TV's most tenured doctors are back.
"Grey's Anatomy" is returning for its 23rd season this week.
The new season will pick up with longtime favorites Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) plus a lineup of newer stars too.
The premiere episode will see the staff facing a tragedy that fans of the show know all too well: a plane crash.
According to the premiere episode's log line, Grey Sloan Memorial faces an influx of patients after a collision at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The hospital will also unveil a new VIP wing, which is not without controversy.
Here's what to know about "Grey's Anatomy" Season 23.

When does new 'Grey's Anatomy' season premiere?
"Grey's Anatomy" Season 23 will premiere on Thursday, Oct. 15.
The hourlong
episode will air at 10 p.m. ET.
New episodes will air weekly on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET.
How to watch 'Grey's Anatomy'
The drama airs on ABC. It is available to stream next day on Hulu.
Hulu offers subscriptions ranging from $12.49 a month to $21.49 a month for standard streaming plans. Other packages that include both streaming and live television cost between $99.99 and $109.99 a month.
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Watch 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 23 trailer
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on X @melinakh and Instagram @bymelinakhan.
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