Overview
- Shondaland announced Walsh’s comeback on Instagram on December 4, confirming her appearance as Dr. Addison Montgomery.
- The episode is titled “Strip That Down” and is scheduled to air on January 29, 2026 on ABC.
- Her return is billed as a single-episode guest spot, and producers are keeping storyline details under wraps.
- Walsh last appeared in Seasons 18 and 19 in a recurring arc that addressed post-Roe reproductive-care themes.
- Season 22 resumes on January 8, 2026, with recent legacy visits including Jesse Williams’ Jackson Avery and Kelly McCreary’s Maggie Pierce.