How to watch Grey's Anatomy Christmas episode and Station 19 holiday double

It’s a time of reflection post-pandemic. But feelings are still running high in Grey’s Anatomy season 18, which returned to ABC on September 30. New episodes will air weekly on Thursdays at 9pm ET  /PT (8pm CT), broadcasting after new season 5 episodes of spin-off show, Station-19.

If you don’t have cable though, it’ll be added to ABC’s catch-up service the next day. And, if you're prepared to wait, you can watch for free one week after it airs no log-in required! You’ll be able to stream the most recent episodes there too, without dropping a dime - or even your zip code.

If you’ve cut the cord, however, then select over-the-top streaming services can also provide access to ABC programming live or on-demand.

How to watch Grey's Anatomy Christmas episode without cable

Of the many options, we recommend FuboTV for fans of Grey's Anatomy, as it's got the most varied selection of national networks, including ABC - a channel some of its rivals lack.

It's a great value cable replacement, with Fubo's entry-level Starter plan comprising over 100 channels for $64.99 a month - after you’ve enjoyed its FREE FuboTV trial deal, of course. This offer essentially lets you watch the latest Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode free online, should you want to.

You can also watch Grey's Anatomy online with a Hulu account. If you opt for the Hulu with Live TV package, you can watch it live as it's broadcast. Alternatively, watch the next day with a standard Hulu plan. Both offer a Hulu free trial, duration dependent on which one you go for.

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Grey’s Anatomy season 18 got off to an explosive start. For those in Canada, CTV will broadcast season 18 in tandem with its American release, every Thursday at 9pm ET / PT.

After each episode airs they’re be added to the network’s on-demand platform. And, if you have a cable provider, they’ll be available to watch completely free. FREE we tell you!

Unfortunately, CTV doesn't offer a streaming-only subscription option - so if you don't have it as part of a cable package, you're flat out of luck, which is a shame given such options are available in other countries.

Those with CTV wanting to log-in to watch the service from abroad will need to download a VPN to connect like they would at home and overcome any geo-blocking obstacles. It’s a versatile piece of software, and means you don’t need to miss one scintillating episode of Grey’s Anatomy season 18.

Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions, Brits have to wait a few months until after season 18's run in America. Last season debuted in November 2020, and only arrived on UK shores in April. So don’t expect to see the latest batch of episodes until early 2022 - a wait long enough to raise your blood pressure.

However, when it does finally air it will be via the Sky Witness channel, available with a subscription to premium telly provider Sky. Admittedly that can be a rather expensive option, but there are some great Sky TV deals and packages available right now.

Alternatively, NOW TV is a solid VOD platform – just as long as you don’t mind waiting 24-hours after each episode’s broadcast. It’s £9.99 a month for their Entertainment pass, and it regularly provides special promotions.

Away from home today? As we mention above, you can avoid regional blocks by checking out a VPN solution, and so stream your favourite films and TV from anywhere.

While Channel Seven ceded the streaming rights to Disney Plus earlier this year, there’s no confirmation yet when new episodes will land on the platform, via the more adult-oriented Star on Disney Plus hub. We'll update this page when we know more.

Until then, seasons 15 through 17 are available on Disney Plus to binge for the monthly subscription fee of AUD$11.99. And we’d expect new season 18 episodes to start being added a couple of months after they’ve debuted in the US.

Looking to go back to the halcyon days of McDreamy? Stan holds the lion’s share of the shows back catalogue (seasons 1 to 14), and would cost you the great value price of AUS$10 a month for its Basic plan – after the generous 30-day free trial.

Finally, it's worth reiterating that anyone in Australia from a country where Grey's season 18 is available can tune into their home streaming service by using the VPN method, as outlined above.