As 'Grey's Anatomy' Enters Its 20th Season, It Shows No Signs Of Ending

PASADENA, Calif. — As the long-running ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” enters its staggering 20th season, the head of the network declined to address the perennial speculation on whether the show will finally end , leaving it open to even more seasons.

“Right now, our focus is on the immediate future of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ which, as I mentioned, it’s celebrating 20 seasons, which is a remarkable achievement, both creatively and for the network, and for the audience and for the creators,” Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich, who oversees ABC’s programming, said Saturday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour when asked by HuffPost about the show’s future.

He added that the show’s upcoming milestone season will be celebrated with “a tremendous amount of fanfare — well deserved.”

Created by Shonda Rhimes in 2005, the series has gone through numerous transformations over its many seasons, including many cast member departures and multiple showrunners since Rhimes left ABC for Netflix a few years ago (though she remains an executive producer on the series).

Last year, Ellen Pompeo, who has played titular character Dr. Meredith Grey since the show’s inception, departed the series as a main cast member , but has continued to make special appearances from time to time. Only two of the show’s original cast members remain: Chandra Wilson, who told HuffPost in 2022 that she’s determined to stay on the series until the bitter end, and James Pickens Jr.

There have often been rumblings about if the show will ever come to a close. But given its devoted fan base and strong advertising revenue, ABC has continued to renew the show on a season-by-season basis.

Likely contributing to its longevity, the