Twenty seasons is an impressive feat for any TV show but "Grey's Anatomy" treating it like standard procedure.
The longest-running primetime medical drama is nearing the end of its 20th season with the finale set for May 30. The ABC staple is known for its nail biting season finales, which range from plane crashes, hospital shootings to the infamous cutting of Denny Duquette's LVAD wire in Season 2.
In the Season 20 finale episode, titled "Burn It Down", the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital are flooded with patients after the Seattle area grapples with several wildfires.
"The doctors juggle overcapacity in the ER, complex surgeries and personal stress," the episode synopsis states.
Season 20 only consists of ten episodes due to the aftermath of last year's actors' and writers' strikes that halted movie and TV productions. Season 4 similarly had its episode count shorted due to the previous Writers Guild of America strike from November 2007 to February 2008.
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The Season 20 finale of "Grey's Anatomy" will air on ABC on Thursday, May 30 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream the episode with a Hulu subscription on Friday, May 31.
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The first 19 seasons of the show are on Netflix, but Season 20 belongs to Hulu, which recently added every episode of the Emmy-winning series.
Netflix typically adds new seasons of "Grey's Anatomy" after the season has concluded but an official release date has not been announced.
Ellen Pompeo will appear as Dr. Meredith Grey for the Season 20 finale of "Grey's Anatomy." The current series has shown the renowned surgeon researching a cure for Alzheimer's Disease.
The star and executive producer was set to appear in a total of four episodes of the new season after playing the leading role for nearly 20 years.
In the finale episode, Dr. Grey will make a "rash decision that can't be undone." No stranger to drastic choices, Meredith's decision is sure to cause a stir. Grey appeared in the Thursday's episode when Dr. Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) flies to Boston to warn her that Dr. Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen) is onto their secret research.
The following cast for "Grey's Anatomy" Season 20:
"Grey's Anatomy" doesn't appear to living on limited time. Following the finale, the show will return on ABC in the fall.
The network picked up the show for a 21st season, which Deadline reported could include 18 episodes.
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