Sophia Bush Returns, Teases Teddy Reunion

Sophia Bush returned to Grey's Anatomy on Oct. 23 as trauma surgeon Cass Beckman in the episode Between Two Lungs. The installment features an awkward elevator reunion with Teddy Altman that teases a rekindled romance but does not show a confirmed kiss or a date. The episode pairs that emotional thread with high-stakes medical plots, including a risky lung transplant, the rescue of a young boy, and a cancer case for Bailey, and also spotlights Scott Speedman’s Nick and his moments with Meredith. Showrunner Meg Marinis called Cass’s return a "very logical leap," and early clips and cast commentary highlighted Teddy pretending she’s still with Owen, generating fan interest in the season's romance-focused beats.