Over the course of its 20th season, Grey's Anatomy fans will have to say goodbye to so many beloved characters. Often, these goodbyes are irreversible. Luckily, Jessica Capshaw's exit in Season 14 turned out to be "see you later." She will return to Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital as her character Dr. Arizona Robbins, and fans are already welcoming her home with enthusiasm.
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On February 10, Capshaw teased the big thing to come by posting an Instagram story that read, "SO MANY, COMING SOON..." in capital letters. Sure enough, a few hours later, ABC announced several guest stars for Season 20, including Capshaw. She will reprise her role as Arizona in an episode, which is both surprising and exciting for fans.
When Capshaw left the show in 2018, it wasn't his choice. She and Sarah Drew (Dr. April Kepner) were both eliminated at the end of Season 14, and showrunner Krista Vernoff said it was The continuation of the medical drama "A Passion for Reinvention". "The decision to make changes to the cast was a creative one," Vernoff wrote on Twitter in March 2018, adding, "It felt real and right to wrap up their stories in a creative way .”
Given that Capshaw didn't choose to go off on her own, fans suspected she might never return to Grey's Anatomy . Upon hearing the news of her comeback, at least one person on X (formerly Twitter) wondered, "What [sic] did they bribe her with[?]"
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While others were surprised to see her return after being fired, most fans were ecstatic at the prospect of seeing Capshaw return to Grey's Anatomy . "Why am I scared about Jessica Capshaw returning to Grey's Anatomy in 2024!!!" one viewer wrote. Another added, "Jessica Capshaw's return will be the best episode since season 14."
Capshaw's temporary return means some fans will have to return to the show in person. "Jessica Capshaw is returning to Grace's Anatomy in 2024 and unfortunately I have to come back too," one person tweeted. Others shared the sentiment, writing: "I'm worried that with Jessica Capshaw's return, we're going back to my Grey's Anatomy phase."
what will happen in the future
ABC has yet to reveal how Capshaw's character will fit into the upcoming season, but the network did reveal other tidbits. Alex Landi, who first played Dr. Nico Kim in Season 15, will return in Season 20. Additionally, Natalie Morales ( "The Morning Show ") will star as a new doctor, while Freddy Miares (" When They See Us ") will play the new doctor. is introduced as a "smart, enthusiastic, likeable patient" named Dorian.
Grey's Anatomy Season 20 will premiere on March 14.
