Grey's Anatomy (season 15)

Grey's Anatomy (season 15)
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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 4
Release
Original network ABC
Original release September 27, 2018 (2018-09-27) – present (present)
Season chronology

The fifteenth season of the American television medical drama Grey's Anatomy was ordered on April 20, 2018, by American Broadcasting Company (ABC).[1] The season premiered on September 27, 2018 with a special 2-hour premiere.[2] The episode count for the season will be 24 episodes.[3] The season is produced by ABC Studios, in association with Shondaland Production Company and The Mark Gordon Company; the showrunners being Krista Vernoff and William Harper.

This season is the first not to feature both Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins and Sarah Drew as Dr. April Kepner since their introductions in the fifth and sixth seasons respectively, following their departures at the conclusion of the previous season.[4]

Plots

The season follows the story of surgical residents, fellows, and attendings as they experience the difficulties of the competitive careers they have chosen. It is set in the surgical wing of the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, located in Seattle, Washington.

Cast

Casting

On May 21, 2018, it was announced that Kim Raver had once again been promoted to series regular this season after previously having a recurring role last season.[10] On July 31, 2018, it was announced that Chris Carmack would be starring in a recurring role for Season 15, being revealed that he would play the role of a new orthopedic surgeon at the hospital.[11] On August 13, 2018, it was announced that Jeff Perry would be returning as Thatcher Grey, Meredith's father, for the first time since his last appearance in the seventh season.[12] On September 6, 2018, it was announced that Alex Landi had been cast in a recurring role as Dr. Nico Kim, who will be the first gay male surgeon to appear on the show.[6] On October 10, 2018, it was announced that Josh Radnor had been cast as Meredith's new love interest.[8]

Episodes

The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
3181"With a Wonder and a Wild Desire"Debbie AllenKrista VernoffSeptember 27, 2018 (2018-09-27)6.81[13]
As the doctors return to work from the post-wedding celebration, Meredith struggles to focus on work facing distractions by her sex dreams, Andrew, and her professional matchmaker patient. After learning of Owen and Amelia’s current living situation, Teddy decides she doesn’t really want to be interim chief, forcing Bailey to consider other candidates. On her way out, Teddy realizes she needs to see Maggie due to a suspected blood clot in her femoral vein, fearing a potential pulmonary embolism. In discussing her situation, Teddy tells her she’s pregnant with Owen’s baby. New orthopedic hires, Drs Atticus “Link” Lincoln and Nico Kim, are introduced when a bicyclist gets ran over and winds up tangled in her bike. Jo’s obsession with work all but derails her honeymoon plans with Alex; however, her new idea could change the future of medicine. While Jackson admits to struggling with the idea of believing in God after surviving a near-death experience, Amelia admits to Owen that she still has feelings for him.
3192"Broken Together"Kevin McKiddMeg MarinisSeptember 27, 2018 (2018-09-27)6.81[13]
While Owen and Amelia struggle to reignite their sex life now that they have foster kids in the house, Maggie begins to distance herself from Jackson after he talks of marriage. As the new guy, Link makes his rounds introducing himself to colleagues, flirtatiously starting with Meredith who shuts him down. Bailey rules out Richard for interim chief, fearing that he’ll be a better chief than she or worse, that the job will be too stressful and lead him to drinking again. Finally, she decides to promote Alex to the new position. Upon Alex and Jo’s return from their honeymoon, Jo presents her new idea to Meredith asking her to create a fellowship for her. Excited by the possibilities, Meredith takes the idea to Bailey who initially denies the request; however, once Jo talks to her she agrees to the proposal. When Jackson’s patient is diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, he decides that the best place for her to survive is in Grey Sloan’s newest addition, the hyperbaric chamber. The tight space and condensed air takes its physical and emotional toll on the medical team when they lose. To end the day, the interns go have drinks at Joe’s, where Nico makes a move on Levi. Meredith finally confesses to her matchmaker that she doesn’t want to be married to her work any longer, and Jackson and Maggie profess their love for each other.
3203"Gut Feeling"Michael WatkinsMark DriscollOctober 4, 2018 (2018-10-04)6.61[14]
Now that Maggie knows Teddy’s secret, she desperately tries to set up Amelia with anyone other than Owen. In addition, she also struggles to understand why Jackson has taken a leave of absence. Alex gets a rude awakening as he goes about his first day as interim chief, which includes messing up the OR schedule, approving too many requisition requests, and holding Vikram responsible for his ineptitude-which ends up with him being fired for a second time. Bailey finds herself unable to relax due to Alex’s first day troubles, and since Bailey is distracted, Jo feels like she isn’t holding up her end of the fellowship. As Meredith starts to become annoyed with the incessant questioning from her matchmaker patient, Richard mistakes his patient for a drunk, until he realizes that the patient actually has auto-brewery syndrome; however, before he’s able to make the diagnosis, he crosses Link and Alex until he’s put in his place.
3214"Momma Knows Best"Cecilie MosliWilliam HarperOctober 11, 2018 (2018-10-11)6.72[15]

Meredith turns heads when she shows up to work done up and ready for her blind date. Alex feels used when Jo asks for a new MRI machine in bed and later they apologize to each other. Also Alex makes a questionable move to treat a patient with a preexisting condition and Qadri reports it to Webber. Amelia struggles to decide what to do with Betty when she comes home high, and takes the advice of Owen's mom. Maggie can't sleep knowing Teddy's secret and decides to tell someone. Dean asks Maggie out but doesn't get an answer. Andrew loses a kid in the hospital and Carina has to go visit their father.

This episode begins a crossover with Station 19 that concludes on "Under the Surface".
3225"Everyday Angel"[16]Chandra WilsonJulie WongOctober 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)TBD
3236"Flowers Grow Out of My Grave"[17]Nicole Rubio[18]TBANovember 1, 2018 (2018-11-01)TBD
3247"Anybody Have a Map?"[19][18]Krista VernoffElisabeth R. FinchNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)TBD

Ratings

Live + SD ratings

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Episode Air date Time slot (EST) Rating/Share (18–49) Viewers (m) 18–49 Rank Viewership rank Drama rank
318 1 "With a Wonder and a Wild Desire" September 27, 2018 Thursday
8:00 p.m.		 1.9/8[13] 6.81[13] 13[20] N/A 4[20]
319 2 "Broken Together" Thursday
9:00 p.m.		 1.9/8[13] 6.81[13] 13[20] N/A 4[20]
320 3 "Gut Feeling" October 4, 2018 Thursdays
8:00 p.m.		 1.6/7[14] 6.61[14]
321 4 "Momma Knows Best" October 11, 2018 1.5/7[15] 6.72[15]
322 5 "Everyday Angel" October 25, 2018
323 6 "Flowers Grow Out of My Grave" November 1, 2018
324 7 "Anybody Have a Map?" November 8, 2018

Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Episode Air date Time slot (EST) 18–49 increase Viewers
(millions) increase		 Total 18-49 Total viewers
(millions)		 Ref
318 1 "With a Wonder and a Wild Desire" September 27, 2018 Thursday
8:00 p.m.
319 2 "Broken Together" Thursday
9:00 p.m.
320 3 "Gut Feeling" October 4, 2018 Thursdays
8:00 p.m.
321 4 "Momma Knows Best" October 11, 2018
322 5 "Everyday Angel" October 25, 2018
323 6 "Flowers Grow Out of My Grave" November 1, 2018
324 7 "Anybody Have a Map?" November 8, 2018

References

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  2. ↑ Swift, Andy (July 24, 2018). "ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's, Nathan Fillion's Rookie, The Conners (Minus Roseanne) and More". TVLine. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
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  4. ↑ "'Grey's Anatomy' Shocker: Jessica Capshaw & Sarah Drew To Exit ABC Medical Drama After Season 14". Deadline.
  5. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (September 5, 2018). "Fall TV Spoilers 2018: Scoop on 40 Returning Favorites". TV Line. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Petski, Denise (September 6, 2018). "'Grey's Anatomy': Alex Landi Cast As Series' First Gay Male Surgeon". Deadline. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  7. ↑ "(#1501/1502) "With a Wonder and a Wild Desire / Broken Together"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Rice, Lynette (October 10, 2018). "Grey's Anatomy casts Josh Radnor as love interest for Meredith". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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  10. ↑ "'Grey's Anatomy' to Bring Back Kim Raver as Series Regular for Season 15". Variety.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 31, 2018). "'Grey's Anatomy': Chris Carmack To Recur On ABC Medical Drama As New Surgeon". Deadline. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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  14. 1 2 3 Welch, Alex (October 5, 2018). "'Thursday Night Football' adjusts up: Thursday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
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  18. 1 2 "3 Women Directed Grey's Anatomy Episodes Yesterday & Know All Of Season 15's Secrets". Refinery29. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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