Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver are bidding a fond farewell to their scrub caps, marking the end of an era for the long-standing stars of "Grey's Anatomy." As Dr. Owen Hunt and Dr. Teddy Altman, respectively, they have officially left the series after nearly 20 years, with their final episode set to air on May 7, the season 22 finale.
For Kevin, who joined the series in its fifth season in 2008, "Grey's Anatomy" has been a significant chapter in his life, both creatively and personally. "I'm deeply grateful for everything the show has given me over the years," he said in a statement to multiple outlets on March 25. "Playing Dr. Owen Hunt and directing on the show have both shaped me enormously, and I've had the privilege of working with an extraordinary group of people throughout that time."
Kevin, whose character was a love interest to Sandra Oh's Dr. Cristina Yang before her 2014 exit, as well as Kim's Teddy, also expressed his gratitude to the series' original showrunner Shonda Rhimes. "I'm looking forward to what's ahead—building new work, telling new stories, and taking everything I've learned into the next phase of my career," he added.
Kim, who first appeared in the series in 2009 between its sixth and eighth seasons, echoed similar sentiments in her own statement on Instagram. She said that Teddy will "always hold a dear and special place" in her heart. "It has been a true gift to bring the iconic words of Shonda and our brilliant team of writers to life," she continued. "I am especially grateful to our current showrunner Meg Marinis for her leadership and heart, and I want to honor the immense talent of the showrunners who came before her, including Krista Vernoff whose guidance helped shape Teddy's journey through the years."
The story of Teddy and Owen has been a rollercoaster ride, with their love story evolving and deepening over the years. Although they married in season 18, they went through another rough patch and divorced prior to season 22. Last season, Teddy sparked a romance with Dr. Cass Beckman (Sophia Bush), while Owen was previously married to Cristina in season seven and Dr. Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) in season 12.
However, in the most recent episodes, it appears that the US Army veterans have rekindled their flame—perhaps for the final time. After all, Shonda has teased that fans won't necessarily witness a tragedy prompting Kim and Kevin's exits.
"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," Shonda said in her own statement. "It is both bittersweet and joyful to give this couple the happy ending their story deserves."
