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Grey's Anatomy Loses Hunt, Altman in Flooded Finale

5/2/2026

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Summary

McKidd, Raver Depart

Kevin McKidd (Dr. Owen Hunt) and Kim Raver (Dr. Teddy Altman) will exit Grey’s Anatomy in the Season 22 finale on May 7 2026.
The episode’s bridge collapse floods Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and leads to Dr. Benson Kwan’s off-screen firing after an FDA-rejected experimental treatment.
Shonda Rhimes promises a happy ending for the couple, leaves the door open for guest spots, and cites ABC’s March 30 2026 renewal of Grey’s Anatomy for Season 23.

Summary

Grey's Anatomy Finale

The season-22 finale airs Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
Scott Speedman said filming Grey’s Anatomy while shooting his ABC drama R.J. Decker was tricky but doable.
Camilla Luddington said the finale has many cliffhangers and that reading the script made her cry.

History

Historical Context

Shonda Rhimes launched Grey’s Anatomy as a mid-season replacement on March 27 2005, earning a 2006 Golden Globe for Best Drama. The show’s formula of high-stakes medical crises sustained viewership, leading ABC to extend the series through 2026 and partner with Hulu for streaming. Season 22’s bridge-collapse finale continues this long-running, franchise-building strategy.

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McKidd, Raver Depart

Kevin McKidd (Dr. Owen Hunt) and Kim Raver (Dr. Teddy Altman) will exit Grey’s Anatomy in the Season 22 finale on May 7 2026.
The episode’s bridge collapse floods Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and leads to Dr. Benson Kwan’s off-screen firing after an FDA-rejected experimental treatment.
Shonda Rhimes promises a happy ending for the couple, leaves the door open for guest spots, and cites ABC’s March 30 2026 renewal of Grey’s Anatomy for Season 23.

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