“Grey’s Anatomy” 16th Season Cut Short Due To Coronavirus

The medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” is shortening its 16th season in response to the real medical danger posed by coronavirus.

According to Variety, ABC network announced Friday that the season finale of the long-running series will now air on April 9, which will be the 21st episode of the season. Typically, “Grey’s Anatomy” has aired 24 or 25 episodes per season for the last several years.

ABC said there are no plans to film any additional episodes for the 16th season, and the shift will not affect the season finale of “Station 19” nor the series finale of “How to Get Away With Murder,” which will still air on May 14.

The network announced last year that the drama series had already been renewed for a 17th season. “Grey’s Anatomy” is already the longest-running medical drama in television history, having already surpassed NBC’s “ER.”