As Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 drew to a close on May 30, fans are eager to uncover its ending. The season, which premiered on ABC on March 14, delves into the aftermath of the previous season’s dramatic events. With the finale leaving viewers on the edge with its cliffhanger, many are curious about the fate of the show’s leading characters.
Here are the details about the Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 ending.
What happened at the end of Grey’s Anatomy Season 20?
Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 finale, titled “Burn It Down,” was a rollercoaster of emotions with its fair share of ups and downs and a couple of bombshells. The episode featured new romantic developments, a pregnancy reveal, and career crossroads for almost all the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial.
In the finale, Monica Beltran and Winston Ndugu become an official couple. On the other hand, Jo Wilson’s pregnancy is revealed, which could complicate her relationship with Atticus Lincoln. Meanwhile, Richard Webber contemplates retirement after a patient dies under the supervision of interns Millin and Yasuda. The episode concludes with Nick supporting Meredith in her next step.
Besides them, other characters faced pivotal moments and some even got fired.
Who was fired in the Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 finale?
In the Grey’s Anatomy season 20 finale, Dr. Teddy Altman, Dr. Amelia Shepherd, and Dr. Owen Hunt were fired. Meanwhile, Dr. Meredith Grey resigns after receiving an ultimatum from Catherine Fox.
In Season 20, Catherine fires Teddy for secretly funding Meredith’s Alzheimer’s research. When Meredith presents her and Amelia’s research to Catherine, she gives them an ultimatum. Catherine demands they turn it over to Tom Koracick or they will both be fired. Faced with this ultimatum, Meredith chooses to resign and publishes her research online.
Meanwhile, amidst a wildfire crisis, Teddy returns and performs surgery against Catherine’s wishes. Owen Hunt supports Teddy, leading to his own dismissal for criticizing Catherine. Furthermore, Dr. Miranda Bailey faces a rough time during the crisis while worrying about her husband. She threatens to leave along with the other interns if Lucas is assigned to repeat a year of training.
Who is leaving Grey’s Anatomy after Season 20?
Jake Borelli and Midori Francis are both reportedly exiting the series. Though Jake Borelli, known for his role as Dr. Levi Schmitt, and Midori Francis, who portrays Dr. Mika Yasuda, are set to exit the series, as per Deadline, fans can expect to see them return for a few episodes in Season 21 to complete their storylines.
Additionally, according to TVLine, contracts for other key actors, including Chandra Wilson, Camilla Luddington, and James Pickens Jr., are slated to expire at the end of Season 20.
