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The new promo of Grey\u2019s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 4<\/strong> teased the return of fan favorite character, Jackson Avery<\/strong>, played by Jesse Williams. Williams was one of the series regulars and left the show after Season 17. Season 22 of this long-running medical drama dropped on ABC on October 9, 2025.<\/p>\n Actor Jesse Williams is coming back to Grey\u2019s Anatomy in Episode 4 of Season 22, as teased in the new promo.<\/p>\n The promo, which was shown at the end of the previous episode, features Williams\u2019 character Jackson Avery returning to Grey Sloan and being welcomed by the staff (via Deadline<\/a>). Episode 4 is set to air on ABC on Thursday, October 30. Additionally, this will mark the fourth guest appearance by Williams on Grey\u2019s Anatomy. The actor last appeared on the Season 21 premiere.<\/p>\n According to Entertainment Weekly<\/a>, the logline of Season 22 Episode 4 states, \u201cThe interns juggle a bizarre trauma, while a complex breast reconstruction forces Meredith into a tense partnership.\u201d This description does not provide any details regarding Williams\u2019 return.<\/p>\n Williams announced his exit from the show in a statement to PEOPLE<\/a>. He stated, \u201cI will forever be grateful for the boundless opportunities provided me by Shonda (Rhimes), the network, studio, fellow cast mates, our incredible crew, Krista, Ellen, and Debbie.\u201d<\/p>\n He further expressed that he was happy with the work he did on the show and said, \u201cThe experience and endurance born of creating nearly 300 hours of leading global television is a gift I\u2019ll carry always.\u201d<\/p>\n Williams asserted that he was proud of the impact he\u2019s had on his fans through the show. He was also delighted to move forward in his career \u201cwith so many tools, opportunities, allies, and dear friends.\u201d<\/p>\n Season 17 was the last time Williams\u2019 character appeared on the show as a regular.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Ishita Verma on ComingSoon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Next Grey\u2019s Anatomy Episode To Feature Popular Character\u2019s Return<\/a> appeared first on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The new promo of Grey\u2019s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 4 teased the return of fan favorite character, Jackson Avery, played by Jesse Williams. Williams was one of the series regulars and left the show after Season 17. Season 22 of this long-running medical drama dropped on ABC on October 9, 2025. 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