ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” premieres its 23rd season with an episode titled “Collide”. The premiere marks the official opening of a new VIP floor at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Seth Norton, played by James Wolk, takes over as the hospital's new chief of surgery. Following the departures of Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) last season, Meredith remains an attending with a stake in the hospital's ownership.
Meredith will appear on campus during the second episode of the new season. Residents face a new requirement to select specific areas for their clinical focus.
The narrative explores several personal crises, including a character suffering from PTSD following birth trauma and another discovering she may be unable to conceive naturally. Amelia's storyline involves her sleeping with Cass due to emotional distress over Toni potentially returning to her ex-wife.
A Dolly Parton impersonator storyline appears in Episode 3, written by Jase Miles-Perez. Debbie Allen was directing the Dolly Parton storyline when she passed away.
The series timeline is currently set in the year 2026.
