★ Next Thursday (Jan. 18) is the midseason premiere of Grey’s Anatomy. The episode title was “Four Seasons in One Day” but has now changed to “1-800-799-7233” which is the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The synopsis and promo below make it evident why that number is relevant.

“1-800-799-7233” – Jo finally faces her estranged, abusive husband Paul Stadler, while Grey Sloan continues to work with the FBI after a hacker has compromised the hospital’s computer system, on the midseason return of “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, JAN. 18 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

Guest starring is Matthew Morrison as Paul Stadler, Bethany Joy Lenz as Jenny and Stefania Spampinato as Carina DeLuca.

“1-800-799-7233” was written by Andy Reaser and directed by Bill D’Elia.

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins, Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery, Sarah Drew as April Kepner, Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd, Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson, Kelly McCreary as Maggie Pierce, Jason George as Ben Warren, Martin Henderson as Nathan Riggs and Giacomo Gianniotti as Andrew DeLuca.

 
★ As I mentioned in the previous update, ABC launched this week a six-episode webseries called “Grey’s Anatomy: B-Team”. Embedded below is the webisode Justin makes an appearance in (Episode Two). The other webisodes can be watched on Youtube from this ABC Network playlist.

 
★ Lastly, filming has resumed on season 14 of Grey’s and here’s a boomerang with Justin, Camilla Luddington and their co-worker Ashley who posted it.