The explosion at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital might imply not each solid member is returning to Gray's Anatomy for season 22.
In the course of the Might 2025 finale of the hit ABC collection, Piper Perabo performed a mom of a affected person who introduced a extremely flammable acetylene tank into the working room to power Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) to carry out a high-risk surgical procedure to save lots of her daughter. The hostage state of affairs included interns Simone (Alexis Floyd) and Adams (Niko Terho) in danger whereas Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) tried to save lots of them earlier than it was too late.
Regardless of performing the operation efficiently, the tank was by accident opened, which let the flammable contents leak onto the working flooring. The ultimate moments of the finale confirmed an explosion that solely Meredith and Warren (Jason George) formally survived — for now.
Whereas showrunner Meg Marinis wouldn't affirm who was injured within the blast, she made it clear that nearly nobody was assured to return for season 22. Hold scrolling for a breakdown of which characters had been the place when the explosion went off — together with their possibilities at survival:
Not each Gray's Anatomy exit is created equally. Katherine Heigl, Patrick Dempsey, Justin Chambers and extra stars have left Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital — for varied causes. Created by Shonda Rhimes and starring Ellen Pompeo, Gray's Anatomy debuted on ABC in 2005. Pompeo (Meredith Gray) left the present as a collection common following season 19 […]
Dr. Meredith Gray
Pompeo initially introduced in November 2022 that she was stepping again Gray's Anatomy after showing in 400 episodes of the collection. She has since reprised her function — and continued to offer voiceover for the present — all through the seasons that adopted.
“We don't fairly know the reply to [in what capacity Ellen will return in season 22] but, however as a lot as she's keen to return hang around and play with us, we could have her!” Marinis informed The Hollywood Reporter in Might 2025. “We attempt to do this simply in order that we will accommodate her schedule. She likes to develop and produce different initiatives.”
Marinis continued: “So what normally occurs is that at first of the season I discuss to her about her availability and what she's on the lookout for, so it's a cooperation between her and the present. I imply, she's been there for 22 years. She is ready to have a say in what it would seem like.”
Dr. Miranda Bailey
Final viewers noticed Miranda (Chandra Wilson), she was on the working flooring, which places her liable to being a casualty of the explosion. Wilson is contracted to look in season 22, in accordance with TVLine.
Dr. Richard Webber
In keeping with Marinis, the way forward for a lot of the employees hasn't been determined.
“Nicely, I really feel like lots of people are most likely sitting in working rooms,” she informed THR. “So until you noticed them and the place they had been when that explosion went off, I don't assume we will say anybody is essentially protected.”
Pickens Jr. can be is contracted to look in season 22.
Dr. Owen Hunt
Earlier than the cliffhanger, Teddy (Kim Raver) formally ended her marriage to husband Owen (Kevin McKidd).
“That ebook may be very lengthy, and clearly, they're endlessly tied to 1 one other, while you're in struggle with each other and have youngsters collectively. However I'm occupied with it. It was actually attention-grabbing to see that story play out this season and to see each of these characters nonetheless capable of sort of mild up and smile with different folks,” Marinis shared. “I feel lots of people had been questioning the place their [open marriage] experiment was going.”
She continued: “However Nora [Floriana Lima] actually fell in love with Owen and I feel Teddy actually had one thing for Cass [Sophia Bush], though Cass is fortunately married. It was actually enjoyable to see these two characters have chemistry with others and I really feel like they actually did have chemistry between the actors, too.”
McKidd is contracted to look in season 22.
Dr. Teddy Altman
Raver might additionally not return to season 22 after going via main private adjustments on display however she is contracted to look in season 22
Dr. Amelia Shepherd
Amelia is one other character who isn't precisely protected forward of the brand new season however is contracted to look in season 22.
“However even within the final two seasons with what you noticed this 12 months, we needed to scale back the solid somewhat bit [because of industry-wide budget cuts], and all people has very passionate emotions about their favourite characters,” Marinis shared. “But when we will get the writers upset then we all know we're doing it proper. It's not as satisfying a narrative if folks aren't upset when somebody leaves. It's imagined to make folks upset and unhappy, so I'm certain there'll be some arguments. However I've been persuaded earlier than to vary my thoughts on issues.”
The actress shall be lacking from eight episodes.
Dr. Jo Wilson
Marinis was requested about Jo — who revealed she is pregnant earlier than the cliffhanger — throughout the tell-all with THR. “We noticed Jo outdoors the constructing,” she added. “However we didn't see her depart, so it simply is determined by what exit she took, I suppose.” The actress is contracted to look in season 22.
Dr. Ben Warren
Marinis informed THR that Warren was seen operating again into the constructing so he's protected, including, “Nicely, he's alive, however he doesn't have a job. However he's nonetheless married to Bailey!”
Dr. Levi Schmitt
Jake Borelli, performed Dr. Levi Schmitt on Gray's Anatomy for seven seasons. He left the long-running ABC medical drama throughout season 21 — however returned for Jo's marriage ceremony.“I've a large enough solid as it's!” Marinis defined to THR. “We are going to possibly have individuals who visitor a pair instances. However no, we've loads of people who we're very proud of.”
Dr. Atticus Lincoln
Since Atticus wasn't seen outdoors of the hospital, he's additionally on the checklist of potential victims.
“I hope we get to subsequent season, proper?” Carmack informed Us in Might 2025. “I imply, hey, I'm not gonna give something away.”
Dr. Winston Ndugu
Winston is the opposite addition to the unclear solid standing heading into season 22.
Dr. Simone Griffith
“We are going to see him in season 22, sure. Regardless that he was in each of those episodes for just a bit bit, he walked in with such a presence the place we all know it's going to be dynamic. He's somebody who has that confidence that not many younger interns have,” Marinis confirmed. “That's actually attention-grabbing to see somebody on the decrease degree of their profession appearing like he's chief on the hospital. Additionally, what's that going to imply for this class above him [that includes Simone and Adams] who shall be having to oversee and educate him?”
Dr. Benson “Blue” Kwan
Regardless of the unclear future for season 22, Marinis has spoken with the solid about what to anticipate, telling THR, “I've had conversations with a few of them, however all of them understand it's a Gray's Anatomy cliffhanger and so they know yearly they by no means know what to anticipate. They're right here for it. They wish to hold our tales thrilling and contemporary.”
Dr. Jules Millin
Jules was additionally on the working room flooring, with Marinis saying, “Once I wrote the script and I used to be going via that last montage, I used to be identical to, ‘I'm going to place these folks right here.' Then even after the desk learn, I added anyone on that OR flooring. I put Jules going up there.
Dr. Mika Yasuda
In the course of the interview, Marinis revealed that no choices on who might return have been determined.
“We return within the writers' room on Monday. I undoubtedly have ideas,” she teased. “Whether or not or not these ideas change, that may all the time occur. I haven't put pen to paper but, but it surely'll be very quickly that I do.”
Dr. Lucas Adams
Marinis confirmed to THR that Adams “was additionally operating as much as the working flooring, so we've so as to add him to the checklist then.”
Dr. Monica Beltran
Are you able to guess the place Monica was when the explosion occurred? The working room flooring.
