Overview
- Shondaland and multiple outlets confirmed Walsh will appear in the episode titled "Strip That Down," airing Jan. 29, 2026.
- Current reporting describes the return as a single-episode guest role with story specifics withheld.
- This will be her first Grey’s appearance since a recurring run in Seasons 18–19 after originating in Season 1 and leading the spinoff Private Practice.
- Deadline first reported the news, which was subsequently corroborated by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, TVLine, and others.
- Grey’s Anatomy resumes Season 22 on Jan. 8, 2026, positioning Walsh’s episode later in the month.