-year streak of nominations.
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 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 on ABC with a 2-hour episode.
2011: Soundtrack Volumes Released
As of 2011, five volumes of the Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack have been released.
2011: Mexican Adaptation "A Corazón Abierto" Made
In 2011, A Corazón Abierto ("An Open Heart"), an adaptation of Grey's Anatomy, was made by the Mexican network TV Azteca. It aired for 2 seasons.
2011: Grey's Anatomy iPad Application Release
In 2011, ABC and Nielsen collaborated to launch a Grey's Anatomy application for Apple's iPad. This application enabled viewers to engage in polls and discover fun facts while watching live episodes, utilizing Nielsen's Media-Sync software for real-time synchronization.
2011: Creative Arts Emmy Award
In 2011, Devine won the Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Grey's Anatomy also won Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series and Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic).
2011: Most recorded show
In 2011, Grey's Anatomy continued to be the most recorded show based on cumulative totals, a trend that lasted for several years.
2011: Fourth highest revenue-earning show
In 2011, Grey's Anatomy was the fourth-highest revenue-earning show, earning US$2.67 million per half hour.
2011: CPR Inspired by Grey's Anatomy Saves Life
In 2011, a woman in Sheboygan, Wisconsin survived an asthma attack after her daughter and a friend performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) they learned from Grey's Anatomy.
May 2012: Contract Renewals
In May 2012, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., and Patrick Dempsey renewed their contracts with Grey's Anatomy for another two years.
May 17, 2012: Season 8 Finale
On May 17, 2012, Grey's Anatomy Season 8 concluded.
July 2012: Eric Dane's Departure
In July 2012, Eric Dane (Sloan) confirmed that he was departing the show to pursue other projects.
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 on ABC.
2012: Third-highest rated show on IMDb
From 2002 to 2012, Grey's Anatomy was declared the third-highest rated show on IMDb for the first ten years of the platform.
2012: Guest Actress Nomination
In 2012, Devine was nominated again for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
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
In 2012, Grey's Anatomy won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
2012: Scandal Premieres
In 2012, Shonda Rhimes produced another ABC series, Scandal, which premiered on air.
January 22, 2013: Private Practice Ends
On January 22, 2013, Private Practice 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.
May 16, 2013: Season 9 Finale
On May 16, 2013, Grey's Anatomy Season 9 concluded.
August 13, 2013: Sandra Oh's Departure Announcement
On August 13, 2013, Sandra Oh announced that the show's tenth season would be her final one as she wanted 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, 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.
2013: Cast Recognition
In 2013, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, and Patrick Dempsey were among the five highest-earning television actors due to the worldwide recognition gained from their roles in Grey's Anatomy.
2013: Private Practice Ends
In 2013, Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice, concluded.
2013: People's Choice Award Win
In 2013, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama. Ellen Pompeo also won an award.
2013: Grey's Anatomy ranked in Top 15 shows of 2013-2014 season
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.
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 Sandra Oh's departure.
May 2, 2014: Cast Contract Renewals
On May 2, 2014, it was announced that all the original remaining cast members, with the exception of Oh, 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 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 September 2, 2014.
September 25, 2014: Season 11 Premiere
On September 25, 2014, the 11th season of Grey's Anatomy aired, moving 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 11th season 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, the 11th season of Grey's Anatomy concluded.
August 18, 2015: Season 11 DVD release
On August 18, 2015, Season 11 of Grey's Anatomy was released on DVD as a 6-disc box set, 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 Award Win
In 2015, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama. Ellen Pompeo also won an award.
2015: Shonda Rhimes Steps Down
In 2015, Shonda Rhimes stepped down as showrunner, head writer, and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, after developing the pilot and holding the position since the start of the series.
May 19, 2016: Sara Ramirez's Departure
On May 19, 2016, Sara Ramirez announced that they would be leaving Grey's Anatomy 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 aired on ABC.
2016: People's Choice Award
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 on Facebook in areas with a lower percentage of college graduates.
May 16, 2017: New Spin-Off Announced
On May 16, 2017, ABC ordered another Grey's Anatomy spin-off, this one focusing on firefighters in Seattle.
May 18, 2017: Season 13 Finale
On May 18, 2017, Grey's Anatomy Season 13 concluded.
July 2017: Jaina Lee Ortiz Cast
In July 2017, it was announced that Jaina Lee Ortiz was the first actress cast in the 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 Joins Spin-Off
In September 2017, it was announced that Jason George, who has played Dr. Ben Warren since season 6, would be leaving Grey's Anatomy to move to the spin-off.
September 28, 2017: Season 14 Premiere
On September 28, 2017, Grey's Anatomy Season 14 aired on ABC.
October 2017: New Cast Members and Episode Order
In October 2017, it was announced that 5 new series regulars for the spin-off had been cast: Grey Damon, Jay Hayden, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre and Barrett Doss. It was also announced that the spin-off had a 10-episode order for the first season. Also, Miguel Sandoval was cast as the Captain of the firehouse.
2017: Ratings Decline
By 2017, while still one of the highest-rated shows among the 18–49 demographic, Grey's Anatomy's ratings had fallen from its position among the overall top 10 shows in the United States.
2017: People's Choice Award
In 2017, Grey's Anatomy won a People's Choice Award for Best Drama.
2017: Cardiac Massage Inspired by Grey's Anatomy Saves Husband
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: B-Team Spin-Off Announced
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: Grey's Anatomy: B-Team Released
On January 11, 2018, Grey's Anatomy: B-Team, a 6-episode spin-off series, was released for streaming on the ABC app and abc.com. The series stars Sophia Taylor Ali, Jake Borelli, Alex Blue Davis, Jaicy Elliot, Rushi Kota and Jeanine Mason, with guest appearances by Justin Chambers, Kelly McCreary, Kevin McKidd and James Pickens Jr.
January 17, 2018: Ellen Pompeo's Contract Renewal
On January 17, 2018, it was announced that Ellen Pompeo's contract had been renewed through Season 16, making her a producer of Grey's Anatomy and a co-executive producer of Station 19, and the highest-paid actress on a dramatic TV series.
March 8, 2018: Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew Exit
On March 8, 2018, it was announced that Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew would not be returning for Season 15 after executive producers decided to let them go from Grey's Anatomy.
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 of Grey's Anatomy.
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 aired on ABC.
2018: Station 19 Spin-off
In 2018, Grey's Anatomy launched its second spin-off series, Station 19, expanding the Grey's Anatomy universe.
2018: Spin-Off Series Premieres
In 2018, the Grey's Anatomy spin-off series about firefighters in Seattle premiered mid-season.
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 aired on ABC.
November 14, 2019: Justin Chambers' Final Episode Airs
On November 14, 2019, Justin Chambers' final episode of Grey's Anatomy aired, before he departed the series in January 2020.
2019: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2019, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
January 2020: Justin Chambers' Departure
In January 2020, Justin Chambers announced that he had departed from Grey's Anatomy to pursue more diverse career opportunities, with his final episode having 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 aired on ABC.
2020: Production Company
In 2020, ABC Studios changed to ABC Signature as one of the production companies for Grey's Anatomy.
March 2021: Giacomo Gianniotti's Departure
In March 2021, Giacomo Gianniotti departed from Grey's Anatomy 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.
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.
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.
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.
July 2022: New Cast Members Join
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.
August 2022: Ellen Pompeo to Appear in Fewer Episodes
In August 2022, it was announced that Ellen Pompeo would appear in only eight episodes of the upcoming nineteenth season of Grey's Anatomy, but that she would continue to narrate the episodes and 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 received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
February 2023: Streaming Popularity
As of February 2023, Grey's Anatomy was ranked as the 10th most popular on-demand program, highlighting its success in streaming television.
March 24, 2023: Season 20 Renewal
On March 24, 2023, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 20th season, with Meg Marinis serving as showrunner.
August 2023: Rotten Tomatoes Average 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 received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
March 14, 2024: Season 20 Premiere
On March 14, 2024, Grey's Anatomy Season 20 premiered on ABC.
April 2024: Season 21 Renewal
In April 2024, ABC announced Grey's Anatomy had been picked up for a 21st season, with Meg Marinis remaining as the show-runner.
May 2024: Jake Borelli and Midori Francis to Leave Series
In May 2024, it was announced that Jake Borelli will leave the series Grey's Anatomy 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 on Grey's Anatomy after appearing in a recurring capacity since the series' fifteenth season, due to also appearing on Station 19.
August 2024: Michael Thomas Grant Joins as Hospital Chaplain
In August 2024, it was announced that Michael Thomas Grant will recur as new hospital chaplain James on Grey's Anatomy.
2024: GLAAD Media Award Nomination
In 2024, Grey's Anatomy received a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
2024: Production Company
Until 2024, ABC Signature was part of the production of Grey's Anatomy.
April 3, 2025: Season 22 Renewal
On April 3, 2025, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 22nd season which premiered on October 16, 2025.
October 16, 2025: Season 22 Premiere
On October 16, 2025, Grey's Anatomy Season 22 premiered on ABC.
March 2026: Renewal for 23rd Season
In March 2026, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 23rd season, marking its continued run on television.
March 30, 2026: Season 23 Renewal
On March 30, 2026, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a 23rd season.
May 19, 2026: New Texas Spin-Off Ordered
On May 19, 2026, ABC ordered a new Grey's Anatomy spinoff that will be set in Texas. The spinoff is slated to premiere in 2027.
2027: Texas Spin-Off Premiere Slated
In 2027, a new Grey's Anatomy spinoff that will be set in Texas is slated to premiere.
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