Ellen Pompeo starrer Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Premiere: How to watch online?

Meredith Grey welcomes a brand new group of residents to Grey Sloan as the Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 finally made its premiere on October 6, 2022.

Updated on Oct 06, 2022  |  06:24 PM IST |  4.8M
Ellen Pompeo Starrer Grey's Anatomy Season 19: What should fans expect?
Ellen Pompeo Starrer Grey's Anatomy Season 19: What should fans expect?

As ABC drops the new teaser of Grey's Anatomy season 19 on September 6. 2022, it is definitely the perfect time to start counting down for the new season. While Meredith Grey fans will have to make peace with the dramatically less on-screen time of Ellen Pompeo in Season 19, the whole new crop of interns will definitely make up for it. 

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Grey’s Anatomy, the legendary medical drama starring Ellen Pompeo, has reinvented itself season after season since 2005. Grey’s Anatomy fans have stuck around through big and small events at Grey Sloan Memorial. From tear-jerking deaths to the dynamics of the Meredith Grey fam, the show has its fans hooked till Season 18. This year, the fans will finally get to watch the most anticipated season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy. 

In this transformational season, fans will notice Ellen Pompeo limiting her on-screen presence to merely eight episodes. However, the new season of the hit ABC medical drama still has a lot to look forward to. The first look of season 19, introduces five new first-year surgical residents who will definitely bring some brand new energy to the show. Unlike Season 18 of Grey's Anatomy which was rather unfortunate for the Grey Sloan dynamics, this season features how the teaching program is brought to life or rather resuscitated. 

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New cast members - The new crop of interns 

New cast members - The new crop of interns

In season 18, the hospital's teaching program was shut down. However, it will be up and running again in the new season. The five new additions to the cast will definitely add life to the show. The new cast members include Adelaide Kane (Previously seen in Reign,) Harry Shum Jr. (Previously seen in Crazy Rich Asians,) Alexis Floyd (Previously seen in Inventing Anna,) Niko Terho (Previously seen in The thing About Harry,) and Midori Francis (Previously seen in Dash and Lilly.)

  • Adelaide Kane
  • Harry Shum Jr.
  • Alexis Floyd 
  • Niko Terho
  • Midori Francis

Ellen Pompeo will appear in “limited capacity”

Ellen Pompeo will appear in “limited capacity”

Ellen Pompeo has decided to scale back her Grey’s Anatomy workload. While she will continue to narrate the show in Season 19, she will limit her on-screen presence. It is rumored the star is devoting her time to producing and starring in a brand new show for Hulu called Orphan.

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In the latest interview with Deadline, Ellen assured the Grey’s Anatomy fans, that the show is “going to be just fine without me,” She explained “I’m going to always be a part of that show. I’m an executive producer. I spent two decades of my career on Grey’s — it’s my heart and soul. I’ll never truly be gone as long as it’s on the air.”

The new Ellen Pompeo starrer Hulu show Orphan is based on a true story of a couple who decide to adopt a little girl who suffers from a rare form of dwarfism. The show is rumored to have eight short episodes. 

 

Scott Speedman says, "I think they're [Nick and Meredith] destined to end up together."

Scott Speedman says,

Scott Speedman who plays the role of Dr. Nick Marsh will soon be seen in an upcoming movie called Crimes of the Future. When asked about Meredith and Nick’s future in an interview with Digital Spy, Scott Speedman shared, 

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"Honestly, I have no idea. I think probably in the end – yes. I think they're destined to end up together in some form, or some way. But you never know. The story… the most compelling story will dictate that answer, to be honest with you. That's really out of my wheelhouse."

The previous season ended with a cliffhanger where Meredith seemingly parted ways with her love interest Dr. Nick Marsh played by Scott Speedman. This season however can lead to their reunion after all. 

Will fans get to see Patrick Dempsey in season 19?

Will fans get to see Patrick Dempsey in season 19?

The Grey’s Anatomy fans were more than delighted with the reprised role of Derek Shepherd played by Patrick Dempsey. While the character is still dead, is there a way McDreamy and Meredith reunite in season 19?

In an interview with HollywoodLife, when asked about Derek’s role in season 19, Patrick Dempsey shared, “Who knows? With this show, you know, it’s amazing that it’s gone on as long as it has,” He added “I had a great time when I was at the beach. It was great that the fans embraced it, and we could pull it off without them knowing, so it’s a good surprise.

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When asked what if Derek’s death was faked, Dempsey responded, “I heard about that. I heard that. They’ll figure out some way to bring him back I’m sure,” 

 

Fans will definitely see more of Kate Walsh in Grey's Anatomy for season 19.

Fans will definitely see more of Kate Walsh in Grey's Anatomy for season 19.

Kate Walsh who plays the role of Dr. Addison Montgomery is definitely making a comeback to the show. The official Grey’s Anatomy page as well as Walsh’s Instagram confirmed the news. 

The official Grey's Instagram page posted a picture of Walsh and captioned, "You asked, we listened! The iconic and legendary @katewalsh will be returning to this season of #GreysAnatomy ?"

For fans who’d like to watch more of Dr. Addison Mongomery can definitely watch the Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, called Private Practice, which aired on ABC from 2007 to 2013.

 

Other cast members that are returning to Season 19

According to ABC, the returning cast of Grey’s Anatomy includes, Owen Hunt, played by Kevin McKidd and Teddy Altman played by Kim Raver, Miranda Bailey played by Chandra Richard Webber played by Wilson James Pickens Jr., Addison Mongomery played by Kate Walsh. 

Miranda Bailey played by Chandra and Richard Webber played by Wilson James Pickens return to season 19

Along with that Maggie Pierce played by Kelly McCreary, and Winston Ndugu played by Anthony Hill) will be back, Amelia Shephered played by Caterina Scorsone, Jo Wilson played by Camilla Luddington, Atticus Lincoln AKA Link (Chris Carmack) and Levi Schmitt (Jake Borelli) will be back. 

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  • Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey
  • Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey
  • Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd
  • Kelly McCreary as Maggie Pearce
  • Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt
  • Chris Carmack as Atticus Lincoln
  • Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson
  • James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber
  • Kim Raver as Teddy Altman
  • Jake Borelli as Levi Schmitt 
  • Anthony Hill as Winston Ndugu
  • Kate Walsh as Addison Mongomery
  • Scott Speedman as Nick Marsh

'Grey's Anatomy Season 19: The new promo

The first look released by ABC for its longest-running medical drama introduces brand new first-year surgical residents played by new characters that should be how the Grey's Anatomy season 19 episode 1 begins. The video looks promising as it shows new dynamics at Grey Sloan after the heart-breaking end of season 18.

 Kane might accidentally sleep with one of her attendings

While the video stars the legendary Meredith Grey, as the hospital’s interim Chief Of Surgery, giving the iconic tour, it is followed by a short introduction of the new cast members. Just like the pilot, where Meredith has a one-night stand with Derek, Kane might accidentally sleep with one of her attendings, Link played by Chris Carmack. While season 19 will be filled with newness it will also be a trip down memory lane. 

Here is the new promo-


Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 Release Date

Grey's Anatomy Season 19 is all set to make its premiere on Thursday, the 6th of October 2022, at 9/8c on ABC. The show will air right after Station 19 and right before Alaska Daily. 

 

Where to watch the previous seasons?

While the new episodes will be aired on ABC, you can definitely catch up with the previous seasons on Hulu or Netflix.

Since Grey’s Anatomy season 18 ended with a cliffhanger, fans have been desperately waiting for the new season of this medical drama. Will Greys’ anatomy season 19 be the season where Meredith Grey finally leaves the hospital that raised her? Find out on October 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC as the Season 19 of Grey's Anatomy premieres.

 


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FAQs

Will there be a season 19 of Grey's Anatomy?
Grey's Anatomy Season 19 is all set to make its premiere on Thursday, the 6th of October 2022, at 9/8c on ABC.

When will season 19 of Grey's anatomy be on Netflix?
While you can stream seasons 1 to 18 on Netflix, there are no official announcements about season 19’s Netflix release.

Is season 19 the last season of Grey's Anatomy?
While there are no official announcements, previously Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes and Ellen Pompeo have conveyed the show will end when Ellen Pompeo decides to part ways.

Is Ellen Pompeo leaving Grey's Anatomy?
Ellen Pompeo will be seen in Grey’s Anatomy Season 19, however she will not be in the limelight.

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