Grey’s Anatomy season 20 has been confirmed, here’s everything you need to know about the next season before it arrives in 2024 on ABC.
Grey’s Anatomy season 20 is on its way in 2024, and there’s already much to discuss about the long-running medical drama’s return. First airing in 2005, Grey’s Anatomy initially followed the lives of Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and her intern class as they began their residency at Seattle Grace Hospital. While many of the subplots revolved around them solving complex medical cases or mysteries, the drama also explored the personal lives of the surgeons and allowed viewers to witness several iconic friendships and romances blossom.
Since the show now has 19 seasons, it’s not surprising that many of the main characters have left Grey’s Anatomy, and season 20 will see yet more changes. Still, that doesn’t mean that Grey’s Anatomy has ever lost momentum. The writers have constantly experimented with new romances and storylines to keep Grey’s Anatomy as engaging and unpredictable as possible. Season 19 even included a new and refreshing intern class, who have been a big hit with audiences thanks to their amazing chemistry. However, the gripping cliffhanger in the two-hour season 19 finale, “Wedding Bell Blues/Happily Ever After,” viewers are desperate for Grey’s Anatomy season 20 news.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 Release Date
The New Season Of Grey’s Anatomy Hits ABC In 2024
The Grey’s Anatomy season 20 release date has been set for March 14, 2024. Season 20 looks in many ways to be a reinvention for Grey’s Anatomy, since lead Ellen Pompeo isn’t the only mainstay making her exit after season 19. The series will also be changing behind the scenes, and Krista Vernoff announced she was stepping down as Grey’s Anatomy’s head showrunner. Taking over her role for Grey’s Anatomy season 20 is Meg Marinis, who has been part of the crew for many years, helping with producing, research, and editing.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 Cast
Who Is Returning For Grey’s Anatomy Season 20?
Immediately after the Grey’s Anatomy season 19 finale, there were reports about how several longtime Grey’s Anatomy cast members were returning for season 20. So far, Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey), James Pickens Jr. (Richard Webber), Camilla Luddington (Jo Wilson), Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt), and Caterina Scorsone (Amelia Shepherd) have all chosen to return for the Grey’s Anatomy season 20 cast. According to TV Line, Kim Raver (Teddy Altman) is also set to appear in season 20 as well. Ellen Pompeo will return as Dr. Grey, though the size of her role is unknown.
While other cast members haven’t been confirmed, the following will likely reprise their roles:
| Actor | Grey’s Anatomy Role |
| Harry Shum Jr. | Benson “Blue” Kwan |
| Adelaide Kane | Jules Millin |
| Niko Terho | Lucas Adams |
| Alexis Floyd | Simone Griffith |
| Midori Francis | Mika Yasuda |
| Chris Cormack | Atticus Lincoln |
| Jaicy Elliot | Taryn Helm |
| Debby Allen | Catherine Fox |
After Ellen Pompeo announced her departure from Grey’s Anatomy (which resulted in Meredith Grey moving to Boston to find a cure for Alzheimer’s), audiences also had to goodbye to another favorite character. Kelly McCreary announced that she was leaving the show after season 19 too. After playing Maggie Pierce in Grey’s Anatomy for nine years, McCreary decided to leave the hospital drama behind her to pursue other opportunities (via Deadline). However, that doesn’t mean that her character can’t return, as the writers left the door open for her to come back.
