‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Boss Krista Vernoff Reflects on 400 Episodes: The Show’s Impact Is ‘Very Personal to Me’
25.05.2022 - 18:33
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Emily Longeretta In the ever-changing TV landscape, one thing remains key for lasting scripted shows: powerful storytelling. And it’s nearly impossible to discuss that without highlighting “Grey’s Anatomy” — the longest-running primetime medical drama in history.This month, the series created by Shonda Rhimes reaches a giant landmark. On May 26, the procedural will air its 400th episode, which also happens to be its Season 18 finale.Since its March 2005 debut, “Grey’s Anatomy” has been a watercooler show — and may be one of the last standing, especially in network TV.“Honestly, I can’t quite get my head around it,” says Krista Vernoff, who stepped in for Rhimes as showrunner in 2017.
“I took a break in the middle of the run of the show. I wasn’t here seasons 8 through 13. I look around at the folks who have been here straight through for 400 episodes and my mind is just blown.
We are proud. We are happy that the show still means so much to so many people. We are grateful to be employed for so many episodes a year in Los Angeles.” It’s extremely rare for a TV show to reach 400 episodes — and even more rare for that show to still be at the top of the scripted TV broadcast series list; “Grey’s” tied for fourth place on the most-watched broadcast series in the 2021-22 season.Stars Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr.
continue to steer the ship, as all three have starred in every single season. Others have come and gone — and returned. In fact, for the big 400th episode, Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew will be back as Jackson Avery and April Kepner.“This accomplishment means time, a great deal of work, consistency, a whole lot of love, and commitment,” says Wilson, who has portrayed Miranda Bailey since day one.
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