How Grey's Has Handled Major Exits

While Grey’s Anatomy fans continue wonder — and worry about — how original cast member Justin Chambers will be written off, especially since his last episode as Alex Karev has already aired, TVLine has decided to review not only how the ABC drama handled 15 other high-profile exits but also what precipitated them.

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