Kate Walsh Makes a Comeback to Grey's Anatomy

Kate Walsh is officially stepping back into the role of Dr. Addison Montgomery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Shondaland confirmed on Dec. 4 that the beloved character will reappear in an upcoming episode of the shows 22nd season, sharing, Were excited to announce the return of Dr. Addison Montgomery to Grey Sloan!

Walsh responded with enthusiasm, adding, Here we go, alongside a heart-eyed emoji.

The actress first joined the series in 2005 during its debut season and remained a core cast member until 2007, when she departed to lead the spin-off series Private Practice, appearing in all six of its seasons. Her upcoming appearance, scheduled for the Jan. 29 episode titled Strip That Down, will be her first time on the show since her recurring role throughout seasons 18 and 19 between 2021 and 2023.

Before the announcement, showrunner Meg Marinis hinted that season 22 would include appearances from familiar faces and noted that Meredith Grey would be involved in several of these storylines.

Walsh has expressed gratitude for the warm reception she received during her previous return, saying that revisiting the character felt beautiful and deeply emotional after years of fans asking whether she would ever come back.

Author: Grace Ellison