Chronological Viewing Guide: How to Watch Grey’s Anatomy in Order

Grey’s Anatomy: A Comprehensive Overview of the Iconic Series

Grey’s Anatomy, ABC’s longest-running scripted primetime drama, has captivated audiences since its premiere in March 2005. Focused on the personal and professional lives of the residents at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, the series has gained immense popularity over the years. Viewers have followed the evolving relationships, career ambitions, and life-changing events surrounding Meredith Grey and her colleagues.

Created by the talented Shonda Rhimes, the show recently launched its 21st season on September 26, 2024. Its success has led to the development of three spin-off series: Private Practice, Station 19, and Grey’s Anatomy: B-Team, which delve deeper into the lives of beloved characters like Dr. Addison Montgomery (played by Kate Walsh) and Dr. Benjamin ‘Ben’ Warren (portrayed by Jason George).

Your Essential Viewing Guide: Chronological Order

A scene from Grey's Anatomy — A scene from the acclaimed medical drama series (Image via Facebook/@Grey’s Anatomy)

If you’re looking to binge-watch Grey’s Anatomy, all seasons—including the spin-offs—are accessible on various streaming platforms. These series maintain a linear timeline, allowing fans to explore interconnected storylines seamlessly.

Currently, you can find Grey’s Anatomy available for streaming on Hulu (along with its bundles) and on Netflix (20 seasons). Additionally, episodes can be purchased on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.

For the spin-off Private Practice, all six seasons are also available on Hulu and can be bought on Prime Video and Apple TV+. Meanwhile, Station 19 episodes are streamable on Hulu, with availability for purchase on both Amazon and Apple platforms.

Release Timeline for Grey’s Anatomy and Spin-Offs

No.	Show Name and Season	Season Premiere Date
1	Grey’s Anatomy Season 1	March 27, 2005
2	Grey’s Anatomy Season 2	September 25, 2005
3	Grey’s Anatomy Season 3	September 21, 2006
4	Private Practice Season 1	September 26, 2007
5	Grey’s Anatomy Season 4	September 27, 2007
6	Grey’s Anatomy Season 5	September 25, 2008
7	Private Practice Season 2	October 1, 2008
8	Grey’s Anatomy Season 6	September 24, 2009
9	Private Practice Season 3	October 1, 2009
10	Private Practice Season 4	September 23, 2010
11	Grey’s Anatomy Season 7	September 23, 2010
12	Grey’s Anatomy Season 8	September 22, 2011
13	Private Practice Season 5	September 29, 2011
14	Private Practice Season 6	September 25, 2012
15	Grey’s Anatomy Season 9	September 27, 2012
16	Grey’s Anatomy Season 10	September 26, 2013
17	Grey’s Anatomy Season 11	September 25, 2014
18	Grey’s Anatomy Season 12	September 24, 2015
19	Grey’s Anatomy Season 13	September 22, 2016
20	Grey’s Anatomy Season 14	September 28, 2017
21	Grey’s Anatomy: B-Team Season 1	January 11, 2018
22	Station 19 Season 1	March 22, 2018
23	Grey’s Anatomy Season 15	September 27, 2018
24	Station 19 Season 2	October 4, 2018
25	Grey’s Anatomy Season 16	September 26, 2019
26	Station 19 Season 3	January 23, 2020
27	Station 19 Season 4	November 12, 2020
28	Grey’s Anatomy Season 17	November 12, 2020
29	Station 19 Season 5	September 30, 2021
30	Grey’s Anatomy Season 18	September 30, 2021
31	Station 19 Season 6	October 6, 2022
32	Grey’s Anatomy Season 19	October 6, 2022
33	Grey’s Anatomy Season 20	March 14, 2024
34	Station 19 Season 7	March 14, 2024
35	Grey’s Anatomy Season 21	September 26, 2024

Exploring Crossover Episodes Between Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice

Poster of Private Practice — A poster of the spin-off series *Private Practice* (Image via Facebook/@Private Practice)

Fans of Grey’s Anatomy will appreciate the exciting crossover episodes with Private Practice. Start with the episodes of Grey’s Anatomy followed by the corresponding chapters in Private Practice:

Grey’s Anatomy Season 3, Episodes 22 and 23: “The Other Side of This Life Part 1 and 2″followed by Private Practice Season 1, Episode 1: “In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl From Somewhere Else”
Grey’s Anatomy Season 4, Episode 13: “Piece of My Heart”and then Grey’s Anatomy Season 5, Episode 14: “Beat Your Heart Out,”followed by Private Practice Season 2, Episode 15: “Acceptance”
Grey’s Anatomy Season 5, Episode 15: “Before and After,”then Private Practice Season 2, Episode 16: “Ex-Life”
Grey’s Anatomy Season 5, Episode 16: “An Honest Mistake,”then Grey’s Anatomy Season 6, Episode 5: “Invasion”followed by Private Practice Season 3, Episode 3: “Right Here, Right Now”
Grey’s Anatomy Season 6, Episode 11: “Blink”followed by Private Practice Season 3, Episode 11: “Another Second Chance”
Grey’s Anatomy Season 8, Episode 15: “Have You Seen Me Lately?”followed by Private Practice Season 5, Episode 15: “You Break My Heart”

Crossover Episodes with Station 19

A scene from Station 19 — A still from the procedural drama *Station 19* (Image via Facebook/@Station 19)

The following episodes showcase the engaging crossovers between Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19. It’s recommended to watch the Station 19 episodes first, followed by the corresponding Grey’s Anatomy episodes:

Grey’s Anatomy Season 14, Episode 13: “You Really Got a Hold on Me”as Station 19‘s backdoor pilot.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 15, Episode 4: “Momma Knows Best,”then Station 19 Season 2, Episode 2: “Under the Surface.”
Grey’s Anatomy Season 15, Episode 23: “What I Did for Love,”followed by Station 19 Season 2, Episode 15: “Always Ready.”
Station 19 Season 3, Episode 1: “I Know This Bar,”then Grey’s Anatomy Season 16, Episode 10: “Help Me Through the Night.”
Station 19 Season 4, Episode 1: “Nothing Seems the Same,”followed by Grey’s Anatomy Season 17, Episodes 1 and 2: “All Tomorrow’s Parties”and “The Center Won’t Hold.”
Station 19 Season 4, Episode 5: “Out of Control,”then Grey’s Anatomy Season 17, Episode 6: “No Time for Despair.”
Station 19 Season 4, Episode 6: “Train in Vain,”followed by Grey’s Anatomy Season 17, Episode 7: “Helplessly Hoping.”
Station 19 Season 4, Episode 10: “Save Yourself,”then Grey’s Anatomy Season 17, Episode 11: “Sorry Doesn’t Always Make It Right.”
Station 19 Season 5, Episode 1: “Phoenix from the Flame,”followed by Grey’s Anatomy Season 18, Episode 1: “Here Comes the Sun.”
Station 19 Season 5, Episode 5: “Things We Lost in the Fire,”then Grey’s Anatomy Season 18, Episode 5: “Bottle Up and Explode!”
Station 19 Season 5, Episode 9: “Started from the Bottom,”followed by Grey’s Anatomy Season 19, Episode 9: “No Time to Die.”
Station 19 Season 6, Episode 6: “Everybody Says Don’t,”then Grey’s Anatomy Season 19, Episode 6: “Thunderstruck.”