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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 13

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 13!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 23 - True Colors
    8.7/10(1385 votes)

    S13:E23

    The doctors of Grey Sloan encounter a difficult case involving a dangerous patient. Meanwhile, Owen receives life-changing news that pushes Amelia to step up to support him, and Alex attends a medical conference after making a shocking discovery.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:William Harper

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  2. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 24 - Ring of Fire
    8.6/10(1544 votes)

    S13:E24

    The doctors’ lives are at risk after a dangerous patient escapes the hospital room. Alex must make a hard choice in his relationship with Jo while Meredith has some big news for Nathan that brings things to a turning point.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Stacy McKee

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  3. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 9 - You Haven't Done Nothin'
    8.4/10(1171 votes)

    S13:E9

    Believing he is going to jail tomorrow, Alex makes a big decision about his future. While the hospital is overrun with victims of a building collapse, Richard demands answers from Bailey about Eliza’s presence at Grey Sloan.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Karin Gist

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  4. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 18 - Be Still, My Soul
    8.3/10(1309 votes)

    S13:E18

    When Maggie’s mom’s health deteriorates, the doctors are at odds over how to treat her. Meanwhile, Richard comes to grips with Bailey’s betrayal over the Residency Program.

    Director:Ellen Pompeo
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  5. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 6 - Roar
    8.1/10(1019 votes)

    S13:E6

    A familiar face returns to Grey Sloan, throwing many of the doctors for a loop. With Catherine putting on the pressure, Bailey has to make a decision about Alex while a tough ER case makes Amelia’s bad day even worse.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter

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  6. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 1 - Undo
    8.0/10(1291 votes)

    S13:E1

    When one of Grey Sloan’s own lands in the hospital, Bailey tries to figure out what happened while the rest of the doctors jump in to help. Meredith juggles huge secrets that affect her relationships with Alex and Maggie. While Richard helps Jo with a big decision, April and Catherine clash over the new baby.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:William Harper

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  7. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 3 - I Ain't No Miracle Worker
    8.0/10(1000 votes)

    S13:E3

    A car crash at a funeral brings a bickering family into the hospital. Back from New York, Arizona ends up caught between Alex and Andrew. While Ben takes on a new parenting role, Amelia helps Meredith and Maggie through a problem.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Andy Reaser

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  8. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 13 - It Only Gets Much Worse
    7.9/10(1007 votes)

    S13:E13

    The residents are excited for Eliza’s next phase of teaching, but they spend the day caught between the warring attendings. Meanwhile, April has a challenging first day in her new role at the hospital.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Lauren Barnett

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  9. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 17 - 'Til I Hear It from You
    7.9/10(1139 votes)

    S13:E17

    Diane Pierce returns to Grey Sloan, but Maggie is still in the dark as to why she’s really there. Owen and Amelia hash out their problems as they work a trauma case together, and Bailey tries to mend her relationship with Richard.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  10. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 20 - In the Air Tonight
    7.9/10(1590 votes)

    S13:E20

    Meredith and Nathan have to confront their feelings when they are are stuck sitting next to each other on a plane.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Stacy McKee

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  11. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 5 - Both Sides Now
    7.7/10(968 votes)

    S13:E5

    Meredith and Bailey are at odds when both of their patients need a liver transplant, Owen seeks help from the other doctors when he is charged with babysitting baby Harriet for the day, and Amelia struggles with telling Owen some important news.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Mark Driscoll

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  12. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 10 - You Can Look (But You'd Better Not Touch)
    7.7/10(1524 votes)

    S13:E10

    Bailey, Arizona and Jo go to a maximum security women’s prison to treat a violent, 16-year-old pregnant girl and her unborn baby.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Tia Napolitano

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  13. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 19 - What's Inside
    7.7/10(993 votes)

    S13:E19

    When Maggie takes on a big case, many of the doctors are worried she’s not the right one for the job while Stephanie makes a mistake treating one of Grey Sloan’s own.

    Director:Nzingha Stewart
    Writer:Tia Napolitano

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  14. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 2 - Catastrophe and the Cure
    7.6/10(1025 votes)

    S13:E2

    Meredith considers her loyalties, as Alex deals with the repercussions of his actions. Newlyweds Amelia and Owen host a dinner party with unlikely guests, and Jackson proposes an arrangement to help April through her recovery.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Karin Gist

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  15. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 4 - Falling Slowly
    7.6/10(970 votes)

    S13:E4

    Alex tries to do the right thing but still cant catch a break. Jackson and April adjust to their “new normal” with the baby. While Meredith and Nathan establish what’s going on between them, Amelia questions the state of her relationship with Owen.

    Director:Victoria Mahoney
    Writer:Jen Klein

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  16. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 21 - Don't Stop Me Now
    7.6/10(1000 votes)

    S13:E21

    Bailey and April work to fix things between Richard and Catherine; Eliza continues to pursue Arizona; one of Alex's previous patients returns to Grey Sloan.

    Director:Louis Venosta
    Writer:Andy Reaser

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  17. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 22 - Leave It Inside
    7.6/10(975 votes)

    S13:E22

    April and Andrew consult with a fiery patient who has a giant, inoperable heart tumor. Meanwhile, Alex and Eliza are at odds over the treatment of a young patient, and Stephanie and Ben make decisions that could affect their careers.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Elisabeth R. Finch

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  18. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 7 - Why Try to Change Me Now
    7.5/10(1030 votes)

    S13:E7

    The arrival of a new consultant puts all of the doctors on edge, especially once she starts stepping on toes in the OR. Amelia and Owen bring their personal problems into the hospital, while April explores some uncharted territory.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  19. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 12 - None of Your Business
    7.5/10(1096 votes)

    S13:E12

    Maggie gets a surprise visit from her mother at the hospital. Bailey has to make a difficult decision when one of the attendings refuses to work with Eliza, and Stephanie gets caught up in Owen and Amelia’s personal drama.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Andy Reaser

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  20. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 14 - Back Where You Belong
    7.5/10(1063 votes)

    S13:E14

    Alex returns to the hospital and discovers a lot has changed since he left. Meanwhile, Jo has to make a difficult decision on a case, and Arizona tries to distance herself from Eliza.

    Director:Oliver Bokelberg
    Writer:Jen Klein

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  21. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 11 - Jukebox Hero
    7.4/10(1121 votes)

    S13:E11

    Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza’s first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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  22. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 16 - Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?
    7.3/10(1401 votes)

    S13:E16

    Jackson and April travel to Montana in order to perform a complicated surgery on a young patient, but Jackson’s mind is elsewhere, and April is forced to step up and get him back on track.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Elisabeth R. Finch

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  23. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 15 - Civil War
    7.0/10(1091 votes)

    S13:E15

    Richard, Jackson, April and Catherine tackle a grueling trauma case intensified by hospital politics. Amelia finally faces her feelings about Owen, and Meredith gets caught between Nathan and Alex over a patient.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter

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  24. Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 8 - The Room Where It Happens
    6.8/10(1966 votes)

    S13:E8

    A difficult surgery brings back pivotal memories for Meredith, Richard, Owen and Stephanie, as they work together to save a life.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"True Colors" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 13. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1385 votes. Directed by Kevin McKidd and written by William Harper, it aired on 5/11/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Ring of Fire".