Grey’s Anatomy‘s 22nd Season Finale saw beloved characters Owen and Teddy, played by Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, respectively, say their goodbyes. The characters were part of the show since Season 5, especially McKidd, who became a series regular first, followed by Raver in Season 6.
The longest-running medical drama has kept fans occupied with its storyline and character arcs throughout the years. With the characters leaving the show, is there hope for a future where they might return?
InfoKey DetailsTV Series TitleGrey’s Anatomy Season 22Created byShonda RhimesIMDb Rating (As of May 8, 2026)7.6/10
Did Owen And Teddy Leave Grey’s Anatomy In The Season 22 Finale?
The characters did say their goodbyes after Owen survived a bridge collapse and told Teddy to take the job offered to her in Paris. Along with her and the kids, Owen will also leave Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and move to Paris. However, showrunner Meg Marinis has chosen a different path than usual, where the characters are usually killed off when they decide to leave.
For these two characters, the showrunner has chosen Paris and kept the door open for them rather than destroying their chances to reprise their roles. This is a rare happy ending, but a hope for fans of the characters that they might be able to see them in the future.
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Meredith Grey, one of the best characters since Season 1, was seen almost losing her partner in the bridge collapse, where Owen survived. Her character’s storyline seems to be accelerating while Owen and Teddy leave the hospital. The show keeps Meredith as the anchor while building another generation of characters around her.
Additionally, the exits of these characters happened after financial decisions were made, simultaneously with rumors of budget cuts. These characters, who will be among the many doctors to exit the show, have been a part of it for years. This might suggest how their tenure played an important role when it came to budgets. However, the exits were deemed creative decisions.
Will Owen and Teddy Return in Grey’s Anatomy Season 23?
A still from Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 | Credits: Shondaland
With the characters having moved to Paris, it is quite easy for the showrunner to bring them back for guest appearances. Keeping in mind the financial decisions, series regular contracts will cost more than guest appearances. This suggests that these character arcs for Owen and Teddy leave room for them to return as guest appearances, while also being good for the production’s pockets.
The door is left open and wide for both characters to return for the next season. A decision that was financially stable and emotionally satisfying for both the production and the fans. The happy ending is good storytelling as well as a good financial decision.
Marinis shared how “painful” the ending was for her to watch, which is surprising, as 22 seasons of the show have passed, and it still manages to make its own creators cry. McKidd directed the episode involving his exit, showcasing how emotionally invested the actor was with the character.
Owen and Teddy might have left Grey Sloan, but that is not the end of their story; it leaves room for them to return. After nearly two decades on the show, their characters did deserve a happy ending.
Are Teddy and Owen leaving Grey’s Anatomy?
Yes. The characters have left the show in the Season 22 finale.
Are Owen and Teddy divorced?
Yes. The characters officially sign their divorce papers at the beginning of Season 22, but in the finale, they reconcile and commit to moving to Paris together.
Do Owen and Teddy have kids together?
Yes. The couple have two children with each other.
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Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 is available to stream on Hulu (USA).
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