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Grey's Anatomy returns to screens for its 21st season this fall with viewers wondering what's become of some key characters after a string of high-profile firings at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital at the end of season 20.
The medical drama resumes in the aftermath of pink slips: Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Chief of Surgery Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) having all been given notice by the villainous Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen).
The new season also looks set to bring matters to a head with Jo (Camilla Luddington) and Atticus Lincoln (Chris Carmack), with "Link" still unaware that she's pregnant, while a trailer for the season suggests Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) will be making a significant appearance in this latest run of episodes, despite quitting the hospital to pursue her Alzheimer's disease research last time out.
Make sure you don't miss a moment by following our guide to watching season 21 of Grey's Anatomy without a cable subscription.
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When and where to watch Grey's Anatomy, season 21
Season 21 of Grey's Anatomy premieres in the US on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with new episodes following at the same time each week from then on. Episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu the day after they broadcast.
To watch without cable, viewers can choose to watch the show as it broadcasts on a live TV streaming service, or wait to stream it on-demand.
There are numerous live TV streaming services available in the US that carry ABC, allowing you to watch season 21 of Grey's Anatomy as it airs on Thursdays, and YouTube TV is our favorite. It costs $73 per month. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.
Hulu Plus Live TV carries ABC and comes with unlimited DVR. Though it's one of the pricier live TV streamers, at $77 per month, it includes access to Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu's on-demand catalog at no extra charge.
ABC will be showing season 21 of Grey's Anatomy in the US. That also means episodes will be available to stream on Hulu every Friday, one day after episodes air on ABC.
New Hulu subscribers can take advantage of a Hulu free trial for 30 days on its With-Ads or No-Ads plan. After the trial ends, the service will set you back $8 per month. There's also the option of the Disney Plus bundle with Hulu thrown in from $10 per month.
Watch Grey's Anatomy, season 21, in Canada
The great news for Canadian drama fans is that they can watch season 21 of Grey's Anatomy in tandem with American viewers for free. Episodes will be broadcast weekly on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET starting Sept. 26 via CTV, as well as the CTV website and mobile app.
How to watch Grey's Anatomy, season 21, in the UK and Australia
There's a little bit of a wait in store for fans of this medical drama in the UK and Australia. Grey's Anatomy will be available to watch exclusively via Disney Plus in both regions, however, no release date has so far been confirmed for either region. It's worth noting that episodes for Season 20 were released in both Australia and the UK a full two weeks after they were broadcast in the US, meaning the season premiere for Season 21 isn't likely to drop until at least mid-October.
The service is the exclusive home of Disney's massive back catalog, while also giving you on-demand access to the entire Marvel canon, every Pixar movie, plus National Geographic content.
In the UK, Disney Plus Standard is priced at £8 per month or £80 per year, and includes download functionality and no adverts. Disney Plus Premium costs £11 per month or £110 per year and allows you to stream on four devices at once, as well as in 4K and HDR, plus enhanced Dolby Atmos audio.
In Australia, the service essentially mirrors the two UK offerings, with the Standard tier priced at $14 a month or AU$140 for a year, while the Premium tier will set you back AU$18 a month or AU$180 for a yearlong subscription.