*Spoiler warning for the US pace of Grey's Anatomy season 21*
Grey's Anatomy season 21 has continued in earnest these past few weeks, which have seen numerous dramas emerge for our favourite doctors.
While Dr Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and Dr Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) reached a crossroads in their marriage, Dr Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington) prepares to give birth to twins ahead of her wedding to Dr Atticus 'Link' Lincoln (Chris Carmack), and Dr Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) continues to face obstacles with her Alzheimer's research.
Now, as the series winds down, we're bracing ourselves for a suitably dramatic season finale.
Read on for everything you need to know about Grey's Anatomy season 21.
Episodes are currently airing weekly on ABC and Hulu on Thursdays in the US.
When are new episodes of Grey's Anatomy season 21 coming out in the UK?
The episodes are being released a week behind the US air pace at the moment on Disney Plus in the UK.
How many episodes of Grey's Anatomy season 21 will there be?
There will be 18 episodes in total in season 21.
The new season began airing in the US on ABC at 10pm ET/PT on Thursday 26th September 2024. The midseason finale aired in November.
Who stars in Grey's Anatomy season 21?
The main cast will see two departures has seen two departures this season. Actor Jake Borelli returned for an exit storyline for long-running character Dr Levi Schmitt, while actress Midori Francis left the show following an exit storyline for Dr Mika Yasuda, making her the first of the new generation of interns to leave the series.
Both appeared in multiple episodes before they left the show, while Borelli is also due to return in the season's penultimate episode.
Deadline has also reported that a cost-cutting move will likely see episodic appearances for series veterans reduced in a bid to lower costs, which appears to be the reason for Borelli's exit too.
It had also been announced that Scott Speedman's Dr Nick Marsh had closed a deal to appear in more season 21 episodes, as viewers have seen his romance with Meredith go from strength to strength
Natalie Morales has also continued to be a recurring presence as Dr Monica Beltran.
Additionally, we also saw returns for recurring characters such as Debbie Allen as Dr Catherine Fox and Jaicy Elliot as Dr Taryn Helm.
Jason George also made a return to the main cast as Ben following the end of the spin-off series Station 19 and Dr Warren's renewed interest in medicine.
Adding to the hospital's roster, there was also a cast addition of Grey Sloan's new chaplain James, who was openly gay, and played by Michael Thomas Grant.
As per ABC's character description (via Deadline): "James joins Grey Sloan as the hospital’s openly gay Episcopal chaplain. He holds a special place in his heart for his younger patients, and his warmth, training and spirituality make him comfortable and confident in any situation.
"In his personal life, James finds himself at a crossroads where he is open to love and taking great leaps of faith."
The character proved instrumental in Levi Schmitt's exit storyline.
In the guest star stakes, it's also been confirmed that Kali Rocha will be reprising her role as season 2 character Sydney Heron, 17 years after she was last seen in the medical drama. The character appeared in the opening episodes of the season.
Floriana Lima has also played a childhood friend of Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Megan Hunt’s (Abigail Spencer).
Jesse Williams also made a guest appearance as fan-favourite Dr Jackson Avery, while Gregg Gorman also reprised his role as the antagonistic Dr Tom Koracik.
Grey's Anatomy season 21 episodes
Here are details on the episodes of Grey's Anatomy this season.
If Walls Could Talk - After firing some of Grey Sloan’s best, Catherine continues to interfere with Meredith and Amelia’s research. Accidents at a climate change protest bring unique cases to the hospital, and Bailey encounters a blast from the past.Take Me to Church - Meredith and Catherine continue to disagree, and Meredith confides in Bailey for support. Richard, Winston and Lucas spend the day outside of the hospital, and Blue deals with a relationship from his past. Levi meets the new hospital chaplain.I Can See Clearly Now - Simone and Lucas work to balance their relationship while competing to assist on an awake kidney transplant. Teddy offers Amelia a new opportunity, and Ben’s interview doesn’t go as planned. Meredith’s secret causes tension with Richard.This One's for the Girls - Mika struggles with a life-altering personal matter. Meanwhile, Bailey and Ben navigate their personal and professional roles, while Levi finds a connection in an unlikely place. Jo and Link get surprising news.You Make My Heart Explode - During a high-stress day at Grey Sloan Memorial, the fates of a patient in critical condition and a helicopter-bound medical team hang in the balance. Teddy and Owen work on their marriage, while Bailey, Blue and Link treat a hospital employee.Night Moves - Teddy and Owen plan a date night that gets derailed in more ways than one, while Jo struggles to do it all at home. Mika adds more to her plate to make up for taking time off to be with her sister, and Levi is faced with a monumental decision.If You Leave - The doctors at Grey Sloan must put aside their emotions under intense circumstances. Levi asks James a shocking question that could impact their future.Drop It Like It's Hot - In the midst of a deadly heat wave, the team at Grey Sloan struggles to keep up with an overwhelming amount of patients. Amelia and Winston face a challenging surgery, while Jo and Lucas run an errand for the hospital that takes an unexpected turn.Hit the Floor - The aftermath of the convenience store shooting brings chaos to Grey Sloan. Ben hits a wall with his new emergency preparedness plan. Romantic tensions surface for Owen, while Amelia and Winston disagree over the surgical plan for a young patient.Jump (for My Love) - Meredith and Nick return to Grey Sloan to treat a liver transplant patient. Meanwhile, Bailey hosts an intern retreat at her home, and Winston and Ben aid an unexpected crash victim.I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - Following a difficult case, the team faces the complexities of medical ethics. Meanwhile, Bailey continues to navigate her working relationship with Ben, while a group of college students on a scavenger hunt causes chaos around the hospital.Ridin' Solo - Meredith and Amelia prepare a funding proposal for their Alzheimer’s research. Meanwhile, Teddy and Owen hit a breaking point in their marriage, while Jules has an awkward encounter with Dr. Beltran.Don't You (Forget About Me) - Amelia and Simone attempt to perform a high-stakes and groundbreaking brain surgery. Teddy and Bailey attend a medical conference and run into Dr. Cass Beckman. Meanwhile, Jo struggles with her irritation toward a younger OB-GYN.Love in the Ice Age - Bailey welcomes a renowned surgeon, whom she greatly admires, to Grey Sloan to help on a challenging case. Meanwhile, Teddy, Owen, Jules and Ben team up to save the life of a patient who has been impaled by an ice pick.Bust Your Windows - A window washer’s platform crashes through a hospital window, testing the Grey Sloan team’s limits. Meanwhile, Blue and Simone clash over their living arrangements, and Lucas strives to impress Catherine while on her servicePapa Was A Rollin' Stone - Amelia undertakes a high-risk brain surgery on a young patient, while Winston and Jules disagree over how to handle their trauma patient’s family. Jo and Link struggle with wedding planning.Love You Like a Love Song - Jo and Link’s wedding day arrives, along with some visitors. Meanwhile, Teddy and Owen are met with a familiar face seeking treatment, and Lucas disagrees with Simone on how to approach a patient’s worsened condition.How Do I Live - While the interns are excited to transition to second-year residency, an ordinary day at Grey Sloan takes an unexpected turn when a medical emergency unfolds in the operating room, endangering lives inside the hospital.Grey's Anatomy season 21 plot
The new season picks up where season 20 left off.
The dramatic season 20 finale saw Dr Catherine Fox go on a firing spree following multiple clashes, cutting ties with Dr Meredith Grey over her secret Alzheimer's research and then with Meredith's accomplices Dr Amelia Shepherd and Dr Teddy Altman - the latter of whom was fired as Chief of Surgery. Dr Owen Hunt was also fired when he stood up for Teddy when Catherine tried to drop her from a trauma response team to a wildfire.
Meanwhile, the interns were also in a mutiny over the harsh decision made by Dr Fox against Dr Lucas Adams, which did not seem to bother Dr Fox until she faced the potential resignation of Dr Miranda Bailey!
Elsewhere, Dr Richard Webber had also been questioning his career after having a major shaky period following the near-breaking of his sobriety.
Dr Levi Schmitt also considered his career future as he aimed to get on a pediatric medicine fellowship, prompting his exit from the show.
Plus, Dr Jo Wilson discovered she was pregnant with Dr Atticus 'Link' Lincoln's baby - will the pair's family continue to run smoothly?
Finally, romance is in the air for divorcé Dr Winston Ndugu and newcomer Dr Monica Beltran, while Dr Mika Yasuda and Dr Jules Millin shared a romance of their own, but this ended with the exit of Yasuda from the show following the death of her sister in a car crash.
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