> At a Glance
> – Grey’s Anatomy season 22 resumes Jan 8, 2026 with episode 7, “Skyfall”
> – Six of 18 episodes have aired; 11 remain after the holiday break
> – Ellen Pompeo appears in only 7 episodes but continues voiceovers
> – Why it matters: Fans learn tonight if Jo survives the cliffhoper OR mid-season premiere sets up the show’s next 450-episode milestone
Seattle’s favorite surgeons scrub back in tonight after a six-week hiatus that left Jo Wilson’s life hanging in the balance.
What Happens Tonight
Season 22, episode 7-titled “Skyfall”-drops at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. A 30-second promo shows Jo under anesthesia as alarms blare, Link praying in a candle-lit church, and Bailey fighting tears beside Richard. The mid-season premiere picks up where Nov 13 left off, with Grey Sloan still rebuilding from the explosion that closed season 21.
Episode Count & Contract Details
ABC ordered 18 episodes for the 2025-26 run. With six already aired, 11 installments remain. Pompeo’s current deal limits her on-screen appearances to seven episodes, though she records narration for every one. The cast tally now stands at:
| Role | Actor | Episodes in S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith Grey | Ellen Pompeo | 7 |
| Jo Wilson | Camilla Luddington | TBA |
| Bailey | Chandra Wilson | TBA |
| Link | Chris Carmack | TBA |
Where to Watch
- Broadcast: Thursdays 9/8c on ABC
- Stream: Next-day on Hulu
- Library: All 21 previous seasons plus new episodes
Shonda Rhimes celebrated the 450-episode milestone in October, telling Today, “We’re the longest-running medical show in history… really all because of the fans.”
Renewal Status
No word yet on a season 23 pickup. Pompeo remains executive producer and teased the year’s theme-hope-after the hospital’s literal blow-up. Show-runner Meg Marinis told Shondaland the doctors must “find hope” amid the rubble.
Key Takeaways
- Grey’s is back tonight, Jan 8, 2026
- 11 fresh episodes remain in the 18-episode season
- Pompeo on-screen total: 7; voiceovers: all 18
- Stream next-day on Hulu or live on ABC
- Future beyond season 22 still TBD
Grab your scrubs and set your DVR-Seattle’s night shift returns with scalpels and feelings at the ready.
