Patrick Dempsey returned to ‘Grey’s Anatomy' for a surprise appearance in season 18. (ABC) "Shonda had to say to the network, ‘If he doesn’t go, I go,’ she said.

The return of Patrick Dempsey to network television sees him play a character whose difficult story is crueler than Derek's ...

Patrick Dempsey credits "Grey's Anatomy" with more than inspiring fans to fall in love with McDreamy.. Stopping by "Good Morning America" while promoting his new film, "Ferrari," Dempsey, 57 ...

Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ ABC/Richard Cartwright One year after exiting the long-running medical drama, the Can’t Buy Me Love star explained why he was ready to ...

Former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ cast member Patrick Dempsey (Derek Shepherd) opens up about the ‘McDreamy’ nickname following his return in season 17.

— -- Patrick Dempsey is still thinking about his loyal “Grey’s Anatomy” fans even though his much-loved character on it, Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd, is long gone. Dempsey is now ...

McDreamy is back! The Season 17 premiere of “Grey’s Anatomy” saw a shocking return from departed star Patrick Dempsey. Dempsey, 54, starred as Dr. Derek Shepherd, a k a “McDreamy,” for a ...

Patrick Dempsey returned to "Grey's Anatomy" to fans' surprise and elation. The actor appeared on the ABC medical drama as neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd from Seasons 1 through 11 before ...

"Grey's Anatomy" showrunner Krista Vernoff talks about the future of "Grey's Anatomy," and which stars will return during Season 17. Showrunner Talks Future and Patrick Dempsey ...

Grey's Anatomy fans may still be mourning the loss of their beloved Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd after he was killed off last April, but Patrick Dempsey, the actor who played him for 11 seasons ...

Patrick Dempsey is leaving “Grey’s Anatomy” after 11 seasons on the Emmy-winning medical drama. Dempsey played the lead role of Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on ABC ‘s popular series.