Sneak Peek at Ellen Pompeo’s Final Episodes.

In a new promo, Grey’s Anatomy has revealed when Ellen Pompeo will step back from the series as Meredith Grey. Grey’s Anatomy has revealed when Ellen Pompeo will make her final regular appearances.

After the fall finale on Nov. 10, the series released a promo for season 19’s return on Feb. 23. But in the clip, we get our first glimpse of Meredith’s final two episodes. After Meredith announces she’ll be leaving for a job opportunity in Boston to work on a cure for Alzheimer’s — the disease she watched her mother suffer from in the show’s early seasons — the hospital’s staff celebrates her with a party. In response, the ever-humble Meredith exclaims, “This is very thoughtful! And ridiculous.”

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But Dr. Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) returns to that notion in a second, responding, “For God’s sakes, Grey, will you just let us toast you?” The clip also sees Meredith reflecting on the past season’s events, pointing out how her exit hasn’t been easy. “There’s been a lot,” she says. “A fire. Moving.” But don’t fear, Meredith stans: There’s always the possibility that the titular character could return from the East Coast. Pompeo remains an executive producer on the series and will return to do her signature Meredith voiceover for each episode.

When We Will We See Pompeo Again?

Plus, fans will soon be able to see Pompeo on the small screen again: In August, the actress signed a deal to star in and executive produce a new Hulu limited series. In the meantime, Grey’s Anatomy relies on its latest class of interns to “breathe life” into the long-running medical drama, according to showrunner Krista Vernoff. And, as the show’s stars note, Meredith will remain an integral part of the series. “As far as our story tones are concerned, we still have that Meredith voice there, that Meredith presence,” Chandra Wilson, who plays Miranda Bailey, exclusively told E! News in October. “We’ve learned over the seasons that Grey’s maintains its feel no matter who is there, no matter which characters are there.” Grey’s Anatomy returns with new episodes on Feb. 23. (People)