What to Expect from Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 9: Fortunate Son
Richard prepares for surgery to treat his cancer on Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 9, “Fortunate Son.” The promo video for the episode shows Catherine feeling anxious as Richard is going into surgery, and Bailey telling him good luck.
Meanwhile, in Boston, Meredith and Nick get a surprise visit from Nick’s sister. But the even bigger surprise is that she has a baby with her.
Nick asks his sister if she’s sober, and Meredith appears caught in the middle of a tense conversation.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 9 Details
- Title: “Fortunate Son”
- Air Date: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
- Time: 10/9c
- Network: ABC
- Main cast: Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, James Pickens Jr., Chris Carmack, Camilla Luddington, Anthony Hill, Jason George, Alexis Floyd, Adelaide Kaine, Harry Shum Jr., Nico Terho, Trevor Jackson, and Ellen Pompeo
- Notable returns: Ellen Pompeo, Scott Speedman, and Debbie Allen
- Guest stars: Brit Morgan
How to Watch Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 9
- Live: ABC at 10/9c
- Streaming: Available the next day on Hulu
Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 9 Description
Richard continues to navigate his health. Meanwhile, Meredith and Nick are visited by Nick’s estranged sister from Boston.
Promo Video:
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Then be sure to catch up with our review of Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 8 right here.
Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursdays at 10/9c on ABC.
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Ashley Bissette Sumerel
Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.