Grey’s Anatomy in Crisis? Major Exits, Fewer Episodes and Possible Nostalgic Returns Leave Fans Reeling

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Grey’s Anatomy in Crisis? Major Exits, Fewer Episodes and Possible Nostalgic Returns Leave Fans Reeling

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*Grey’s Anatomy* is entering another period of upheaval. Speaking on the “Chicks in the Office” podcast, Chandra Wilson confirmed that Season 23 will contain only 13 episodes. Previous seasons have ranged from 17 to 27, although the debut had nine and the strike-affected Season 20 had 10.

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## Familiar Faces Leave

The reduction follows the departures of Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, whose characters Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman had become fan favorites. McKidd, 53, called the series “a huge chapter” of his life and thanked Shonda Rhimes for creating Owen and encouraging him to direct.

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