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Premiered

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Ended: Thursday, May 19, 2016

When does Grey's Anatomy Season 12 come out?

Grey's Anatomy Season 12 premiered Thursday, September 24, 2015 on ABC and ended Thursday, May 19, 2016. The season has 24 episodes.

The doctors find themselves simmering in a world of sexual politics. Bailey struggles with what it means to be a woman in charge of the hospital and her husband, while Maggie faces the challenges of dating a younger man and Amelia battles her own demons. Meanwhile, in the wake of a brutal attack, Meredith finds comfort and love in the most unexpected place, Callie and Arizona find themselves in a fight for their lives, and tensions run high when Amelia and Meredith come face to face with the doctor responsible for Derek's death.

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Grey's Anatomy Season 12 episode release dates
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1. Sledgehammer

The doctors from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital spring into action to save the lives of two girls with a powerful story. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to cope with the fact that Amelia is now living with her and Jackson prepares for April's return back to Seattle.

Thursday · 11 years ago

2. Walking Tall

The pressure is on as a determined Bailey tackles her first day as Chief; meanwhile, April's marriage is in jeopardy and she finds herself unable to address her problems; Meredith struggles to juggle all her responsibilities and Amelia works to define her relationship with Owen.

Thursday · 11 years ago

3. I Choose You

Maggie reevaluates her life choices after receiving an invitation to her ex-boyfriend’s wedding; Richard questions Bailey’s loyalty, and Jo confides in Stephanie about a secret she’s been keeping from Alex. Meanwhile, Alex struggles with making a difficult decision that will affect the lives of newborn twins.

Thursday · 11 years ago

4. Old-Time Rock-and-Roll

Owen suggests the interns learn a vital lesson on how to break bad news to patients’ families, and Arizona’s 90-year-old patient reassures her that she’s destined to find love again. Meanwhile, the sisters completely forget about the dinner party they’re hosting for everyone.

Thursday · 11 years ago

5. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

In the midst of the sisters’ dinner party, Maggie ditches her cooking duties to rush to the hospital. Meanwhile, April steps in to help cook as an attempt to avoid Jackson, and Arizona nervously waits to find out more about Callie’s new girlfriend.

Thursday · 11 years ago

6. The Me Nobody Knows

Grey Sloan Memorial not only welcomes a new transfer resident, but also a patient who's the topic of converstation after accidentally sending his sex tape to his entire congregation. Meanwhile, Richard wrestles with how to progress his relationship with Maggie when an old friend visits the hospital, and April brings in a case of a young boy from the Middle-East.

Thursday · 11 years ago

7. Something Against You

The team of doctors work on a high stakes case of a long time patient, adding additional pressure to an already tense environment. Meanwhile, Bailey wants Ben to kick out their new roommate, and Arizona is eager to get back into the dating world with a new wingman.

Thursday · 10 years ago

8. Things We Lost in the Fire Mid-season finale

Midseason Finale - As the rumor mill around the hospital continues to spiral out of control, Grey Sloan Memorial is flooded with injured firefighters from a nearby wildfire. Maggie struggles to keep things with Andrew professional at work; meanwhile, Jo questions Alex’s priorities.

Thursday · 10 years ago

9. The Sound of Silence

Meredith is brutally attacked by a patient, and Penny is the one who discovers her. The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial rush to stabilize Meredith and remain by her side in the harrowing aftermath.

Thursday · 10 years ago

10. All I Want Is You

Everybody attempts to deals with Meredith's trauma as Maggie and Callie perform a risky, experimental surgery on a teenager. Nathan and Owen continue to be at odds. Maggie and Andrew's relationship continues to progress.

Thursday · 10 years ago

11. Unbreak My Heart

The evolution of April and Jackson’s relationship is revealed through a series of flashbacks dating back to when they first met. Simultaneously, we follow the years-long progress of one of Jackson’s patients.

Thursday · 10 years ago

12. My Next Life

A patient from Meredith's very first surgery as an Intern is readmitted to Grey Sloan Memorial with a new aneurysm, and Amelia takes her case. Meanwhile, Maggie suspects that Richard knows about her relationship with Andrew, and Arizona debates dating again.

Thursday · 10 years ago

13. All Eyez on Me

Meredith, Bailey, Jackson, Callie and Jo travel to a military hospital to perform an extraordinary and extremely risky surgery on a veteran with an advanced tumor. Meanwhile back at Grey Sloan, Andrew is tired of being Maggie’s worst kept secret; Ben makes an impulsive surgical decision; and a team of cheerleaders wreak havoc in the ER.

Thursday · 10 years ago

14. Odd Man Out

There is plenty of turmoil after Richard messes with the staff pairings. Arizona takes a risk to help a woman who is pregnant with quadruplets.

Thursday · 10 years ago

15. I Am Not Waiting Anymore

Jackson learns about April's pregnancy, while Alex and the team of doctors handle an hours-long triple-organ transplant surgery. Meredith considers dating again, and Andrew insists on not receiving special treatment after he and Maggie go public.

Thursday · 10 years ago

16. When It Hurts So Bad

Meredith takes a step forward with Will but quickly regrets it; Maggie senses a disconnection with Andrew; and Amelia reevaluates her relationship with Owen. Meanwhile, Catherine comes into town and really shakes things up with April and Jackson.

Thursday · 10 years ago

17. I Wear the Face

Meredith goes on an ambulance ride with Owen and Nathan to pick up a heart for a transplant patient. Musician & MS patient Kyle Diaz is admitted to Grey Sloan Memorial with a tremor in his hand, and the residents apply for the Preminger Grant. Meanwhile, Catherine continues to insert herself into Jackson and April’s business against Richard’s wishes.

Thursday · 10 years ago

18. There’s a Fine, Fine Line

After a missing child forces the hospital into lockdown, Ben decides to operate on a pregnant mother without the proper surgical equipment. Miranda, as Chief, is faced with the repercussions of the event and whether or not Ben's impulsive actions were justified.

Thursday · 10 years ago

19. It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)

Miranda continues to deal with the aftermath of Ben's reckless decision and forms an advisory committee to recommend proper disciplinary action against him. Meanwhile, April and Jackson try to put their differences aside for the sake of their baby, and Arizona makes a decision that could affect her relationship with Callie forever.

Thursday · 10 years ago

20. Trigger Happy

The doctors work frantically to save a young boy who was accidentally shot. Meanwhile, Arizona is upset when Callie tries to make an important decision about Sofia’s future without consulting her

Thursday · 10 years ago

21. You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side

Stephanie’s relationship with Kyle becomes complicated. Meanwhile, Meredith encourages Amelia and Owen to take a chance and choose to be a real couple. Arizona and Callie are at odds and put their friends in the middle of an uncomfortable situation.

Thursday · 10 years ago

22. Mama Tried

Callie and Arizona are at odds over Sofia’s future, and Stephanie questions the status of her relationship with Kyle. Meanwhile, Alex and April work on a pregnant teen that is readmitted to Grey Sloan Memorial.

Thursday · 10 years ago

23. At Last

Owen and Amelia take their relationship to the next level; Alex gains some clarity on his future with Jo; and Callie and Arizona continue to struggle with the current custody arrangement.

Thursday · 10 years ago

24. Family Affair Finale

Meredith and Maggie support Amelia on an important day; Jo reveals that she has been keeping secrets from Alex while Arizona and Callie deal with the impact of their custody arrangement. Meanwhile, Ben leaps into action to help a friend.

Thursday · 10 years ago

Grey's Anatomy Season 12 guest stars

  • Skyler Shaye

    Skyler Shaye

    Katie Bryce

  • Jay Ali

    Jay Ali

    Doug

  • Maz Jobrani

    Maz Jobrani

    Dakhir Hamed

  • Nina Rausch

    Nina Rausch

    Sheila Davis

  • Nikki DeLoach

    Nikki DeLoach

    Charlotte

  • Nicole Lynnae Sullivan

    Chelsea

  • William Leon

    Garry Walton

  • Lindsay Kay Hayward

    Lindsay Kay Hayward

    Jade Bell

  • Brianne Tju

    Brianne Tju

    Stacy

  • David Fierro

    David Fierro

    James

  • Vivian Nixon

    Vivian Nixon

    Hannah Brody

  • Debra Mooney

    Debra Mooney

    Evelyn Hunt

  • Payton Silver

    Payton Silver

    Dr. Knox

  • Aniela Gumbs

    Aniela Gumbs

    Zola Grey Shepherd

  • Brody Goodstadt

    Derek Bailey Shepherd

  • Ryder Goodstadt

    Ryder Goodstadt

    Derek Bailey Shepherd

Grey's Anatomy Season 12 FAQ

When does Grey's Anatomy Season 12 come out?

Grey's Anatomy Season 12 premiered Thursday, September 24, 2015 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Grey's Anatomy Season 12?

Grey's Anatomy Season 12 has 24 episodes.

Are new episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 12 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Grey's Anatomy Season 12 finale?

The Grey's Anatomy Season 12 finale (Episode 24) aired Thursday, May 19, 2016.

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