Since its debut in 2005, Grey’s Anatomy has been one of the top medical dramas on television, and nearly 20 years later, it’s earned the bragging rights of being the longest-running medical drama on American television. Will Grey’s Anatomy season 20 mark a victory lap?
Although the show has always been somewhat known for it’s cast shakeups over the years, Grey’s Anatomy season 19 just might have shaken up the cast more than ever. The season introduced a handful of brand-new, fresh-faced interns and also bid farewell to its titular character… for now.
In spite of these changes, season 19 was met with positive reception from critics and fans alike for showing that there’s still a future for the series beyond what it’s always been. With this in mind, will there be a Grey’s Anatomy season 20 to look forward to after season 19?
Is Grey’s Anatomy season 20 happening?
Yes! In March 2023, ABC officially announced that Grey’s Anatomy season 20 was renewed. The renewal extends the show’s standing as the longest-running medical drama currently on primetime.
Krista Vernoff, who served as the longtime Grey’s showrunner, left the show after season 19. Meg Marinis will take over the role from Vernoff after being with the show since the early days. Marinis was first a researcher and worked her way up to executive producer.
Will Meredith be in Grey’s Anatomy season 20?
Unfortunately, Ellen Pompeo left Grey’s Anatomy as a series regular in season 19, which means Meredith will no longer be a constant visual presence on the series. Pompeo will still be an executive producer on the series and provide the usual voiceover narration.
But will she appear in season 20? According to Deadline, nothing has been set in stone for Pompeo to appear as Meredith in season 20. The actress will be filming a limited series for Hulu and has stated that she’s likely to return to Grey’s. When that will be isn’t on the calendar just yet.
Grey’s Anatomy season 20 cast
Here’s who’s confirmed to return for season 20:
- Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey
- James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber
- Kevin McKidd as Own Hunt
- Kim Raver as Teddy Altman
- Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson
- Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd
Here’s who’s expected to return for season 20:
- Jake Borelli as Levi Schmitt
- Chris Carmack as Atticus Lincoln
- Anthony Hill as Winston Ndugu
- Harry Shum Jr. as Benson Kwan
- Adelaide Kane as Jules Millin
- Alexis Floyd as Simone Griffith
- Niko Terho as Lucas Adams
- Midori Francis as Mika Yasuda
We’ll share more about the season 20 cast as it’s announced by ABC.
When will Grey’s Anatomy season 20 be on Netflix?
New seasons of Grey’s Anatomy typically arrive on Netflix about 30 days after the televised season finale. For instance, the season 19 finale aired on ABC on May 18 and the complete season drops on Netflix on June 17. Expect season 20 on Netflix about one month after its finale. Keep in mind, season 20 hasn’t begun production as of June 2023 because of the ongoing writers’ strike.