Grey's Anatomy and sister show Station 19 have confirmed their return dates on ABC. The network unveiled its slate of autumn air dates, with Ellen Pompeo's long-running medical drama set to premiere its 19th season on Thursday, October 6 at 9pm.
It will be preceded by Station 19's sixth season premiere at 8pm, while new series Alaska Daily is set to follow later on at 10pm. Related: Grey's Anatomy and Sherlock stars unite in new ITV crime thrillerOther big return dates include The Good Doctor, which will kick off its sixth season on Monday, October 3 at 10pm, as well as The Conners, Abbott Elementary and Big Sky, which all premiere on Wednesday, September 21.
The Rookie returns on Sunday, September 25. Grey's recently aired its season 18 finale, leaving fans with a huge series of cliffhangers concerning the fates of a number of characters.
Additionally, season 19 has been subject to speculation that it could be the last one, while Pompeo recently addressed the possibility of the show going on without her central character Meredith Grey. Related: Grey's Anatomy star Chris Carmack welcomes baby girl with wife and shares name"Shonda [Rhimes] and I, I think – we'll see, we'll see," she told Entertainment Tonight. "Trying to reinvent the show and continually trying to reinvent the show is the challenge at this point, and listen, the show speaks to a lot of people, and the young people love the show. "Star Jesse Williams has also weighed in on the idea of the show going on without Pompeo, telling Access Hollywood: "I don't know, it would be a different show, she's the heart of that show, she's Grey, so unlikely.
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