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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 10

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 1 - Seal Our Fate
    8.0/10(1525 votes)

    #1 - Seal Our Fate

    S10:E1

    The Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital doctors are faced with the devastation left by the storm. A giant mudslide in Seattle injures a group of first responders and citizens, causing the already short handed ER to spring into action. Meanwhile, Meredith is faced with a tough decision that will affect the life of a loved one, Callie is rocked by the reality of Arizona’s infidelity, and Richard’s life is in extreme danger.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Joan Rater

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  2. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 2 - I Want You with Me
    7.8/10(1264 votes)

    #2 - I Want You with Me

    S10:E2

    Callie makes a decision about her relationship; the doctors receive devastating news.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Debora Cahn

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  3. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 3 - Everybody's Crying Mercy
    7.5/10(1205 votes)

    #3 - Everybody's Crying Mercy

    S10:E3

    Derek and Meredith adjust to life at home with their newborn; Arizona tries to repair her marriage; Jackson and Owen clash over financial issues.

    Director:Tony Phelan
    Writer:Tia Napolitano

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  4. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 4 - Puttin' on the Ritz
    7.7/10(1187 votes)

    #4 - Puttin' on the Ritz

    S10:E4

    The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial throw a fundraising gala which turns wildly competitive after Jackson makes a rash promise. Back at the hospital, Bailey’s patience is tested when she has to deal with several extremely difficult patients. Meanwhile, Shane and Stephanie handle an incredibly busy ER by themselves and Alex reveals an emotional secret to Jo.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  5. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 5 - I Bet It Stung
    7.5/10(1186 votes)

    #5 - I Bet It Stung

    S10:E5

    Meredith struggles to balance her roles as a surgeon and a mother when she returns to work; Stephanie tries to impress Jackson's mother; Jo becomes overly involved with a patient.

    Director:Mark Jackson
    Writer:Jeannine Renshaw

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  6. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 6 - Map of You
    7.6/10(1209 votes)

    #6 - Map of You

    S10:E6

    Derek and Callie work on a brain mapping project, Richard encourages the interns to use his physical condition as a learning tool and after a discussion with Callie, Meredith considers continuing her mother’s research. Meanwhile, Shane continues to feel guilty about Heather’s death.

    Director:David Greenspan
    Writer:Billy Harper

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  7. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 7 - Thriller
    7.3/10(1318 votes)

    #7 - Thriller

    S10:E7

    Costumed patients create a challenge for the doctors; Derek and Ben work on a new surgical technique; Richard asks a resident to perform his next surgery, angering Bailey.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Gabriel Llanas

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  8. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 8 - Two Against One
    7.4/10(1166 votes)

    #8 - Two Against One

    S10:E8

    A betrayal intensifies the issues between Cristina and Meredith; Matthew and April make a decision about their relationship; Bailey faces difficulties with Ben's return.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  9. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 9 - Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
    7.9/10(1306 votes)

    #9 - Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

    S10:E9

    When an unexpected malpractice suit turns Callie's world upside down, her supportive father arrives and shares an interesting secret with her. Meanwhile, through flashbacks, we learn some surprising details about Callie and Arizona's marriage.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Stacy McKee

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  10. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 10 - Somebody That I Used To Know
    7.5/10(1077 votes)

    #10 - Somebody That I Used To Know

    S10:E10

    Ben worries that a casual conversation with Derek could potentially cause issues for Bailey, Cristina turns to Shane as tension grows with Meredith, and April's upcoming wedding makes for an uncomfortable situation between Jackson and Stephanie. Meanwhile, Meredith plans a Thanksgiving dinner at her house.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Debora Cahn

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  11. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 11 - Man on the Moon
    7.6/10(1076 votes)

    #11 - Man on the Moon

    S10:E11

    April’s sisters arrive to help celebrate April’s upcoming nuptials and quickly get on her nerves. Matthew and Jackson are forced to work together when they witness a terrible accident, Callie and Arizona work hard to reestablish their relationship and Cristina is pressured to live stream an upcoming surgery. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to the hospital.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter

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  12. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 12 - Get Up, Stand Up
    8.5/10(1474 votes)

    #12 - Get Up, Stand Up

    S10:E12

    On the day of April's wedding, the Grey Sloan Memorial doctors are all preoccupied with their own drama. Meredith and Cristina continue to argue about their research and careers, Bailey comes clean to Ben about her feelings regarding him moving back to Seattle, and Shane puts himself in a risky situation. Meanwhile, Derek gets a phone call that will change his life.

    Director:Tony Phelan
    Writer:Bruce William Harper

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  13. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 13 - Take It Back
    8.1/10(1179 votes)

    #13 - Take It Back

    S10:E13

    The doctors are faced with the consequences of the events at April's wedding. Alex reacts to the news about his father. Callie and Arizona make a decision about their relationship.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  14. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 14 - You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
    7.8/10(1034 votes)

    #14 - You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

    S10:E14

    After an anonymous complaint is issued by one of their own, the hospital implements a non-fraternizing policy causing the couples to panic. Meanwhile, Emma and Owen talk about the future, Cristina and Meredith enjoy a little girl time, and Richard enlists the residents to help research a rare cancer case.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Tia Napolitano

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  15. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 15 - Throwing it All Away
    7.8/10(1010 votes)

    #15 - Throwing it All Away

    S10:E15

    Arizona has a bad day which escalates when she advises one of Callie's patients on a potential double amputation. Derek goes back on a promise to Callie, and Jo and Stephanie come across an abandoned baby outside the hospital. Meanwhile, the doctors deal with the repercussions of the non-fraternization rule, which include meetings with HR and one doctor's suspension.

    Director:Chris Hayden
    Writer:Joan Rater

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  16. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 16 - We Gotta Get Out of This Place
    7.6/10(1087 votes)

    #16 - We Gotta Get Out of This Place

    S10:E16

    It's Richard's birthday and Bailey invites him to scrub in on the case of a lifetime. Meredith hires a research assistant to help with her portal vein project. A scorned Callie gives Derek quite the shock. Meanwhile, Shane helps screen candidates for Cristina's clinical trial and meets a young expectant mother who needs his help.

    Director:Susan Vaill
    Writer:Jeannine Renshaw

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  17. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 17 - Do You Know?
    7.3/10(1721 votes)

    #17 - Do You Know?

    S10:E17

    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

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  18. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 18 - You Be Illin'
    7.6/10(1117 votes)

    #18 - You Be Illin'

    S10:E18

    The hospital gets inundated with flu infected patients, which causes the doctors to slowly fall ill one by one. Derek must fight off the sickness as he prepares to give a speech on brain mapping and the residents place bets on who will fall ill first. Meanwhile, a new doctor at the hospital gives Alex a glimpse into an alternate form of medical practice.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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  19. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 19 - I'm Winning
    8.0/10(996 votes)

    #19 - I'm Winning

    S10:E19

    Cristina won't let herself get excited when she is nominated for a Harper Avery award; Alex thinks about making a change; Callie and Derek work with a machine that recognizes emotions.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Joan Rater

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  20. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 20 - Go It Alone
    7.7/10(1001 votes)

    #20 - Go It Alone

    S10:E20

    Cristina enlists Meredith to help her prepare an acceptance speech for her possible Harper Avery win and while Owen offers to attend the ceremony with her, she insists on going alone. Meanwhile, Derek feels overwhelmed between his responsibilities at home and at the hospital. April and Jackson come to a disagreement on children and religion, and Callie and Arizona try to reconnect in their marriage.

    Director:Mark Jackson
    Writer:Lauren Barnett

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  21. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 21 - Change of Heart
    8.2/10(1064 votes)

    #21 - Change of Heart

    S10:E21

    Jackson is given the daunting task of delivering disappointing news to the doctors. Meanwhile, Derek's sister Amelia drops by for a surprise visit, Richard surprises Catherine in Boston and when Bailey gets frustrated by the slow pace of her research, she makes a risky decision.

    Director:Rob J. Greenlea
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  22. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 22 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
    8.7/10(1259 votes)

    #22 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

    S10:E22

    Cristina considers her future at the hospital; Amelia and Derek collaborate on a tough surgery involving conjoined twins; Jo takes on too many cases at once; Stephanie stumbles on the truth about Bailey's case.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Joan Rater

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  23. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 23 - Everything I Try to Do, Nothing Seems to Turn Out Right
    8.1/10(1006 votes)

    #23 - Everything I Try to Do, Nothing Seems to Turn Out Right

    S10:E23

    With Derek away, Meredith spends time with Amelia and finds out her true feelings about her time in Seattle. Bailey deals with the ramifications of her actions and Callie receives devastating news. Meanwhile, the residents panic after hearing that one of them will be fired

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  24. Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 24 - Fear (of the Unknown)
    9.2/10(2117 votes)

    #24 - Fear (of the Unknown)

    S10:E24

    The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital bid an emotional farewell to the beloved Cristina Yang. A possible act of terrorism rocks Seattle and causes chaos at the hospital. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a life changing decision and one doctor receives shocking news.

    Director:Tony Phelan
    Writer:Shonda Rhimes

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"Seal Our Fate" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 10. It scored 8/10 based on 1525 votes. Directed by Rob Corn and written by Joan Rater, it aired on 9/26/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "I Want You with Me".