8.4/107 votes#1 - My Next Life
Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 3/3/2016
A patient from Meredith's very first surgery as an Intern is readmitted to Grey Sloan Memorial with a new aneurysm, and Amelia takes her case. Meanwhile, Maggie suspects that Richard knows about her relationship with Andrew, and Arizona debates dating again.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: William Harper
8.3/103 votes#2 - Cowgirls Don't Cry
Season 19 Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/2023
A bull rider shows up at Grey Sloan with severe injuries, forcing Maggie, Amelia, Owen and Blue to examine their own biases. Elsewhere, Simone can’t find anyone to be her maid of honor, and Mika takes drastic measures to pay down her student debt.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Mark Driscoll
8.2/105 votes#3 - Games People Play
Season 14 Episode 14 - Aired 3/8/2018
Maggie's relationship with Clive starts to progress; she invites him over for a game night to meet Meredith and Amelia; Meredith and Jo meet with the owner of the patent to the polymer they need for their project, who is a friend of the family.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Jason Ganzel
8.2/104 votes#4 - Blood, Sweat and Tears
Season 20 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2024
Owen and Teddy have the day off but encounter an injured civilian. Monica enlists Amelia's help with an operation on a young patient. The interns complete their procedure logs, allowing them back into the OR.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Megan Chan Meinero
8.0/102 votes#5 - Stronger Than Hate
Season 18 Episode 18 - Aired 5/19/2022
A dinner party is thrown at the sister house in Nick's honor. Meanwhile, Grey Sloan Memorial receives a victim of a brutal hate crime.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Julie Wong
7.9/1010 votes#6 - Owner of a Lonely Heart
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2005
Cristina Yang has little sympathy for Constance Ferguson (special guest star Rosanna Arquette), a prison inmate who jeopardizes her health just to get out of solitary confinement. Meanwhile the interns all keep careful watch on the family of premature quintuplets with a variety of serious health challenges, Izzie's anger at Alex reaches boiling point, and Dr. Addison Shepherd decides to teach Izzie a very painful lesson.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Mark Wilding
7.8/106 votes#7 - Give Peace a Chance
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2009
When Isaac has an inoperable tumor wrapped around his spine, he wants Derek to do the impossible. Derek tests the Chief's authority when Richard objects to moving forward with the risky surgery.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Peter Nowalk
7.8/105 votes#8 - Go Big or Go Home
Season 14 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2017
Harper Avery arrives at Grey Sloan, putting Bailey on edge. A familiar face from Meredith’s past returns as a patient, and Amelia tries to manage a secret.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Meg Marinis
7.7/103 votes#9 - We Didn't Start the Fire
Season 15 Episode 15 - Aired 2/28/2019
When Jackson throws a party to celebrate Catherine’s surgery and those who worked to save her, literally nothing goes as planned. Meanwhile, Helen pays Alex and Jo a surprise visit.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Andy Reaser
7.6/107 votes#10 - Push
Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2010
A patient who needs an extremely difficult surgery comes to Seattle Grace, and it's Richard and Owen who vie for the opportunity to tackle it. But the decision lies in the hands of Derek, who deems that Owen should take on the surgery, leaving Richard bitter. Meanwhile, Bailey deals with her own personal struggles when she nervously prepares for another date with Ben.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Debora Cahn
7.6/107 votes#11 - The Bed's Too Big Without You
Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 2/5/2015
April stays optimistic as Arizona begins testing on her baby; Dr. Herman plans out a crash course in fetal surgery; and Owen and Callie encourage each other to get back into the dating scene. Meanwhile, Meredith, Maggie and Bailey use the 3D printer to gain a better understanding of their patient's tumor.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Tia Napolitano
7.5/106 votes#12 - Almost Grown
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2010
As part of their training, Seattle Grace's residents are put in charge; the attending surgeons compete for a million-dollar grant.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Brian Tanen
7.5/106 votes#13 - Moment of Truth
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2012
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.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Zakiyyah Alexander
7.5/106 votes#14 - With or Without You
Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2015
Meredith, rattled by the latest events, tries to figure out what to do about Derek. Meanwhile, Owen is shocked when his mother is admitted to the hospital.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Elisabeth R. Finch
7.4/105 votes#15 - Do You Know?
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 3/27/2014
Cristina imagines the two routes her life can take based on one decision she makes. Meanwhile one of the hospital’s patients decides whether or not to live.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Stacy McKee
7.3/106 votes#16 - Take the Lead
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2011
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.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: William Harper
7.3/106 votes#17 - I Wear the Face
Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 4/7/2016
Meredith goes on an ambulance ride with Owen and Nathan to pick up a heart for a transplant patient. Musician & MS patient Kyle Diaz is admitted to Grey Sloan Memorial with a tremor in his hand, and the residents apply for the Preminger Grant. Meanwhile, Catherine continues to insert herself into Jackson and April’s business against Richard’s wishes.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Karin Gist
7.3/107 votes#18 - In the Air Tonight
Season 13 Episode 20 - Aired 4/13/2017
Meredith and Nathan have to confront their feelings when they are are stuck sitting next to each other on a plane.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Stacy McKee
7.3/103 votes#19 - Everyday Angel
Season 15 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2018
Meredith reaches out to Teddy and helps her talk through some of her personal struggles. Owen and Amelia hide out near Betty’s school after she becomes a flight risk. Meanwhile, Jo wants to get to work on the fellowship, but Bailey’s attention is elsewhere.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Julie Wong
7.2/106 votes#20 - Second Opinion
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2012
As the doctors continue with their lawsuit, they’re forced to confront the realities of their injuries. Meanwhile, Bailey tricks Arizona into helping her with a pediatric case, and Cristina tries to find normalcy in her new environment.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Bill Harper
7.2/106 votes#21 - I Want You with Me
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2013
Callie makes a decision about her relationship; the doctors receive devastating news.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Debora Cahn
7.2/104 votes#22 - Breathe Again
Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2019
Meredith has a court hearing after skipping out on community service, while Bailey and Jo have a patient that Jo realizes is from the treatment facility. Richard and Gemma grab breakfast together and things go awry.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Elisabeth R. Finch
7.0/102 votes#23 - Chasing Waterfalls
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2017
Lena’s parents are back in town for a visit, while Callie and Aaron get closer than ever before. Mariana tries to get closer to Logan, but it backfires when his girlfriend catches wind of it.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Bradley Bredeweg
7.0/101 votes#24 - Twenty-Fine
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/23/2019
Malika asks the Coterie crew to create performance pieces expressing themselves as their birthday presents to her, leading to a night of improv, music performances, and revelations.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Joanna Johnson
6.8/106 votes#25 - Transplant Wasteland
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/2013
The discord and chaos created by the hospital's new management team causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, the doctors and the interns must juggle several transplant surgeries at once, each coming with its own set of obstacles.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Zoanne Clack
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"My Next Life" is the best rated episode directed by Chandra Wilson. It scored 8.4/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by William Harper. It aired on 3/3/2016 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cowgirls Don't Cry".