Grey’s Anatomy is one of ABC’s longest-running dramas, and it just reached another major milestone. The doors of Grey Sloan Memorial will stay open for at least one more year after ABC announced they’re renewing the long-running medical drama for its 20th season.
Grey’s Anatomy will extend its record as the longest-running primetime medical drama when it returns, but several changes are underway. Most notably, Meg Marinis will take over as showrunner from Krista Vernoff, who announced she’s stepping down back in January.
“It has been the privilege of a lifetime to be entrusted to run Grey’s Anatomy for the past six years and Station 19 for the last four. The passion of the dedicated fandoms and the impact that these shows have on hearts and minds cannot be overstated,” said Vernoff at the time.
Another major change coming our way in Season 20 is the absence of Ellen Pompeo’s Meredith Grey, who carried the show on her shoulders for almost two decades. She got her big sendoff in the midseason premiere and is expected to return in the Season 19 finale. Pompeo still serves as one of the show’s executive producers and there’s a chance she could guest star on Season 20.
