Welp. Meredith Grey has officially left Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. On Thursday night’s midseason premiere of Grey’s Anatomy, the medical drama finally said goodbye to its iconic lead Ellen Pompeo… but it wasn’t exactly the emotional or triumphant exit most fans were expecting! Spoilers ahead!
Almost exactly 18 years after fans were first introduced to Meredith, just a young and ambitious intern, in 2005, Grey’s wished the doctor farewell in this week’s episode titled, “I’ll Follow the Sun.” Despite this being the show’s biggest exit yet, the titular character had very little screen time in the episode — and the plot line left much to be desired for most viewers. Related: Rumored Cast Of New Show House Of Villains Is Juicy AF!!! The show kicked off after the mother of three’s home caught fire.
While the home was still standing, she and her children were forced to live in a hotel for the remainder of their time in Seattle, Washington since the damage was done.
With plans to move to Boston so her eldest, Zola, could attend a more prestigious school, Meredith arrives at the hospital for her last day as chief of surgery.
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