ABC announced on Wednesday that McKidd and Raver will be exiting the medical drama at the end of the current season 22.

Shonda Rhimes teases ‘bittersweet and joyful’ ending for departing Grey’s Anatomy stars Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver

ABC announced on Wednesday that McKidd and Raver will be exiting the medical drama at the end of the current season 22.

By Kathleen Perricone

March 25, 2026 7:02 p.m. ET

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Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd will take their final bows May 7. Credit:

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For heartbroken *Grey’s Anatomy* fans, the final storyline of Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman should be just what the doctor ordered.

ABC announced on Wednesday morning that Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, longtime stars of the medical drama, would be exiting the show at the end of season 22.

As fans reeled from the news, *Grey’s Anatomy *creator Shonda Rhimes teased what viewers can expect when the beloved characters take their final bows on the May 7 finale, which McKidd also directs.

Shonda Rhimes at the 2026 'Vanity Fair' Oscars Party.

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“Over the years, we have had the privilege of watching Owen and Teddy’s love story evolve and deepen — two characters who always seem to find their way back to each other,” Rhimes said in a statement. “It is both bittersweet and joyful to give this couple the happy ending their story deserves. Kevin and Kim bring extraordinary talent, nuance, and heart to their roles as Owen and Teddy. Their contributions leave an indelible mark on *Grey’s Anatomy*, both in front of and behind the camera. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them both and to see them shine.”

Hunt and Altman’s complicated history runs deep: The two doctors have known each other since they served together in Iraq. They reunited when she arrived at Grey Sloan Memorial during season 6, and have shared an on-off relationship over the 16 years — as of season 22, Hunt and Altman are divorced.

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“Playing Dr. Teddy Altman will always hold a dear and special place in my heart,” Raver said in a statement to **. “Sixteen years ago, I had the incredible privilege of stepping into this role thanks to the vision of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Since that day, it has been a true gift to bring the iconic words of Shonda and our brilliant team of writers to life.”

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McKidd, who directed 48 episodes of the show over his 17 seasons, hopes to be behind the camera more in the future.

“*Grey’s Anatomy *has been a huge chapter of my life, creatively and personally, and I’m deeply grateful for everything the show has given me over the years,” he said in a statement. “As that chapter comes to a close, I’m looking forward to what’s ahead — building new work, telling new stories, and taking everything I’ve learned into the next phase of my career.”

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