Meredith Gray (Ellen Pompeo) was shot ingray anatomySeason 15 finale co-starring Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) and Richard (James Pickens Jr.) – accused of insurance fraud in the case of Gabrielle Rivera, a young lymphoma patient who Mer posed as her own daughter to cover an expensive surgery .
But Mer should not despair. Although the ABC show wasn't about her surgical career, there's a good chance she'll get her job back. After all, this isn't the first time she and Alex have left their Gray Sloan positions.
Click through the gallery above to see nine places surgeons loveGrayleft the hospital – voluntarily or not – only to return for later episodes or seasons.
gray anatomy, Season 16 Premiere, Thursday, September 26, 8/7c, ABC