Everything Has Changedgrey's Anatomy : Season 1... May 2026

After a six-month hiatus, Grey Sloan Memorial reinstates its residency program. The hospital has been under pressure to rebuild its reputation after the program was shut down in Season 18. The episode introduces a brand-new class of five talented first-year residents who are tasked with restoring the program to its former glory.

: Already had a prior connection to Link before starting her internship. Everything Has ChangedGrey's Anatomy : Season 1...

: Has a personal connection to Grey Sloan, as her mother died there during childbirth. After a six-month hiatus, Grey Sloan Memorial reinstates

: Working in her new specialty of OB/GYN while raising her adopted daughter, Luna. Key Theme: Legacy and New Beginnings : Already had a prior connection to Link

The new residents, often described as "diamonds in the rough," are central to this era of the show:

: Serving as the interim Chief of Surgery, she manages the new intern class while navigating her complicated relationship with Nick Marsh.

: Returning after their legal troubles, Owen must work under supervision for six months with a suspended medical license.