Overview
- Jesse Williams reprises Dr. Jackson Avery in a guest appearance centered on a plastics case at Grey Sloan.
- Meredith Grey redirects attention to her Boston lab after raising concerns about a rival Alzheimer’s study that excluded female subjects.
- Showrunner Meg Marinis says Meredith will split time between Boston and Seattle, expressing hope for more Seattle appearances.
- Ellen Pompeo is expected to appear in at least seven episodes this season, with Deadline reporting her screen time could expand during the planned 18-episode run.
- Veteran cast are working under reduced episode guarantees, and Caterina Scorsone remains on sabbatical with reports indicating her absence extends into 2026.