After a strike-induced delay, the long-running medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" is back for a 20th season, which has been shortened to 10 episodes, but with no small amount of medical and emotional trauma. Here's how to watch "Grey's Anatomy" Season 20 from anywhere and for free using a VPN.

"Grey's Anatomy" Season 20 is a bit unusual in that it is the first season without a regular appearance by Ellen Pompeo, who plays the main character Meredith Grey. However, the character will still make a few appearances, and as always, Pompeo will narrate the opening and ending of each episode.

There were several cliffhangers to resolve this season, including the fate of Teddy (Kim Raver), who collapsed while preparing Sam (Sam Sutton) for surgery. We also wonder what will happen between Joe (Camilla Luddington) and Link (Chris Carmack) after they share a very classic "kiss in the rain" moment, but of course we're not going to spoil the juicy drama here.

This season, "Glades" OG James Pickens Jr. stars as Richard and Chandra Wilson as Miranda. Katerina Scorsone also returns as Amelia, and Jessica Capshaw returns as Dr. Arizona Robbins for the first time since season 14.

Are you ready for your 20th year at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital? Learn all about how to watch "Grey's Anatomy" Season 20 online, from anywhere. [Learn all about how to watch "Grey's Anatomy" Season 20 online and from anywhere.

You can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to watch the medical drama. With this software, your device will appear to be in your country, no matter where you are in the world. Ideal for TV fans who are away on vacation or business trips. Our favorite is NordVPN. Best on the Market:

"Grey's Anatomy" Season 20 premiered on ABC on Thursday, March 14 at 9 p.m. ET, and episodes are now available weekly in the same slot.

ABC is a broadcast network accessible via the best TV antenna, cable TV packages, or live TV streaming platforms like Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV or YouTube TV. In the United States, Hulu also allows viewers to catch up on the next day's episodes.

If you do not plan to watch live, you can also catch up on episodes immediately after they air on Hulu (Hulu also allows you to binge the previous season of a medical drama). You can also subscribe to each tier annually and get two months free.

You can also get Hulu via the Disney Bundle, in which case you get streamers and Disney Plus for $9.99 per month. You can pay more for the ad-free option, and sports fans can also opt to have ESPN Plus added on top, creating some great bundle savings.

As in the U.S., new episodes will be available on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, beginning March 14.

Canadians can watch "Grey's Anatomy" Season 20 on CTV. New episodes will be available for free streaming on the CTV streaming service and the CTV app after delivery.

Canadians traveling abroad can unblock CTV from anywhere with a NordVPN subscription.

Fans in the UK will have to wait a little longer, as the release date for "Grey's Anatomy" season 20 outside of North America is Thursday, March 28. UK fans will have to wait a little longer, as the release date for "Grey's Anatomy" Season 20 outside of North America is Thursday, March 28.

Don't forget: U.S. and Canadian citizens visiting the U.K. can access the regular streaming service with the help of NordVPN.

Similarly, all of "Grey's Anatomy" (including the spin-off "Station 19") will be based in Australia on Disney Plus, with new episodes available on Thursdays starting March 28.

With NordVPN, U.S. and Canadian citizens visiting Oz can access the regular streaming service from anywhere on the planet.