Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (2024)

The sixteenth season of Grey's Anatomy premiered September 26, 2019. The first part of the season was broadcast on Thursday nights at 8 PM on ABC. After the mid-season break, it began to air at 9 PM after Station 19. The season was scheduled to consist of 25 episodes but the COVID-19 outbreak forced production to shut down after filming on episode 21 wrapped, which led to it becoming the season finale as it was decided production would not resume. [1]

Showrunner Krista Vernoff confirmed the season would chronicle following storylines:

No. in seriesNo. in seasonTitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date3431"Nothing Left to Cling To"Debbie AllenKrista VernoffSeptember 26, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (1)Meredith, Richard, and Alex must deal with the consequences after Bailey fires them from Grey Sloan for insurance fraud. After disappearing into the fog, Jackson helps a man in a dangerous situation, as his relationship with Maggie comes to a new crossroad. Meanwhile, Tom gets new responsibilities at the hospital that throw the doctors for a loop.3442"Back in the Saddle"Kevin McKiddMeg MarinisOctober 3, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (2)The Grey Sloan doctors operate on a man who crashed into Maggie's car as Owen, back from paternity leave, struggles with Tom's new position. Outside the hospital, Meredith's recent firing doesn't stop her from diagnosing those around her. Plus, Richard and Alex start anew and it's not easy. All the while, Jo readies herself to return to work, and Amelia has a new revelation in her relationship with Link.3453"Reunited"Michael MedicoAndy ReaserOctober 10, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (3)With new restrictions, Meredith tiptoes the line of protocol as she helps Jo with a difficult procedure from afar and Koracick makes things challenging for Owen at Grey Sloan. Meanwhile, a patient at the hospital is brain-dead after falling into a construction site, and her two sisters must decide whether or not to keep her alive.3464"It's Raining Men"Michael WatkinsMark DriscollOctober 17, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (4)After Meredith inadvertently stirs up negative press for Grey Sloan, she tries to make things right with her former colleagues, jeopardizing her community service hours. Station 19's Ben and Vic bring a young woman into the hospital, and Jackson stands up to Koracick when he goes too far with a patient's family. Meanwhile, Bailey receives unexpected news and Owen finds himself at Pac-Gen North, which Alex sees as a recruiting opportunity.3475"Breathe Again"Chandra WilsonElisabeth R. FinchOctober 24, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (5)Meredith has a court hearing after skipping out on community service, while Bailey and Jo have a patient that Jo realizes is from the treatment facility. Richard and Gemma grab breakfast together and things go awry.3486"Whistlin' Past the Graveyard"Pete ChatmonJulie WongOctober 31, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (6)Alex is hoping to impress investors at Pac-North Gen, but when he hears disturbing news about skeletons on the construction site grounds, he enlists Richard to help with distraction tactics. Teddy feels the pressure to be super-mom after tasking herself with creating original Halloween costumes for Allison and Leo, while Meredith fears she won't make it home in time for trick-or-treating with her kids. Elsewhere, Jackson tends to a pediatric patient who is upset she is spending her Halloween in a hospital.3497"Papa Don't Preach"Daniel WillisJalysa ConwayNovember 7, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (7)Catherine is back in town and has no idea what's been going on between Jackson and Maggie, while her relationship with Richard has become distant. Owen and Amelia treat a woman who fell in the basement and quickly realize that there is more to the story and Maggie is shocked to learn about some of Richard's relatives who are seeking help.3508"My Shot"Debbie AllenMeg MarinisNovember 14, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (8)Meredith faces the medical board as her future as a doctor remains uncertain, and she's forced to reckon with her past in some challenging ways. Meanwhile, the interns are put to the test as they are each vying to be the most successful on their respective cases in the absence of some of the attendings.3519"Let's All Go to the Bar"Kevin McKiddKiley DonovanNovember 21, 2019Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (9)Jo becomes a safe haven volunteer and gets a call that a baby has been dropped off at Station 19. Meanwhile, Meredith moves forward with her life after facing the medical board. Jackson takes a big step in his budding romance with Vic, while Bailey and Amelia swap pregnancy updates.35210"Help Me Through the Night"Allison Liddi-BrownLynne E. LittJanuary 23, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (10)Following the car crash at Joe's bar and the subsequent rescue efforts led by the Station 19 firefighters, Grey Sloan doctors work through the night to save the lives of their colleagues. Meanwhile, Amelia worries about sharing her pregnancy revelation with Link. Owen and Teddy take a big step, and Bailey deals with grief over her recent loss.

Second part of a cross-over that started out on Station 19's third season premiere.

35311"A Hard Pill to Swallow"Michael MedicoAdrian WennerJanuary 30, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (11)Richard finds out Maggie quit Grey Sloan and is concerned about how she's handling the death of her patient who was her estranged cousin. Bailey returns to work after taking some personal time off, although Koracick doesn’t make her first day as easy as she'd like. Meanwhile, Meredith thinks she might miss DeLuca, and Amelia has an update for Link on her pregnancy.35412"The Last Supper"Nicole RubioJason GanzelFebruary 6, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (12)Jackson creates an uncomfortable situation when he invites new girlfriend, Vic, to what he thinks is Richard and Catherine's anniversary celebration, only to discover the dinner was called for different reasons. Elsewhere, Levi brings Nico on a trip to visit an ailing family member.35513"Save the Last Dance for Me"Jesse WilliamsTameson DuffyFebruary 13, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (13)DeLuca can't figure out what's going on with his incurable patient Suzanne and he turns to a diagnostics genius, Dr. Riley from UCSF, for help. Bailey checks in on Joey, a foster kid that Ben brought into Grey Sloan. Meanwhile, Amelia is getting the results of her paternity test and Jo confronts her about how she is treating Link.35614"A Diagnosis"Greg EvansJulie WongFebruary 20, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (14)DeLuca is irritated after Meredith takes over his patient Suzanne whose symptoms continue to stump the doctors at Grey Sloan. Elsewhere in the hospital, Jackson, Owen and Jo work on a couple injured in a bear attack and Levi is hurt when Nico doesn’t want him to meet his parents.35715"Snowblind"Linda KleinMeg MarinisFebruary 27, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (15)Meredith and Carina question DeLuca's uncharacteristic behavior when he volunteers to perform a life-threatening task during a blizzard. Meanwhile, Bailey tries to help Joey with his future, while Richard trains a new intern at the hospital.35816"Leave a Light On"Debbie AllenElisabeth FinchMarch 5, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (16)Bailey and Ben face a huge, life-altering decision. Meredith and several of the doctors reflect on the past.35917"Life on Mars?"Michael WatkinsJase Miles-PerezMarch 12, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (17)A wealthy inventor arrives at Grey Sloan and asks Koracick for help, while 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, and Jackson and Vic's relationship hits a snag.36018"Give a Little Bit"Kevin McKiddZoanne ClackMarch 19, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (18)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 and desperately tries to get Bailey to support his theory.36119"Love of My Life"Allison Liddi-BrownKiley Donovan
Andy ReaserMarch 26, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (19)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 at the same conference, while Hayes relives moments from when he met his late wife.36220"Sing It Again"Michael WatkinsJess RighthandApril 2, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (20)Owen and Link treat an older woman who wakes up from surgery and can't stop singing, while Teddy helps Koracick stay afloat after an estranged loved one from his past comes to the hospital looking for help. Meredith, Bailey and Maggie focus their efforts on a difficult patient with a tricky diagnosis.36321"Put on a Happy Face"Deborah M. PrattMark Driscoll
Tameson DuffyApril 9, 2020Season 16 (Grey's Anatomy) (21)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.

The "Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Sixteenth Season" boxset was released in 2020 in region 2.

The boxset contains the 21 episodes of the season. The DVD box includes 6 discs. Other set details are:

The season 16 DVD set does not include any special features.

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