Greys Anatomy is digging into Dr. Andrew DeLucas backstory -- and that means meeting one of his immediate family members.

Giacomo Gianniotti revealed that in the 14th season of ABCs hit medical drama, viewers will be introduced to DeLucas sister, who will be walking the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

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We are bringing my sister [in] as a new character. She is going to be a new presence at the hospital. She comes from Italy, as my character is Italian, and you get to see us exchanging some blows in Italian, which will be very interesting,Gianniotti told ET, who has played DeLuca since season 11, at the Disney/ABC cocktail party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday.

Gianniotti wouldnt divulge DeLucas sisters medical expertise or the reason driving her to settle in Seattle, Washington, but offered this telling nugget.

Her profession, although we cant disclose it, is a very interesting one, he hinted. Its going to keep a lot of the doctors on their toes, make some doctors uncomfortable [and] some people will be glad about [her coming on]. Shell stir things up with a European background and take on medicine.

The 28-year-old actor, who was born in Rome, expressed excitement over the opportunity to dust off his Italian for the small screen: Its great!

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Gianniotti revealed that the part is already cast and played coy about the actress who plays her. I cant wait for you guys to meet her. Shes lovely. Shes going to be a great new addition to the show, he said, staying mum on when viewers will first meet her, though its expected to be a multi-episode arc.

But despite the secrecy, Gianniotti promised that the new season will see more of DeLucas layers being peeled back.

This season, were definitely going to get to know DeLuca a lot better. The writers have told me that theyre fleshing him out a lot, he assured.

Greys Anatomy kicks off season 14 with a two-hour premiere Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

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So far, Megan's character has been introduced through flashbacks that showed her serving in the Army and being romantically linked to Owen's (Kevin McKidd) best friend, Nathan (Martin Henderson). After finding out that Nathan cheated on her, Megan took off in a helicopter that went missing, and she was presumed dead. However, the season 13 finale revealed that Megan is still alive. Her presence in season 14 could provide tension for Nathan, who has a developing relationship with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo).

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The Nigerian Anatomy Act would come under intense scrutiny as over 400 anatomists from 55 private and public universities offering anatomy would converge in Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo this Tuesday.

The chairman of the local organizing committee, Professor Jide Desalu, who disclosed thison Thursday, said there was an urgent need for the society to close ranks and see to the amendment of the anatomy act to meet the needs of the 21st century.

For this reason, according to him, the keynote speaker for the event would be no other person than the majority leader of the House of Representative, Hon. Femi Gbajabimila.

In addition, a retired United Nations Organisations official, Professor Oladapo Walker and an official of the federal ministry of health, Mr. Wole Afolayan would deliver lead papers at the two plenary sessions.

Professor Walker, who is a Babcock University lecturer would dwell on Anatomy as a basic medical science: Re-positing for cutting edge research and innovation with Afolayan speaking on Anatomy in the context of the global sustainable development goals.

Professor Walkers presentation, among other things, would examine anatomy as basic medical science from fundamental perspectives while Afolayans paper would examine the present state of anatomy in Nigeria.

According to Professor Adesalu, the over 80 years old act that has never been amended since its enactment would be a subject both for academic and professional experts in the field to analyse and situate against the modern trends in medical discoveries.

This is the time for specific answers to be provided for what the Nigerian anatomist is to be.

We should have a fundamental philosophy for their training. We cannot pretend that we are far from answering these questions right now.

This, in addition to several other important factors, according to him, underline the uniqueness and significance of this years conference with the theme, Anatomy Act: What Next?

The organisers express the view that Babcock University would remain a landmark in the history of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, especially as a turning point and new beginning for the Nigerian anatomist.

This is the time to make a difference in the life of the many undergraduate students graduating annually but without being mentioned in any public announcement for employment.

This, according to the society, remained the only way to justify the essence of training and the prospective professional destination of the Nigerian anatomist.

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From sales and commercial awareness to campaign planning and innovation, what are the key skills modern marketing leaders need?

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What makes a modern marketing leader? Received wisdom suggests they need to be strategic and empathetic visionaries, natural storytellers with an endless curiosity and insatiable desire to learn. Not a lot to ask.

From being a whizz with data to a customer champion and motivator of diverse and inclusive teams, marketing leaders are also required to deliver stellar results across an ever expanding list of channels.

In order to discover the attributes, responsibilities and core skills most important to being a leader in the field of marketing and in business more widely Marketing Week has carried out an in-depth study encompassing both qualitative and quantitive research to reveal the Anatomy of a Leader.

The high turnover of CMOs compared to their C-suite colleagues is symptomatic of confusion over what a marketing leaders key attributes and areas of experience need to be, according to Mimi Turner. Formerly head of strategy at Vice and marketing director at The Lad Bible, Turner believes marketers are, as a result, in danger of suffering a crisis of identity.

When I first came back from maternity leave after my eldest was born, I had the odd feeling that my life had become a play where I had to play all the parts. I was constantly rushing off stage for a costume change so that I could come on as another character, she explains.

I remain convinced that most marketers dont really understand gross margin and variable costs and live in a bullshit bubble.

Being a CMO has become a bit like that. Different stakeholders, different demands, different skill sets. If these combine with unrealistic expectations and lack of support, it can make the role challenging.

Given the shrinking length of CMO tenure, marketing leaders need to make their impact felt on a business faster than ever.

Head of creative excellence at Bacardi, Zara Mirza, says: The average CMO role is less than two years, so you need to make an impact quickly and for that to land a lot faster than previously. Connected to that you need to be resilient, because if you are at the forefront of change, you are pushing against the machine.

READ MORE:Russell Parsons The modern marketing leaders might not be who you think

Representing the bridge between a business and its customers, marketers are at a very real risk of being pulled in a number of directions in their pursuit for success. However, it might be time marketers refocused their priorities, according to Marketing Weeks Anatomy of a Leaderresearch.

Our survey of more than 600 marketers divided sets of skills into responsibilities and attributes, finding thatsales and commercial awareness (74%) is considered the most important responsibility marketers must master to become leaders.

This is followed by knowledge of campaign planning and strategy (64%), market research (51%), innovation and new product development (45%), and financial reporting (38%).

The importance of being sales savvy and commercial resonates with Peugeot marketing director, Mark Pickles, who believes the gap between sales and marketing is now almost non-existent.

The days of building the perfect mix of the four P [product, price, promotion, place]and then throwing it over to the sales team are dead. With real-time optimisation, fast-moving competitive markets and spiralling levels of consumer insight, the whole funnel from awareness right through to action is firmly in the control of the marketing leader, says Pickles.

READ MORE: The big debate Are the 4Ps of marketing still relevant?

Being commercially savvy is just as important today as it was decades ago, rather it is the speed of delivery that has changed, suggests IBMs UK CMO Lisa Gilbert. She argues that to keep pace marketers need to understand that waiting for perfection will not win the game.

Its about being perfect enough, putting your product or service out into the market and responding quickly to your clients to make it better and better, says Gilbert.

Britvic CMO Matt Barwell, however, believes commercial awareness on its own is not enough; it must be paired with great execution and the desireto put innovation into action.

The ability to lead and deliver great innovation through an organisation requires a host of skills that tends to stretch the core capabilities of an organisation. So the ability to imagine, inspire and align teams of people are key in this space.

Already high on the list of requirements, the need for sales and commercial awareness is also growing in importance, according to 82% of marketers. Knowledge of innovation and new product development (82%), data science and mathematics (73%) and psychology (63%) are also rising up the agenda for the modern marketing leader.

Despite fully supporting the concept that sales and commercial awareness are crucial skills for marketers, Marketing Week columnist Mark Ritson is adamant this is an area of expertise the entire industry must improve on.

Having an appreciation of the challenges faced in areas such as procurement and supply chain helps us collaborate better.

Marketers are more and more off the commercial pace. We arse about with fanciful terms like purpose, while the rest of the organisation raises its eyebrows and worries about Q3 numbers. I remain convinced that most marketers dont really understand gross margin and variable costs and live in a bullshit bubble, says Ritson.

Strong commercial awareness combined with the ability to demonstrate the difference marketing makes to the bottom line is the foundation for success, says Marketing Week columnist and chair of The Pool, Tanya Joseph, who was also architect of the award-winning This Girl Can campaign while at Sport England.

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She recognises that as marketers are gaining a larger share of voice at senior levels they are becoming better at demonstrating their return on investment.

We were really good at selling product, but not good at selling ourselves. Now were much better at demonstrating [our impact] because were using commercial language. We can show that I did this and this drove sales, and as a result were getting more respect, says Joseph.

The research indicates a clear shift away from thefunctional aspects of the role the further marketersclimb up the career ladder.

Of those surveyed, 28% believe knowledge of copywriting has become less important for marketing leaders, followed by a knowledge of design (19%), procurement (15%) and supply chain and distribution (14%).

This makes sense to Ritson, who believes marketers should hire good creative people for copywriting, rather than thinking they can do the job themselves.

Peugeots Pickles agrees, explaining that such skills are now relatively straightforward to buy in or subcontract, whereas the responsibility for identifying, predicting and delivering on consumer needs cannot be farmed out.

The technical skills a modern marketer needs are more about interpretation, direction setting and opportunity identification. In my framework, the marketing leader determines the who, why, where and when, and the execution of duties (the what and how) can be placed in the hands of professionals with those specific skills, he adds.

Outsourcing functional skills is not the approach at IBM, where the team have started to bring some specific skills back in-house to reduce time to market.

In a world where social and digital are kings and queens, responding and iterating on content in real time with experts who know the brand inside and out is a model we are testing at the moment, explains Gilbert.

The decline in importance of technical skills is a problem for Barwell, who believes design, in particular, is growing in importance as brands need to maintain a consistent visual image across a widening number of touchpoints.

At Britvic, the launch of any new product involves procurement, supply chain, innovation and insight all working closely with the brand team to create a product that is visually consistent.

The technical skills a modern marketer needs are more about interpretation, direction setting and opportunity identification.

For marketing leaders, having an appreciation of the challenges faced in areas such as procurement and supply chain helps us collaborate better with our colleagues to develop innovative solutions. Given the current macro-economic environment, the importance of these areas, if anything, is becoming more important, adds Barwell.

READ MORE:How procurement can help rather than hinder innovation

LinkedIn CMO Shannon Stubo is also concerned by this apparent shift away from skills such as copywriting. Im surprised that the ability to tell a compelling story wasnt highlighted in the research and that over a quarter of those surveyed thought copywriting was less important, she says.

As the lines between marketing, communications and sales becomes increasingly blurred, brands need to be more inspiring, accessible and human. In a B2B world in particular, content marketing sits at the heart of storytelling.

Tanya Joseph recognises that while these functional aspects are essential foundation skills, as marketers become more senior they naturally do less of this kind of work. However, she believes it is the CMOs responsibility to understand these fundamental skills in order to guide the wider team.

If you dont understand the principles of procurement, for example, then youre losing control of a lot of your business to people who might be procurement experts, but dont necessarily understand marketing, says Joseph.

She explains that new leaders in particular need to learn when to be hands-on and when to delegate these functional responsibilities, which can be challenging as often they are promoted because they excel at the functional aspects of the role.

The shift away from functional skills to focus on sales and commerciality underlines how important it is for leaders to build on their knowledge of the fundamental elements of marketing in order to deliver astrategic vision that will directly impact on the bottom line.

Marketing Week will be publishing more findings from the Anatomy of a Leader research throughout August.

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The game is supposed to be easier when you have the lead, but it doesnt always work out that way, and last night was no exception for the San Jose Earthquakes.

The Quakes were already 1-0 up at the time an exceptional individual effort by Marco Urena in the waning moments of the first half saw to that but the visiting Columbus Crew were making it exceptionally difficult for the hosts to find their way in the attacking third.

It was early in the second half, following a first half that saw the Crew have the run of play, and the adjustments the Quakes were making to get comfortable in the game were only just beginning to take effect. The sold-out Avaya Stadium crowd sensed that the a second goal was coming, especially with the teams growing confidence evident for all to see.

And then, in the 56th minute, the breakthrough happened.

A throw-in deep in Columbus territory was quick taken by Shea Salinas, as he picked out Tommy Thompson making a dash towards the area. Throw-ins are set pieces make not doubt about it and Salinas awareness of the situation allowed him to take full advantage of a Crew defense that was slow to settle into its lines.

Shea did a great job of being alert on the quick throw-in, said Thompson. That can be really dangerous for us, so he put me in a great spot, and I knew that if I got to the endline, Wondo is going to find a pocket in the box, so I took a couple guys on and saw him there, crossed it, and the next thing you know I am on the ground.

The play took just seconds, but it was perfectly executed. Chris Wondolowski tapped in the close range cross from Thompson for his 130th all-time MLS goal and ninth of the season to double the Quakes lead. The Quakes captain immediately dashed towards Thompson in celebration, tackling him to the ground with a flying embrace.

I have a soft spot for Tommy, so especially getting the assist from him, Im a big fan of that, said Wondolowski. He didnt know it was coming. Its an inside joke here that you dont want to be the first one to celebrate with me: it might be a punch or it might be a bear hug. I get a little excited.

To say that Wondolowski gets passionate is an understatement. Since his rise to highest echelon of MLS goalscorers he is currently ranked fourth on the all-time list the 34-year old Designated Player and U.S. international has showed an intensity on the field that few others can match. Wondo is demanding both of himself and his teammates, but none would ever say that he doesnt give his all for the team.

The assist to Wondolowski that sparked the unusual celebration was Thompsons just the third of his career, all notched this season, after not collecting a single point in his first three seasons as the Earthquakes first Homegrown player. And while he hasnt been at the center of any of Wondolowskis fired up goal celebrations, hes seen enough of them through the years to have also expected the flying greeting Saturday night.

"By now I should have known that he'd be doing that, said Thompson. It felt good, it was a great moment for the team and a great moment for Wondo and I."

Thompsons accession as a formidable attacking player has not caught longtime observers by surprise. Rather, it has felt that such performances as the fourth year pro gave against Columbus should have been the norm in seasons past. The 21-year-old midfielder has made incredible strides this season, especially under new head coach Chris Leitch, and his assist to Wondolowski was exactly the kind of incisive play many have been expecting.

With his opportunities to play under former head coach Dominic Kinnear limited, Thompson never really found the rhythm that saw him sign his first professional contract as a teenager. But with Leitch and new general manager Jesse Fioranelli running the show, Thompson has been encouraged, almost directed, to make offense a much bigger part of his game.

Jesse and Chris have given me the license to go forward and be brave and to take guys on, said Thompson. So I approach the game a little bit differently, and I think it has paid off so far."

The freedom to take on the heart of the Crew defense, the confidence to know his teammates have his back, the vision to see Wondo sprinting into space in front of the net: These attributes together were the foundation of the Earthquakes second goal of the evening, and they are the recipe for so many more to come from the creative midfielder.

So what is next for Thompson? In his current run, he finally scored his first MLS goal earlier in July at Atlanta United and he has come ever so close to adding to that tally. Late in Saturdays game, Thompson teed up an effort from just inside the area that looked destined to be his second career goal, but it rocketed off the goal frame and back into the field of play.

I thought it was going to hit the crossbar and go in, so I was disappointed to see it not cross the line, said Thompson. I am looking forward to that first Avaya goal one day.

So are the Earthquakes faithful who give Thompson some of the biggest cheers whenever he steps on the field.

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Bridget Regan took to Twitter to express love to her fans and celebrate the casting of TimelessstarAbigail Spenceras her replacement onGreys Anatomy. Spencer will play Megan Hunt, Owens sister on the ABC Shondaland drama. She replaces Regan who could not return to the series due to scheduling conflicts.

Thanks for all the love guys! said Regan on Twitter. She continued to praise Spencer calling her an incredible actor and saying that she will make a brilliant Megan.

Regan is a series regular in TNTs The Last Ship which received a two-season pickup through Season 5. Season 4 premieres on August 20. Regan will play Sasha, a former Navy Intelligence Officer now operating under diplomatic cover in China for the newly reformed United States government.

Greys AnatomySeason 14 debuts with a two-hour premiere on September 28. The new seasonsees the returnof Krista Vernoff, who served as head writer and executive producer for the series first seven seasons, joining the showrunning team of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers.

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Looks like there's drama brewing between Alex and Jo's estranged husband.

Matthew Morrison appears to be headed back to Grey's Anatomy in the upcoming 14th season. The Glee alum all but confirmed his return as Dr. Paul Stadler -- and it sounds like it'll be quite a meaty arc.

Speaking with The Argonaut, Morrison let it slip that he was returning in a major way on ABC's hit medical soap.

"I have a big role in Grey's Anatomy coming up," the 38-year-old actor and father-to-be told the outlet. ABC declined to comment.

Morrison made his debut on Grey's in the penultimate episode of season 13, where Alex (Justin Chambers) spent much of his time following Paul's every move at a Seattle medical conference. Though Alex had visions of beating up Jo's abusive hubby, their only interaction was a brief moment outside when Alex passed on sharing a cab with Paul, who gave him a curious look.

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UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Superstition' - When a series of deaths occur at Seattle Grace, the uncanny events bring out the doctors' superstitious sides and make Izzie nervous about Denny's surgery. Meanwhile, Derek and Addison discuss making a more permanent living arrangement, and Richard treats a very special, old friend, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' SUNDAY, MARCH 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - MARCH 29: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Damage Case' -- The interns deal with a family involved in a car accident, Derek lets his emotions get the best of him, and Burke and Izzie make a new suggestion to Denny, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' SUNDAY, MAY 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Ron Tom/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - MAY 01: GREY'S ANATOMY - In the second hour of part two of the season finale of ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' -- 'Losing My Religion,' Richard goes into interrogation mode about a patient's condition, Callie confronts George about his feelings for her, and Meredith and Derek meet about Doc. Part two of the season finale of 'Grey's Anatomy' airs SUNDAY, MAY 15 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - JULY 27: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'I Am a Tree' - Cristina meets Burke's parents -- and in the most awkward of circumstances -- the interns campaign for Izzie's reinstatement to the surgical intern program, Addison takes a break from her hospital duties, and a surgical patient lives what may be her last day to the fullest, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 09: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'I Am a Tree' - Cristina meets Burke's parents -- and in the most awkward of circumstances -- the interns campaign for Izzie's reinstatement to the surgical intern program, Addison takes a break from her hospital duties, and a surgical patient lives what may be her last day to the fullest, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Vivian Zink/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 30: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'What I Am' - Addison doubts her abilities as a doctor, Cristina pushes Burke's rehabilitation, one of the interns suffers their own medical emergency, and Izzie receives the surprise of her life, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Gale Adler/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 22: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Let the Angels Commit' -- Cristina scrubs in on the rare 'humpty dumpty' procedure, much to the envy of her fellow doctors, Alex questions his future medical specialty, George and Addison work with a pregnant woman with an unusual dilemma, and Derek receives a surprise visit from his sister, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 29: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Where the Boys Are' - The men of Seattle Grace go on a camping trip together, Addison and Callie must team up to work on a patient, Meredith assists Sloan with a procedure unlike any she has experienced, and, suspicious of her recent actions at the hospital, Bailey confronts Cristina, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 06: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Where the Boys Are' - The men of Seattle Grace go on a camping trip together, Addison and Callie must team up to work on a patient, Meredith assists Sloan with a procedure unlike any she has experienced, and, suspicious of her recent actions at the hospital, Bailey confronts Cristina, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 25: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'From a Whisper to a Scream' - A traumatic car accident fills the ER, Cristina has a crisis of conscience about her deceptive teamwork with Burke, and Izzie pushes the boundaries of her probation, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Karen Neal/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 19: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Staring at the Sun' - The O'Malley Family visits George at the hospital, Meredith is determined to have a more positive outlook on life, Derek and Addison strive for a civil relationship, and Richard endeavors to reunite with his wife, Adele, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Karen Neal/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 19: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Staring at the Sun' - The O'Malley Family visits George at the hospital, Meredith is determined to have a more positive outlook on life, Derek and Addison strive for a civil relationship, and Richard endeavors to reunite with his wife, Adele, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Karen Neal/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 14: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Six Days' - After a successful operation on his heart, George's father undergoes surgery for his cancer, Thatcher Grey visits Seattle Grace in order to see his new granddaughter, and Meredith discovers that Derek has trouble sleeping soundly, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Michael Desmond/ABC via Getty Images)

CANADA - NOVEMBER 14: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Six Days' - After a successful operation on his heart, George's father undergoes surgery for his cancer, Thatcher Grey visits Seattle Grace in order to see his new granddaughter, and Meredith discovers that Derek has trouble sleeping soundly, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Ron Tom/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - JANUARY 07: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Walk on Water' - Beginning February 8, Grey's Anatomy enters a three-episode story arc that will challenge the interns of Seattle Grace -- and 'Grey's' fans as well -- like never before. 'Walk on Water' airs THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Elizabeth Reaser (Independent Spirit Award winner for 'Sweet Land') guest stars as a patient over multiple episodes. (Photo by Vivian Zink/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - MARCH 23: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Desire' - As the interns of Seattle Grace cram for their upcoming exam, the attendings vie for the Chief's position by tending to the chairman of the hospital board after he's admitted as a patient. Meanwhile, Burke struggles to involve Cristina in the wedding planning, things heat up between Addison and Alex, and Derek questions his relationship with Meredith, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, APRIL 26 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Gale Adler/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - MAY 02: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Didn't We Almost Have It All' - Cristina and Burke's wedding day arrives - along with the interns' first exam results - and a successor to the Chief is named, as Callie and George make a big decision about their relationship, on the Season Finale of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 17 (9:00-10:07 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - JULY 25: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Love/Addiction' - The residents and interns treat the victims of a massive explosion at an apartment building, while Alex investigates the cause of the accident, Mama Burke returns to collect her son's things just as Cristina trades her wedding presents in exchange for surgeries, Lexie tries to have a heart-to-heart with an unwilling Meredith, and while Callie is overwhelmed with her duties as Chief Resident, Bailey searches for an outlet for her pent-up leadership skills, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Michael Desmond/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 05: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Haunt You Every Day' - It's Halloween, and the day is full of surprises for the doctors of Seattle Grace - Alex receives an unexpected and welcome visit from his former patient, Ava/Rebecca, Meredith is convinced that her mother's ashes are haunting her, Cristina is snubbed by a surgeon she admires, and Callie announces George and Izzie's affair to their fellow doctors, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Ron Tom/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 05: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Haunt You Every Day' - It's Halloween, and the day is full of surprises for the doctors of Seattle Grace - Alex receives an unexpected and welcome visit from his former patient, Ava/Rebecca, Meredith is convinced that her mother's ashes are haunting her, Cristina is snubbed by a surgeon she admires, and Callie announces George and Izzie's affair to their fellow doctors, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - APRIL 07: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Piece of My Heart' - Addison returns to Seattle Grace to perform an operation and is taken aback by all of the changes in her old co-workers' lives. Meanwhile Meredith and Derek's clinical trial has its first patient, and Rebecca/Ava returns with shocking news for Alex, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - MAY 03: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Freedom' - On the two-hour season finale of 'Grey's Anatomy,' Meredith and Derek have one last shot at a successful outcome in their clinical trial, as the other surgeons work together to free a boy from a hardening block of cement. Meanwhile, Izzie helps Alex care for an ailing Rebecca, and Lexie discovers critical information about George's intern status, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - MAY 09: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Freedom' - On the two-hour season finale of 'Grey's Anatomy,' Meredith and Derek have one last shot at a successful outcome in their clinical trial, as the other surgeons work together to free a boy from a hardening block of cement. Meanwhile, Izzie helps Alex care for an ailing Rebecca, and Lexie discovers critical information about George's intern status, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Michael Desmond/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 04: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Here Comes the Flood' - A plumbing leak becomes a deluge and wreaks havoc at Seattle Grace, as the Chief attempts to implement new teaching policies and George tries to retake his residency exam; meanwhile Derek hopes to move the roommates out of Meredith's house, to their surprise, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 19: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Rise Up' - The Chief announces to the residents that a solo surgery will be awarded, and the news sends them into a competitive frenzy. Meanwhile Derek turns to Bailey for advice when he feels Cristina is interfering in his relationship with Meredith, and Erica discovers a shocking connection between one of her surgical residents and a longtime patient, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 10: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Beat Your Heart Out' - Now that Derek has the engagement ring, he searches for the perfect way to propose to Meredith, as Lexie demands that Mark go public with their relationship, and Bailey, encouraged by her work on recent cases and by Dr. Dixon, considers a new direction for her medical career, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 05: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'I Will Follow You into the Dark' - After learning at a deposition that more of his patients have died than survived, Derek decides to quit, even as Meredith refuses to give up on him. Meanwhile Bailey and the Chief continue to bicker over her peds fellowship -- until Adele steps in to mediate -- and Izzie's interns discover something unsettling on a 'patient x,' unaware that the charts they're looking at are actually Izzie's, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MARCH 12 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Ron Tom/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - APRIL 16: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'What a Difference a Day Makes' - As Meredith, Derek and all of their friends prepare for the big wedding, a group of college students, injured in a car crash as they were heading to their graduation ceremony, is admitted to the ER. Meanwhile, Izzie fears the worst when she begins experiencing familiar symptoms, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Holidaze' -- As Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's pass, Miranda is visited by her father, William, who disapproves of her choices in life; meanwhile, Mark and Lexie must cope with the shocking arrival of a woman from his past, and Thatcher Grey questions the Chief's recent behavior as Meredith comes to his defense, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images) KIM RAVER, SANDRA OH, KEVIN MCKIDD

GREY'S ANATOMY - ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' concludes the season with a two-hour shocker, THURSDAY, MAY 20. In the first hour, entitled 'Sanctuary' (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), Seattle Grace Hospital is hit with a crisis like no other in its history. Then, in the second hour, 'Death and All His Friends' (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), Cristina and Meredith's surgical skills are put to the ultimate test. (Photo by Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images) JESSICA CAPSHAW, SARA RAMIREZ

GREY'S ANATOMY - ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' concludes the season with a two-hour shocker, THURSDAY, MAY 20. In the first hour, entitled 'Sanctuary' (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), Seattle Grace Hospital is hit with a crisis like no other in its history. Then, in the second hour, 'Death and All His Friends' (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), Cristina and Meredith's surgical skills are put to the ultimate test. (Photo by Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images) SARAH DREW, PATRICK DEMPSEY (ON GROUND), MICHAEL O'NEILL

GREY'S ANATOMY - ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' concludes the season with a two-hour shocker, THURSDAY, MAY 20. In the first hour, entitled 'Sanctuary' (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), Seattle Grace Hospital is hit with a crisis like no other in its history. Then, in the second hour, 'Death and All His Friends' (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), Cristina and Meredith's surgical skills are put to the ultimate test. (Photo by Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images) CHANDRA WILSON

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'With You I'm Born Again' -- After an unforgettable and heart-pounding season finale, 'Grey's Anatomy' returns for its seventh season on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. In the season premiere, the hospital staff is trying to deal with physical and emotional trauma in the wake of the deadly rampage of a vengeful gunman. As Dr. Perkins (James Tupper), a trauma counselor, is brought in to help in the recovery and to assess each doctor's readiness to return to work, Derek makes a spontaneous decision to resign as Chief and rushes back into surgery, taking everything a little too fast, and Cristina buries herself in her wedding planning. (Photo by Peter 'Hopper' Stone/ABC via Getty Images) JESSE WILLIAMS, SARA RAMIREZ, JESSICA CAPSHAW (OBSCURED), SARAH DREW

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'With You I'm Born Again' -- After an unforgettable and heart-pounding season finale, 'Grey's Anatomy' returns for its seventh season on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. In the season premiere, the hospital staff is trying to deal with physical and emotional trauma in the wake of the deadly rampage of a vengeful gunman. As Dr. Perkins (James Tupper), a trauma counselor, is brought in to help in the recovery and to assess each doctor's readiness to return to work, Derek makes a spontaneous decision to resign as Chief and rushes back into surgery, taking everything a little too fast, and Cristina buries herself in her wedding planning. (Photo by Peter 'Hopper' Stone/ABC via Getty Images) SANDRA OH, KEVIN MCKIDD

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Superfreak' - When Derek receives an unexpected and unwelcome visit from his estranged sister, Amelia, issues between the siblings -- both past and present -- come to the surface; the Chief tries to help Alex when he notices that he's refusing to use the elevators after his near-fatal shooting; and Meredith and Derek continue their efforts to ease Cristina back into surgery after her post-traumatic stress, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images) CATERINA SCORSONE

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Can't Fight Biology' - Things are hostile on all fronts when a visit to the obstetrician results in some disturbing news for Meredith and Derek, and Lexie loses it when she notices Meredith and April getting closer. Meanwhile a car crash brings in multiple traumas and Jackson tries using his physical attributes to get ahead in the operating room, while Cristina's self-doubt carries outside of the hospital and into her house hunting with Owen, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Adam Taylor/ABC via Getty Images) PATRICK DEMPSEY, ELLEN POMPEO

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Adrift and at Peace' - Despite Meredith's objections to the idea, a concerned Derek takes Cristina on a fishing trip in order to get away from it all, while Teddy, feeling directionless without Cristina, directs all of her efforts and compassion towards a dying patient (played by Scott Foley) who lacks the proper insurance to seek medical treatment, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURS., DECEMBER 2 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Adam Taylor/ABC via Getty Images) CHYLER LEIGH, ERIC DANE

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'White Wedding' - As Callie and Arizona's wedding approaches, the couple quickly realize that the day they've been looking forward to is not turning out the way they'd envisioned. Meanwhile Alex continues to make the other residents jealous as he appears to be the top contender for Chief Resident, Meredith and Derek make a decision that will change their lives forever, and Dr. Perkins presents Teddy with a very tempting proposition, on Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 5 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images)JESSICA CAPSHAW, SARA RAMIREZ

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Love, Loss and Legacy' - The residents try their hardest to impress surgical great Catherine Avery-who also happens to be Jackson's mother-when she arrives at Seattle Grace to perform a groundbreaking transplant surgery; Arizona and Alex find their hands tied with a confidentiality issue when a familiar patient comes into the ER; meanwhile, a love-struck Teddy throws a dinner party for the couples, and Bailey makes a decision regarding her love life, on Grey's Anatomy, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images)CHANDRA WILSON

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Loss, Love and Legacy' - The residents try their hardest to impress surgical great Catherine Avery-who also happens to be Jackson's mother-when she arrives at Seattle Grace to perform a groundbreaking transplant surgery; Arizona and Alex find their hands tied with a confidentiality issue when a familiar patient comes into the ER; meanwhile, a love-struck Teddy throws a dinner party for the couples, and Bailey makes a decision regarding her love life, on Grey's Anatomy, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images)SARAH DREW, DEBBIE ALLEN

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Suddenly' - A severe car crash involving an entire family results in an all-hands-on situation in the ER, as the eldest daughter is left to make the toughest decision of her life. Meanwhile Teddy, still in the dark about Henry's death, calls upon Cristina to help with her patient in the O.R., and Lexie finds herself working alongside Mark's new girlfriend, Julia, during an eye surgery on Grey's Anatomy, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Foreman/ABC via Getty Images) ELLEN POMPEO, PATRICK DEMPSEY

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'If Only You Were Lonely' - As Adele's condition continues to deteriorate, Richard considers altering their living situation; an explosion at a local coffee shop results in a busy day in the ER for the doctors; Callie takes Meredith under her wing by helping her study for her boards; Lexie joins Arizona and Alex in peds, as they continue to care for intern Morgan's premature son; and when Jackson snaps at a patient, Mark encourages him to find ways to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina lets her suspicions get the best of her, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Vivian Zink/ABC via Getty Images)LORETTA DEVINE, JAMES PICKENS JR.

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Migration' - The residents determine their future as they make their final decisions regarding post residency positions; Mark admits to Derek that he is torn between his love for Lexie and the fact that Julia can give him everything he's ever wanted; Ben plans something extra special for Bailey, but she is preoccupied with her work; and Arizona encourages her childhood friend, Nick, to have surgery. Meanwhile a couple on their third honeymoon come to the hospital complaining of mysterious symptoms, on Grey's Anatomy, THURSDAY, MAY 10 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright / ABC via Getty Images)JUSTIN CHAMBERS, JESSE WILLIAMS

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Flight' - Faced with a life threatening situation, the doctors must fight to stay alive while trying to save the lives of their peers; Bailey and Ben make a decision regarding their relationship; and Teddy is presented with a tempting offer. Meanwhile, Richard plans a special dinner for the residents, on the Season Finale of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 17 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Karen Neal/ABC via Getty Images)ERIC DANE, ELLEN POMPEO

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Going Going Gone' - The doctors of Seattle Grace are faced with the aftermath of last season's plane crash. As they try to move on with their lives, they must learn to adapt to the changes, cope with their losses and move forward with their relationships and careers, on the ninth-season premiere of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Danny Feld/ABC via Getty images)CAMILLA LUDDINGTON

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Second Opinion' - As the doctors continue with their lawsuit, they're forced to confront the realities of their injuries. Meanwhile, Bailey tricks Arizona into helping her with a pediatric case, and Cristina tries to find normalcy in her new environment, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. ((Ron Tom ABC/ via Getty Images)SARA RAMIREZ, PATRICK DEMPSEY, ELLEN POMPEO, SANDRA OH

GREY'S ANATOMY- 'Things We Said Today' - Bailey puts her wedding day on hold and continues her efforts to save Adele's life, Cristina and Owen remain undecided about their pending divorce, while Arizona and Callie try to get their spark back. Meanwhile, the hospital becomes inundated with a group of bikers after a horrible accident, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images)CHANDRA WILSON, JASON GEORGE

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Perfect Storm' - Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital enters crisis mode as the storm rages, resources become scarce and patients flood in by the busload. Meanwhile, one of the doctors fights for their life, on the Season Finale of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 16 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)ELLEN POMPEO, PATRICK DEMPSEY

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Seal Our Fate' - 'Grey's Anatomy' returns for its monumental tenth season with a two-hour event, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. In the first hour, 'Seal Our Fate' (9:00-10:00 p.m.), the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital doctors are faced with the devastation left by the storm. A giant mudslide in Seattle injures a group of first responders and citizens, causing the already shorthanded ER to spring into action. Meanwhile, Meredith is faced with a tough decision that will affect the life of a loved one, Callie is rocked by the reality of Arizona's infidelity, and Richard's life is in extreme danger. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images) JESSE WILLIAMS

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Thriller' - It's Halloween and the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial are hit with a barrage of spooky patients, which affects their own plans and puts one doctor's well-being in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Derek collaborates with Ben on a new surgical technique, and Richard angers Bailey when he asks a second year resident to perform his next surgery, on a special Halloween episode of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images) JASON GEORGE, PATRICK DEMPSEY

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' - When an unexpected malpractice suit turns Callie's world upside down, her supportive father (Hector Elizondo) arrives and shares an interesting secret with her. Meanwhile, through flashbacks, we learn some surprising details about Callie and Arizona's marriage, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images)SARA RAMIREZ, HECTOR ELIZONDO

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Somebody That I Used To Know' - Ben worries that a casual conversation with Derek could potentially cause issues for Bailey, Cristina turns to Shane as tension grows with Meredith, and April's upcoming wedding makes for an uncomfortable situation between Jackson and Stephanie. Meanwhile, Meredith plans a Thanksgiving dinner at her house, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images)CAMILLA LUDDINGTON, JUSTIN CHAMBERS

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Take It Back' - The doctors face the consequences of the events that took place at April's wedding. Meredith feels betrayed when Derek goes back on a promise, Alex is furious after returning to the hospital and hearing the news about his father, and Arizona and Callie decide whether or not to move forward together. Meanwhile, Bailey realizes she was wrong about the motive behind Ben's decision to move back to Seattle, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)SARAH DREW, JESSE WILLIAMS

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Change Of Heart' - Jackson is given the daunting task of delivering disappointing news to the doctors. Meanwhile, Derek's sister Amelia drops by for a surprise visit, Richard surprises Catherine in Boston and when Bailey gets frustrated by the slow pace of her research, she makes a risky decision on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, APRIL 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Fear (of the Unknown)' - In the Season 10 finale, the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital bid an emotional farewell to the beloved Cristina Yang. A possible act of terrorism rocks Seattle and causes chaos at the hospital. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a life changing decision and one doctor receives shocking news on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Don't Let's Start' - Owen becomes invested in a patient when he realizes she may have served in the military, April's mother (Connie Ray) pays her daughter a visit and bonds with Jackson, and Derek plans a family dinner. Meanwhile, a patient's diagnosis causes Bailey to reconsider her own health issues and Dr. Herman drops a bombshell on Arizona, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Risk' - Maggie and Meredith disagree with Derek about the best way to approach a patient's case, which leads to a bigger argument between the couple. Meanwhile, Callie feels responsible when one of her veterans is pushed too far and one doctor's routine procedure results in a devastating diagnosis, on the winter finale of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Don't Dream It's Over' - A patient's condition sparks a conversation between Richard and Maggie about Alzheimer's disease; April and Jackson struggle to return to their normal lives and Arizona is faced with the reality that Callie is moving on. Meanwhile, Meredith reveals her biggest fears about Derek, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Mitchell Haaseth/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'How to Save a Life' - Derek witnesses a horrible car accident and springs into action to save lives, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'How to Save a Life' - Derek witnesses a horrible car accident and springs into action to save lives, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Sledgehammer' - Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital springs into action to save the lives of two young girls whose powerful story will force some of the doctors to revisit the effects of bullying on their own pasts. Meanwhile, Meredith must adjust to changes at home with her new roommates while Bailey continues to fight for the Chief of Surgery position and Jackson prepares for April's return to Seattle, on the Season 12 premiere of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (8:00--9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 (8:00--9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Mitchell Haaseth/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Mitchell Haaseth/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (8:00--9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Vivian Zink/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MARCH 31 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Ron Batzdorff/ABC via via Getty Images)SARAH DREW

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on the midseason return of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 (8:00--9:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Nicole Wilder/ABC via Getty Images)JAMES PICKENS JR., ELLEN POMPEO

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, APRIL 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via via Getty Images)WILMER VALDERRAMA, JERRIKA HINTON

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images)SARA RAMIREZ

GREY'S ANATOMY - '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, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images)JUSTIN CHAMBERS, ELLEN POMPEO

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UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 19: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Staring at the Sun' - The O'Malley Family visits George at the hospital, Meredith is determined to have a more positive outlook on life, Derek and Addison strive for a civil relationship, and Richard endeavors to reunite with his wife, Adele, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Karen Neal/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 14: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'Time Has Come Today' - The doctors of Seattle Grace help Izzie cope with the loss of her fianc, Denny, and her decision to quit the internship program. Meredith must decide what the future holds after her hospital liaison with Derek. The Chief is confronted by his wife, Adele, after spending the night in his office, and George seeks relationship advice from a surprising source, on the season premiere of 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Ron Tom/ABC via Getty Images)

GREY'S ANATOMY - 'I Want You With Me' - 'Grey's Anatomy' returns for its monumental tenth season with a two-hour event, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. In the second hour, 'I Want You With Me' (10:00-11:00 p.m.), the fight continues to save those affected by the storm, Callie makes a bold decision regarding her relationship, and the doctors come together upon receiving devastating news. (Photo by Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images) PATRICK DEMPSEY, ELLEN POMPEO

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 08: GREY'S ANATOMY- 'Here Comes the Flood' - A plumbing leak becomes a deluge and wreaks havoc at Seattle Grace, as the Chief attempts to implement new teaching policies and George tries to retake his residency exam; meanwhile Derek hopes to move the roommates out of Meredith's house, to their surprise, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - APRIL 17: GREY'S ANATOMY - 'The Becoming' - The nurses' objections to McSteamy's trysts lead to the instating of a new 'date and tell' policy. Meanwhile news of Burke's latest career achievements force Cristina to face her feelings for her ex, Meredith and Derek admit a veteran soldier into their clinical trial, and Callie turns to Sloan in her time of need, on 'Grey's Anatomy,' THURSDAY, MAY 8 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Vivian Zink/ABC via Getty Images)

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Greys Anatomy has cast Abigail Spencer in Season 14,Variety has learned.

The Rectify alum will play Owens sister, Megan Hunt, as the role previously portrayed by Bridget Regan has been re-cast due to scheduling conflicts.

Owens sister has been mentioned numerous times throughout the course of Greys Anatomy and the character finally made her first appearance last season with Regan playing the part in one episode. Regan is busy on TNTs The Last Ship, in which she coincidentally stars opposite Greys alum Eric Dance.

Theres no word yet on how many episodes Spencer will appear in, but ABC says the recurring role will be a multi-episode arc. Owens sister is expected to have a larger storyline this season. The character was presumed to be dead after having gone missing in the army, and now that shes alive, shell be back, but not without conflict Megans former love is Dr. Nathan Riggs (Martin Henderson) who cheated on her, and now Nathan is romantically involved with Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) so Owen (Kevin McKidd) will have tricky dynamics to navigate in the upcoming season, which premieres on Sept. 28.

As for Spencer, the actress is gearing up for Season 2 of NBCs Timeless. The drama was notoriously canceled and then un-canceled, and Spencer will be back to star in the second season so its safe to assume that Megan Hunts storyline wont betoosignificant, given Spencers time commitment to the NBC series.

Spencer is repped byWME, Untitled, and Attorney Gretchen Rush.

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