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Get ready for a blast from the past. Grey’s Anatomy is bringing actress Kali Rocha back to the long-running medical drama series. She last appeared as resident Sydney Heron in season four of the ABC medical drama. During her time with the show, Rocha appeared in a total of eight episodes.

Sydney first appeared in the second season, as Bailey needed maternity leave. She took a far different approach to leading the interns. Her “heal with love” outlook and chipper attitude divided fans during her time on Grey’s Anatomy.

Deadline revealed the following about her character’s return:

“In what is likely a record-long gap for a character coming back to an ongoing series, Rocha is set to do three episodes in the upcoming 21st season of Grey’s Anatomy, setting up a Sydney-Bailey reunion and giving fans an update on how Sydney is doing almost two decades after we last saw her.”

Grey’s Anatomy returns to ABC with its 21st season on September 26th.

What do you think? Are you surprised to hear Sydney is returning to Grey’s Anatomy? Do you remember her previous stint on the ABC show?