Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Jo Experiences Complications from Early C-Section
Camilla Luddington’s character Jo in Grey’s Anatomy has faced a lot, surviving an emergency C-section and the early arrival of her twins, but her challenges are far from over.
In the episode that aired on Thursday, January 15, Jo remained in the hospital after giving birth to her twins with Link (Chris Carmack). The babies continued to stay in the NICU, which Jo visited later in the episode.
Jo’s emotional struggles became apparent when she snapped at several people, including Winston (Anthony Hill). As a result, she formed a bond with another new mom, who helped her discuss her postpartum hormonal fluctuations.
When Jo’s friend collapsed, she attempted to assist her through speakerphone, successfully guiding an intern in treating her. However, once her friend was stabilized, Jo was denied access to her medical chart, leading her to break down in tears as Link wheeled her away without her consent.
This latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy also delved into Jules’ (Adelaide Kane) unrequited crush on Winston, who remains oblivious to her feelings. Meanwhile, Lucas (Niko Terho) faced scrutiny from Simone (Alexis Floyd) regarding his texts to a cancer patient, while Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and Owen (Kevin McKidd) undertook a risky procedure.
Catherine (Debbie Allen) arrived at the hospital alongside Dr. Laura Kaplan (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) to discuss treatment options for Richard (James Pickens Jr.) after his cancer diagnosis. Despite some concerns about side effects, Richard chose to follow Laura’s advice.
Pickens, now 72, opened up about his own health challenges shortly after Richard’s diagnosis was revealed on the series.
“It’s not the kind of news anyone wants to receive, but to be honest, prostate cancer has a history in my family,” Pickens shared with Black Health Matters in November 2025. “My father had it, along with several of his brothers. I would have been surprised if I hadn’t developed it.”
He added: “I have a 90-year-old cousin who’s doing well, and several in my family have faced this diagnosis. Thankfully, no one has succumbed to it.”
Pickens clarified that his diagnosis came earlier in the year.
“I began getting annual physicals 34 years ago and started my PSA testing at 41, and now I’m 73,” he recalled. “My urologist noted that my diligence helped us catch it early.”
After consulting with a specialist, Pickens chose to go ahead with a prostatectomy.
“We caught it very early, and it seemed like the best option,” Pickens explained. “I have a unique variant, which is uncommon. They wanted to proceed cautiously and ensure everything was properly handled, but mine was one of the earliest detections they had seen.”
Later, he shared on Instagram that he is in remission, expressing gratitude, “Hi friends, I’m blessed and grateful to be cancer-free. Thank you for your love and support! Remember to get checked!”
Grey’s Anatomy airs on ABC on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET and is available for streaming the following day on Hulu.
