Sophia Bush Joins Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Teases She ‘Wasn’t Done with My Scrubs’
Season 21 of Grey’s Anatomy, which premiered on Sept. 26, is a historic one, as its renewal extended its record as the longest-running primetime medical drama and ABC’s longest-running primetime scripted series.
Star Ellen Pompeo, who has played Dr. Meredith Grey throughout the show’s entirety, is slated to appear in seven of the season’s episodes, following a more scaled-back role in seasons 19 and 20, PEOPLE confirmed over the summer.
The new season picked up right where season 20 left off, with Meredith (Pompeo) having resigned from her job at the hospital after Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen) discovered her secret Alzheimer’s research. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver), Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) and Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) were also caught in the crosshairs of the controversy.
Showrunner Meg Marinis told PEOPLE ahead of the season 21 premiere that “a lot is hanging in the balance” this season.
“Everyone’s jobs are on the line and on top of that, they’re all grappling with various challenges in their personal lives,” she said. “I’m excited for fans to see how that all plays out for each of them. As for Meredith, even though she’s had good intentions, she’s crossed a line with Catherine and there will be consequences as a result.”
Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
