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GREY’S ANATOMY - “Nothing Left to Cling To” - Meredith, Richard and Alex must deal with the consequences after Bailey fires them from Grey Sloan for insurance fraud. After disappearing in the fog, Jackson helps a man in a dangerous situation, as his relationship with Maggie comes to a new crossroad. Meanwhile, Tom gets new responsibilities at the hospital that throw the doctors for a loop on the season premiere of “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Kelsey McNeal via Getty Images) KEVIN MCKIDD, KIM RAVER

This post contains spoilers from Thursday’s episode ofGrey’s Anatomy.

There may be hope for Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman after all.

The 49-year-old actor says the couple is now over their “big rift” after facing many struggles over the last few seasons.

“They’re on the mend is what we’re going to see for Teddy and Owen as we go forward,” he promises. “They’re definitely falling back in love again, which is a good thing.”

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Kevin McKidd attends the Red Carpet of the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards - Broadcast & Cable at The Beverly Hilton on August 13, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.

With both Teddy and Owen taking on new roles at the hospital, McKidd says the pair will still need to find a work-life balance.

“Their marriage life is going to equalize, but at the same time Teddy’s incredibly busy,” he says of her becoming the new chief of surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial. “That creates some distance between them.”

McKidd has a message for fans of the couple who are hoping they will welcome another child together.

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GREY’S ANATOMY - “Here Comes the Sun” – As the city of Seattle revels at the Phoenix Fair celebrating the city’s rebirth post-COVID, the Grey Sloan doctors treat a patient who encounters illegal fireworks. Meanwhile, Bailey has her sights set on hiring new doctors, but she’s having trouble finding viable options. Owen and Teddy attempt to take the next step in their engagement, and Meredith has a surprising opportunity when she meets a dynamic doctor from her mother‘s past on the season premiere of “Grey’s Anatomy,” airing THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 (9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC) KIM RAVER, KEVIN MCKIDD

Recalling that Teddy was in a relationship with Tom Koracick (Greg Germann) while pregnant in season 15, McKidd says, “it was not the ideal circumstances.”

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GREYS ANATOMY - Someone Saved My Life Tonight Its wedding day for Maggie and Winston. Meanwhile, Meredith takes on a new role at the hospital, and Jo makes a life-changing decision on the season finale of Greys Anatomy, THURSDAY, JUNE 3 (9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images) KIM RAVER, AVALON GRAY AND COLETTE GRAY, KEVIN MCKIDD

Earlier this season, Owen asked for an appeal from the medical licensing board in hopes he and his wife Teddy could stop “resenting” each other and move forward with their lives.

After havinghis medical license restated— which was rescinded for illegally giving pills to veterans as a form of assisted suicide — he apologized for his callous actions at work and home. He told Teddy, “I’m sorry for everything.”

She also apologized and shared, “I love you. Always have and always will,” before making him thechief of traumaonce again.

On Thursday’s episode, Teddy once again mentioned how the couple’s lack of communication nearly led to the end of their marriage. She admitted to Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary), “Owen and I didn’t talk for months and it nearly broke us.”

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Grey’s Anatomyairs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

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