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'End of an era': Fans sob as ABC drops an emotional farewell tribute to Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey

The emotional Grey's Anatomy tribute showcases iconic scenes, and tear-jerking moments from Ellen Pompeo's 19 seasons

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Grey's Anatomy' has been around for a really long time, and from the beginning of the ABC show, the fans witnessed the trajectory of Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey's complicated life. Whether it be, finding her person in Sandra Oh's Christina Yang or being one of the finest doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital (later named Seattle Grace Mercy West and finally, Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital). 

If you think you have cried over the last eighteen seasons of 'Grey's Anatomy' then you should bring a big tissue box as the farewell episode of Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey is set to be one of the most emotional and nostalgic episodes of 'Grey's Anatomy' yet. Furthermore, the season saw Ellen Pompeo, who portrays the titular character, reduce her involvement in the series, and finally announced she'll retire. Richard Flood does not return from the previous season. Kate Walsh will also appear in a recurring capacity. Jesse Williams and Greg Germann will also be returning as guest stars. This will be the first season to feature Alexis Floyd, Harry Shum Jr., Adelaide Kane, Midori Francis, and Niko Terho as series regulars.

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The official Twitter page of 'Grey's Anatomy' uploaded the farewell trailer for Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey. Safe to say, it is going to make any fans ball their eyes out. The clip begins with a young Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) confronting the interns in the very first episode of 'Grey's in 2005. "This is your starting line. This is your arena. Today, you are the doctor," he says in the clip, before panning to an eager Meredith, who was an intern at the time. "I have a lot of memories of people," Meredith says in the clip before showing flashbacks of her introduction to eventual-husband Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) after their steamy hookup the night before and an emotional moment with best friend and former Grey Sloan doctor, Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh).

"This is the place I fell in love," she continues, as the clip shows Meredith's famous lines to Derek, where she told him, "Pick me. Choose me. Love me." "The place where I found my family," Meredith continues. "This is where I learned to be a doctor." "You are the one who taught me everything I know," Meredith says to Webber in a flashback scene. "I've saved lives and I've had my life saved," she says as the clip flashbacks to her almost drowning in season 3 and almost being killed by a bomb in season 2. "I've been through broken bones and a broken home and the death of people I love. And as one chapter closes, a new one opens." As the clip showcases Grey Sloan Memorial's newest residents, Meredith says: "I see something in them. A spark. A drive. A genius." "And this is the place I will forever call home," she concludes, as the clip shows all of Grey Sloan Memorial toasting and bidding her farewell.

'The end of an era'

There is no doubt after the video surfaced online, it was an incredibly emotional time for all the fans. A fan wrote, "i’m so hyped but i’m also bawling," while another said, "I'm devastated." A fan shared, "WE’RE COMING TO THE END OF AN ERA." A fan mentioned, "I’m already crying my eyes out at this," while another wrote, "Sad & feeling sentimental as I see the last OG surgical intern go, but hopeful that it will open doors to new faces & talents. Cheers for Meredith Grey, Cristina Yang, Izzie Stevens, Alex Karev & George O'Malley." Lastly, a fan said, "Sorry, but I can’t. Omg. I’m crying. I’m not okay."

Safe to say, fans are incredibly sad about it, and think it to be the end of an era. Watch Meredith say goodbye for now when 'Grey's Anatomy' airs on February 23 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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