Overview
- The midseason finale closes with high-stakes medical crises and personal complications that are left unresolved for the winter return.
- New episodes are scheduled to resume Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, with episodes available on Hulu the following day.
- Season 22 consists of 18 episodes and went on hiatus after Episode 6, following the show’s recent pattern of shorter broadcast runs.
- Veteran cast members are reported to appear in the majority of this season’s episodes as production continues to balance schedules across the ensemble.
- Access to ABC on YouTube TV is temporarily unavailable due to a carriage dispute, so viewers may need alternative providers or next-day Hulu to watch new installments.