Dr. Arizona Robbins, played by Jessica Capshaw, left the American medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy in the season 14 finale episode titled, “All of me.” The episode aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on May 17, 2018.
The episode centers on the wedding of Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington) and Alex Karev (Justin Chambers), during which unexpected problems arise. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) is forced to reconsider some of her life choices as she deals with the toll that the stress of the previous year has placed on her. Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama that centers on the personal and professional lives of attendings, residents, and surgical interns at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital.
Why did Arizona Robbins leave Grey’s Anatomy?
Arizona conducted a study to figure out why the United States has such high rates of mortality among mothers in comparison to other nations. In the Season 14 conclusion, Arizona leaves with Sofia to relocate to New York, where she might have made amends with Callie.
After playing the role for ten seasons, Capshaw and Sarah Drew (April Kepner) were let go from the show in March 2018 for "creative" reasons. Shonda Rhimes mentioned Robbins' role as a representative for the LGBTQ+ community and commended both actors for "bringing these characters to life with such vibrant performances and for inspiring women around the globe." The controversial decision to remove Capshaw sparked fan criticism and additional speculation over its relationship to Ellen Pompeo's new $20 million yearly deal. Krista Vernoff, the showrunner, confirmed that the choice was entirely artistic and not financial.
"I have had the rare privilege of not only playing Arizona Robbins for the past ten years, but also being madly in love with playing her," Jessica Capshaw wrote in a statement posted on Instagram at the time. "Arizona Robbins is kind, intelligent, funny, insightful, bold, playful, fierce, and really good at her job," she added. She was among the first LGBTQ people to be featured on network television in a series regular position. Her influence on the world will never fade.
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Does Robbins come back after season 14?
Yes, Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) reappears after season 14 as a guest star in episode 4 of season 20 titled, “Baby Can I Hold You” of Grey’s Anatomy. She returns to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for a particularly complicated case upon Dr. Bailey’s request.
The case of Vida Madera, a 30-week pregnant woman with a history of visual loss, is presented by Arizona. A vein of Galen abnormality was found via ultrasound. The damaged portion of the brain has irregular blood flow due to an AV malformation. The baby is normally secured by the circulation of the mother and placenta, but when the chord is clamped, the baby's heart and lungs are overloaded, which may result in heart failure, seizures, or even death.
After delivery, embolization is the standard practice, but many babies die or, if they don't, they suffer severe brain damage. Bailey contacted Arizona for this particular reason. To solve the problem before birth, she initiated a clinical trial for fetal brain surgery.
FAQs about Arizona Robbins
Arizona Robbins's (Jessica Capshaw) last appearance in Grey’s Anatomy was in the season 14 finale episode titled, “All of me.” She returned after 6 seasons of the show in season 20 episode 4 titled, “Baby Can I Hold You” as a guest star.
In the Season 14 conclusion, Arizona leaves with Sofia to relocate to New York, where she might have made amends with Callie.
In season 9, Arizona’s left leg is amputated after it is discovered that the infection might kill her. Arizona goes into long-term depression after losing her leg.
