Grey’s Anatomy’s season 22 finale on May 7 will see the confirmed departures of Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver as Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman, amid a catastrophic bridge collapse. The episode also follows the firing of Dr. Benson Kwan after an FDA violation and places Dr. Nick Marsh’s fate in jeopardy. With unresolved character arcs and a disaster storyline, the finale could significantly alter the future of Grey Sloan Memorial.
Two long-time stars prepare to say goodbye
Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver’s exits as Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman have been confirmed since March 2026, marking the end of nearly 20 years on Grey’s Anatomy. Their characters’ relationship has been a central thread, culminating in a finale storyline that places them at the center of a bridge collapse emergency. Shonda Rhimes has hinted at a happy ending, but the penultimate episode’s cliffhanger leaves their ultimate fates unresolved.
Firing of Dr. Benson Kwan shakes Grey Sloan
The penultimate episode revealed Dr. Benson Kwan’s abrupt dismissal after it was uncovered that he administered an unapproved hydrogel medicine to a patient. Dr. Miranda Bailey initially took the blame to protect him, but Dr. Richard Webber confronted her and delivered the final decision: “He’s fired.” This development adds tension to the finale, as viewers question whether Kwan’s departure will be permanent.
“I know it was Kwan. You lied to me. You looked in my face and told me you did it. You’re benched from surgery until further notice. That won’t be a problem. He’s fired.”
Nick Marsh faces life-threatening injuries
Scott Speedman’s Dr. Nick Marsh is among those injured in the bridge collapse, with his status as a kidney transplant recipient raising the stakes. Promotional footage shows him arriving at Grey Sloan in critical condition, and Speedman has said ‘a lot of things’ are stacked against Nick. His future may hinge on both the storyline and Speedman’s commitments to other projects.
Disaster finale brings intersecting challenges
The season 22 finale, titled ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ follows a catastrophic bridge collapse that floods Grey Sloan Memorial with trauma patients. The event unfolds alongside Owen’s uncertain condition, Teddy’s decision about a Paris job offer, and Simone Griffith’s personal situation hinted at in the penultimate episode. These elements combine to create a tense and emotionally charged conclusion to the season.