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By David Craig\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 09 November 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Finally some good news for Grey\u2019s Anatomy fans in the UK \u2013 the much-anticipated 18th season is set to premiere on Sky Witness this week.<\/p>\n

The new series began at the end of September in the US, with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) recovering from COVID and bumping into former patient Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman), but thankfully we won\u2019t be too far behind, with just four episodes having already aired across the pond.<\/p>\n

Now in its 18th season, Grey\u2019s Anatomy has become one of ABC\u2019s longest-running shows, with the medical drama picking up multiple Emmys over its 16-year run, while countless cast members have come and gone.<\/p>\n

Speaking of cast members, season 18 will see a number of stars return to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in the upcoming series, including Kate Walsh as Addison Montgomery, Greg Germann as Thomas Koracick and even Kate Burton as Meredith\u2019s late mother Ellis.<\/p>\n

As for the future of the show, Grey\u2019s Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff recently revealed that she\u2019d already had some thoughts on how it might end, teasing: \u201cI have something percolating in my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read on for all the details we have so far about Grey\u2019s Anatomy season 18.<\/p>\n

Grey\u2019s Anatomy season 18 release date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fans in the UK finally have a release date for Grey\u2019s Anatomy season 18 and it\u2019s Wednesday 10th November\u00a0<\/strong>at\u00a09pm<\/strong> on\u00a0Sky Witness.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Grey\u2019s Anatomy season 17 got started slightly later than usual in the United States, premiering in November as opposed to the show\u2019s typical late September slot.<\/p>\n

Production began on season 18 back in August, with Ellen Pompeo sharing a video of her back in the make-up chair on Instagram, captioned: \u201cGuess what time it is? #GreysSeason18\u201d<\/p>

How to watch Grey\u2019s Anatomy season 18 in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Grey\u2019s Anatomy season 18 will be broadcast in the UK on Sky Witness<\/a> and NOW<\/a>, as has been the case for several years now.<\/p>\n

If you want to catch up with earlier seasons (or have a marathon rewatch), Grey\u2019s Anatomy seasons one through to 16 are available to stream on both Disney Plus<\/a> and Amazon Prime Video<\/a> (as of November 2021).<\/p>\n

Greys Anatomy season 18 cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Good news! Grey\u2019s Anatomy secured its three remaining original cast members \u2013 Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey), Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey) and James Pickens Jr (Richard Webber) \u2013 for the 18th season.<\/p>\n

There had been some doubt over whether the trio would reprise their roles once again, but a return was agreed after what Deadline<\/a> describes as \u201clengthy\u201d contract negotiations.<\/p>\n

Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Camilla Luddington and Caterina Scorsone, among others, also returned for the new season.<\/p>\n

Greg Germann, who has played Dr Tom Koracick on Grey\u2019s Anatomy since season 14, will return as a guest star but his time as a series regular has come to an end.<\/p>\n

At least two popular actors will not be returning season: Jesse Williams (Dr Jackson Avery) is moving on to new projects after a 12-year stint on the show, while Giacomo Gianniotti (Dr Andrew DeLuca) has also departed the series.<\/p>\n

While earlier this year, Deadline<\/a> confirmed that Kate Burton would be returning to play Meredith\u2019s late mother Ellis Grey, who died in season three, in multiple episodes \u2013 however, it\u2019s unclear how the character will be reintroduced. Perhaps through another one of Meredith\u2019s COVID-caused hallucinations?<\/p>\n

Also returning to the cast in season 18 is Abigail Spencer, who is reprising her role as Dr. Megan Hunt, as well as Kate Walsh, who played Dr. Addison Montgomery from 2005 until 2012.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Scott Speedman, who guest-starred as Nick Marsh in season 14, has joined the cast as a series regular for season 18. In the season premiere, Meredith bumps into Nick Marsh whilst opening a library dedicated to her mother in Minnesota and goes for a drink with him.<\/p>\n

What will happen in season 18?<\/h2>\n

The last 16 years have been quite the whirlwind for the staff and patients of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, with previous seasons seeing love affairs, surprise marriages and shock deaths \u2013 however, according to executive producer Meg Marinis, this season will be different.<\/p>\n

The season opens with newlyweds Maggie (Kelly McCreary) and Winston (Anthony Hill) returning from their honeymoon \u201cvery much in love and happy to be together and working together\u201d, Marinis told TVLine<\/a>. \u201cWe\u2019re definitely celebrating the couple,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, happiness is also in store for Teddy (Kim Raver) and Owen (Kevin McKidd). \u201cThey\u2019re starting the season stronger than ever,\u201d Marinis said. \u201cThey\u2019ve both grown a lot from her breakthrough about her past last season and from Owen seeing that they\u2019ve both struggled with PTSD \u2014 in different ways, but they\u2019ve both struggled.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ll still face challenges as a couple but we took them a long way last season, so we\u2019re happy where they are,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Is there a trailer for Grey\u2019s Anatomy season 18?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ABC shared a promo for the season 18 premiere back in September, teasing Teddy and Owen\u2019s wedding as well as Meredith\u2019s doubts over her plans for the future.<\/p>\n