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Those with a cable subscription can switch over to ABC every Thursday from November 12 (9pm ET/PT, 8pm CT) and watch as Grey’s Anatomy season 17 dumps its emotional payload. But, if you’re not around when an episode airs, it’ll be added to ABC’s catch-up service the next day and available to watch free of charge. Just enter your cable provider details and start streaming.

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 season 17 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 replacement for cable, with Fubo's entry-level plan comprising over 100 channels for $59.99 a month - after you take advantage of its 1-week free trial, of course - an offer than essentially means you can watch the two-hour Grey's Anatomy season 17 premiere free.

Outside of the US? Watch ABC and Grey's Anatomy season 17 just like you would at home with the help of a quality VPN.

Canadians can expect a rush of endorphins in tandem with their American neighbors down south. Canadian channel CTV will also broadcast all-new Grey’s Anatomy from Thursday November 12, at 9pm ET/PT. The network will add episodes to its on-demand platform once they’ve aired, and if you have a cable provider, they’ll be available to watch for free.

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 usurp any geo-blocking they may encounter. t’s a versatile piece of software, and means you never miss a single explosive episode of Grey’s Anatomy season 17.

There’s been no indication yet as to when British audiences might expect to see the latest season of Grey’s. There’s usually a significant wait, however, between the US and UK premieres. For example, season 16 debuted in America in September 2019, yet only became available in the UK in April 2020, a whole six months later.

Precedence suggests it will cross the Atlantic eventually. When it does, it’ll probably land on one of Sky's channels and therefore be added to Sky’s on-demand platform Now TV, and made available to watch as part of its £9.99 Entertainment Pass - which offers a FREE 1-week trial.

Until then, Brits can enjoy season 1 to 15 of Grey’s Anatomy via Amazon Prime Video. It offers an impressive 30-day free trial, after which you’ll pay £7.99 to keep access to their vast streaming library and member benefits.

If you’re a Canadian fan of Shonda Rhimes acclaimed medical drama stuck in Blighty, or an American abroad, don’t despair. 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.

As tragic as some of this series’ storylines, Australians might have a long wait until discovering how Meredith, Miranda Bailey, Richard Webber and co. are impacted by Covid-19. 

As with the UK broadcast, there’s normally a few months delay between the original US debut and the Australian premiere. Keep an eye on Channel Seven, then, as this is where all-new Grey’s Anatomy episodes are initially aired, before being added to their catch-up service 7plus.

Until that happy day, Aussie fans might console themselves by binge-watching all past episodes. Stan has the bulk of the series, offering seasons 1-14 from AUS$10 a month for their Basic plan. Meanwhile, seasons 15 and 16 remain on 7plus – and, as long as you register to the service, they're completely free to watch!

And it's worth reiterating that anyone in Australia from a country where Grey's season 17 is available can try tuning into their home streaming service by using the VPN method outlined above.