The doors of Grey Sloan Memorial aren’t closing anytime soon.
ABC has officially renewed Grey’s Anatomy for a 23rd season, pushing the Shonda Rhimes-created series even further into the record books as the longest-running primetime medical drama in TV history—and the longest-running scripted primetime series on ABC.
The pickup for the 2026–27 season will take the show past the 475-episode mark, a milestone few series have ever touched.
Cast Changes Ahead
The renewal comes with notable exits. Longtime cast members Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver will depart following the Season 22 finale, marking a rare moment for the series, which typically avoids losing multiple major players at once.
Still, core veterans are expected to remain, including Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Camilla Luddington, Caterina Scorsone, and Chris Carmack—all of whom are believed to still be under contract.
Meanwhile, Ellen Pompeo continues to anchor the series as narrator and executive producer, with recurring on-screen appearances after scaling back her full-time role.
Still Dominating—Just Differently
While Grey’s may not command the same live TV numbers it once did, it’s still a streaming powerhouse. The series ranked as the #1 most-streamed show globally across Disney+ and Hulu last year and #2 in the U.S. across all platforms, proving its cross-generational grip is very real.
What to Expect Next
Season 23 could come with a slightly reduced episode count as ABC looks to trim budgets, though nothing is confirmed yet. Even so, the show remains a cornerstone of the network’s lineup alongside returning hits like 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, Abbott Elementary, and High Potential.
More than two decades in, Grey’s Anatomy isn’t just surviving—it’s evolving, proving that legacy shows can still find new life in the streaming era.