What Season Does Yang Leave Grey's Anatomy
Cristina Yang leaves Grey's Anatomy in Season 10. Her final appearance occurs in the episode "Fear (of the Unknown)," which is the Season 10 finale. The character moves to Switzerland to take over Preston Burke's hospital.
Why Yang Leaves the Show
The storyline explains that Cristina chooses to leave Seattle Grace Mercy West to pursue a career opportunity at the Klausman Institute for Medical Research in Zurich. She departs after her marriage to Owen Hunt ends and she decides to focus on her surgical career.
How Yang's Exit Affects the Series
Her departure marks the end of the original core cast's long-running storylines. The show continues with the remaining characters adjusting to new leadership and surgical challenges at the hospital. Cristina's exit is handled as a permanent move, with only occasional references to her later career.
Where to Watch Cristina Yang's Final Episodes
You can stream the complete Season 10 arc, including her final episodes, on official platforms like Disney+. The episodes provide the full context of her decision to leave Seattle and continue her medical career abroad.
