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Grey's Anatomy S1E2 — The First Cut is the Deepest

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Grey's Anatomy•Season 1•Episode 2

The First Cut is the Deepest

8.1/10 · 2,614 votesApr 3, 200543 min

Ranked #3 of 9 in Season 1•matches the season avg

The surgical staff tries to be optimistic as a young woman clings to life after a brutal attack. Meanwhile Meredith puts her career on the line to save a newborn in the hospital nursery, and the other interns learn that it takes more than just

Directed byPeter Horton

Written byShonda Rhimes

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Cast9

Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo

Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson

Miranda Bailey

Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh

Cristina Yang

Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers

Alex Karev

James Pickens Jr.

James Pickens Jr.

Richard Webber

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Derek Shepherd

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Izzie Stevens

T. R. Knight

T. R. Knight

George O'Malley

Isaiah Washington

Isaiah Washington

Preston Burke

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Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes

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Peter Horton

Peter Horton

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Mimi Schmir

Producer

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Kip Koenig

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"The First Cut is the Deepest" is episode 2 of Grey's Anatomy season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,614 votes, ranking #3 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Peter Horton and written by Shonda Rhimes, it aired on April 3, 2005.

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