Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver are departing ABC’s long-running medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” after appearing as trauma surgeon Owen Hunt and cardiology doctor Teddy Altman for 18 seasons. Multiple outlets report that both characters exit the series in the Season 22 finale, titled “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The actors were told ahead of time that their departures were planned, and both describe the decision as an emotional and reflective moment. Deadline notes the finale’s goodbye centers on Owen and Teddy leaving Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for new opportunities, with the episode also directed by McKidd. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline also include comments from the performers about the personal nature of saying farewell, with Raver discussing the significance of letting go of Teddy and McKidd characterizing the end of an extended run as inevitable. The Hollywood Reporter further reports that showrunner Meg Marinis explains the decision as “painful,” linking it to the practical realities of moving characters on. While some coverage highlights the nature of the on-screen goodbye, other pieces provide broader context about why the series is ending these longtime storylines.