There will be some major changes to the medical staff at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital:Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr. will return, but several other familiar faces will be absent.
The final episode of Season 22 of Grey’s Anatomy aired on May 7, 2026, leaving fans wondering if the long-running series will continue airing. Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 is expected to begin airing in late September or early October 2026.
Grey’s Anatomy revolves around the medical team at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (a fictional location) in Seattle, Washington. Created by Shonda Rhimes, this series is currently the longest-running prime-time television series still airing, and Grey’s Anatomy remains one of the longest-running medical dramas in American television history. Season 23 is seen as an opportunity for the series to strike a balance between nostalgia for long-time fans and new stories for the next generation of viewers.This promises to be one of the most significant turning points for Grey’s Anatomy. Grey Sloan Memorial remains open, and the stories of life, death, love, and difficult choices in medicine are far from over.
Over the years, the cast of *Grey’s Anatomy* has undergone significant changes, with the departure of two leading trauma surgeons, Kevin McKidd (Dr. Owen Hunt) and Kim Raver (Dr. Teddy Altman), forcing the hospital leadership to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of senior staff, paving the way for the development of a new group of resident doctors. Characters such as Simone Griffith, Benson “Blue” Kwan, Jules Millin, Lucas Adams, and other younger colleagues are expected to bring new energy to the show.
Grey’s Anatomy will return for its 23rd season, after ABC officially renewed the series for the 2026–2027 season.
– Exact premiere date: Not yet officially announced.
– Expected time slot: Fall 2026 on ABC.
– Expected broadcast schedule: The familiar Thursday night time slot (10 PM US time) will be retained for the new season.