Grey’s Anatomy season 22 release schedule: When is episode 17 out to watch?

It’s yet another week in Grey’s Anatomy limbo as the long-running hospital drama is on a multi-week break ahead of the season 22 finale next month.

While fans got used to a weekly drop of a new episode, they will now have to exercise a little patience as the next episode isn’t set to land on screens till 1 May.

The climactic final episodes of the season will centre around a bridge collapse, which will have the doctors of Grey-Sloan put through the paces, with lives on the line – including two of their own.

Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman) are the latest of the hospital staffers to find themselves at risk of an untimely demise, but will showrunner Meg Marinis really cut either character from the show?

We already know that McKidd and Kim Raver are set to depart the show, but will the storyline actually be a lot more harrowing than previously thought?

If you’re excited (or nervous), read on for details on when the next episode of Grey’s Anatomy will be released on Disney+ – as well as the full season 22 release schedule.

When is Grey’s Anatomy season 22 episode 17 coming out?

Grey’s Anatomy will take a brief hiatus in April, with its usual programming to resume in the US at the end of the month.

That means that for UK viewers, we can expect Grey’s Anatomy season 22 to continue with episode 17 on Friday 1 May 2026 on Disney+, following its usual pattern of being released one day after the US release on ABC and Hulu.

How many episodes of season 22 are there?

There’s a total of 18 episodes in season 22. Given that the first six episodes have packed in so much already, we can expect a whole lot more drama to come!

1. Only the Strong Survive – 10 October 2025 – After the catastrophic hospital explosion, Grey Sloan’s staff scrambles to save not only their patients’ lives but also their own. Confronted with impossible surgical decisions and emotional turmoil, they fight to preserve life amid devastation.
2. We Built This City – 17 October 2025 – The team at Grey Sloan navigates a chaotic first day of surgical rotations amid hospital renovations. Meanwhile, Meredith spends time with Amelia.
3. Between Two Lungs – 24 October 2025 – A high-risk lung transplant pushes the surgical team to their limits. Meanwhile, Bailey juggles a trauma patient whose treatment hangs in the balance.
4. Goodbye Horses – 31 October 2025 – The interns juggle a bizarre trauma, while a complex breast reconstruction forces Meredith into a tense partnership.
5. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child – 7th November 2025 – Jo navigates a challenging case with a pregnant mother, while Blue and Jules care for a diabetic patient. Meanwhile, Simone treats a patient with a surprising revelation.
6. When I Crash – 14 November 2025 – Grey Sloan takes in patients following a catastrophic bus accident. Teddy and Owen have an awkward encounter, and Richard tests Bailey’s patience.
7. Skyfall – 8 January 2026 – Winston and Ben fight to save Jo’s life, while Teddy supports Link. Owen and Jules battle to save a young man, and Lucas forms an unexpected bond with a patient.
8. Heavy On Me – 15 January 2026 – Bailey and Owen join forces to save a tumour patient, while Richard faces an internal battle. Meanwhile, Jules struggles with her feelings for Winston.
9. Fortunate Son – 22 January 2026 – Meredith and Nick are visited by Nick’s estranged sister.
10. Strip That Down – 29 January 2026 – Addison Montgomery returns to Grey Sloan.
11. (If You Want It) Do It Yourself – 27 February 2026 – A new doctor joins Grey Sloan.
12. Get Lucky – 6 March 2026 – Teddy and Winston tackle a complex procedure that could test their skills and partnership.
13. Love the Way You Lie – 13 March 2026 – Richard tackles a shocking case on his first day back as Kavita and Jules prepare for a high-stakes presentation.
14. Wrecking Ball – 20 March 2026 – A couple land in the hospital with life-altering injuries after a wrecking ball destroys their home; Lucas and Simone struggle to support a young, terminally ill patient; Richard hosts a prostate screening event.
15. Take Me to the River – 27 March 2026 – Bailey and Blue are forced to confront the emotional costs of experimental care; Owen, Teddy, Simone and Dani help out at a busy rural hospital; Richard attempts to spread information about early prostate screenings to the community.
16. Feel It Still – 3 April 2026 – Jo returns for her first full day back from leave; Owen struggles to keep it together when someone close to him is admitted to Grey Sloan; Bailey navigates hospital leadership.
17. Episode 17 – Through The Fire – 1 May 2026
18. Episode 18 – Bridge Over Troubled Water – 8 May 2026

Grey’s Anatomy season 22 release schedule: When do new episodes land on Disney+?

Grey’s Anatomy season 22 will air on Thursdays at 10pm ET on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu.

Episodes will land on Disney+ the following day, so UK viewers won’t have long to wait.

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