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Grey's Anatomy S12E16 — When It Hurts So Bad
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Grey's Anatomy•Season 12•Episode 16

When It Hurts So Bad

7.6/10 · 991 votesMar 31, 201643 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 12•−0.5 vs season avg

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Meredith takes a step forward with Will but quickly regrets it; Maggie senses a disconnection with Andrew; and Amelia reevaluates her relationship with Owen. Meanwhile, Catherine comes into town and really shakes things up with April and Jackson.

Directed byEric Laneuville
Written byAndy Reaser
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Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo

Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson

Miranda Bailey

Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers

Alex Karev

James Pickens Jr.

James Pickens Jr.

Richard Webber

Caterina Scorsone

Caterina Scorsone

Amelia Shepherd

Camilla Luddington

Camilla Luddington

Jo Wilson

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd

Owen Hunt

Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez

Callie Torres

Jessica Capshaw

Jessica Capshaw

Arizona Robbins

Jason George

Jason George

Ben Warren

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams

Jackson Avery

Sarah Drew

Sarah Drew

April Kepner

Crew2

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Andy Reaser

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Eric Laneuville

Eric Laneuville

Director

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Episode Summary

"When It Hurts So Bad" is episode 16 of Grey's Anatomy season 12. It scored 7.6/10 from 991 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Eric Laneuville and written by Andy Reaser, it aired on March 31, 2016.

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