James Pickens Jr. Reflects on the Impact of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

October 1, 2025May 11, 2026 Sophia Soto

James Pickens Jr. has starred as Doctor Richard Webber on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy since its premiere in 2005. The popular medical drama returns for its 22nd season on Thursday, October 9, at 10 PM ET. The actor spoke with The Nerds of Color during the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet about his character’s evolution, how the medical drama has been shared from generation to generation, and more.

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Season 18 of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Has an Official Premiere Date

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Sophia Soto

ABC has just announced its Fall premiere dates for the 2021–22 season for both new and returning shows. TV’s longest-running prime time medical drama Grey’s Anatomy is officially set to return on Thursday, September 30. Episodes will air 9:00PM EDT. Before Grey’s Anatomy, new episodes of Station 19 will air as usual. However, Big Sky is now joining the Thursday night lineup with new episodes after Grey’s Anatomy.

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ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is Coming Back for Season 18

May 10, 2021 Sophia Soto

Television’s longest-running medical drama will continue for another season! Grey’s Anatomy has been renewed for season 18. According to Deadline, original cast members Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr., whose current contracts are up at the end of this season, will all be returning for the new season. Pompeo (who also is a producer on Grey’s Anatomy) closed a new one-year deal while Wilson and Pickens Jr. both signed new contracts to continue their roles on the hit series.