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This high-intensity medical drama follows a team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital who are faced with life-or death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.

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Grey's Anatomy: Season 16 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Melinda Houston The Age (Australia) The first episode tonight is a lively and often funny instalment of this long-running series that also, of course, contains the necessary cry quotient. Number two isn't quite as good but keeps all the relationship action chugging along. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 20, 2020 Full Review Grey's Anatomy: Season 16 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Gwen Ihnat AV Club No one is ever going to quit expressing astonishment that Grey's Anatomy is still on the air. But if the show wants to keep itself fresh for season 16, a whole new hospital, led by Alex, of all people, is an inventive way to do that. Rated: B Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Grey's Anatomy: Season 16 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Cristina Escobar LatinaMedia.Co The show's willingness to dive into the realities and nuances of what it looks like to be a high-achieving, working mom [works] Jun 25, 2021 Full Review Grey's Anatomy: Season 16 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Meg Dowell Culturess After all this drama, even the characters on the show needed a drink. Nov 1, 2019 Full Review Grey's Anatomy: Season 16 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Sonya Field Hypable Grey's Anatomy season 16 is finally here, and the premiere episode didn't let us down! With a series of flash forwards, there was plenty of drama! Oct 3, 2019 Full Review Grey's Anatomy: Season 16 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Ashley Bissette Sumerel Tell-Tale TV The cliffhanger that will really lead us there is one we couldn't have seen coming. Rated: 4/5 Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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kalyn m Still like the show ! Sad more characters left though. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The season overall was good. The major thing I had an issue with is how they wrote Alex off the show. His character would never leave Jo and go back to Izzy and just write letters to his friends. Jo has already been through so much, and he wouldn't do that to her. Jo is better for Alex than Izzy. I get he found out he has kids, but still, it's not what Alex would do. Maybe the old Alex, but not the later seasons Alex. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I don't understand how people can like this season. How Alex left the show? Makes absolutely no sense. All 15 seasons of character development down the drain. Krista Vernoff should be ashamed of herself for ruining the entire season. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member another family fave. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This season was hurt by two things: the departure of Justin Chambers and COVID-19. With these aspects ignored, the season was good. The latter half was better than the first. DeLuca, Amelia & Link, and Richard's arcs were the best this season. The Pac North arc seemed like a huge waste of time since Chambers left, and the writing changes to work around it have been really messy. I‘m not a fan of Teddy and her indecisiveness, though the emotional development of Tom is wonderful to see. With regards to Alex and Izzie, the writer's case for Alex's departure was believable, but only if you ignore season 15 and all of the progress that was made. It was not their best work. I'll admit though - the introduction of Hayes signals it may be time for the series to end. But in a good way. I'm excited to see what happens with season 17. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Another outstanding season of Grey's Anatomy and this show is still one of my favorite shows of all time. The writing was phenomenal and I cried a lot this season, the writing continues to pull on the heartstrings in every episode and continues to find new ways to make the show seem just as fresh even after 16 seasons. The acting was exceptional especially from Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, Giacomo Gianniotti, James Pickens Jr., Camilla Luddington, Caterina Scorsone, Jake Borelli, Greg Germann, Richard Flood, Debbie Allen, Kelly McCreary, Justin Chambers, Kim Raver, Chris Carmack, Kevin McKidd, Shoshannah Stern, Jaicy Elliot, Beanie Feldstein, Jason George, and Barrett Doss. The prosthetics and makeup are remarkable they make the injuries, open surgeries, and all of the surgeries and medical problems look extremely real, it is amazing how real everything looks on the show. The makeup and hairstyling was stupendous especially on Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, Kelly McCreary, Barrett Doss, Jake Borelli, Giacomo Gianniotti, Camila Luddington, Caterina Scorsone, Chris Carmack, Debbie Allen,and Kim Raver. The music featured in the show is excellent. The was another A+ season of Grey's Anatomy and I am so excited for next season. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Ellen Pompeo Dr. Meredith Grey Justin Chambers Dr. Alex Karev Chandra Wilson Dr. Miranda Bailey James Pickens Jr. Dr. Richard Webber Kevin McKidd Owen Hunt Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 2019 Nothing Left to Cling To Meredith, Richard and Alex must deal with the consequences after Bailey fires them for insurance fraud; after disappearing in the fog, Jackson helps a man in a dangerous situation; Tom gets new responsibilities at the hospital. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2019 Back in the Saddle The doctors operate on a man who crashed into Maggie's car; Owen, back from paternity leave, struggles with Tom's new position; Meredith's recent firing doesn't stop her from diagnosing those around her; Richard and Alex start anew and it's not easy. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2019 Reunited Meredith tiptoes the line of protocol as she helps Jo with a difficult procedure from afar; the sisters of a patient who is brain dead after a fall into a construction site must decide whether or not to keep her alive. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2019 It's Raining Men Meredith inadvertently stirs up negative press for the hospital; Jackson stands up to Koracick when he goes too far with a patient's family; Bailey receives unexpected news. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Breathe Again Meredith has a court hearing after skipping out on community service; Bailey and Jo have a patient that Jo realizes is from the treatment facility; Richard and Gemma grab breakfast together and things go awry. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 2019 Whistlin' Past the Graveyard Alex enlists Richard to help distract investors when he hears disturbing news about skeletons on the construction site grounds; Teddy tasks herself with creating original Halloween costumes for Allison and Leo. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 2019 Papa Don't Preach Catherine is back in town and has no idea what's been going on between Jackson and Maggie; Owen and Amelia treat a woman who fell in the basement and quickly find that there is more to the story; Maggie is shocked after meeting Richard's relatives. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 2019 My Shot Meredith faces the medical board as her future as a doctor remains uncertain; Meredith is forced to reckon with her past in some challenging ways; the interns are put to the test. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 21, 2019 Let's All Go to the Bar Jo becomes a safe haven volunteer and gets a call that a baby has been dropped off at Station 19; Meredith moves forward with her life after facing the medical board; Jackson takes a big step in his budding romance with Vic. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 23, 2020 Help Me Through the Night Following the car crash at Joe's Bar and subsequent rescue efforts led by the Station 19 firefighters, Grey Sloan doctors work through the night to save the lives of their colleagues; Amelia worries about sharing her pregnancy revelation with Link. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 30, 2020 A Hard Pill to Swallow Richard finds out Maggie quit Grey Sloan, and he is concerned about how she's handling the death of her patient; Bailey returns to work after taking some personal time; Meredith thinks she might miss DeLuca; Amelia updates Link on her pregnancy. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 6, 2020 The Last Supper Jackson creates an uncomfortable situation when he invites his new girlfriend to what he thinks is Richard and Catherine's anniversary celebration; Levi brings Nico on a trip to visit an ailing family member. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 13, 2020 Save the Last Dance for Me DeLuca has a seemingly incurable patient and turns to a diagnostics genius for help; Bailey checks in on Joey, a foster kid that Ben brought into Grey Sloan; Amelia is getting the results of her paternity test. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 20, 2020 A Diagnosis DeLuca is irritated after Meredith takes over his patient whose symptoms continue to stump the doctors; Jackson, Owen and Jo work on a couple injured in a bear attack; Levi is hurt when Nico doesn't want him to meet his parents. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 27, 2020 Snowblind Meredith and Carina question DeLuca's uncharacteristic behavior when he volunteers to perform a life-threatening task during a blizzard; Bailey tries to help Joey with his future; Richard trains a new intern at the hospital. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 5, 2020 Leave a Light On Bailey and Ben face a huge, life-altering decision; Meredith and several of the doctors reflect on the past. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 12, 2020 Life on Mars? A wealthy inventor arrives at Grey Sloan and asks Koracick for help; Meredith struggles to save a woman with diabetes who has been rationing her insulin; Jo and Link fight to save a young man who fell onto train tracks. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 19, 2020 Give a Little Bit Meredith heads up a pro bono surgery day, but the overwhelming patient response causes her to struggle to keep things in order; DeLuca treats a teenage patient whom he suspects is in danger. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 26, 2020 Love of My Life Richard preps to present his PATH pen at the LA Surgical Innovation Conference but becomes distracted by his issues with Catherine; Maggie and Teddy run into people from their past; Hayes relives moments from when he met his late wife. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 2, 2020 Sing It Again Owen and Link treat an older woman who wakes up from surgery and can't stop singing; Teddy helps Koracick stay afloat after an estranged loved one from his past comes to the hospital looking for help. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 9, 2020 Put on a Happy Face Link tries to convince Amelia to take it easy during the final stage of her pregnancy; Hayes asks Meredith a surprising question; Owen makes a shocking discovery. Details

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Director
Debbie Allen, Kevin McKidd, Michael W. Watkins, Michael Medico, Allison Liddi-Brown

Executive Producer
Shonda Rhimes, Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers, Krista Vernoff, Zoanne Clack, Debbie Allen, Fred Einesman, Andy Reaser, Meg Marinis

Screenwriter
Meg Marinis, Julie Wong, Kiley Donovan, Andy Reaser, Tameson Duffy, Mark Driscoll

Network
ABC

Rating
TV-14 (D|L)

Genre
Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date
Sep 26, 2019
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