Grey's Anatomy season 20: Who is in the cast?

Publish date: 2024-05-05

GREY'S Anatomy has been captivating viewers since it first premiered on ABC on March 27, 2005, and even after 19 seasons and 420 episodes, the medical drama isn't going away anytime soon.

ABC's longest-running scripted primetime show, Grey's Anatomy, is returning for a 20th season, and as always, the show's ensemble cast is bringing in some new stars to join fan favorites and familiar faces.

Who is in the cast of Grey's Anatomy season 20?

Despite airing for nearly two decades, Grey's Anatomy hasn't lost its momentum.

Each season seems more engaging than the last, and it's largely due to a star-studded ensemble cast.

Of course, many characters have left the show over the years, but dozens of new faces have appeared in the show's 400+ episodes.

The show's 20th season will include a mix of fan favorites making their return to the show, along with seasoned veterans and recurring guest stars.

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The cast members appearing in the 20th season of Grey's Anatomy are listed below.

Caterina Scorsone

Caterina Scorsone plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy.

She is the youngest sibling of Derek Shepherd, who was played by Patrick Dempsey.

Her storylines have revolved around her sobriety journey, drug addiction, and ambitions as a neurosurgeon.

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Camilla Luddington

Camilla Luddington portrays Dr. Jo Wilson on the show.

She was previously a love interest for Justin Chamber's character, Alex Karev.

Her portrayal of Dr. Wilson has received critical and commercial praise.

Kim Raver

Kim Raver appears on the shows as Dr. Teddy Altman.

She was promoted to a series regular during season six shortly after Katherine Heigl departed from the series.

Raver served as a main cast member in the show's sixth, seventh, and eighth seasons, and had a recurring role in Season 14.

Altman eventually becomes Chief of Surgery in the show, leading Raver to return as a main character in Season 15.

Jake Borelli

Jake Borelli plays Dr. Levi Schmitt in the medical drama.

He starts as a sub-intern in the show's 14th season and eventually moves his way up to a resident position in the show's 16th season.

Borelli has made history as being the series' first gay male series regular and the show's second Jewish main character.

He's also the first LGBTQ main cast member since the departures of Callie Torres and Arizona Robbins in seasons 12 and 14.

Chris Carmack

Chris Carmack plays Dr. Atticus Lincoln on the show.

He was introduced in the show's 15th season, portraying a new orthopedic surgeon following Sara Ramirez's departure.

Carmack was promoted to a series regular beginning with the show's 16th season.

Anthony Hill

Anthony Hill portrays Dr. Winston Ndugu in the hit series.

He is the Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery and married to (though separated from) Meredith Grey's half-sister, Maggie Pierce.

Alexis Floyd

Alexis Floyd joined the series as Dr. Simone Griffith in the show's 19th season.

She was previously known for her role as Neff in the Netflix miniseries, Inventing Anna.

She also portrayed Tia Clayton in the 2019 comedy series, The Bold Type.

Harry Shum Jr.

Harry Shum Jr. also made his first appearance on the show in season 19, portraying Dr. Benson "Blue" Kwan.

Shum has previously starred in Love Hard, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

He also had main roles in the TV shows Glee and Shadowhunters.

Adelaide Kane

Adelaide Kane made her Grey's Anatomy debut as Dr. Jules Millin during the show's 19th season.

She's previously starred in the CW historical drama, Reign, the hit MTV series Teen Wolf, and the ABC drama series, Once Upon a Time.

Midori Francis

Midori Francis made her Grey's Anatomy debut as Dr. Mika Yasuda in the show's last season.

Francis previously appeared in the shows Younger, Dash & Lily, and The Sex Lives of College Girls.

She's also appeared in the movies Ocean's 8, Good Boys, and Unseen.

Niko Terho

Niko Terho also made his first appearance in the hit medical drama by portraying Dr. Lucas Adams in the show's 19th season.

He previously appeared in the 2019 Starz series, Sweetbitter, and the 2022 ABC drama, Station 19.

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen has played Dr. Catherine Fox, a urologist and part-time surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, since the show's eighth season.

She is also the founder and current board chairman of the Catherine Fox Foundation.

She is set to appear as Fox in a recurring role in the show's 20th season.

Alex Landi

Alex Landi will have a recurring role as Dr. Nico Kim in the show's 20th season.

Landi has appeared in 46 episodes of the series so far and is known for being the show's attending orthopedic surgeon and the ex-boyfriend of Levi Schmitt.

Jaicy Elliot

Jaicy Elliot has appeared in 86 episodes of Grey's Anatomy.

She is returning as a recurring character in the show's 20th season.

In the show, Elliot plays Dr. Taryn Helm, a surgical resident and Chief Resident.

Her roommate is Levi Schmitt, portrayed by Jake Borelli.

Scott Speedman

Scott Speedman is set to return to Grey's Anatomy in a recurring role in Season 20.

He previously appeared as Dr. Nick Marsh, a transplant surgeon and the Director of the hospital's Residency Program.

He was also in a relationship with Meredith Grey.

Freddy Miyares

Freddy Miyares is joining the show as a guest star in Season 20.

He's set to play Dorian in multiple episodes, "an intelligent, warm, and likable patient who is involved in a serious accident and is struggling with his future," as reported by People.

Natalie Morales

Natalie Morales is also one of the new faces joining the show.

Morales is set to play pediatric surgeon Monica Beltran.

According to ABC, Monica's "pragmatism and level-headedness have made her one of the best in her field," as reported by People.

"Her willingness to push boundaries can be admirable and aggravating, but it’s always aimed at providing top-quality care to her patients."

Who are the original cast members of Grey's Anatomy remaining on the show in Season 20?

Fans of Grey's Anatomy are not new to change.

However, some original cast members have been mainstays on the show since the series premiered back in 2005.

The following original cast members will also appear on Grey's Anatomy in Season 20.

Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo stars as Dr. Meredith Grey, the show's titular character and series protagonist.

Pompeo fans can also rejoice, as the star has confirmed that despite "leaving" the show at the end of Season 19, she'll continue providing voiceovers for the series' remaining episodes.

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She'll also make a few appearances throughout the season, too, as indicated by the Season 20 teaser trailer.

Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson portrays Dr. Miranda Bailey on Grey's Anatomy.

Bailey has a tough attitude and an unparalleled reputation as a surgeon.

Over the course of the show, viewers have watched her work her way up from being a resident to an attending physician, and later the Chief of Surgery.

Wilson has appeared in over 370 episodes of the show since it began back in 2005.

James Pickens Jr.

Like Pompeo and Wilson, James Pickens Jr., who portrays Dr. Richard Webber on the show, has been a main cast member since the show's first season.

Since Season 17, Webber has been the Chief of Chiefs and Chief Medical Officer for the Catherine Fox Foundation. 

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd, who plays Dr. Owen Hunt in the series, first appeared in the show's fifth season.

He's one of the most tenured original cast members who still appears on the show as a main character.

Hunt was previously a love interest for surgical fellow Cristina Yang, played by Sandra Oh, and the duo received critical and audience acclaim for their on-screen chemistry.

What cast member came back for Season 20?

There's one past cast member that is making her grand return to the show, and it's not who you think.

Fan favorite character Dr. Arizona Robbins is scrubbing back in for the show's 20th season.

Portrayed by Jessica Capshaw, Dr. Arizona Robbins was first introduced in the show's fifth season as an attending surgeon and the new chief of pediatric surgery.

While she was originally scheduled to appear in a few episodes, Capshaw appeared regularly throughout season five and was upgraded to a series regular in the show's sixth season.

Her storyline made history when she became the love interest for orthopedic resident Callie Torres, played by Sara Ramirez.

Ramirez recently starred as Che Diaz in the HBO series, And Just Like That...

Capshaw last appeared on Grey's Anatomy during the show's 14th season, leaving the show after nearly a decade.

Back on March 8, 2018, Capshaw shared news of her departure on her Instagram, leaving fans devastated that she was leaving the show.

"For the past 10 years I have had the rare privilege of not only playing Arizona Robbins but also being madly in love with playing her," she began.

"Arizona Robbins is kind, intelligent, funny, insightful, bold, playful, fierce, and really good at her job," she continued.

"She was one of the first members of the LGBTQ community to be represented in a series regular role on network television."

"Her impact on the world is permanent and forever, forever."

"I am grateful that I have gotten to bring her to life and for the life that she has brought to me."

"I am sad to see her go but I am consoled by the idea that she will continue to live on and on in all of our consciences and our imaginations," she added.

"Shonda, thank you for the ride on this incredible rollercoaster. With a heart full of love, Jessica," Capshaw finished.

There's no word yet on what Capshaw has in store for her beloved character, or what Dr. Arizona Robbins' storylines will be this season.

When does Grey's Anatomy Season 20 premiere?

After the show's last surviving original intern, Dr. Meredith Grey left Grey Sloan Memorial in Season 19, longtime fans and viewers were left wondering what the future held for the award-winning series.

Thankfully, after some minor roadblocks due to the SAG-AFTRA and Writer's Guild of America strike that ran nearly concurrently throughout 2023, the show is set to resume with new episodes premiering in 2024.

Grey's Anatomy is coming back for a milestone 20th season on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

The show will air weekly at 9 pm ET.

The show's 20th season will almost be its shortest, with ten episodes scheduled to air on ABC.

The show's first season had only nine episodes, while nearly all 18 others had around 20 or more episodes.

Viewers can catch up on the show's first 19 seasons on Netflix.

New episodes from the show's 20th season will also be available on Hulu after airing on ABC.

Cable-cutters and busy fans will get a chance to stream new episodes weekly every Friday.

There's no word yet on whether the show will continue past Season 20.

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Despite somewhat dwindling views, Grey's Anatomy continues to be one of the highest-rated shows among the 18-49 demographic.

The hit medical drama is also regularly in the top 10 of on-demand programming available across multiple streaming sites.

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