I might watch it, but the other charctors would have to step up everything, Izzy can't be all bitchy, Lexi needs to develop a stronger charctor, and the Chief needs to have a bigger roll in the development of the young doctors. I'm not big on the Arizona/Callie relationship simply because its not interesting to me, but a courtship of them might make the show interesting. That said as a long time fan of the show i'll watch it even it its "bad," but when storylines rival that of ER season 6+ I'll swear it off.

Wasn't Chyler Leigh pregnant too? I think I read it somewhere months ago...

I don't think i'd keep watching if Meredith was written out completely, but i'm sure it's temporary maternity leave. Anyway, the show hasn't been the same since season 3 or so. http://www.mediancs.com/rd_p?p=186122&t=9534&a=28190-tvsquad&gift=28190

Grey's Anatomy is absolutely one of my favorite shows on TV and I really don't like to watch TV all the much: http://www.ranker.com/list/favorite-tv-shows/jane. If Meredith leaves, I'm sure I'll still watch but I agree that the show will just not be the same and loose a lot of its appeal without her. I hope they don't make Lexie front and center. Bailey, Alex, Mark, Christina - I still watch for those characters.

I am definitely not watching if there is no Meredith or no Ellen Pompeo. I'm hooked because of her. Simple as that.

where's the spoiler alert for this post?!?!?!?!?!!?

i've purposely been avoiding posts about grey's because i didn't want to know what happens to george, so you put it in the first line that T.R. Knight isn't coming back.

NOT COOL. this is VERY upsetting.

No Meredith Grey = No Grey's Anatomy.
She should be given even more screen time after she returns from her baby leave. And returned as the center of it all like it was in season 1 and 2 the best seasons of it all.

Personally I wouldn't watch the show without Meredith Grey for sure. She is the core of it all. The essence of the show, this character is amazing and has so much more to offer.

One of the reasons I love her is because we see it through her eyes and it's like she's the puppet master in a way and she holds all the wires and controls them, if she leaves it will all fall apart, I can't see anyone else making it work. not on "Grey's Anatomy".

I wish Ellen the best with her baby. She's one amazing actress, bringing Meredith to life the way she does is truly inspirational. Her scene after the prisoners execution from last season was beyond amazing and heart wrenching. She is fantastic.

It's ridiculous to even think that Lexie would lead. Rhimes was probably kidding off, making it think that without Meredith for a few episodes while she's on maternity leave, at least there IS another Grey on the show to make its purpose.

Meredith herself, even as protagonist and lead of the show, she fails interest of many people (that I know of). Instead its "OMG IZZIE!" or "OMG MCDREAMY! MCSTEAMY!"

Besides being a downright self-righteous and annoying character, Im glad she'll be on the leave temporarily. Gives the other characters more exploring (especially Callie, Arizona, Mark, Lexie, and Alex) while she's gone. A huge chunk. Oh, and no constant whining from Meredith for at least two episodes even makes me happy.

I love Grey's Anatomy. Hence "Grey's" as in Meredith Grey. The essence of the character is seriously what helps me survive in life. She, even though is fake, is my inspiration and my help. I turn to Grey's for help in my fucked up life. Lexie Grey got the perfect life growing up, so with her being the main character... I couldn't do it. Ellen Pompeo is a one of a kind woman/actress. No one can do the phenomenal work she does and she is my hero. So seriously I don't know if I could hang onto this amazing show without Meredith,Derek, and Merder. She is the core of the show. She is my favorite and Ellen does so amazing at it. So seriously, I don't think I could because without Mer, Der would be nothing, and so would I.