Grey's Anatomy season 22
Grey's Anatomy | |
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Season 22 | |
Showrunner | Meg Marinis |
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Original network | ABC |
Original release | October 9, 2025 |
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The twenty-second season of the American medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy was announced on April 3, 2025, and premieres 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
Main
- Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey
- Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey
- James Pickens Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber
- Kevin McKidd as Dr. Owen Hunt
- Caterina Scorsone as Dr. Amelia Shepherd
- Camilla Luddington as Dr. Jo Wilson
- Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren
- Kim Raver as Dr. Teddy Altman
- Chris Carmack as Dr. Atticus "Link" Lincoln
- Anthony Hill as Dr. Winston Ndugu
- Alexis Floyd as Dr. Simone Griffith
- Harry Shum Jr. as Dr. Benson "Blue" Kwan
- Adelaide Kane as Dr. Jules Millin
- Niko Terho as Dr. Lucas Adams
Recurring
- Debbie Allen as Dr. Catherine Fox
- Scott Speedman as Dr. Nick Marsh
- Jaicy Elliot as Dr. Taryn Helm
- Trevor Jackson[4] as Simone's hookup
Guest
- Floriana Lima as Nora Young[5]
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title [6] | Directed by | Written by [7] | Original release date [6] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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449 | 1 | TBA | Debbie Allen | Meg Marinis | October 9, 2025 | TBD |
450 | 2 | TBA | Kevin McKidd | TBA | October 16, 2025 | TBD |
451 | 3 | TBA | TBA | TBA | October 23, 2025 | TBD |
452 | 4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | October 30, 2025 | TBD |
Production
Development
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.[8] It will also surpass the 450 episode mark during episode 2, extending its record as the longest-running American primetime medical drama.[9] Filming began on August 1.[10] Season 22 premieres in the United States on October 9, 2025.[11]
Casting
Ellen Pompeo will continue to narrate the series and receive star billing, appearing in seven episodes, as she did in Season 21.[12] Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. remain the only original cast members confirmed to appear in all 18 episodes.[13]
Reception
Ratings
No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot (ET) | Rating/share (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
DVR (18–49) |
DVR viewers (millions) |
Total (18–49) |
Total viewers (millions) |
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1 | "TBA" | October 9, 2025 | Thursday 10:00 p.m. |
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2 | "TBA" | October 16, 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
3 | "TBA" | October 23, 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
4 | "TBA" | October 30, 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
5 | "TBA" | November 6, 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
6 | "TBA" | November 13, 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
7 | "TBA" | November 20, 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
8 | "TBA" | December 4, 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 1, 2025). "'Grey's Anatomy': Trevor Jackson Joins Cast Of ABC Medical Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 15, 2025). "'Grey's Anatomy' Delivers Explosive Season 21 Finale Cliffhanger: Meg Marinis On Lives In Danger, Couples At Crossroads, New Cast Addition & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Grey's Anatomy on ABC". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bell, Amanda (July 17, 2025). "'Grey's Anatomy' Season 22 Premiere Date Revealed". TV Insider. Retrieved July 21, 2025.