
Season 18
Grey's Anatomy
Overview
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial face a new set of problems — and Meredith considers a big life change.
Episodes

1. Here Comes the Sun (II)
September 30, 2021
As the city of Seattle revels at the Phoenix Fair celebrating the city’s rebirth post-COVID, the Grey Sloan doctors treat a patient who encounters illegal fireworks. Meanwhile, Bailey has her sights set on hiring new doctors, but she’s having trouble finding viable options. Owen and Teddy attempt to take the next step in their engagement, and Meredith has a surprising opportunity when she meets a dynamic doctor from her mother‘s past. The crossover starts on Station 19 S05E01 Phoenix from the Flame (I).
Guest Stars: Richard Flood, Alex Landi, Jaicy Elliot

2. Some Kind of Tomorrow
October 7, 2021
Meredith seeks advice from Amelia. Meanwhile, Richard is reenergized as he takes teaching to a new level at the hospital, and Winston treats a patient suffering from kidney failure.
Guest Stars: Richard Flood, Jaicy Elliot, Juliette Myers

3. Hotter Than Hell
October 14, 2021
Seattle’s favorite redhead returns and graces the Grey Sloan halls with her experience and expertise as she attempts to help Richard teach the newest crop of residents. Meanwhile, Meredith has a decision to make, and Link confides in Teddy.
Guest Stars: Jason George, Richard Flood, Kate Walsh

4. With a Little Help from My Friends
October 21, 2021
Richard recruits Meredith and Bailey to help him launch a new program. Meanwhile, Addison’s patient has complications from a procedure, and Jo helps a woman who goes into premature labor.
Guest Stars: Richard Flood, Kate Walsh, Stefania Spampinato

5. Bottle Up and Explode!
November 11, 2021
The Grey Sloan doctors spring into action after an explosion rocks Seattle, with the incoming trauma hitting close to home. Owen experiences PTSD after he hears the explosion, while his sister Megan enlists help from Winston and Hayes in confidence. In Minnesota, Meredith and Amelia meet up with a familiar face who assists in their study. The crossover starts on Station 19 S05E05 Things We Lost in the Fire (I).
Guest Stars: Jason George, Richard Flood, Greg Germann

6. Every Day is a Holiday (With You)
November 18, 2021
It's Thanksgiving, and while Meredith faces travel complications due to the weather, Nick steps in to help in more ways than one; Richard and Bailey seek out emergency surgeries; Amelia and Link reconnect.
Guest Stars: Richard Flood, Alex Landi, Chiquita Fuller

7. Today Was A Fairytale
December 9, 2021
Dr. Hamilton takes his frustrations out on Meredith, so Nick gives her a chance to blow off steam by scrubbing in on a surgery. Back in Seattle, Link and Jo take their kids to a fairytale theater performance that goes wrong. Bailey and Dr. Lin attend a recruitment fair in hopes of attracting more doctors to Grey Sloan but find themselves ill-prepared.
Guest Stars: Richard Flood, Isaiah Mustafa, Dara Reneé

8. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
December 16, 2021
The doctors celebrate the holidays; Hamilton and Meredith prepare for a milestone on their project; Link wants to spend the holiday with Amelia and Scout as a family; Schmitt is faced with a difficult decision during surgery.
Guest Stars: Jason George, Richard Flood, Stefania Spampinato

9. No Time To Die
February 24, 2022
The Grey Sloan Memorial doctors grapple with the aftermath of the car crash that involved some of their own; Meredith works to save Dr. Hamilton's life. Levi is impacted from his latest loss.
Guest Stars: Richard Flood, Alex Landi, Jaicy Elliot

10. Living in a House Divided
March 3, 2022
Schmitt must face the Morbidity and Mortality conference. Meanwhile, Meredith convinces Nick to scrub in on a surgery in Seattle, and Jo faces her feelings.
Guest Stars: Richard Flood, Stefania Spampinato, Alex Landi

11. Legacy
March 10, 2022
While Meredith, Amelia and the team prepare for Dr. Hamilton’s long-awaited, groundbreaking surgery, Bailey receives an unexpected offer. Owen’s impatience makes him a difficult physical therapy patient, forcing Link to intervene. In Minnesota, Nick makes a liver transplant a teaching moment.
Guest Stars: Greg Germann, Jaicy Elliot, J. Mallory McCree

12. The Makings Of You
March 17, 2022
Nick whisks Meredith away to his Minnesota cabin for a romantic weekend, leaving Winston and Maggie to care for Meredith’s children. Meanwhile, Amelia and Kai grow closer.
Guest Stars: Kate Burton, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Anna Grace Barlow

13. Put The Squeeze On Me
March 24, 2022
While Richard ponders his surgical abilities, Jo is charmed by her patient’s brother. Elsewhere, Megan makes sure Teddy and Owen talk out their differences, and a pet python causes an uproar.
Guest Stars: Jason George, Jaicy Elliot, Skylar Astin

14. Road Trippin’
March 31, 2022
Tensions at Grey Sloan Memorial rise as the effects of the physician shortage begin to show. Meanwhile, Meredith struggles to step away from work as she spends a sick day at home with Zola, and the hospital receives an unexpected visitor.
Guest Stars: Jaicy Elliot, Rome Flynn, Brandee Steger

15. Put It To The Test
April 7, 2022
Bailey is on edge when an accreditation council stops by Grey Sloan to review the residency program, while Richard sets an assessment of his own for the same day. Meanwhile, Nick returns to Seattle to perform a first-of-its-kind operation with Meredith.
Guest Stars: Jaicy Elliot, Dahlia Salem, Dawnn Lewis

16. Should I Stay or Should I Go?
May 5, 2022
Bailey faces an unhappy Catherine who is facing audits for several of her Foundation hospitals. Meanwhile, Addison is back at Grey Sloan; tensions rise between Meredith and Richard, and Owen returns to work.
Guest Stars: Kate Walsh, Alex Landi, Jaicy Elliot

17. I'll Cover You
May 12, 2022
A former patient of Link’s, Simon, is in the ER with his pregnant wife; and Bailey receives an offer from Nick.
Guest Stars: Jaicy Elliot, Bianca A. Santos, Cedric Sanders

18. Stronger Than Hate
May 19, 2022
A dinner party is thrown at the sister house in Nick's honor. Meanwhile, Grey Sloan Memorial receives a victim of a brutal hate crime.
Guest Stars: Alex Landi, Bokhee An, Dana Lee

19. Out for Blood
May 26, 2022
Due to a blood shortage, Grey Sloan Memorial is setting up a voluntary donation center. Meanwhile, Nick asks Meredith for help with his patient and Winston is hung up on his relationship with his brother.
Guest Stars: Jason George, Jaicy Elliot, Lea Coco

20. You Are the Blood
May 26, 2022
The blood shortage at Grey Sloan Memorial continues. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a risky decision regarding a patient, and Owen’s actions to help his fellow veterans come to light.
Guest Stars: Jason George, Jesse Williams, Sarah Drew
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