Exclusive: Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Release Shocker Upends 18-Year Tradition!

Summary

Grey's Anatomy's season 20 premiere has been delayed due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, marking the end of an 18-year tradition.

ABC's schedule for 2023-2024 does not feature Grey's Anatomy, suggesting that the show's progress has come to a halt. As the strikes persist, the exact premiere date remains unknown, but ABC has assured that they will provide an update in due course.

The premiere of Grey's Anatomy season 20 has officially been postponed, signaling the end of an 18-year tradition. The popular medical show centers around the lives of patients and workers at Seattle Grace Hospital, showcasing the day-to-day drama that unfolds within its walls. Since its inception in 2005, Grey's Anatomy has consistently released new episodes each year. However, the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have disrupted the development of season 20. ABC recently unveiled its 2023-2024 schedule, omitting Grey's Anatomy along with Will Trent, and relegating Abbott Elementary to encore episodes. The premiere of the new season has been delayed indefinitely due to the strikes, with ABC promising to announce a new premiere date in the future.

When Will The Strikes End?

The return of Grey's Anatomy is currently uncertain due to ongoing strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA. Development has been put on hold despite the show being renewed for season 20. Scripts are not yet ready for full production as the WGA strike began in May and SAG-AFTRA workers joined the picket lines on July 14. As a result, the completion of Grey's Anatomy season is unlikely, causing a delay in its release for ABC's Fall 2023 schedule.

The strikes do not have a definitive end date. Despite attempts to negotiate, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers failed to reach an agreement with the writers for several months before agreeing to a meeting on August 4. Unfortunately, the strikes will continue indefinitely as no resolution has been reached. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA are advocating for better working conditions, improved payment and residuals, as well as restrictions on studio AI usage. Until these issues are addressed, Grey's Anatomy cannot move forward.

AMPTP will probably have to settle an agreement with the WGA before initiating negotiations with SAG-AFTRA. As the WGA strike has persisted for more than 100 days, studios must ensure the prompt return of writers if they intend to meet their winter schedules. Even after successful negotiations, there will still be a delay before Grey's Anatomy can resume production. Consequently, it is unlikely that the next season of Grey's Anatomy will premiere before mid-Winter.