AceShowbiz - Grey's Anatomy is expanding its universe with a brand-new spin-off series set in rural Texas, ABC has announced. The network has given a straight-to-series order for this untitled drama, which will focus on a medical team working at a West Texas rural hospital described as "the last chance for care before miles of nowhere."

The new project is created by Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis, with Betsy Beers and Ellen Pompeo serving as executive producers. The series is slated to debut midseason during ABC’s 2026-2027 schedule.

"I am incredibly excited to expand the 'Grey's Anatomy' universe," said Marinis in an official statement. "This opportunity will bring new characters and stories to life that will embody the same heart, emotion and connection audiences have loved from 'Grey's' for more than two decades – all set in my home state of Texas." She also expressed gratitude to Rhimes for creating such a dynamic world and said she feels fortunate to be part of it.

At this time, it remains unclear whether any characters from the Seattle-based original series will transition to the Texas spin-off. The current Season 23 cast of Grey's Anatomy features Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber, Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson, Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd, along with other notable actors including Jason George, Chris Carmack, and Harry Shum Jr..

This new spin-off will join ABC’s lineup for the 2026-2027 television season alongside returning series such as Abbott Elementary Season 6, 9-1-1 Season 10, 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2, Grey’s Anatomy Season 23, High Potential Season 3, and others including Scrubs, The Rookie, and Will Trent.

This marks the third spin-off series under the Grey's Anatomy franchise on ABC. The first spin-off premiered in 2007 with Private Practice, which followed Addison Montgomery (played by Kate Walsh) as she moved to California. That series ran for six seasons through 2013 and introduced the character Amelia Shepherd, who later became a staple on the original show.

The second spin-off was the firefighter drama Station 19, which aired for seven seasons from 2018 to 2024. Known for frequent crossovers with Grey's Anatomy, the two shows remained connected even after Station 19 ended. Actress Danielle Savre, who portrayed firefighter Maya Bishop on Station 19, recently reprised her role in the penultimate episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 22.

As anticipation builds for this Texas-set medical drama, fans are left wondering if any familiar faces from the Seattle hospital will make the move. Will this new series capture the same emotional depth and character-driven storytelling that has made Grey's Anatomy a beloved staple for over 20 years?

Viewers are encouraged to share their thoughts and excitement about heading down to Texas for the latest chapter in the Grey's Anatomy saga.