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Grey’s Anatomyis reaching a significant milestone!
On Monday, Disney, the parent company of ABC, shared onInstagramhow the show celebrated reaching its 400th episode, which is also the season 18 finale.
The show’s crew and cast members, including showrunnerKrista Vernoff, star and executive producerDebbie Allenas well as the leading ladyEllen Pompeowere in attendance. Series creatorShonda Rhimescan be seen making a virtual appearance at the occasion.
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Pompeo, 52, who plays title character Meredith Grey, was among those to deliver a speech during the cake-cutting ceremony.
Another post features a plaque engraved with the show’s name and description to honor stage 17 at Prospect Studios, where the filming took place.
On her own Instagram, Allen marveled at a giant wall of photos from the show’s 18 seasons. “So many beautiful moments,” she says. “All of these great moments and relationships.”
“This is incredible,” she continues. “This mural says everything about why this show is amazing and why you’ve got to keep watching.
Allen adds: “Our children could end up being on this show. That’s how good it is — it stands the test of time.”
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The 18th season marked the return of some familiar faces, includingKate Walshas Addison Montgomery as well asAbigail Spenceras Megan Hunt.
The season finale will set to air on May 26 and will includeJesse WilliamsandSarah Drewas fan-favorite couple Jackson Avery and April Kepner.
Earlier this year, the show wasrenewed for season 19after Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, 52, and James Pickens Jr., 67, agreed to sign a new deal with the network to continue to star in the medical drama.
Grey’s Anatomy— which airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC — returns to television on May 5.
source: people.com
