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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 11

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 11!

Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC

Season 11 Ratings Summary

"I Must Have Lost It on the Wind" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 11. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1230 votes. Directed by Kevin McKidd and written by Shonda Rhimes, it aired on 9/25/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Puzzle with a Piece Missing".

  • I Must Have Lost It on the Wind
    7.6/101,230 votes

    #1 - I Must Have Lost It on the Wind

    Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2014

    With Cristina gone, a new doctor, Maggie Pierce, making the rounds and Derek wanting to move to Washington DC, Meredith struggles to regain a sense of normalcy both at home and in the hospital. Meanwhile, Callie and Arizona come to a decision about surrogacy, Amelia overhears a big secret, Bailey realizes she will have to fight Alex for Cristina’s board seat and a freak accident causes two teenagers to be caught in a very compromising position.

    Director: Kevin McKidd

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • Puzzle with a Piece Missing
    7.6/101,154 votes

    #2 - Puzzle with a Piece Missing

    Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2014

    Maggie tries to make a good impression but finds herself in unfortunate situations; Richard keeps hiding his secret.

    Director: Rob Corn

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • Got to Be Real
    7.5/101,013 votes

    #3 - Got to Be Real

    Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2014

    Owen tries to get Callie to help Veterans Hospital patients with the robotic limb lab. Alex and Meredith's friendship makes Jo jealous. Alex and Bailey prepare to go in front of the board.

    Director: Rob Corn

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • Only Mama Knows
    8.2/101,173 votes

    #4 - Only Mama Knows

    Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2014

    Secrets from Ellis Grey’s past come to light when Meredith watches old videos and reads through her mother’s journals. Meanwhile, Maggie rocks the hospital with an unexpected announcement; Alex gets new responsibilities and Callie focuses her attention on the Veterans’ project.

    Director: Nicole Cummins-Rubio

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • Bend and Break
    7.6/101,090 votes

    #5 - Bend and Break

    Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2014

    Callie and Arizona examine their marital problems and what's contributed to them. Meanwhile, Callie devotes herself to the veterans' project, Arizona strives to impress Dr. Herman, and Richard seeks guidance from Bailey.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • Don't Let's Start
    7.5/10950 votes

    #6 - Don't Let's Start

    Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2014

    Owen becomes invested in a patient when he realizes she may have served in the military, April’s mother pays her daughter a visit and bonds with Jackson, and Derek plans a family dinner. Meanwhile, a patient’s diagnosis causes Bailey to reconsider her own health issues and Dr. Herman drops a bombshell on Arizona

    Director: Rob J. Greenlea

    Writer: Austin Guzman

  • Could We Start Again, Please?
    8.0/10952 votes

    #7 - Could We Start Again, Please?

    Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2014

    Information about Amelia's past emerges and causes problems for her at the hospital.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: Andy Reaser

  • Risk
    8.0/10998 votes

    #8 - Risk

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2014

    Maggie and Meredith disagree with Derek about the best way to approach a patient’s case, which leads to a bigger argument between the couple. Meanwhile Callie feels responsible when one of her veterans is pushed too far and one doctor’s routine procedure results in a devastating diagnosis.

    Director: Rob Corn

    Writer: William Harper

  • Where Do We Go from Here?
    7.9/10960 votes

    #9 - Where Do We Go from Here?

    Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 1/29/2015

    As Derek prepares for his move to DC, Meredith keeps herself busy at the hospital. Meanwhile, Jackson and April deal with difficult news, and Arizona and Amelia discuss how to best approach Dr. Herman.

    Director: Debbie Allen

    Writer: Meg Marinis

  • The Bed's Too Big Without You
    7.9/10965 votes

    #10 - 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

  • All I Could Do Was Cry
    8.5/101,205 votes

    #11 - All I Could Do Was Cry

    Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 2/12/2015

    After several discussions with Dr. Herman, April and Jackson must face their situation head on and make a difficult decision regarding their unborn child. Catherine arrives in Seattle and bumps into Richard at the hospital. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to find someone to take care of the kids so she can visit Derek for the weekend, and Amelia shows Stephanie some tough love when they work together on a case

    Director: Ron Underwood

    Writer: Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter

  • The Great Pretender
    7.7/10944 votes

    #12 - The Great Pretender

    Season 11 Episode 12 - Aired 2/19/2015

    Maggie gets upset when Meredith dodges her questions about DC; Bailey and Ben become concerned about Ben’s brother after he is admitted to the hospital, and Dr. Herman starts to warm up to Arizona. Meanwhile, Richard feels manipulated by Catherine.

    Director: Jeannot Szwarc

    Writer: Mark Driscoll

  • Staring at the End
    8.3/101,183 votes

    #13 - Staring at the End

    Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 2/26/2015

    The hospital doctors become fascinated with Dr. Herman’s case when Amelia gives a lecture detailing the intricacies of the surgery. Arizona and Herman continue to bond over the amount of cases they are trying to complete before the big surgery. Meanwhile, Bailey brings them a case of a pregnant woman who is close to her heart.

    Director: Mark Jackson

    Writer: Stacy McKee

  • The Distance
    8.9/101,570 votes

    #14 - The Distance

    Season 11 Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2015

    In this Amelia-centric episode, Amelia engages in the surgery of a lifetime as a crowd of doctors look on from the gallery. With Stephanie by her side, she begins operating on Dr. Herman, but quickly realizes it's far more difficult than she anticipated. Meanwhile, Bailey becomes skeptical when Arizona takes on one of Herman’s cases.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Austin Guzman

  • I Feel the Earth Move
    7.8/101,014 votes

    #15 - I Feel the Earth Move

    Season 11 Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2015

    An earthquake shakes the ground at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, trapping Maggie in an elevator and threatening Meredith’s long streak of successful surgeries. Meanwhile, Owen gives medical advice to a child over the phone and Ben confides in Jackson.

    Director: Thomas J. Wright

    Writer: Jen Klein

  • Don't Dream It's Over
    8.0/10954 votes

    #16 - Don't Dream It's Over

    Season 11 Episode 16 - Aired 3/19/2015

    A patient's condition sparks a conversation between Richard and Maggie about Alzheimer's disease; April and Jackson struggle to return to their normal lives and Arizona is faced with the reality that Callie is moving on. Meanwhile, Meredith reveals her biggest fears about Derek.

    Director: Susan Vaill

    Writer: Andy Reaser

  • With or Without You
    7.8/101,007 votes

    #17 - 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

  • When I Grow Up
    8.0/10975 votes

    #18 - When I Grow Up

    Season 11 Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2015

    A school field trip to the hospital takes a dramatic turn when the kids witness two injured cops enter the emergency room. Meanwhile, Stephanie sets her eyes on one of the chaperons, Callie operates on the leg of the police captain and Amelia must face her feelings for Owen.

    Director: Zetna Fuentes

    Writer: Tia Napolitano

  • Crazy Love
    7.5/101,070 votes

    #19 - Crazy Love

    Season 11 Episode 19 - Aired 4/9/2015

    Upon realizing that Owen and Amelia have been seeing each other behind her back, Meredith comes down hard on her sister-in-law causing Amelia to rethink things. Meanwhile, Catherine springs into action when a man is brought into the hospital after his wife seeks revenge on his cheating ways.

    Director: Paul McCrane

    Writer: Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter

  • One Flight Down
    7.8/10979 votes

    #20 - One Flight Down

    Season 11 Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/2015

    A small plane crash in Seattle causes multiple casualties and brings back horrible memories for the doctors, especially Meredith and Arizona. Meanwhile, friction between Owen and Amelia makes for an uncomfortable working situation for Stephanie.

    Director: David Greenspan

    Writer: Austin Guzman

  • How to Save a Life
    5.6/103,604 votes

    #21 - How to Save a Life

    Season 11 Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2015

    Derek witnesses a horrible car accident and springs into action to save lives.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • She's Leaving Home
    7.2/101,567 votes

    #22 - She's Leaving Home

    Season 11 Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2015

    Meredith and the staff feel the impact of losing one of their own; Jackson struggles with April's decision; Bailey and Ben argue about their future. Months after Derek's funeral, Amelia struggles with her emotions; April plans to return; and Derek's part in Meredith's life continues to grow.

    Director: Chris Hayden

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes, Stacy McKee

  • Time Stops
    7.8/10933 votes

    #23 - Time Stops

    Season 11 Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/2015

    The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital are forced to put their emotions aside when a catastrophic event occurs.

    Director: Kevin McKidd

    Writer: Meg Marinis

  • You're My Home
    8.1/101,190 votes

    #24 - You're My Home

    Season 11 Episode 24 - Aired 5/14/2015

    As the doctors continue to tackle an unfathomable crisis, they are reminded of what is important and are brought closer together.

    Director: Rob Corn

    Writer: William Harper