Grey’s Anatomy is scheduled to return with new episodes on Thursday, January 8, 2026, on ABC in the U.S., with streaming the following day on Hulu and Disney+ in available regions.

Quick Scoop

  • The current season is Season 22, which began airing in October 2025 and then went on a standard midseason/holiday break.
  • ABC has confirmed that Episode 7 (the first new episode of 2026) will air on January 8, 2026, in its usual Thursday 10 p.m. slot.
  • New episodes are expected to be available for next-day streaming (January 9, 2026) on Hulu and Disney+ where those platforms carry the show.

What to Expect in 2026

  • Season 22 picks up after a dramatic hospital explosion and ongoing high-stakes medical cases at Grey Sloan, so the midseason return should dive straight back into that fallout.
  • The season is planned as an 18‑episode run, so the January 2026 return marks the start of the back half of the season leading into the spring finale.

Viewing Options

  • Live: ABC on Thursday nights (U.S.), typically at 10 p.m. Eastern, with any local variations depending on your TV provider.
  • Streaming:
    • Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (select regions) from Friday, January 9, 2026, for new Season 22 episodes.
* Earlier seasons are also on Netflix in many regions, with Season 22 expected there around June 2026 if the finale airs in May.

TL;DR: If you’re asking “when does Grey’s Anatomy return in 2026,” circle Thursday, January 8, 2026, for its midseason comeback on ABC, with streaming on January 9.⭐

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