Grey’s Anatomy Returns Jan 8 with 11 Episodes Left in Season 22

Grey’s Anatomy Returns Jan 8 with 11 Episodes Left in Season 22

> 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
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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.

Author

  • My name is Marcus L. Bennett, and I cover crime, law enforcement, and public safety in Los Angeles.

    Marcus L. Bennett is a Senior Correspondent for News of Los Angeles, covering housing, real estate, and urban development across LA County. A former city housing inspector, he’s known for investigative reporting that exposes how development policies and market forces impact everyday families.

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