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Grey's Anatomy

2005TV-1422 seasons8.2 / 10

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Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

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Synopsis

Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

Season 8 episodes

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Episode 1

Free Falling

43m8.5 / 10

The fifth-year residents return for the first day of a year that will make or break their careers: Meredith faces the consequences of tampering with Derek's clinical trial and is terminated at the hospital; April tries to step up to the plate as Chief Resident in the wake of a giant sinkhole in the middle of Seattle; and Cristina and Owen are still at odds over their drastically different feelings for their unborn child.

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Directed by Rob CornWritten by Joan RaterGuest stars Janora McDuffie, John Cappon, Mackenzie Astin, Amy Price-Francis, Robin Weigert, Bruce Beatty, Jon Schmidt, Jae Jung

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Episode 2

She's Gone

43m8.5 / 10

News of Meredith and Derek's unsteady relationship raises a red flag for Zola's adoption counselor; Alex quickly realizes that he has become the outcast of the group after ratting out Meredith; and Cristina makes a tough decision regarding her unexpected pregnancy. Also, Chief Webber brings Henry in for a last minute surgery, alarming Teddy. This is an historic episode that finally crosses a long-standing barrier.

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Directed by Rob CornWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Scott Foley, Teresa Huang, Mitch Pileggi, Janora McDuffie, Mackenzie Astin, Amy Price-Francis, Bruce Beatty, Kate Mines

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Episode 3

Take the Lead

43m8.2 / 10

The chief makes a decision that shocks everyone at Seattle Grace; Owen and Cristina attempt to find normalcy; April struggles in her new role; the 5th-year residents receive their first solo surgery assignments.

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Directed by Chandra WilsonWritten by William HarperGuest stars Jon Schmidt, Ken Weiler, Karly Rothenberg, Christopher Carrington, Lawrence Adimora, Luke Diliberto, Jessica Anne Bogart, Sabrina Perez

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Episode 4

What is it About Men?

43m7.9 / 10

A stampede at a comic book convention leads to an influx of colorful characters in the ER; Mark continues to make life difficult for Jackson; Ben returns and realizes Bailey has moved on.

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Directed by Tom VericaWritten by Stacy McKeeGuest stars Jason George, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Daniel Sunjata, Denice Sealy, Todd Buonopane, Matt Doherty, Jeremy Howard, Jayden Lund

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Episode 5

Love, Loss and Legacy

43m8.3 / 10

The residents try their hardest to impress surgical great Catherine Avery-who also happens to be Jackson's mother-when she arrives at Seattle Grace to perform a groundbreaking transplant surgery; Arizona and Alex find their hands tied with a confidentiality issue when a familiar patient comes into the ER; meanwhile, a love-struck Teddy throws a dinner party for the couples, and Bailey makes a decision regarding her love life

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Directed by Stephen CraggWritten by Denise HahnGuest stars Jason George, Scott Foley, Mark Sinacori, Robert Hoffman, Daniel Sunjata, Janora McDuffie, Debbie Allen, Carissa Kosta

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Episode 6

Poker Face

43m8.2 / 10

After being blackballed by most of the surgeons, Meredith uses Lexie to spark Derek's interest in her patient's rare brain tumor case and, in secret, gives guidance to April with Bailey's clinical trial; Callie's wish for Arizona and Mark to form a friendship comes to fruition and she realizes it's more irritating than helpful; Alex and Teddy research alternative surgeries for a very superficial patient; and Callie and Cristina struggle with a very difficult spinal surgery.

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Directed by Kevin McKiddWritten by Peter NowalkGuest stars Joelle Carter, Ali Louise Hartman, Susanne Allan Hartman, Lee Majors, Marilu Henner, Dash Mihok, Sam McMurray, Jake Abel

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Episode 7

Put Me In, Coach

43m8.1 / 10

Owen stresses teamwork and moves his leadership role over to the baseball field when he signs the doctors up for a baseball league, pitting them against their biggest competition, Seattle Presbyterian; Lexie tries to hide her jealous rage when she sees Mark with a new woman, but her emotions get the better of her; Alex fights to keep Zola at Seattle Grace after it is suggested that she be moved to another hospital due to a conflict of interest with Meredith and Derek; and Richard scolds Meredith and Bailey for their feud

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Directed by Debbie AllenWritten by Jeannine RenshawGuest stars Scott Foley, Grace Rowe, Payton Silver, Ernie Hudson, Drew Powell, Judith Moreland, Holley Fain, Jeff Holman

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Episode 8

Heart-Shaped Box

43m8.2 / 10

The doctors become nostalgic when George O'Malley's mother, Louise, returns to Seattle Grace for medical help after a botched surgery at a neighboring hospital; the residents are inspired by a medical miracle when they witness a harvested heart that continues to beat outside the body; a new pediatric fellow excites Arizona and makes Alex feel threatened; Jackson lets his suspicions about Mark and Lexie interfere with his work; and Henry and Teddy have their first marital fight when he expresses interest in pursuing medical school

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Directed by Jessica YuWritten by Austin GuzmanGuest stars Scott Foley, Teresa Huang, Debra Monk, Vedette Lim, Alfre Woodard, Keong Sim, Martin Yu, Anthony S. Johnson

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Episode 9

Dark Was the Night

43m8.1 / 10mid season

Teddy puts her husband’s life in the hands of her peers when Henry is sent to the OR for surgery and she’s called away on another case; Meredith and Derek receive the long-awaited news about Zola; Callie and Jackson come under fire when their patient experiences post-surgery complications; and Meredith and Alex are involved in a life-threatening situation when they travel to a neighboring hospital to tend to a sick newborn, on Grey’s Anatomy

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Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Scott Foley, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Dylan Bruno, Scott Klace, Amber Bela Muse, Caroline Macey, Frank Maharajh, Carissa Kosta

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Episode 10

Suddenly

43m8.5 / 10

A severe car crash involving an entire family results in an all-hands-on situation in the ER, as the eldest daughter is left to make the toughest decision of her life. Meanwhile Teddy, still in the dark about Henry's death, calls upon Cristina to help with her patient in the O.R., and Lexie finds herself working alongside Mark's new girlfriend, Julia, during an eye surgery.

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Directed by Ron UnderwoodWritten by Stacy McKeeGuest stars Scott Foley, Denice Sealy, Janora McDuffie, Dylan Bruno, Amber Bela Muse, Dan Conroy, Justin Benson, Evelyn Reese

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Episode 11

This Magic Moment

43m7.9 / 10

The doctors split into teams for a risky surgery involving conjoined twins; Bailey recruits Meredith to be a buffer between her and Ben when he puts pressure on moving their relationship to a more serious level; Richard teaches Alex a tough lesson in the OR; meanwhile Teddy questions Cristina about what exactly happened to Henry during his surgery.

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Directed by Steve RobinWritten by Zoanne ClackGuest stars Jason George, Holland Roden, Payton Silver, Kate Mines, Brendan Michael Coughlin, Miguel Nájera, Lak Rana, Carla Vila

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Episode 12

Hope for the Hopeless

43m8.3 / 10

Richard performs a monumental surgery in his career; Derek and Lexie attempt to work miracles for a patient with an inoperable tumor

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Directed by Mark JacksonWritten by Peter NowalkGuest stars Loretta Devine, Leith M. Burke, Holley Fain, Cheryl White, Ryan Wynott, Nia Vardalos, Peri Gilpin, Stacie Greenwell

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Episode 13

If/Then

43m7.8 / 10

As Meredith puts Zola to bed and falls asleep, she begins to wonder -- what if her mother had never had Alzheimer's and she'd had loving, supportive parents? The reverberations of a happy Meredith Grey change the world of Seattle Grace as we know it. What if she had never met Derek in that bar and he had never separated from Addison? What if Callie and Owen had become a couple long before she met Arizona? And what if Bailey never evolved from the meek intern she once was?

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Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by William HarperGuest stars Kate Walsh, Loretta Devine, Teresa Huang, Kate Burton, Robert Baker, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Kevin Brief, Marilyn McIntyre

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Episode 14

All You Need is Love

43m7.9 / 10

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Meredith and Derek try to have a night to themselves when Lexie offers to watch Zola; Callie hands babysitting duties over to Mark so that she can surprise Arizona with a romantic evening; and Ben proves to Bailey that he knows her better than she thinks. Meanwhile, the ER fills with romantics, including a 10-year-old girl who has an allergic reaction to chocolates from her valentine and a man who is hit by a car while chasing down his frustrated girlfriend.

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Directed by Rob CornWritten by Jeannine RenshawGuest stars Jason George, Aidan Andrews, Mark Saul, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Matt Servitto, Missy Yager, Mandy June Turpin, Nate Mooney

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Episode 15

Have You Seen Me Lately?

43m7.6 / 10

Amelia arrives at Seattle Grace to beg Derek to help with the gliosarcoma case; Cristina and Owen have heated arguments during marriage counseling; Alex realizes he needs to improve his people skills in order to be a good doctor.

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Directed by Tony PhelanWritten by Austin GuzmanGuest stars Caterina Scorsone, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Jon Schmidt, Rachel Andersen, Amanda Fuller, Ellen Crawford, Michael Carbonaro, Brian Scolaro

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Episode 16

If Only You Were Lonely

43m8.1 / 10

As Adele's condition continues to deteriorate, Richard considers altering their living situation; an explosion at a local coffee shop results in a busy day in the ER for the doctors; Callie takes Meredith under her wing by helping her study for her boards; Lexie joins Arizona and Alex in peds, as they continue to care for intern Morgan's premature son; and when Jackson snaps at a patient, Mark encourages him to find ways to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina lets her suspicions get the best of her.

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Directed by Susan VaillWritten by Matt ByrneGuest stars Loretta Devine, Grace Rowe, Mitch Pileggi, Shi Ne Nielson, Zibby Allen, Amanda Fuller, Summer Glau, Gil McKinney

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Episode 17

One Step Too Far

43m7.9 / 10

Derek encourages a hesitant Meredith to work with him again in neurology; Jackson's mother, Catherine Avery, returns to Seattle Grace with a urology fellow and develops an interest in Richard; and Cristina becomes increasingly suspicious of Owen's every move. Meanwhile, Alex tries to deny the fact that Morgan may be falling for him.

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Directed by Edward OrnelasWritten by William HarperGuest stars Teresa Huang, Payton Silver, Debbie Allen, Amanda Fuller, Summer Glau, James Avery, Rebecca Hazlewood, Ginny McMath

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Episode 18

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

43m7.5 / 10

A lion breaks loose in Seattle, leaving a couple's lives and relationship at risk; Lexie overhears Mark's discussion about moving in with Julia; Teddy begins to take steps towards coming to terms with Henry's death; Callie grills Arizona on her past lovers; and Alex requests to be taken off Morgan's preemie case when she becomes too dependent on him. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to be a support for Cristina as the tension between her and Owen hits a boiling point.

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Directed by Mark JacksonWritten by Stacy McKeeGuest stars Danny Strong, Ilea Alfaro, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Michael Lespinasse, Kate Mines, Amanda Fuller, Elizabeth Franz, Rance Howard

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Episode 19

Support System

43m8.3 / 10

A devastated Cristina presses Owen to confess the intimate details of his affair; Mark takes his new authority very seriously when he steps in as chief for the day and butts heads with Richard over a patient's liver transplant; and Callie deems Meredith ready for the boards, while the rest of the residents continue to stress about the exam. Meanwhile, Callie, Arizona and Bailey plan a much needed ladies night for Teddy.

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Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Heather MitchellGuest stars Jason George, Shi Ne Nielson, René Auberjonois, Alexis Carra, Burl Moseley, Cloie Wyatt Taylor, Maura Soden

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Episode 20

The Girl with No Name

43m8.3 / 10

The doctors work on a Jane Doe, who turns out to be the subject of a case that gained national interest; Cristina proves to be the highest in demand as the residents begin their interviews for post-residency positions at prospective hospitals; and Richard is faced with an unsettling realization when he visits Adele at Rose Ridge.

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Directed by Ron UnderwoodWritten by Peter NowalkGuest stars Loretta Devine, Payton Silver, Lorraine Toussaint, Vanessa Marano, Stacy Edwards, Frank Wood, Wren T. Brown, Peter Breitmayer

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Episode 21

Moment of Truth

43m8.2 / 10

After eight years of practice, the residents head to San Francisco for their oral boards; sparks fly between Catherine and Richard when they bump into each other at the hotel; Bailey intervenes after Owen and Teddy get into a heated argument about their young car crash patient; and Mark tries to recruit Lexie for one of his cases. Meanwhile, Alex feels guilty for being away from the hospital when Tommy's health begins to fail.

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Directed by Chandra WilsonWritten by Zakiyyah AlexanderGuest stars Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Kate Mines, Debbie Allen, Amanda Fuller, Kari Coleman, Thad Luckinbill, David Pevsner, Susan Ortiz

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Episode 22

Let the Bad Times Roll

43m8.5 / 10

The residents agonize over their oral boards, reliving every answer they gave during their exams; Arizona's close childhood friend comes to Seattle Grace for medical help; the doctors work on a patient who is missing one third of his skull; and Julia asks Mark to start a family with her. Meanwhile Catherine tells Richard that one of his residents has failed.

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Directed by Kevin McKiddWritten by Matt ByrneGuest stars Cynthia Watros, David DeLuise, William Daniels, Debbie Allen, Holley Fain, Rachel Andersen, Jordan Belfi, Jane Daly

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Episode 23

Migration

43m8.6 / 10

The residents determine their future as they make their final decisions regarding post residency positions; Mark admits to Derek that he is torn between his love for Lexie and the fact that Julia can give him everything he's ever wanted; Ben plans something extra special for Bailey, but she is preoccupied with her work; and Arizona encourages her childhood friend, Nick, to have surgery. Meanwhile a couple on their third honeymoon come to the hospital complaining of mysterious symptoms.

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Directed by Stephen CraggWritten by Jenna Bans, Mark WildingGuest stars Jason George, Jordan Belfi, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Patrick Fischler

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Episode 24

Flight

43m8.5 / 10finale

Faced with a life threatening situation, the doctors must fight to stay alive while trying to save the lives of their peers; Bailey and Ben make a decision regarding their relationship; and Teddy is presented with a tempting offer. Meanwhile, Richard plans a special dinner for the residents.

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Directed by Rob CornWritten by Shonda RhimesGuest stars Jason George, Kate Mines, James Le Gros, Brie Eley

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Grey's Anatomy

Cast

Ellen PompeoMeredith Grey
Chandra WilsonMiranda Bailey
Sandra OhCristina Yang
Justin ChambersAlex Karev
James Pickens Jr.Richard Webber
Patrick DempseyDerek Shepherd
Caterina ScorsoneAmelia Shepherd
Camilla LuddingtonJo Wilson

Credits

Created by
Shonda Rhimes

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
465
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ABCUnited States
  • The Mark Gordon CompanyUnited States
  • shondalandUnited States
  • ABC StudiosUnited States
  • Touchstone TelevisionUnited States
  • Entertainment One TelevisionCanada

Themes

doctorhospitalmedical dramamedical studentseattle, washingtonsurgical internstraumaworkplace