Question: when does teddy first appear in grey's anatomy
Answer: First appearance `` New History '' 6x09 , November 12 , 2009 ( as recurring cast ) `` Sympathy for the Parents '' 6x19 , April 1 , 2010 ( as main cast ) Last appearance `` Flight '' 8x24 , May 17 , 2012 ( as main cast ) `` Danger Zone '' 14x05 , October 26 , 2017 ( as recurring cast ) Created by Shonda Rhimes Portrayed by Kim Raver Information Occupation Attending cardiothoracic surgeon at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital ( former ) Title Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery M.