Grey’s Anatomy Says Goodbye to Owen and Teddy, But Keeps the Door Open for a Return

Grey’s Anatomy reveals, in a candid THR interview, that longtime stars Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt) and Kim Raver (Teddy Altman) exit in the season 22 finale with a hopeful ending that sends them off to Paris together, allowing for future returns. Showrunner Meg Marinis says the decision was painful but creatively driven by the story and budget realities, and the goodbye montage emphasizes each character’s journey while leaving the possibility of revisiting them in upcoming seasons.