Character Development Season 21 Characters Season 20 Cast Members Ellen Pompeo Cast LGBTQ+ Representation Storylines Longevity Character Exits Season Renewal Cast Changes Production Team New Cast Members Season 20 Finale Cristina Yang Season 21 Premiere Showrunner Insights Fan Base Behind the Scenes Production Details Episodes Relationships Production Character Relationships Shonda Rhimes Returning Characters Stephanie Leifer Meg Marinis History of Medical Dramas Tributes and Memorials Romantic Storylines Cast Additions Sophia Bush Elisabeth Finch Cultural Impact Acting Challenges Celebrity Interviews Iconic Moments T. R. Knight Iconic Scenes Cast Dynamics Behind-the-Scenes Production Challenges Social Issues Season 22 Streaming Impact Renewal Details Premiere Date Jesse Williams Tribute Backlash Spinoff Reunion Awards Katherine Heigl Working Conditions Cast Reunion Streaming Rights Emmy Awards Legacy Returning Cast Members Guest Stars Return of Characters Actors Plot Jessica Capshaw Casting News Impact Network Celebrations Character Developments Fan Engagement Ending Cast and Crew Show Personnel Key Personnel History Arizona Robbins LGBTQ Representation Showrunner Transition Owen Hunt Jake Borelli Potential Return Episodic Guarantees Budget Reduction Cast Salaries Cast Departures Schedule Change Season Premiere Fan Reactions Medical Drama Season Finale Dr. Mark Sloan Taylor Swift Jason George's Return Streaming Availability Character Return Eric Dane Writers