<P> On May 21, 2018, it was announced that Kim Raver had once again been promoted to series regular this season after previously having a recurring role last season . On July 31, 2018, it was announced that Chris Carmack would be starring in a recurring role for Season 15, being revealed that he would play the role of a new orthopedic surgeon at the hospital . On August 13, 2018, it was announced that Jeff Perry would be returning as Thatcher Grey, Meredith's father, for the first time since his last appearance in the seventh season . On September 6, 2018, it was announced that Alex Landi had been cast in a recurring role as Dr. Nico Kim, who will be the first gay male surgeon to appear on the show . On October 10, 2018, it was announced that Josh Radnor had been cast as Meredith's new love interest . </P> <P> The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season . "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 318 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "With a Wonder and a Wild Desire" </Td> <Td> Debbie Allen </Td> <Td> Krista Vernoff </Td> <Td> September 27, 2018 (2018 - 09 - 27) </Td> <Td> 6.81 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> As the doctors return to work from the post-wedding celebration, Meredith struggles to focus on work facing distractions by her sex dreams, Andrew, and her professional matchmaker patient . After learning of Owen and Amelia's current living situation, Teddy decides she doesn't really want to be interim chief, forcing Bailey to consider other candidates . On her way out, Teddy realizes she needs to see Maggie due to a suspected blood clot in her femoral vein, fearing a potential pulmonary embolism . In discussing her situation, Teddy tells her she's pregnant with Owen's baby . New orthopedic hires, Drs Atticus "Link" Lincoln and Nico Kim, are introduced when a bicyclist gets ran over and winds up tangled in her bike . Jo's obsession with work all but derails her honeymoon plans with Alex; however, her new idea could change the future of medicine . While Jackson admits to struggling with the idea of believing in God after surviving a near - death experience, Amelia admits to Owen that she still has feelings for him . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 319 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Broken Together" </Td> <Td> Kevin McKidd </Td> <Td> Meg Marinis </Td> <Td> September 27, 2018 (2018 - 09 - 27) </Td> <Td> 6.81 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> While Owen and Amelia struggle to reignite their sex life now that they have foster kids in the house, Maggie begins to distance herself from Jackson after he talks of marriage . As the new guy, Link makes his rounds introducing himself to colleagues, flirtatiously starting with Meredith who shuts him down . Bailey rules out Richard for interim chief, fearing that he'll be a better chief than she or worse, that the job will be too stressful and lead him to drinking again . Finally, she decides to promote Alex to the new position . Upon Alex and Jo's return from their honeymoon, Jo presents her new idea to Meredith asking her to create a fellowship for her . Excited by the possibilities, Meredith takes the idea to Bailey who initially denies the request; however, once Jo talks to her she agrees to the proposal . When Jackson's patient is diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, he decides that the best place for her to survive is in Grey Sloan's newest addition, the hyperbaric chamber . The tight space and condensed air takes its physical and emotional toll on the medical team when they lose . To end the day, the interns go have drinks at Joe's, where Nico makes a move on Levi . Meredith finally confesses to her matchmaker that she doesn't want to be married to her work any longer, and Jackson and Maggie profess their love for each other . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 320 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Gut Feeling" </Td> <Td> Michael Watkins </Td> <Td> Mark Driscoll </Td> <Td> October 4, 2018 (2018 - 10 - 04) </Td> <Td> 6.61 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Now that Maggie knows Teddy's secret, she desperately tries to set up Amelia with anyone other than Owen . In addition, she also struggles to understand why Jackson has taken a leave of absence . Alex gets a rude awakening as he goes about his first day as interim chief, which includes messing up the OR schedule, approving too many requisition requests, and holding Vikram responsible for his ineptitude - which ends up with him being fired for a second time . Bailey finds herself unable to relax due to Alex's first day troubles, and since Bailey is distracted, Jo feels like she isn't holding up her end of the fellowship . As Meredith starts to become annoyed with the incessant questioning from her matchmaker patient, Richard mistakes his patient for a drunk, until he realizes that the patient actually has auto - brewery syndrome; however, before he's able to make the diagnosis, he crosses Link and Alex until he's put in his place . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 321 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Momma Knows Best" </Td> <Td> Cecilie Mosli </Td> <Td> William Harper </Td> <Td> October 11, 2018 (2018 - 10 - 11) </Td> <Td> 6.72 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> <P> Meredith turns heads when she shows up to work done up and ready for her blind date . Alex feels used when Jo asks for a new MRI machine in bed and later they apologize to each other . Also Alex makes a questionable move to treat a patient with a preexisting condition and Qadri reports it to Webber . Amelia struggles to decide what to do with Betty when she comes home high, and takes the advice of Owen's mom . Maggie can't sleep knowing Teddy's secret and decides to tell someone . Dean asks Maggie out but doesn't get an answer . Andrew loses a kid in the hospital and Carina has to go visit their father . </P> This episode begins a crossover with Station 19 that concludes on "Under the Surface". </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 322 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> "Everyday Angel" </Td> <Td> Chandra Wilson </Td> <Td> Julie Wong </Td> <Td> October 25, 2018 (2018 - 10 - 25) </Td> <Td> 6.54 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> At the hospital, while Bailey and Jo work together to help solve a mysterious case of stomach pain; Alex learns to work with Link and not let his past with Jo upset him . Jackson returns much to Maggie's surprise, but initially she's less than happy with him until the matchmaker helps her realize the true problem . Levi believes he's mistakenly taken Nico's interactions as come - ons, and Richard teaches Andrew a lesson about being a leader . Outside the hospital, Owen and Amelia spend all day outside Betty's school in attempt to keep her from skipping . Meredith talks Teddy through her animosity towards Owen by helping her understand that Owen is a good guy and deserves to know he's the father of her child . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 323 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> "Flowers Grow Out of My Grave" </Td> <Td> Nicole Rubio </Td> <Td> Kiley Donovan </Td> <Td> November 1, 2018 (2018 - 11 - 01) </Td> <Td> TBD </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 324 </Th> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> "Anybody Have a Map?" </Td> <Td> Krista Vernoff </Td> <Td> Elisabeth R. Finch </Td> <Td> November 8, 2018 (2018 - 11 - 08) </Td> <Td> TBD </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 325 </Th> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> "The Switch" </Td> <Td> TBA </Td> <Td> TBA </Td> <Td> November 15, 2018 (2018 - 11 - 15) </Td> <Td> TBD </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr>

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