How to watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 online without cable

Kate Walsh is Doctor Addison Montgomery on Grey's Anatomy
(Image credit: ABC)

Addison Montgomery's return is the big topic when we watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 online tonight (possible even without cable). Kate Walsh is reprising her role as the neonatal surgeon, who got her own spinoff Private Practice (which ran from 2007-2013).

Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 start time, channel

Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 airs today (Thursday, October 14) at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

Addison is iconic for her entrance in the season 1 finale. She showed up and introduced herself to Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) as the wife of Derek Shepherd. "And you must be the woman who's been screwing my husband," Addison snarked. 

And it looks like the fiery redhead hasn't changed much at all. In Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 2, titled "Hotter Than Hell," Addison returns to Seattle to help Richard (James Pickens Jr.) whip the residents into shape. 

Meanwhile, Meredith is still trying to figure out how to juggle her new lab with her job back at the hospital.

Here's everything you need to know to watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 online right now. Plus, watch a promo below:

How to watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 from anywhere on Earth

Just because ABC isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you need to miss Grey's Anatomy season 18 if you're away from home. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.

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How to watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 in the US

American viewers can tune into the Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 on Thursday, October 14 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

ABC is a broadcast network that can be accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.

If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch ABC on a live TV service, like FuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and AT&T TV.

Of these options, we recommend FuboTV, one of the best streaming services on the market. Its affordable Starter Plan comes with over 120 channels, including all the broadcast networks. 

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After airing live on ABC, Grey's Anatomy season 18 episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

How to watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 in Canada

In the Great North, Canadians can tune into Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 3 at the same time as Americans on CTV, CTV.ca and the CTV app.

Cordcutters can access their services easily with ExpressVPN.

How to watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 in the UK

Good news and bad news for Brits. The good news is that new seasons of Grey's Anatomy usually air on Sky. 

The bad news is that Sky hasn't set a Grey's Anatomy season 18 premiere date. When they do, you can sign up for a Sky TV package starting at just £25 per month.

Anyone abroad who wants to watch Grey's Anatomy season 18 live with the services they already pay for should check out ExpressVPN.

Kelly Woo
Streaming Editor

Kelly is the managing editor of streaming for Tom’s Guide, so basically, she watches TV for a living. Previously, she was a freelance entertainment writer for Yahoo, Vulture, TV Guide and other outlets. When she’s not watching TV and movies for work, she’s watching them for fun, seeing live music, writing songs, knitting and gardening.

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