"Grey's Anatomy" Picked Up for Record-Extending 23rd Season
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ABC’s hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy has been renewed for another season, continuing its stint as the longest running primetime medical drama.
What’s Happening:
- Deadline is reporting that Grey’s Anatomy has been renewed for Season 23, extending its record as the longest-running primetime medical drama.
- ABC has now renewed its entire Thursday lineup for the 2026–27 season.
- Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver will exit as series regulars after Season 22.
- Several longtime cast members are expected to return, as most still have contracts in place.
- This includes Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Camilla Luddington, and Caterina Scorsone.
- The episode count for next season is undecided but may be slightly reduced due to budget cuts.
- The show remains highly popular on streaming, ranking among the most-watched series globally and in the U.S.
- Ellen Pompeo will continue narrating and appear on a recurring basis.
- Executive producers include Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and showrunner Meg Marinis.
- Other renewed ABC Thursday shows include 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, High Potential, and Abbott Elementary.
Waiting on Renewal:
- ABC’s new breakout hit RJ Decker will be moving up to the 9PM Tuesday block next month as High Potential wraps its 2nd season.
- While the show is less than a handful of episodes into its first season, this move marks a good sign for the show which is yet to be renewed for a second season.
- While this isn’t surprising, as, again, the show just kicked off earlier this month, ABC is expected to renew the Floridan crime series.
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