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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Episode 6 - Thunderstruck
    9.3/10(562 votes)

    #1 - Thunderstruck

    S19:E6

    On the heels of life-changing news, a thunderstorm hits Grey Sloan. The attending surgeons and interns work together to save an injured reporter and family affected by the storm. Meanwhile, a beloved author undergoes a risky surgery, and complications from the storm arise.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Jase Miles-Perez

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  2. Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Episode 5 - Never Felt So Alone
    9.3/10(416 votes)

    #2 - Never Felt So Alone

    S20:E5

    It's all hands on deck at Grey Sloan when a group of medical students is injured by a floor collapsing at their white coat party. Jo and Link are forced to talk about the future, while Jules confronts Winston about his attitude.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writers:Tameson Duffy, Kingsley Ume

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  3. Grey's Anatomy Season 2 Episode 6 - Into You Like a Train
    9.2/10(2568 votes)

    #3 - Into You Like a Train

    S2:E6

    Train Wreck victims come to Seattle Grace and all staff gets called in. Everyone deals with really weird cases. Except Addison and Izzie. They work with a woman who is pregnant.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  4. Grey's Anatomy Season 2 Episode 17 - As We Know It
    9.2/10(3576 votes)

    #4 - As We Know It

    S2:E17

    Derek is still operating when he finds out about Meredith's current situation. Meredith is freaking out about her situation. Webber and Bailey are dealing with medical health issues. Cristina and Izzie have their own issues to deal with because of Meredith's situation. Addison freaks out when George tries to find a solution to Bailey's impromtu postponement. Overall, Seattle Grace Hospital is still under code black and the situation is getting worse.

    Director:Peter Horton
    Writer:Shonda Rhimes

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  5. Grey's Anatomy Season 6 Episode 23 - Sanctuary
    9.2/10(4258 votes)

    #5 - Sanctuary

    S6:E23

    Seattle Grace Hospital is hit with a crisis like no other in its' history.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Shonda Rhimes

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  6. Grey's Anatomy Season 15 Episode 19 - Silent All These Years
    9.2/10(3253 votes)

    #6 - Silent All These Years

    S15:E19

    When a trauma patient arrives at Grey Sloan, it forces Jo to confront her past. Meanwhile, Bailey and Ben have to talk to Tuck about dating.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Elisabeth R. Finch

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  7. Grey's Anatomy Season 18 Episode 8 - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
    9.2/10(745 votes)

    #7 - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

    S18:E8

    The doctors celebrate the holidays; Hamilton and Meredith prepare for a milestone on their project; Link wants to spend the holiday with Amelia and Scout as a family; Schmitt is faced with a difficult decision during surgery.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Jase Miles-Perez

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  8. Grey's Anatomy Season 18 Episode 20 - You Are the Blood
    9.2/10(1004 votes)

    #8 - You Are the Blood

    S18:E20

    The blood shortage at Grey Sloan Memorial continues. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a risky decision regarding a patient, and Owen’s actions to help his fellow veterans come to light.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  9. Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Episode 20 - Happily Ever After?
    9.2/10(578 votes)

    #9 - Happily Ever After?

    S19:E20

    The attending surgeons fly to Boston, forcing a reunion between Nick and Meredith. Bailey gets a big surprise.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  10. Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Episode 4 - Baby Can I Hold You
    9.2/10(434 votes)

    #10 - Baby Can I Hold You

    S20:E4

    Dr. Arizona Robbins returns to Grey Sloan for a particularly complicated case. The interns are interrogated about their past mistakes, while Teddy is eager to return to work after her health scare.

    Director:Morenike Joela Evans
    Writer:Jase Miles-Perez

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  11. Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Episode 10 - Burn It Down
    9.2/10(435 votes)

    #11 - Burn It Down

    S20:E10

    Wildfires threaten the Seattle region, leading to a flood of patients and emergency procedures. The doctors juggle overcapacity in the ER, complex surgeries and personal stress. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a rash decision that can't be undone.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Julie Wong

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  12. Grey's Anatomy Season 2 Episode 16 - It's the End of the World
    9.1/10(3686 votes)

    #12 - It's the End of the World

    S2:E16

    An explosive case arrives at the O.R. that might endanger all the lives of the people working there, which leads Dr. Burke to declare a "Code Black" for the hospital. Bailey worries where her husband is as she is in labor. Also Izzie and Alex may be creating some heat.

    Director:Peter Horton
    Writer:Shonda Rhimes

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  13. Grey's Anatomy Season 18 Episode 19 - Out for Blood
    9.1/10(581 votes)

    #13 - Out for Blood

    S18:E19

    Due to a blood shortage, Grey Sloan Memorial is setting up a voluntary donation center. Meanwhile, Nick asks Meredith for help with his patient and Winston is hung up on his relationship with his brother.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  14. Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Episode 12 - Pick Yourself Up
    9.1/10(519 votes)

    #14 - Pick Yourself Up

    S19:E12

    In the immediate aftermath of shocking events at the clinic, the hospital goes on lockdown and the Grey Sloan doctors split up to save multiple lives; Maggie lands in hot water with Winston; Jules' roommate makes a surprise appearance.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Scott David Brown

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  15. Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Episode 16 - Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
    9.1/10(332 votes)

    #15 - Papa Was a Rollin' Stone

    S21:E16

    Amelia undertakes a high-risk brain surgery on a young patient, while Winston and Jules disagree over how to handle their trauma patient's family. Jo and Link struggle with wedding planning.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Jess Righthand

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  16. Grey's Anatomy Season 5 Episode 24 - Now or Never
    9.0/10(3426 votes)

    #16 - Now or Never

    S5:E24

    In the second part of the two hour season finale, George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughout the hospital, and Izzie's friends anxiously await her recovery from surgery. Meanwhile Bailey is surprisingly displeased after being accepted into the pediatric fellowship program, and the victim of a near-fatal traffic accident brings the talents of Seattle Grace's doctors together. This is the second hour of a 2-hour season finale.

    Directors:Bill D'Elia, Rob Corn
    Writers:Allan Heinberg, Debora Cahn

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  17. Grey's Anatomy Season 18 Episode 5 - Bottle Up and Explode!
    9.0/10(712 votes)

    #17 - Bottle Up and Explode!

    S18:E5

    The Grey Sloan doctors spring into action after an explosion rocks Seattle, with the incoming trauma hitting close to home. Owen experiences PTSD after he hears the explosion, while his sister Megan enlists help from Winston and Hayes in confidence. In Minnesota, Meredith and Amelia meet up with a familiar face who assists in their study. The crossover starts on Station 19 S05E05 Things We Lost in the Fire (I).

    Director:Lindsay Cohen
    Writers:Kiley Donovan, Beto Skubs

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  18. Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Episode 5 - When I Get to the Border
    9.0/10(675 votes)

    #18 - When I Get to the Border

    S19:E5

    Bailey and Addison take a road trip to volunteer at a family planning center, but a patient’s ectopic pregnancy leads to complications. Elsewhere, the interns play detective about Lucas’ relationship with Amelia, and Meredith catches up with Jackson on a trip to Boston.

    Director:Jesse Williams
    Writer:Julie Wong

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  19. Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Episode 11 - Training Day
    9.0/10(609 votes)

    #19 - Training Day

    S19:E11

    Addison makes a special appearance at Grey Sloan to welcome Bailey’s new OB/GYN trainees. Maggie’s lung transplant is derailed, and Nick bonds with Lucas — before the day takes a shocking turn.

    Director:Kim Raver
    Writers:Meg Marinis, Julie Wong

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  20. Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Episode 3 - I Can See Clearly Now
    9.0/10(382 votes)

    #20 - I Can See Clearly Now

    S21:E3

    Simone and Lucas work to balance their relationship while competing to assist on an awake kidney transplant. Teddy offers Amelia a new opportunity, and Ben's interview doesn't go as planned. Meredith's secret causes tension with Richard.

    Director:Victoria Mahoney
    Writer:Mark Driscoll

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  21. Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Episode 7 - If You Leave
    9.0/10(435 votes)

    #21 - If You Leave

    S21:E7

    The doctors at Grey Sloan must put aside their emotions under intense circumstances. Levi asks James a shocking question that could impact their future.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Tameson Duffy

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  22. Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Episode 15 - Bust Your Windows
    9.0/10(332 votes)

    #22 - Bust Your Windows

    S21:E15

    A window washer’s platform crashes through a hospital window, testing the Grey Sloan team’s limits. Meanwhile, Blue and Simone clash over their living arrangements, and Lucas strives to impress Catherine while on her service.

    Director:Lisa Leone
    Writer:Scott D. Brown

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  23. Grey's Anatomy Season 2 Episode 25 - 17 Seconds
    8.9/10(2232 votes)

    #23 - 17 Seconds

    S2:E25

    George and Derek work together, Denny still doesn't have a heart, and Meredith gets paired with Callie. A 12-week pregnant girl dies in the O.R. and her parents try to keep the baby alive. This causes tension between Derek and Addison. One doctor's overreaction unites two bickering patients. Finn is still treating Doc for medical problems.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Mark Wilding

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  24. Grey's Anatomy Season 5 Episode 13 - Stairway to Heaven
    8.9/10(2044 votes)

    #24 - Stairway to Heaven

    S5:E13

    Bailey grows desperate as a patient's condition becomes more and more dire. Everyone in the hospital is stepping up to try to find the boy a new organ donor, including Meredith, who considers a death row patient's wish to die before execution. Meanwhile, an injury leaves Mark in a compromising position in the OR and Cristina awkwardly avoids Owen.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Mark Wilding

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  25. Grey's Anatomy Season 5 Episode 18 - Stand By Me
    8.9/10(1752 votes)

    #25 - Stand By Me

    S5:E18

    After his fellow surgeons try and fail to bring Derek back to work, Meredith must summon the strength to convince him. Meanwhile the hospital is abuzz as Mark attempts a rare face transplant surgery. Cristina, at last awarded her first solo surgery, is more focused on the needs of her friends, and Izzie does her best to keep her medical condition a secret.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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Best Episodes Summary

"Thunderstruck" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy". It scored 9.3/10 based on 562 votes. Directed by Michael W. Watkins and written by Jase Miles-Perez, it aired on 11/10/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Never Felt So Alone".