US EditionCatarina Scorsone to Miss 'Grey's Anatomy' Episodes, Return in 2026
Amelia Shepherd’s break follows emotional trauma from a deadly explosion and patient complications, with Caterina Scorsone missing eight episodes before returning in 2026.
- Amelia Shepherd announced a sabbatical at the episode's end, with the hiatus spanning eight episodes and Caterina Scorsone expected to return in 2026.
- A deadly explosion in the Season 21 finale left Grey Sloan's doctors reeling, and after two surgeries Dylan remains locked in awake, while Amelia Shepherd blames taking the case for Dr. Monica Beltran's death.
- Caterina Scorsone, a longtime series regular, portrays Amelia Shepherd, a fan favorite introduced in Season 7 and connected to Derek Shepherd and Meredith Grey.
- Production changes mean long-tenured cast members appear in 14 out of 18 episodes, causing typical absences of four episodes this season.
- Showrunner Meg Marinis said `She was very medical this season` and suggested Amelia Shepherd's approach may shift after the Dylan storyline, adding she is overdue for a strong Season 22 arc.
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