Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Release Date: ABC, Hulu and Netflix release schedule, episode titles, count, streaming time, storyline, cast, how to watch on TV and online

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 is set to release on ABC on October 9, 2025, with 18 episodes scheduled. The new season will stream on Hulu the next day and later arrive on Netflix US in June 2026 and Netflix Canada in Autumn 2026. Fans can expect returning cast members, changes in character appearances, and storylines that continue from the dramatic hospital explosion shown in the previous finale.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Release Date, Streaming Time and Cast

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 will officially premiere on Thursday, October 9, 2025, on ABC at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The new season will have 18 episodes. The long-running medical drama remains one of ABC’s most successful scripted shows, now completing 20 years on air.

The original date was set for October 16, but ABC shifted it one week earlier. The series will continue with its Thursday time slot.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 ABC, Hulu Release Schedule, Episode Titles and Count

This season will feature 18 episodes. Each new episode airs weekly on ABC and then streams on Hulu the following day.

Episode 2201, titled “Only the Strong Survive”, will follow Grey Sloan’s staff dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic hospital explosion. Episode 2202, “We Built This City”, airs October 16 and focuses on hospital renovations and new surgical rotations.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Netflix Release Date

Netflix has been home to Grey’s Anatomy for over a decade. New seasons traditionally arrive in mid-June. Based on the pattern:

• Season 19: June 17, 2023
• Season 20: June 29, 2024
• Season 21: June 14, 2025

Following this trend, Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 is expected to release on Netflix US in June 2026. All 18 episodes should be available at once.



Netflix Canada also carries the series, though its schedule runs later than the US. Season 21 will drop October 9, 2025, and Season 22 should arrive in Autumn 2026.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 How to Watch on Hulu, ABC

Episodes will be available on Hulu the day after airing on ABC. Hulu has also secured rights to the show’s back catalog through a 2023 licensing deal.



New subscribers can use Hulu’s 30-day free trial. After that, the basic plan costs $9.99/month with ads, or $18.99/month ad-free. Disney+ bundles including Hulu start at $10.99/month.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Cast

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 features several cast changes. Jake Borelli and Midori Francis will not return as regulars. Ellen Pompeo continues as Dr. Meredith Grey but with reduced appearances, limited to seven episodes. She will also narrate the season.



The only two original cast members appearing in all episodes are Chandra Wilson (Dr. Miranda Bailey) and James Pickens Jr. (Dr. Richard Webber).

Other main cast members include:

• Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt
• Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd
• Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson
• Jason George as Ben Warren
• Kim Raver as Teddy Altman
• Chris Carmack as Atticus Lincoln
• Anthony Hill as Winston Ndugu
• Alexis Floyd as Simone Griffith
• Harry Shum Jr. as Benson “Blue” Kwan
• Adelaide Kane as Jules Millin
• Niko Terho as Lucas Adams

Recurring actors include Debbie Allen, Scott Speedman, Jaicy Elliot, Floriana Lima, and Trevor Jackson.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Storyline

The new season begins with Grey Sloan Memorial recovering from a massive explosion. Doctors face urgent life-or-death surgeries, personal struggles, and hospital renovations. Meredith Grey remains connected to her colleagues despite her reduced role.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Streaming Platforms

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 will air weekly on ABC before becoming available to stream on Hulu the next day. The full season is expected to release on Netflix US in June 2026 and Netflix Canada in Autumn 2026, keeping the show accessible across multiple platforms for long-time viewers.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Anniversary

Earlier this year, the series marked its 20th anniversary. Since premiering in 2005, Grey’s Anatomy has released 448 episodes across 21 seasons. With its 22nd season, it continues as ABC’s longest-running scripted series.

FAQs

When does Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 premiere?

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 premieres on October 9, 2025, on ABC at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes stream on Hulu the next day, with Netflix release expected in June 2026.

How many episodes will Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 have?

Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 will feature 18 episodes, airing weekly on ABC. Each episode will stream the next day on Hulu and later arrive on Netflix in 2026.