Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver will depart their roles as Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman on ABC's Grey's Anatomy at the end of season 22. The actors, who have been series regulars, will bow out in the May 7 season finale. TVLine confirmed the exits as a creative decision, with the possibility of future guest appearances.
Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver are leaving ABC's long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy after portraying surgeons Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman, respectively. Sources informed TVLine that the departures mark a creative choice, though the characters' door remains open for potential returns beyond their status as series regulars. Their final episode as regulars airs Thursday, May 7, in the season 22 finale. Shonda Rhimes, the show's creator, shared a statement praising the couple's evolving love story. > Over the years, we have had the privilege of watching Owen and Teddy's love story evolve and deepen — two characters who always seem to find their way back to each other. It is both bittersweet and joyful to give this couple the happy ending their story deserves. Kevin and Kim bring extraordinary talent, nuance and heart to their roles as Owen and Teddy. Current showrunner Meg Marinis highlighted McKidd's contributions since joining in season 5, where he evolved from a stoic trauma surgeon to a family man and directed nearly 50 episodes, including the upcoming finale. For Raver, who started recurring in season 6 and became a regular in season 7 before returns in seasons 14 and 15, Marinis noted her inspiring portrayal of a fierce cardiothoracic surgeon and her direction of three episodes. McKidd expressed gratitude in a statement: > Grey's Anatomy has been a huge chapter of my life, creatively and personally, and I'm deeply grateful for everything the show has given me over the years. Raver echoed similar thanks, crediting Rhimes, Marinis, and others for her 16-year journey. Recent episodes featured the on-again, off-again couple sharing a kiss and navigating jealousy after their divorce, setting up their story's conclusion.