Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 is Confirmed! Kevin McKidd Has Left the Show

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The longest-running show on ABC Network, Grey’s Anatomy, is currently streaming on its official channel. The series has been getting loved from all over the world for over two decades now. The 466-episode series first premiered on 27 March 2005. With its 22nd season still streaming, people have started asking about the renewal of Grey’s Anatomy season 23.

Let’s find out more about the renewal, recent news, release date, upcoming & leaving cast of this longest-running drama, Grey’s Anatomy.

What is the Renewal Status of Grey’s Anatomy Season 23?

Good News! Grey’s Anatomy is renewed for a new season. On 30 March 2026, during an interview with Deadline, ABC network said that the 23rd season will return. He also said that two of the longest working members, Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, are leaving the show.

What is the Release Date of Grey’s Anatomy Season 23?

As of now, NO official news about the exact release date is out. Fans are expecting the release by the end of 2026. What we know so far is that the series is currently in the development phase. And shooting is taking place in Los Angeles. Significant staff and cast changes will change the overall experience of the longest-running show.

Trailer

As of May 2026, the official trailer or teaser of the 23rd season of Grey’s Anatomy is not out. The main reason is that the previous season is currently streaming on its official platform, and the last episode premiered on May 7, 2026.

Episodes

The exact number of episodes of Grey’s Anatomy has not been confirmed. However, the upcoming season will comprise fewer than 18 episodes. According to Deadline, the production company is reducing the episode and also departing some of the cast members for cost-cutting.

All 18 episodes of Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 are released weekly on every Thursday at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Take a look at the release date of all the episodes of the currently streaming season.

EpisodesTitleWriterDirectorReleasing Date

1	Only the Strong Survive	Meg Marinis	Debbie Allen	9 October 2025
2	We Built This City	Zoanne Clack	Kevin McKidd	16 October 2025
3	Between Two Lungs	Sandra Hamada	Debbie Allen	23 October 2025
4	Goodbye Horses	Jase Miles-Perez	Sammi Cannold	30 October 2025
5	Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child	Jess Righthand	Bille Woodruff	6 November 2025
6	When I Crash	Michelle Lirtzman	Phylicia Rashad	13 November 2025
7	Skyfall	Carol Brown	Allison Liddi-Brown	8 January 2026
8	Heavy On Me	Tameson Duffy	Lisa Leone	15 January 2026
9	Fortunate Son	Julie Wong	Kim Raver	22 January 2026
10	Strip That Down	Min-Woo Park	Kevin McKidd	29 January 2026
11	(If You Want It) Do It Yourself	Scott D. Brown	Linda Klein	26 February 2026
12	Get Lucky	Jess Righthand	Chandra Wilson	5 March 2026
13	Love the Way You Lie	Sophia Arnao	Allison Liddi-Brown	12 March 2026
14	Wrecking Ball	Michelle Lirtzman	Kevin McKidd	19 March 2026
15	Take Me to the River	Jase Miles-Perez	Bille Woodruff	26 March 2026
16	Feel It Still	Sandra Hamada	Jake Borelli	2 April 2026
17	Through the Fire	Julie Wong	Linda Klein	30 April 2026
18	Bridge over Troubled Water	Meg Marinis	Kevin McKidd	7 May 2026

Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 Cast

Source: sat-congo.com

Only three main cast members who are recurring in season 23 of Grey’s Anatomy: Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr. However, some of the longest working actors and actresses have left the show. Some of the cast members, who are joining the team, are as follows:

Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd Jason George as Ben Warren Chris Carmack as Atticus Lincoln Anthony Hill as Winston Ndugu Alexis Floyd as Simone Griffith Harry Shum Jr. as Benson Kwan Adelaide Kane as Jules Millin Niko Terho as Lucas Adams Trevor Jackson as Wes Bryant

Who is Leaving the Cast of Grey’s Anatomy After Season 22?

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Kevin McKidd, who played the role of Dr. Owen Hunt, and Kim Raver, as Dr. Teddy Altman, have left the show after appearing in the 22nd season of Grey’s Anatomy. During an interview with Hollywood Times, Kevin replied, “I’ve been thinking about my character’s exit for quite a few years. I’d been feeling like it was time for me to leave over the last couple of years, and not quite knowing how to do that. I’ve been noodling it in my head and wondering how it should be. And my concept for Owen’s exit from the show was that I always imagined he would die in some heroic fashion. That he would save somebody or save a bunch of people and lose his life.”

Award and Recognition of Grey’s Anatomy Series

The show has won many awards, some of the highly recognized awards of the show for over a decade are:

It has won 4 Prime Time Awards and received 35 Nominations. It has won 2 times Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series and Best Supporting Actress for Sandra Oh. Sandra Oh has won Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor. Ellen Pompeo and other cast members have won many People’s Choice Awards as Favourite TV Drama.

Where to Watch Grey’s Anatomy Season 23?

First of all, you need to wait a little to watch Grey’s Anatomy Season 23, as the series will take some time to get a premiere. However, once out, it will be available on its official streaming channel, which is the ABC Network. If you haven’t watched the previous series yet, you can still start streaming all of its episodes on ABC Network and Netflix. For watching season 22 of Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix, you need to wait till 6 June 2026.

Additional Details

Details Information

Title	Grey’s Anatomy
Written By	Shonda Rhimes
Created By	Shonda Rhimes
Produced By	Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers
Original language	English
Production companies	Shondaland, Lionsgate Television, and 20th Television
Seasons	Season 22 is streaming now, and Season 23 has been renewed
Episodes	466
Original Network	ABC Network
Release Date	27 March 2005-Present
Running time	40–52 minutes