Where to Watch ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 23 Premiere

The premiere of Season 23 of Grey’s Anatomy airs tonight, Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET on ABC. For viewers without cable, the live broadcast is available through DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and Sling TV. DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo offer free trials to eligible customers, meaning you can catch the season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy for free during its air time. The episode will be available to stream on demand on Hulu the following day.

Season 23 picks up after the devastating Royer Bridge collapse, with Meredith Grey and Nick Marsh engaged and Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman leaving for Paris. Fans said goodbye to Dr. Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Dr. Altman (Kim Raver) during the Season 22 finale, but Ellen Pompeo returns alongside fellow original cast members, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. The new season will see James Wolk joining the cast in a recurring role as Dr. Seth Norton and Schitt’s Creek alum Sarah Levy portraying a pregnant patient.

At a Glance: Where to Watch Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 for Free Online

• Stream: For those without cable, you can stream ABC on DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and Sling TV during the premiere time, with the first three offering a free trial to eligible customers. Catch it later the next day on Hulu.
• When: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ABC

Where to Watch Grey’s Anatomy Season 23

Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 will premiere on ABC for those with cable or satellite at 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, and will air every Thursday night following the premiere.

How to Watch Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 for Free Online

Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 airs live on ABC Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET, but fans can stream online through DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and Sling TV during the premiere time, or on demand on Hulu the next day. DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo offer free trials for eligible customers who want to watch the premiere live.

Here’s a breakdown of the streaming platforms offering ABC for Grey’s Anatomy Season 23.

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DirecTV

Five-day free trial
$59.99 per month
185+ channels

DirecTV carries ABC, making it one option for watching the Season 23 premiere of Grey’s Anatomy live. ABC is included in multiple DirecTV packages, including Entertainment and higher-tier options. DirecTV currently advertises a five-day free trial for its streaming TV plans. Eligible new customers can use the trial to watch ABC and other included channels, but the service requires a payment method and converts to a paid subscription if it is not canceled before the trial expires.

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Hulu + Live TV

Three-day free trial
$49.99 (limited offer)
100+ channels

Hulu + Live TV includes ABC, so subscribers can watch Grey’s Anatomy there when the new episode airs tonight. For a limited time, get Hulu + Live TV for $49.99 for one month instead of $99.99 per month, including Disney+, ESPN, 100+ live channels and unlimited DVR. Eligible subscribers may also get a three-day free trial. Note that Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 premiere will be available to watch on Hulu + Live TV tonight, and will be available on the Hulu standard subscription tomorrow after the premiere date.

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Fubo

Five-day free trial
$63.99 per month
200+ channels

A Fubo TV plan lets new customers stream ABC live alongside major channels like FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN and FX, with availability varying by location and plan. Eligible subscribers can try the service with a free trial, with no long-term commitment and the freedom to cancel anytime. Trial length and offers vary by subscription, so check the latest deal before signing up.

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Sling TV

$19.99 per month
50+ channels

Sling TV offers ABC through its Blue package as well as its Orange & Blue package. The current Sling Blue lineup includes more than 40 live channels and ABC is among them. Sling Blue starts at $45.99 per month, while Orange & Blue starts at $60.99 per month. Sling does not offer a traditional free trial.