Grey’s Anatomy season 20: Release date, cast, trailer and latest news

Season 19 saw Chandra Wilson’s character Dr Miranda Bailey focus on providing vital healthcare for women including abortions, while it also featured the departure of the titular character Meredith Grey, with Ellen Pompeo reducing her involvement in the series.

Meanwhile, further change is afoot with showrunner Krista Vernoff departing the series with the season finale.

Amongst the cast still playing major roles in the series are James Pickens Jr, Kevin McKidd and Caterina Scorsone, but will the show be returning for a whopping 20th season?

Read on for everything you need to know about Grey’s Anatomy season 20.

Will there be a season 20 of Grey’s Anatomy?

Yes, Grey’s Anatomy season 20 has been confirmed by ABC.

It was confirmed in March of this year that the show would be back for another season, with Meg Marinis taking over as showrunner from Krista Vernoff.

In fact, if creator Shonda Rhimes has anything to do with it, it seems like we may be continuing to see Grey’s Anatomy on our screens for many years to come.

Rhimes told Deadline: “I might be a very old lady by the time we reach its last season because it doesn’t seem to be stopping which is wonderful and I feel the world really belongs to the fans and the fans have been really clear about what they want.

“It’s such an amazing show and it’s doing so well as it’s moving forward. I’m going to leave it alone and see where it goes, and we’re going to stay a show as long as everybody wants to be there and as long as the fans want to be there.”

When will Grey’s Anatomy season 20 be released?

Grey’s Anatomy season 20 will premiere in the US on 14th March 2024.

The UK release date for the season has yet to be confirmed for Disney+.

The delay in production and transmission remains due to the SAG-AFRA and WGA strikes which have now lifted.

The season consists of only 10 episodes – the shortest since the first season – due to the delay.

Grey’s Anatomy cast – who will be back for season 20?

The following main cast members are confirmed for Grey’s Anatomy season 20.

• 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
• Kim Raver as Dr Teddy Altman
• Jake Borelli as Dr Levi Schmitt
• Chris Carmack as Dr Atticus 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
• Midori Francis as Dr Mika Yasuda
• Niko Terho as Dr Lucas Adams
• and Ellen Pompeo as Dr Meredith Grey

Meredith Grey star Ellen Pompeo will not be a full-time on-screen cast member after she left early in season 19.

Pompeo returned for the season 19 finale and continues to narrate the series, but isn’t expected to play a major role in future.

However, given the developments in Meredith’s research into Alzheimer’s Disease in the season 19 finale, Meredith will continue to appear in the series on a recurring basis.

Elsewhere, Scott Speedman will also continue on a recurring basis as Dr Nick Marsh, Meredith’s love interest and a tutor to the interns.

Additionally, former series regulars Kate Walsh and Jesse Williams will also return in recurring roles as Dr Addison Forbes Montgomery and Dr Jackson Avery, respectively.

Meanwhile, Kelly McCreary also left the series in season 19 and isn’t expected to return for season 20 as Dr Maggie Pierce in a regular capacity. However, the door has been left open for a return.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, McCreary said: “I love that about the show, that people come back. I think it’s open. I think that’s a question for Meg Marinis, who is the new showrunner. But I am open to it and I think the storyline leaves it pretty open.”

She later added: “It seems like even though she’s gone to Chicago, Maggie and Winston’s story isn’t over. I’m happy to see there’s still love, respect — and of course a lot of heat between them.”

Someone who is returning to the drama, however, is Levi’s former love interest Dr Nico Kim, played by Alex Landi. Will the pair reignite their romance?

Finally, we will also see returns for recurring characters Dr Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen) and Dr Taryn Helm (Jaicy Elliott).

What will be the plot of Grey’s Anatomy season 20?

Well, we know very little plot details about the next season of Grey’s Anatomy but we can expect an immediate resolution to the cliffhanger which sees the interns operating on a patient on their own after Teddy fell unconscious after experiencing tooth pain.

The series will also need to continue the plot thread of Meredith’s potentially controversial research into Alzheimer’s Disease after setting up the new storyline in the finale.

Meanwhile, we have a host of romantic pairings who are in happy places as of the finale too, despite how complicated their living arrangements are including Meredith and Nick, plus Maggie and Winston.

The following romantic pairings will need further examination:

• Dr Meredith Grey and Dr Nick Marsh
• Dr Miranda Bailey and Dr Ben Warren
• Dr Richard Webber and Dr Catherine Fox
• Dr Owen Hunt and Dr Teddy Altman
• Dr Jo Wilson and Dr Atticus “Link” Lincoln
• Dr Maggie Pierce and Dr Winston Ndugu
• Dr Simon Griffith and Dr Lucas Adams
• Dr Benson “Blue” Kwan and Dr Jules Millin
• Dr Mika Yasuda and Dr Taryn Helm

So, that’s a lot of drama to continue!

Is there a trailer for Grey’s Anatomy season 20?

Yes, a trailer for Grey’s Anatomy season 20 has been released.

Catch it below, including seeing Teddy in a dangerous situation, plus further appearances from Meredith and Nick!

Grey’s Anatomy seasons 1 to 19 are available to stream on Disney Plus now – sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now. Season 18 is also available on Sky and NOW with new episodes airing on Sky Witness in the UK.