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Kate Walsh Returns to Grey's Anatomy for Season 22 Guest Spot on Jan. 29

The Shondaland-confirmed visit is a single-episode guest appearance, with plot details kept under wraps.

Overview

  • Shondaland announced that Kate Walsh will reprise Dr. Addison Montgomery on Grey's Anatomy.
  • Walsh appears in the Season 22 episode titled "Strip That Down," scheduled for Jan. 29, 2026.
  • The role is currently billed as a one-episode guest spot rather than a recurring arc.
  • This marks her first Grey's appearance since her Seasons 18–19 return, following earlier stints and her Private Practice lead.
  • Season 22 has featured other legacy comebacks, including Jesse Williams and Kelly McCreary, with the series set to resume Jan. 8.