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Don’t say farewell to Ellen Pompeo. The Grey’s Anatomy star and executive producer conveyed that message to fans on Instagram Thursday, promising she eventually will return as Meredith following her final midseason episode as a full-time cast member.

It’s the end of an era! Grey’s Anatomy will be saying a partial goodbye to Ellen Pompeo’s Meredith Grey when the series returns early next year.

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details from the Nov. 10 Season 19 fall finale of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.

is welcoming back another familiar face.After Jesse Williams was confirmed to be reprising his role as Jackson Avery in season 19, ET can confirm that Greg Germann, who departed the series in season 17, will be returning as Tom Koracick.Germann will appear in the Nov. 3 episode, the same installment Williams makes his return in. Titled “When I Get to the Border,” which is also directed by Williams, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) catches up with Jackson on a trip to Boston.

EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Williams is returning as director and guest star in the fifth episode of the medical drama’s upcoming 19th season, reprising his role as Dr. Jackson Avery. Airing Nov. 3 and titled “When I Get to the Border,” it will be the fourth episode of the show that Williams has directed.

Watching the Season 19 premiere felt very familiar in a lot of ways. It almost is like the series is restarting from the beginning. Why did you feel the best path forward for “Grey’s” was nodding to its past?We’ve done a major shift multiple times throughout the seasons.

Kate Aurthur editor SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Everything Has Changed,” the premiere of Season 19 of “Grey’s Anatomy,” which first aired on Oct. 6 on ABC and streams on Hulu starting on Oct. 7. “Grey’s Anatomy” is diving back into its past to begin its future. The Season 19 premiere of ABC’s long-running medical drama kicked off with a slew of brand-new cast members — the class of surgical interns on their first day at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, much like the pilot episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” introduced that cast on March 27, 2005. These freshmen interns, though, are the opposite of the Meredith Greys and Cristina Yangs we met all those years ago. Because the Grey Sloan surgical residency program was shut down last season after a patient’s death, this new group was selected in desperation: They’re the rejects and malcontents who didn’t make it elsewhere. New series regulars Harry Shum Jr., Adelaide Kane, Alexis Floyd, Midori Francis and Niko Terho play the interns, and their backstories will unfold throughout the season.

Season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy premieres tonight (October 6) on ABC with Ellen Pompeo only appearing in eight episodes.

Kate Aurthur editor When the 19th season of “Grey’s Anatomy” premieres on ABC on Oct. 6, Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) will be front and center in the episode, as she’s been since the series made its debut on March 27, 2005. Meredith is now the chief of surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, and she’s been charged with rebuilding its surgical intern program after it was dismantled last season following a patient’s death. Five of those interns will be new characters this season. Yet as Variety reported over the summer, Pompeo (and Meredith) will soon be taking a step back, and will appear in only eight of this season’s episodes — though all the episodes will still have Meredith’s voiceover at the beginning and end. Along with the development she’s shepherding at her production company Calamity Jane, Pompeo is starring in and executive producing an as-yet untitled limited series at Hulu about a couple who adopt a child they think is an 8-year-old with dwarfism — but then things begin to go awry within their family.

is gearing up for a new chapter, but season 19 is going to look dramatically different.With ABC's long-running medical drama nearing two decades on television and surpassing 400 episodes, there's bound to be changes in front behind the camera. As series star Ellen Pompeo formally steps back for the upcoming season, with plans to only appear in eight episodes (though she'll continue to narrate), favorites and franchise newcomers will be stepping into the spotlight.While significant changes are afoot at, the new season, which kicks off Oct.

#Emmys2022 pic.twitter.com/pZWRsO4MAJIt’s been a while since Wilson and Oh have actually shared the screen. Oh exited her role as Dr. Cristina Yang at the end of Season 10, and she’s only returned once via video chat.

EXCLUSIVE: In April 2021, ABC’s first responders drama Station 19 aired an episode hailed as one of the most powerful reflections of George Floyd’s murder on television. It was written by executive producer/showrunner Krista Vernoff, with contributions from the show’s writing and support staff as well as the cast.

signed a pledge promising to portray guns in a responsible way onscreen.A batch of writers, actors, producers and directors — including Jimmy Kimmel, Mark Ruffalo and Amy Schumer — have endorsed an agreement titled #ShowYourSafety for Brady United.The organization is a gun-safety lobby launched in 1981 after Jim Brady, Ronald Reagan’s White House Press Secretary, was shot by a gunman who was attempting to assassinate the former president.“Hollywood has modeled positive culture change before: Seatbelt use, smoking, teen pregnancy, marriage equality,” the company explained on its website Monday. “Now, as America’s gun violence epidemic worsens, is the time to undertake a responsibility in storytelling depicting firearms and gun safety.”Other A-listers who notarized their signature include Debbie Allen, Judd Apatow, Betsy Beers, Adam Brody, Shonda Rhimes, Adam McKay, Liz Tigelaar, Chris Van Dusen, Krista Vernoff, Julianne Moore and many more.The petition does not ask Hollywood to rid of guns and gun violence on TV and film completely, but for creatives to be “mindful” of onscreen weapons and how they are depicted.The pledge implored “America’s storytellers” to entertain audiences, but also to “acknowledge that stories have the power to effect change.”“Guns are prominently featured in TV and movies in every corner of the globe, but only America has a gun violence epidemic,” the memo went on.

Grey’s Anatomy is closing out its 18th season with a bang that is bigger than usual as the season finale of the hit medical drama also marks its 400th episode, a milestone just a handful of TV series have reached.

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.

Wilson Chapman editorAfter almost 20 years of medical emergencies and juicy drama, “Grey’s Anatomy” is gearing up for its landmark 400th episode this May.Set to air on May 26, the 400th episode of the series will air as a two-part Season 18 finale. The episode’s plot remains unknown, but will feature the return appearance of cast members Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew, as the super couple Jackson and April (aka “Japril”).

Kate Aurthur editorThe once-and-future “Grey’s Anatomy” super couple of Jackson and April — played by Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew — are set to appear on the finale of the medical drama’s 18th season on May 26, Variety has confirmed.Williams left “Grey’s Anatomy” last season, having played Jackson since the show’s sixth season. Drew, who’d departed the show in 2018, returned for a guest appearance in May 2021 to send Jackson off to his new life in Boston, where he was taking over his family’s foundation.

Shonda Rhimes has several people she'd like to welcome back to. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the 52-year-old producer at the grand opening of the Shonda Rhimes Performing Arts Center (RPAC) in Los Angeles, California, and she revealed the characters she'd like to see on the medical drama once more.ET's chat with Rhimes came after news broke that Kate Walsh is set to reprise her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery on an upcoming episode of .While Rhimes noted that she doesn't «run anymore» — that job is left to showrunner Krista Vernoff — the creator of the medical drama can't help but miss some of the show's dearly departed characters.«Some of them aren't alive anymore,» Rhimes said of the characters she'd like to see on again.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeDisney Television Studios has launched an investigation into “Grey’s Anatomy” writer Elisabeth Finch, following questions about personal stories and essays she has written and shared in the past, Variety has confirmed.As first reported by the Ankler, Finch has been put on administrative leave as the studio looks into whether she exaggerated certain aspects of her life, particularly her medical history. Some of Finch’s ailments, which includes a rare form of bone cancer, the loss of part of her leg and knee replacement surgery, were said to have later inspired storylines on “Grey’s Anatomy.”Finch’s resume also includes HBO’s “True Blood” and The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries.” According to the Ankler story, “there are serious concerns within Shondaland and Disney that at least parts of Finch’s life story she shared in the writers room and with press were made up.” “Only Elisabeth can speak to her personal story,” a Shondaland rep told the newsletter.Finch has been credited as a consulting producer on “Grey’s Anatomy” in recent seasons, having previously served as a co-executive producer, supervising producer and producer on the show (which she joined in 2014).

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TV magic. Grey’s Anatomy is scheduled to hit another series milestone with the season 18 finale: 400 episodes!

ABC yesterday gave an early Season 19 renewal to its flagship drama series Grey’s Anatomy, with star Ellen Pompeo closing a new one-year deal to continue as the show’s title character, Meredith Grey, and rise from co-executive producer to executive producer on the show next season. Krista Vernoff remains an executive producer and showrunner on both Grey’s and spinoff Station 19.

ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy universe will remain intact. A day after the network announced a Season 19 renewal for Grey’s Anatomy with Ellen Pompeo set to return, ABC has confirmed that spinoff series Station 19 also has been picked up for another season, its sixth. Krista Vernoff, who has been overseeing both series since 2019, will continue as executive producer/showrunner on Grey’s and Station 19 for the 2022-23 season. Vernoff has revitalized Station 19 since taking over the firefighter drama, boosting its ratings by introducing frequent crossovers with Grey’s Anatomy and integrated storytelling. Because of their close ties, the two series have regularly been renewed together.

Grey’s Anatomy is a true phenomenon, beloved by audiences around the world. Whether they catch it live on , or stream it on Hulu or globally on or Star+, it’s clear that fans can’t get enough of brilliant creation,” said Dana Walden, chairman of entertainment for Walt Disney Television. “We have enormous faith in Shonda, Krista Vernoff, Ellen Pompeo, and the entire creative team to unlock new, untold stories that will continue to focus on modern medicine, tackle the issues that shape the world around us, and resonate deeply with loyal fans for years to come.”“I couldn’t be more excited that we get to keep telling the stories of Meredith, Bailey, Richard and all of the other doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial for another season,” said Shonda Rhimes.

Scrubbing back in. ABC announced an early renewal for Grey’s Anatomy, confirming the Shonda Rhimes-created medical drama will be back for season 19. Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. are all set to return.

Grey’s Anatomy‘s record-breaking run will continue — with its leading lady Ellen Pompeo. ABC has renewed Shondaland’s hugely popular medical drama for a 19th season, and Pompeo has signed a new one-year deal to continue as the show’s title character, Meredith Grey. Pompeo also has been upped from co-executive producer to executive producer for Season 19. Fellow executive producer Krista Vernoff will remain at the helm of the series as showrunner.

There’s been a lot of speculation about just when and how Grey’s Anatomy will sign off the air.

The ABC series Rebel has officially been canceled after it was unable to find a new home.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVWith three shows on the air this past television season, (ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Rebel” and “Station 19”), Krista Vernoff couldn’t let pandemic disruptions slow her down. Although working remotely posed its share of challenges, some elements of her style remained consistent.

Is Grey’s Anatomy getting new life?

Grey’s Anatomy continues to rewrite TV history with a Season 18 renewal at ABC where it remains the top scripted series. With spinoff Station 19 growing into its own In Season 4 and finding another gear as part of an integrated two-hour block with Grey’s under franchise showrunner Krista Vernoff, attention is shifting to developing a new Grey’s spinoff, which would be its third after Private Practice and Station 19.

In Rebel, creator Krista Vernoff has finally found a winning combination of a compelling central character, loosely inspired by activist Erin Brockovich, and lead actress Katey Sagal, who seems like she was born to play the role of Annie “Rebel” Bello. At times overbearing but always with the plight of the underdog at heart, Rebel takes on corporate, and sometimes individual, injustices while trying to juggle a messy personal life filled with ex-husbands and frustrated children.

In Rebel, creator Krista Vernoff has finally found a winning combination of a compelling central character, loosely inspired by activist Erin Brockovich, and lead actress Katey Sagal, who seems like she was born to play the role of Annie “Rebel” Bello. At times overbearing but always with the plight of the underdog at heart, Rebel takes on corporate, and sometimes individual, injustices while trying to juggle a messy personal life filled with ex-husbands and frustrated children.

already saying goodbye to Jesse Williams on Thursday's episode, but the twist was, he wasn't the Grey Sloan doc exiting the series.Greg Germann, who plays Dr.

Earlier this week, ABC made the shocking announcement that they would not be renewing drama series Rebel for a second season.

The creator of the new ABC series Rebel is speaking out in response to the network’s abrupt cancellation of the show.