What to Expect from Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 Episode 1: Collide
Grey’s Anatomy returns this week with a premiere that sends all of the doctors into chaos. On Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 Episode 1, “Collide,” Catherine unveils a controversial new VIP floor, and the hospital is flooded with critically injured patients after a plane collision.
James Wolk also makes his debut as Dr. Seth Norton on the premiere. Catherine introduces him to Meredith, and Seth tells Meredith they could use her expertise on the VIP floor.
This new part of the hospital doesn’t seem like something everyone is happy about, though.
The Grey’s Anatomy season premiere also signals a fresh start for Bailey, who is accepted to a master’s program in public health.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo video, and how to watch.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 Episode 1 Details
- Title: “Collide”
- Air Date: Thursday, October 13th, 2026
- Time: 10/9c
- Network: ABC
- Main cast: Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Caterina Scorsone, Chris Carmack, Camilla Luddington, Anthony Hill, Jason George, Alexis Floyd, Adelaide Kane, Harry Shum Jr., Nico Terho, Ellen Pompeo
- Guest stars and notable returns: James Wolk as Seth Norton, Jen Landon as Toni Wright, Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey
How to Watch Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 Episode 1
- Live: ABC at 10/9c
- Streaming: Available the next day on Hulu
Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 Episode 1 Description
After a collision at Sea-Tac sends a surge of critically injured patients to Grey Sloan, the unveiling of its controversial new VIP floor is thrown into chaos as doctors race to save lives amid impossible choices.
More Photos from the Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 premiere:
JASON GEORGE, CHANDRA WILSON, ANTHONY HILL
Promo Video:
What are your hopes for this episode of Grey’s Anatomy? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
You can also catch up with our review of Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 18 right here. Then take a look at everything else we know so far about Grey’s Anatomy Season 23.
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.