The twenty-third season of the American medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy was announced on March 30, 2026, and will premiere in the United States on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on October 15, 2026.

This is the first season not to feature Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver as series regulars since the fifth and fifteenth seasons, respectively.

Episodes

Cast and characters

Main Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey James Pickens Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber Caterina Scorsone as Dr. Amelia Shepherd Camilla Luddington as Dr. Jo Wilson Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren Chris Carmack as Dr. Atticus "Link" Lincoln Anthony Hill as Dr. Winston Ndugu Alexis Floyd as Dr. Simone Griffith Harry Shum Jr. as Dr. Benson "Blue" Kwan Adelaide Kane as Dr. Jules Millin Niko Terho as Dr. Lucas Adams Trevor Jackson as Dr. Wes Bryant

Recurring Debbie Allen as Dr. Catherine Fox Scott Speedman as Dr. Nick Marsh Jennifer Landon as Dr. Toni Wright James Wolk as Dr. Seth Norton Sarah Levy as Corrie

Production Development On March 30, 2026, ABC renewed the series for a twenty-third season with Meg Marinis' fourth year as showrunner. Season 23 will premiere on October 15, 2026 and is set to run for 13 episodes.

Casting

On March 25, 2026, it was announced that series regulars Kevin McKidd (Dr. Owen Hunt) and Kim Raver (Dr. Teddy Altman) would depart the series after the season finale of the previous season.

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