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The '''twelfth season''' of the American television medical drama ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' was ordered on May 7, 2015, by [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref name="renewal">{{cite web|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|title=ABC Renews Castle, Secrets and Lies, Nashville, Galavant, S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter and 16 Other Series|url=http://tvline.com/2015/05/07/abc-renewals-2015-castle-nashville/|work=TVLine|date=May 7, 2014|accessdate=Jul 18, 2014}}</ref> It will consist of 24 episodes and will premiere on September 24, 2015,<ref name="#episodes" /><ref name="airdate" /> in the United States on ABC. The season is produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with [[Shondaland|ShondaLand]] Production Company and The Mark Gordon Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]].
The '''twelfth season''' of the American television medical drama ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' was ordered on May 7, 2015, by [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref name="renewal">{{cite web|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|title=ABC Renews Castle, Secrets and Lies, Nashville, Galavant, S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter and 16 Other Series|url=http://tvline.com/2015/05/07/abc-renewals-2015-castle-nashville/|work=TVLine|date=May 7, 2014|accessdate=Jul 18, 2014}}</ref> It will premiere on September 24, 2015,<ref name="#episodes" /><ref name="airdate" /> in the United States on ABC. The season is produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with [[Shondaland|ShondaLand]] Production Company and The Mark Gordon Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]].


==Plots==
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==Production==
==Production==
[[File:Debbie Allen.jpg|thumb|right|160px|[[Debbie Allen]] was added as an executive producer for Season 12.]]
[[File:Debbie Allen.jpg|thumb|right|160px|[[Debbie Allen]] was added as an executive producer for Season 12.]]
On May 7, 2015, ABC renewed ''Grey's Anatomy'' for a twelfth season for the 2015-16 television season.<ref name="renewal" /> ABC president Paul Lee confirmed that the twelfth season would not be the final season, as he said "I would like to see it run for many, many years to come. It is powerful, vibrant brand with incredibly passionate audiences”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2015/05/12/castle-season-8-final-season-greys-anatomy/|title=Are Castle and Grey's Entering Their Final Seasons? ABC Boss Weighs In|work=TVLine|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=May 12, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> [[Debbie Allen]] will serve as executive producer for the twelfth season, and direct multiple episodes for the upcoming season while still recurring on camera as Dr. Catherine Avery.<ref name="producer">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/06/greys-anatomy-season-12-books-debbie-allen-executive-producer-director|title=Grey's Anatomy season 12 books Debbie Allen as executive producer/ director|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Connolly|first=Kelly|date=May 6, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Production began on May 21, 2015, when Rhimes announced on Twitter that the writers were in full swing mapping the twelfth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/601418253630459904|title=Spending today in both Writers Rooms (#GreysAnatomy and #Scandal) and @petenowa has begun the #HTGAWM Room! Next season is in full swing!!|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=May 21, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Prepping for the season began on July 13, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/karingleason/status/620735577940299776|title=Aaaaaand...we're back! #GreysAnatomy Season 12 first day of prep. |work=Twtter|last=Gleason|first=Karin|date=July 13, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> The table read for the premiere was on July 15, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/karingleason/status/621409029508575232|title=Moments away from the first table read of #GreysAnatomy season 12 |work=Twitter|last=Gleason|first=Karin|date=July 15, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Filming began on July 22, 2015. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/karingleason/status/623883696202911744|title=Ready... set...Greys! Filming has began on season 12 of #GreysAnatomy|work=Twitter|last=Gleason|first=Karin|date=July 22, 2015|accessdate=July 22, 2015}}</ref> The twelfth season will consist of 24 episodes.<ref name="#episodes" />
On May 7, 2015, ABC renewed ''Grey's Anatomy'' for a twelfth season for the 2015-16 television season.<ref name="renewal" /> ABC president Paul Lee confirmed that the twelfth season would not be the final season, as he said "I would like to see it run for many, many years to come. It is powerful, vibrant brand with incredibly passionate audiences”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2015/05/12/castle-season-8-final-season-greys-anatomy/|title=Are Castle and Grey's Entering Their Final Seasons? ABC Boss Weighs In|work=TVLine|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=May 12, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> [[Debbie Allen]] will serve as executive producer for the twelfth season, and direct multiple episodes for the upcoming season while still recurring on camera as Dr. Catherine Avery.<ref name="producer">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/06/greys-anatomy-season-12-books-debbie-allen-executive-producer-director|title=Grey's Anatomy season 12 books Debbie Allen as executive producer/ director|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Connolly|first=Kelly|date=May 6, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Production began on May 21, 2015, when Rhimes announced on Twitter that the writers were in full swing mapping the twelfth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/601418253630459904|title=Spending today in both Writers Rooms (#GreysAnatomy and #Scandal) and @petenowa has begun the #HTGAWM Room! Next season is in full swing!!|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=May 21, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Prepping for the season began on July 13, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/karingleason/status/620735577940299776|title=Aaaaaand...we're back! #GreysAnatomy Season 12 first day of prep. |work=Twtter|last=Gleason|first=Karin|date=July 13, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> The table read for the premiere was on July 15, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/karingleason/status/621409029508575232|title=Moments away from the first table read of #GreysAnatomy season 12 |work=Twitter|last=Gleason|first=Karin|date=July 15, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Filming began on July 22, 2015. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/karingleason/status/623883696202911744|title=Ready... set...Greys! Filming has began on season 12 of #GreysAnatomy|work=Twitter|last=Gleason|first=Karin|date=July 22, 2015|accessdate=July 22, 2015}}</ref>


Regarding the death of Dr. [[Derek Shepherd]], showrunner [[Shonda Rhimes]] commented on how future seasons would be affected by the death as she said: "Now, Meredith and the entire Grey’s Anatomy family are about to enter uncharted territory as we head into this new chapter of her life. The possibilities for what may come are endless. As Ellis Grey would say: the carousel never stops turning."<ref name="territory">{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2015/04/23/patrick-dempsey-leaving-greys-anatomy-derek-death-shonda-rhimes-reaction/|title=Grey's Anatomy: Patrick Dempsey Leaves 'Grateful and Humbled'; EP Shonda Rhimes Talks Unimaginable Loss, Teases 'New Chapter' for Show|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=April 23, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>
Regarding the death of Dr. [[Derek Shepherd]], showrunner [[Shonda Rhimes]] commented on how future seasons would be affected by the death as she said: "Now, Meredith and the entire Grey’s Anatomy family are about to enter uncharted territory as we head into this new chapter of her life. The possibilities for what may come are endless. As Ellis Grey would say: the carousel never stops turning."<ref name="territory">{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2015/04/23/patrick-dempsey-leaving-greys-anatomy-derek-death-shonda-rhimes-reaction/|title=Grey's Anatomy: Patrick Dempsey Leaves 'Grateful and Humbled'; EP Shonda Rhimes Talks Unimaginable Loss, Teases 'New Chapter' for Show|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=April 23, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

Revision as of 23:44, 26 August 2015

Grey's Anatomy (season 12)
Season 12
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseSeptember 24, 2015 (2015-09-24)[1]
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The twelfth season of the American television medical drama Grey's Anatomy was ordered on May 7, 2015, by ABC.[2] It will premiere on September 24, 2015,[3][1] in the United States on ABC. The season is produced by ABC Studios, in association with ShondaLand Production Company and The Mark Gordon Company; the showrunner being Shonda Rhimes.

Plots

The season follows the story of surgical residents, fellows, and attendings as they experience the difficulties of the competitive careers they have chosen. It is set in the surgical wing of the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, located in Seattle, Washington.

The season will take place three months after the events of the last season finale in which Richard and Catherine got married. April and Jackson's relationship has hit the rocks after April has resumed her work overseas in Jordan, leaving Jackson high and dry once again. Callie and Arizona will have new romances.[4]

Cast

Main articles: List of Grey's Anatomy cast members and List of Grey's Anatomy characters

Casting

Martin Henderson was added as a series regular for the twelfth season.

On January 23, 2014 it was reported that Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey had renewed their contracts for another two seasons, as Drs. Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd, respectively, meaning their characters would be staying on the medical drama for seasons 11 and 12.[7] On April 24, 2015, Patrick Dempsey revealed that he would be leaving Grey's Anatomy after the eleventh season despite having a contract through another season.[8] Thus, this will be the first season in which Dr. Derek Shepherd, portrayed by Patrick Dempsey, is not included in the main cast of characters. Dempsey's character Dr. Derek Sheperd was killed off towards the end of the eleventh season in the episode "How to Save a Life", meaning he will not return for the twelfth season as previously thought. ABC put out a statement claiming Dempsey wanted to pursue other interests.[9]

On May 2, 2014, the rest of the six original cast mates, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr., excluding Sandra Oh, renewed their contracts for another two seasons (11 and 12) as Drs. Alex Karev, Miranda Bailey, and Richard Webber, respectively. Sara Ramirez also renewed her contract for another two seasons as Dr. Callie Torres, which will run out after the twelfth season.[10]

On June 5, 2015, it was announced that after several seasons of being a recurring role, Jason George was upgraded to a series regular.[11] It was announced on June 15, 2015, that Martin Henderson, who played a doctor on the ShondaLand produced show Off the Map, would be added as a series regular for the twelfth season.[12] He will make his debut in the middle of the season, according to Rhimes.[4] On June 28, 2015, it was announced that Jessica Capshaw, who's contract expired after Season 11, had renewed her contract for another three seasons as Dr. Arizona Robbins. This means that her character will be staying on the show through seasons 12 as well as possible seasons 13 and 14.[13]

Production

Debbie Allen was added as an executive producer for Season 12.

On May 7, 2015, ABC renewed Grey's Anatomy for a twelfth season for the 2015-16 television season.[2] ABC president Paul Lee confirmed that the twelfth season would not be the final season, as he said "I would like to see it run for many, many years to come. It is powerful, vibrant brand with incredibly passionate audiences”[14] Debbie Allen will serve as executive producer for the twelfth season, and direct multiple episodes for the upcoming season while still recurring on camera as Dr. Catherine Avery.[5] Production began on May 21, 2015, when Rhimes announced on Twitter that the writers were in full swing mapping the twelfth season.[15] Prepping for the season began on July 13, 2015.[16] The table read for the premiere was on July 15, 2015.[17] Filming began on July 22, 2015. [18]

Regarding the death of Dr. Derek Shepherd, showrunner Shonda Rhimes commented on how future seasons would be affected by the death as she said: "Now, Meredith and the entire Grey’s Anatomy family are about to enter uncharted territory as we head into this new chapter of her life. The possibilities for what may come are endless. As Ellis Grey would say: the carousel never stops turning."[9]

During an interview with TVLine, Shonda Rhimes said that the twelfth season will take “a much lighter tone” in the wake of Derek’s death. She continued talking about Meredith evolvement as she said "Meredith is single and she is living this life that she’s never thought she’d be living again. She’s living in a house with her sisters. She’s surrounded by women who are dating and having a whole life and she’s not interested in all that. [Meredith is] starting to wonder is there a second life here or are your best years behind you? I guess the theme[of Season 12] is rebirth. That evolution for that character is beautiful”[4]

Rumors began back in 2012 about a possible return of Katherine Heigl's character Izzie Stevens to Grey's Anatomy after Heigl expressed her desire to return for an arc to complete Izzie's story.[19] In May 2015, rumors began to swirl that Heigl would return for the twelfth season. Michael Ausiello from TVLine speculated on the return as he thought the upcoming twelfth season would be the perfect opportunity for Heigl to return to the show. He continued saying that "the show needs a jolt of old-school energy to improve its vitals going into Season 12, and an Izzie comeback would be just what the doctor ordered."[20] Heigl declined the rumors of returning to the show's current season in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.[21] At the ABC's Television Critics Association press tours, Rhimes declined the rumors as she explained her reasons: "I’m done with that story. I’ve turned that idea over in my mind a thousand times and thought about how it would go. And I don’t think so."[22]

Episodes

Main article: List of Grey's Anatomy episodes

The number in the "No. in series" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
2451"Sledgehammer"[23]Kevin McKidd[24]Stacy McKee[25]September 24, 2015 (2015-09-24)[1]N/A

Ratings

Live + SD ratings

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Episode Air date Time slot (EST) Rating/Share (18–49) Viewers (m) 18–49 Rank Viewership rank Drama rank
245 1 "Sledgehammer" September 24, 2015 (2015-09-24) Thursdays
8:00 p.m. 		— — — — —

Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Episode Air date Time slot (EST) 18–49 rating increase Viewers
(millions) increase 		Total 18-49 Total viewers
(millions) 		Ref
245 1 "Sledgehammer" September 24, 2015 (2015-09-24) Thursdays
8:00 p.m. 		— — — —

References

  1. ^ a b c Ausiello, Michael (June 10, 2015). "ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for Grey's, Scandal, Once and 21 Others, Names Forever's Replacement". TVLine. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (May 7, 2014). "ABC Renews Castle, Secrets and Lies, Nashville, Galavant, S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter and 16 Other Series". TVLine. Retrieved Jul 18, 2014.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference #episodes was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b c Ausiello, Michael (August 5, 2015). "Grey's Anatomy Scoop: Shonda Rhimes on 'Rebirth' for Meredith, 'Exciting New Romances' for Callie and Arizona". TVLine. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Connolly, Kelly (May 6, 2015). "Grey's Anatomy season 12 books Debbie Allen as executive producer/ director". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Gianniotti, Giacomo (August 6, 2015). "Another day at work with these lovely people #regram @camillaluddington @jpadler @greysabc #greysanatomy #season12". Instagram. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  7. ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 23, 2014). "Grey's Anatomy Contract Scoop: Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey Sign New 2-Year Deals". TVLine. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  8. ^ "Read Patrick Dempsey's final exit interview from Grey's Anatomy -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. April 24, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (April 23, 2015). "Grey's Anatomy: Patrick Dempsey Leaves 'Grateful and Humbled'; EP Shonda Rhimes Talks Unimaginable Loss, Teases 'New Chapter' for Show". TVLine. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  10. ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 2, 2014). "Grey's Anatomy Closes New Long-Term Deals With Justin Chambers, Sara Ramirez and 2 Others". TVLine. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  11. ^ Gelman, Vlada (June 5, 2015). "Grey's Anatomy Ups Jason George to Series Regular for Season 12". TVLine. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  12. ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 15, 2015). "Grey's Anatomy: Martin Henderson Checks In as New Season 12 Regular". TVLine. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  13. ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 28, 2015). "Grey's Anatomy: Jessica Capshaw Signs Major Contract Extension — Find Out How Long Arizona's Sticking Around". TVLine. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  14. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (May 12, 2015). "Are Castle and Grey's Entering Their Final Seasons? ABC Boss Weighs In". TVLine. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  15. ^ Rhimes, Shonda (May 21, 2015). "Spending today in both Writers Rooms (#GreysAnatomy and #Scandal) and @petenowa has begun the #HTGAWM Room! Next season is in full swing!!". Twitter. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  16. ^ Gleason, Karin (July 13, 2015). "Aaaaaand...we're back! #GreysAnatomy Season 12 first day of prep". Twtter. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  17. ^ Gleason, Karin (July 15, 2015). "Moments away from the first table read of #GreysAnatomy season 12". Twitter. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  18. ^ Gleason, Karin (July 22, 2015). "Ready... set...Greys! Filming has began on season 12 of #GreysAnatomy". Twitter. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  19. ^ Dos Santos, Kristin (January 18, 2012). "Grey's Anatomy Scoop: Katherine Heigl Wants to Come Back!". E! Online. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  20. ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 20, 2015). "It's Time for Katherine Heigl to Return to Grey's Anatomy, and Here's Why". TVLine. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  21. ^ Oshmyansky, Rosalyn (June 22, 2015). "Katherine Heigl on 'Grey's Anatomy': 'I Can't Imagine the Show Without McDreamy'". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  22. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 5, 2015). "Grey's Anatomy Boss Shonda Rhimes Crushes My Katherine Heigl Comeback Dream: 'I'm Done With That Story'". TVLine. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  23. ^ Remling, Amanda (July 24, 2015). "'Grey's Anatomy' Season 12 Spoilers: Premiere Title Leaked Online". Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  24. ^ McKidd, Kevin (July 13, 2015). "Me and amazing #LindaKlein medical expert to the stars!!! #day1 prep @GreysABC :)". Twitter. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  25. ^ McKee, Stacy (July 22, 2015). "It's like the first day of school, only SO much better! First day of shooting! My first ep of the season! In SEASON 12. So excited, y'all!". Twitter. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
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