Grey’s Anatomy Season 22: Teddy Walks Out On Owen—And Into A New Romance

Grey's Anatomy is doing what it does best in Season 22: pulling the rug on a long-running relationship and dangling a new spark right in front of us. This time, it's Teddy Altman deciding she's done trying to make it work with Owen Hunt, and the show immediately teases where she might be headed next.

The pivot is already baked into the premiere. While Teddy is out shopping for a new family car, Jo Wilson gives her a push to consider a clean slate. A few hours later, Teddy steps into an elevator and bumps into Dr. Cass Beckman, and the vibe is not subtle. It's the most Grey's way to start something new — an oddly specific errand, a nudge from a friend, and an elevator meet-cute.

So, who is Cass? She's played by Sophia Bush, and the episode reveals she's in an open marriage. Teddy and Cass decide to go on a date, but the show is clearly not flooring the gas pedal here. The writers are letting Teddy breathe a little after everything she's been through, which feels right for once. Whether this turns into an actual relationship or just a brief chapter is very much TBD, but the point is made: Teddy is moving on.

• Teddy chooses to walk away from Owen in Season 22, clearing the deck for new relationships.
• Jo Wilson nudges Teddy toward a fresh start while they shop for a new family car.
• Teddy meets Dr. Cass Beckman (Sophia Bush) in an elevator, and they agree to go on a date.
• The episode notes Cass is in an open marriage; the storyline is being rolled out slowly.
• Teddy and Owen's split traces back to the end of Season 21, when Owen's attention shifted to Nora — who also happens to be Teddy's childhood friend.

There was a moment when it seemed like Teddy and Owen might grit their teeth and get through the fallout. With Teddy stepping into something new with Cass, that window looks closed. Maybe permanently.

Grey's Anatomy Season 22 is rolling out weekly on Thursdays at 10 PM ET on ABC.