Grey’s Anatomy’s Midseason Premiere Confirms Fate of Jo & Her Babies

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Grey’s Anatomy fans may need some supplemental oxygen after the stress of its midseason premiere. 

The latest episode of the medical drama left viewers worried about Dr. Jo Wilson, played by Camilla Luddington, after she had an emergency C-section for her twins. The episode, which aired on January 8th, kept everyone guessing until the very end about her fate.

When the show returns, things are very difficult at Grey Sloan Memorial, especially for Jo’s husband, Dr. Atticus “Link” Lincoln (Chris Carmack). While Jo survived, she remains in a coma and is on a ventilator, and their newborn twin daughters, nicknamed Baby A and Baby B, are also in critical condition.

The episode maintained a serious and sad mood, even showing Link going to the hospital chapel – a place characters on Grey’s Anatomy often turn to in times of crisis. Thankfully, Dr. Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) was there to offer Link support and comfort in a touching moment.

Webber admitted he was partial, but told Link that both he and Jo were surrounded by good people. He encouraged them to lean on those people for support during this difficult time.

Later in the episode, things started to look brighter when Link revisited his daughters in the NICU. After lovingly talking to the twins about their sisters, Luna and Scout, one of the babies was finally able to pee on her own, which was a great sign that the premature babies were getting better.

Dr. Ben Warren (Jason Winston George) later told Link that Jo was recovering well. Excited by the good news, Link sat beside Jo – who was still unconscious – and began to share the news about her twins.

“I know it sounds strange, but Baby B really resembles Luna,” he said. “And Baby A has this cute habit of scrunching her nose, just like you do when you think I’m rambling on.”

Jo’s eyelids flickered in response. The scene closes with her fully opening her eyes as Link calls out, “Jo?”

Jo and Link’s experience with becoming parents has been quite a ride, but it’s still less dramatic than what you’d see on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Read on to learn more…

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2026-01-09 19:18