Gray’s Anatomy Alum Eric Dane Returns To Medical Style In Good Minds Season 2

Gray’s Anatomy alum Eric Dane is returning to the medical style in an upcoming episode of Good Minds, and first-look photos have simply been launched. The actor’s breakout position within the leisure trade got here by way of Gray’s Anatomy, which he joined in 2006. Dane left in 2012 after a airplane crash killed his character Mark Sloan (aka McSteamy).

Now, Dane is again on one other medical drama, the place he’ll visitor star in Good Minds season 2, episode 9, “The Hearth Fighter.” His character, Matthew, is a firefighter with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the identical neurodegenerative situation that the actor has. The storyline will revolve round Matthew grappling with how one can reveal his medical prognosis to his household.

Matthew’s ex-wife, Alicia, and daughter, Gabby, shall be performed by Mädchen Amick and Chloe Avakian, respectively.

TVInsider revealed 4 images from this episode of Good Minds season 2 that give a teaser of what to anticipate from Dane’s visitor look. The primary photograph reveals Dane’s character, Matthew, sitting towards a fireplace truck as his ex-wife wears a involved expression whereas taking a look at Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist performed by star Zachary Quinto.

The second photograph is a close-up shot of Dane’s character, Matthew. The ultimate two images present Matthew, Alicia, and daughter Gabby within the physician’s workplace whereas discussing with Dr. Wolf and Dr. Carol Pierce, performed by co-star Tamberla Perry.

In a number of the photos, Gabby could be seen typing on her cellphone, presumably to take notes because the docs are talking or to search for extra information about her father’s situation. Take a look at the Brillians Minds images with Dane beneath:

This Good Minds storyline is certainly an art-imitates-life state of affairs since Dane was identified with ALS again within the spring. ALS is a degenerative situation that entails the lack of muscle management. There is no such thing as a remedy for ALS. All through 2025, Dane has been open about his prognosis and signs, with the actor dropping the flexibility to maneuver his proper hand and arm. He began utilizing a wheelchair later within the yr.

Gray’s Anatomy was the undertaking that put Dane on the map in Hollywood. His character, Sloan, performed a serious position within the sequence as Derek Shepherd’s greatest pal, who had an affair along with his spouse. After leaving the long-running medical drama, Dane appeared in a number of films and had starring roles on TV reveals like The Final Ship, Euphoria, and Countdown.

He is anticipated to look in Euphoria season 3, which can air someday in 2026. Earlier than his return, although, Dane will visitor star on Good Minds this fall. It will certainly be an emotional episode for Good Minds and Dane followers alike.

Good Minds airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.