The explosion at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital might imply not each solid member is returning to Gray’s Anatomy for season 22.
Throughout 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 pressure 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 ground. 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 just about nobody was assured to return for season 22. Hold scrolling for a breakdown of which characters have 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 position — and continued to supply 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 instructed The Hollywood Reporter in Might 2025. “We attempt to do this simply in order that we are able to accommodate her schedule. She likes to develop and produce different tasks.”
Marinis continued: “So what often occurs is that at first of the season I speak 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’d appear to be.”
Dr. Miranda Bailey
Final viewers noticed Miranda (Chandra Wilson), she was on the working ground, which places her prone to being a casualty of the explosion.
Dr. Richard Webber
In line with Marinis, the way forward for many of the workers hasn’t been determined.
“Nicely, I really feel like lots of people are most likely sitting in working rooms,” she instructed THR. “So except you noticed them and the place they have been when that explosion went off, I don’t assume we are able to say anybody is essentially secure.”
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 ceaselessly tied to 1 one other, whenever you’re in conflict with each other and have kids collectively. However I’m excited by it. It was actually fascinating to see that story play out this season and to see each of these characters nonetheless capable of form of gentle up and smile with different folks,” Marinis shared. “I believe lots of people have been questioning the place their [open marriage] experiment was going.”
She continued: “However Nora [Floriana Lima] actually fell in love with Owen and I believe Teddy actually had one thing for Cass [Sophia Bush], despite the fact that 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.”
Dr. Teddy Altman
Raver might additionally not return to season 22 after going by way of main private adjustments on display.
Dr. Amelia Shepherd
Amelia is one other character who isn’t precisely secure forward of the brand new season.
“However even within the final two seasons with what you noticed this yr, we needed to cut back the solid a little bit bit [because of industry-wide budget cuts], and everyone has very passionate emotions about their favourite characters,” Marinis shared. “But when we are able to 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 speculated to make folks upset and unhappy, so I’m certain there’ll be some arguments. However I’ve been persuaded earlier than to alter my thoughts on issues.”
Dr. Jo Wilson
Marinis was requested about Jo — who revealed she is pregnant earlier than the cliffhanger — through the tell-all with THR. “We noticed Jo outdoors the constructing,” she added. “However we didn’t see her depart, so it simply depends upon what exit she took, I suppose.”
Dr. Ben Warren
Marinis instructed THR that Warren was seen working again into the constructing so he’s secure, 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 got 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 listing of potential victims.
“I hope we get to subsequent season, proper?” Carmack instructed 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. Although 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 fascinating to see somebody on the decrease stage 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 might 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 comprehend it’s a Gray’s Anatomy cliffhanger they usually know yearly they by no means know what to anticipate. They’re right here for it. They wish to preserve our tales thrilling and contemporary.”
Dr. Jules Millin
Jules was additionally on the working room ground, with Marinis saying, “Once I wrote the script and I used to be going by way of 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 any individual on that OR ground. I put Jules going up there.
Dr. Mika Yasuda
Throughout the interview, Marinis revealed that no selections on who might return have been determined.
“We return within the writers’ room on Monday. I positively 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, nevertheless it’ll be very quickly that I do.”
Dr. Lucas Adams
Marinis confirmed to THR that Adams “was additionally working as much as the working ground, so we’ve got so as to add him to the listing then.”
Dr. Monica Beltran
Are you able to guess the place Monica was when the explosion occurred? The working room ground.