It’s time to head back to the hospital, asABChas announced midseason return dates for some of its biggest hits, including the ongoing drama featuring an unpredictable group of doctors calledGrey’s Anatomy. Starting on March 14, audiences will be able to head back to the series currently led by Dr. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and the rumored return of Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo). There was a lot of drama at stake the last time the show was on the air, which saw its schedule briefly affected by the strikes organized by theWriters Guild of AmericaandSAG-AFTRA.
In addition to the doctors ofGrey’s Anatomycoming back for more shifts,Abbott Elementaryis scheduled to premiere new episodes on February 27. After not being able to tell more stories on the screen because of the strike, the third season of the successful comedy willstart with a special, hour-long episode.Quinta Brunsonwill return as Janine Teagues, a second-grade teacher trying to make her students' life a little bit better, while attempting to manage her own. Given the incredible success the show received over the past couple of years, there are high expectations for its triumphal return.
9-1-1, the network drama about a team of first responders starringAngela BassettandPeter Krauseis set topremiere on ABC on March 14, after the project was canceled byFoxafter six seasons earlier this year. The amount of dangers the team will have to face in this new age of the show will be unpredictable, with the main characters needing to bring the best of their abilities into their new home. The premiere will be immediately followed by the return ofGrey’s Anatomyand a new episode ofStation 19.
An Unusual Season of Television
Almost every major scripted television project was affected by the strikes, changing previously planned production schedules and leaving future release dates in a very uncertain situation. But with a new contract in place ensuring fair compensation and protections for actors, the television schedule can move forward, withThe ConnersandNot Dead Yetreturning on February 7 alongsideAbbott Elementary. ABC is getting ready for the new year, with a wide variety of serialized dramas and comedies filling out weeknights for viewers to enjoy.
Grey’s Anatomy
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