Dr. Benson Kwan’s unexpected firing before the Season 22 finale of Grey’s Anatomy has sent shockwaves through Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. This decision, made offscreen by Dr. Richard Webber, adds significant tension to an already dramatic storyline.
Kwan faced dismissal after administering an experimental treatment that lacked FDA approval, a move that jeopardized both his career and patient safety. In a recent episode, Dr. Miranda Bailey tried to shield Kwan during an Institutional Review Board investigation by initially claiming responsibility for his unauthorized procedure.
Key facts surrounding Kwan’s firing:
- Dr. Richard Webber confronted Bailey about the truth behind Kwan’s actions.
- Kwan was fired in the penultimate episode aired on April 30, 2026.
- The experimental treatment was given in an attempt to save a patient’s life.
Webber’s harsh words—“I know it was Kwan. You lied to me”—underscore the gravity of the situation, as he benched Bailey from surgery until further notice. Following this incident, Webber decisively stated, “That won’t be a problem. He’s fired.”
This shakeup at Grey Sloan is compounded by the impending departures of fan favorites Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver after the Season 22 finale on May 7, 2026. Fans are left wondering how these changes will impact the show’s future.
As for Dr. Kwan’s fate, uncertainty looms large; whether his character will return remains unclear amidst these developments. The show has a history of bringing back characters after their exits, so there’s still hope for viewers who have grown attached to him.
