Grey's Anatomy season 23 release schedule: When is episode 2 out?

Grey's Anatomy returns for its 23rd season on ABC in the US and Disney+ in the UK, with the long-running medical drama plunging us right back into the chaos again.

Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey is back amid fresh emergencies and relationship turmoil, with the season rolling out weekly.

The premiere kicked off with a runway collision that flooded Grey Sloan with critically injured patients just as the hospital unveiled a controversial VIP wing. James Wolk's Seth Norton arrived as a profit-minded new chief of surgery who quickly clashed with Meredith – and there was even a surprise pregnancy for Simone and a job resignation. So, plenty of drama!

The new season follows on after the departures of Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd, two fan favourites who scrubbed out in the season 22 finale, with the new season boasting its own fresh crop of characters.

But when do new episodes get released? Read on to find out.

Episode 2, titled Slippin' and Slidin', airs in the US on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on ABC. UK viewers can stream it on Disney+ from Friday 23 October 2026.

The season premiered on 15 October in the US and 16 October in the UK.

Full release schedule

• Episode 1: Collide - Thursday 16 October 2026 (UK, out now) - Thursday 15 October 2026 (US, out now)
• Episode 2: Slippin' and Slidin' - Friday 23 October 2026 (UK) - Thursday 22 October 2026 (US)
• Episode 3: It's All Wrong, but It's All Right - Friday 30 October 2026 (UK) - Thursday 29 October 2026 (US)
• Episode 4: Love on the Brain - Friday 6 November 2026 (UK) - Thursday 5 November 2026 (US)
• Episode 5: Friday 13 November 2026 (UK) - Thursday 12 November 2026 (US) (TBC)
• Episode 6: Friday 20 November 2026 (UK) - Thursday 19 November 2026 (US) (TBC)
• Episode 7: Friday 27 November 2026 (UK) - Thursday 26 November 2026 (US) (TBC)
• Episode 8: Friday 4 December 2026 (UK) - Thursday 3 December 2026 (US) (TBC)
• Episode 9: Friday 11 December 2026 (UK) - Thursday 10 December 2026 (US) (TBC)
• Episode 10: Friday 18 December 2026 (UK) - Thursday 17 December 2026 (US) (TBC)

Only the first four episode titles and dates have been confirmed so far.

ABC is expected to carry the season through around 10 episodes, continuing weekly on Thursdays in the US and Fridays in the UK, so the dates for episodes 5 to 10 above are projected and remain to be confirmed; later listings may also shift or pause for holiday breaks.

How many episodes are there in Grey's Anatomy season 23?

ABC has not confirmed a full episode count for season 23, with only the opening run of episodes currently scheduled; recent seasons have typically run to around 10 episodes in a shortened order. The finale date has yet to be announced.

Where can I watch Grey's Anatomy?

In the US, Grey's Anatomy airs on ABC on Thursdays at 10pm ET, with episodes streaming on Hulu the following day.

In the UK, the season streams on Disney+, with new episodes arriving on Fridays, a day after the US broadcast.

Is there a trailer for Grey's Anatomy season 23?

ABC has released an official trailer, which you can find below.

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Grey's Anatomy season 23 is available to stream on Disney+ from Friday 16 October 2026. You can sign up to Disney+ from £4.99 a month.

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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.