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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 14

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 14 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 14!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 1 - Break Down the House
    8.1/10(1396 votes)

    #1 - Break Down the House

    S14:E1

    Meredith and the team are focused on helping Owen’s sister after her shocking return, and Amelia faces a conflict over a patient. Meanwhile, Bailey is forced to give Grey Sloan a facelift after the fire, and the doctors are introduced to a few new faces that spice things up around the hospital.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  2. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 2 - Get Off on the Pain
    8.2/10(1229 votes)

    #2 - Get Off on the Pain

    S14:E2

    Meredith struggles to come up with a new plan for Owen’s sister. Jo makes a surprising choice regarding Alex, and Andrew’s sister’s controversial research leads to a shocking discovery.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  3. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 3 - Go Big or Go Home
    8.2/10(1183 votes)

    #3 - Go Big or Go Home

    S14:E3

    Harper Avery arrives at Grey Sloan, putting Bailey on edge. A familiar face from Meredith’s past returns as a patient, and Amelia tries to manage a secret.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  4. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 4 - Ain't That a Kick in the Head
    8.2/10(1227 votes)

    #4 - Ain't That a Kick in the Head

    S14:E4

    Amelia confronts a difficult situation, while Meredith deals with the fallout from her conversation with Nathan. Maggie finds herself at an awkward family dinner, Jackson receives big news, and Richard and Bailey search for the stars of tomorrow.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Marlana Hope

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  5. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 5 - Danger Zone
    7.3/10(1432 votes)

    #5 - Danger Zone

    S14:E5

    In a flashback to Iraq in 2007, the events leading up to Megan’s kidnapping are revealed. In present day, Owen and Megan hash out old wounds.

    Director:Cecilie A. Mosli
    Writer:Jalysa Conway

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  6. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 6 - Come on Down to My Boat, Baby
    7.9/10(1272 votes)

    #6 - Come on Down to My Boat, Baby

    S14:E6

    Jackson decides he needs some time off and invites the guys to join him on a day out at sea. Meanwhile, Arizona, April and Maggie treat a woman who’s hiding a deadly secret.

    Director:Lisa Leone
    Writer:Kiley Donovan

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  7. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 7 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
    9.1/10(2121 votes)

    #7 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story

    S14:E7

    After a roller coaster car falls off the track at the county fair, the doctors at Grey Sloan tend to patients who spark memories about ghosts from their past. The series 300th episode!

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  8. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 8 - Out of Nowhere
    8.5/10(1455 votes)

    #8 - Out of Nowhere

    S14:E8

    A hacker compromises the hospital’s computer system, causing monitors, phones, labs and patient files to all go down. As technology fails them, Bailey attempts to keep the peace but chaos erupts and the doctors are forced to get creative in their methods to treat the patients.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:William Harper

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  9. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 9 - 1-800-799-7233
    8.7/10(1660 votes)

    #9 - 1-800-799-7233

    S14:E9

    Jo finally faces her estranged, abusive husband Paul Stadler, while Grey Sloan continues to work with the FBI after a hacker has compromised the hospital’s computer system.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Andy Reaser

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  10. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 10 - Personal Jesus
    8.8/10(2026 votes)

    #10 - Personal Jesus

    S14:E10

    A young boy is admitted to Grey Sloan Memorial and his case has a profound impact on the doctors. Meanwhile, April is faced with a surprising patient, and Jo continues to deal with her estranged husband.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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  11. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 11 - (Don't Fear) the Reaper
    8.2/10(1412 votes)

    #11 - (Don't Fear) the Reaper

    S14:E11

    The stress of managing the hospital and coming to terms with Ben’s decision to become a Seattle firefighter pushes Bailey to her limits.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Elisabeth R. Finch

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  12. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 12 - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
    7.5/10(982 votes)

    #12 - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

    S14:E12

    April is in charge of the new Grey Sloan Surgical Innovation Contest, and the doctors are eager to start their projects. Meanwhile, Catherine’s old friend has a shocking idea for Catherine and Jackson; and Meredith treats a returning patient who inspires her project.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Kiley Donovan

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  13. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 13 - You Really Got a Hold on Me
    7.5/10(934 votes)

    #13 - You Really Got a Hold on Me

    S14:E13

    Seattle firefighters Ben Warren and Andy Herrera head to Grey Sloan after rescuing two boys who were injured in a house fire; the doctors work on their projects for the surgical innovation contest; Amelia brings Tom Koracick in to consult.

    Director:Nzingha Stewart
    Writer:Stacy McKee

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  14. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 14 - Games People Play
    7.7/10(965 votes)

    #14 - Games People Play

    S14:E14

    Maggie's relationship with Clive starts to progress; she invites him over for a game night to meet Meredith and Amelia; Meredith and Jo meet with the owner of the patent to the polymer they need for their project, who is a friend of the family.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Jason Ganzel

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  15. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 15 - Old Scars, Future Hearts
    7.8/10(965 votes)

    #15 - Old Scars, Future Hearts

    S14:E15

    Meredith tries to learn more about Marie Cerone's history with her mother. Meanwhile, Jo is applying for fellowships around the country and it throws Alex for a loop; and Tom Koracick helps April acknowledge her crisis of faith.

    Director:Ellen Pompeo
    Writer:Tameson Duffy

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  16. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 16 - Caught Somewhere in Time
    7.3/10(922 votes)

    #16 - Caught Somewhere in Time

    S14:E16

    Maggie and Jackson are enjoying spending time together, but he must turn his concentration toward the groundbreaking vaginoplasty surgery he has scheduled with Catherine and Richard. Meanwhile, Meredith and Jo hit a roadblock with their contest submission, so Jo helps Bailey with an incoming trauma patient who used to be an astronaut

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Jalysa Conway

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  17. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 17 - One Day Like This
    8.2/10(1225 votes)

    #17 - One Day Like This

    S14:E17

    April's crisis of faith is challenged by a patient she treats who is a rabbi, and Meredith treats a patient who is a transplant surgeon from another hospital.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Elisabeth R. Finch

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  18. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 18 - Hold Back the River
    7.7/10(873 votes)

    #18 - Hold Back the River

    S14:E18

    Amelia, Koracick and DeLuca perform a risky, groundbreaking procedure using ultrasound waves to remove a young patient’s brain tumor. Meanwhile, Meredith and Jo work with different polymers to try to salvage their project submission; and Richard’s AA sponsor is admitted to Grey Sloan with a DNR.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Alex Manugian

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  19. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 19 - Beautiful Dreamer
    7.7/10(903 votes)

    #19 - Beautiful Dreamer

    S14:E19

    An agent from ICE shows up at Grey Sloan in search of an employee who may be working in the U.S. under DACA. Alex’s patient Kimmie wants to leave the hospital to enjoy her final days, but Alex feels differently. Meanwhile, Arizona treats Matthew Taylor’s baby and April wants to do whatever she can to help.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  20. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 20 - Judgment Day
    8.4/10(1218 votes)

    #20 - Judgment Day

    S14:E20

    During presentations on Grey Sloan Surgical Innovation Prototypes Day, Arizona shares cookies from an appreciative patient that, unbeknownst to her, contain a special ingredient. Meanwhile, Catherine reveals shocking details to Jackson about his grandfather's past; and Jo steps in mid-operation on a major surgery.

    Director:Sydney Freeland
    Writer:Julie Wong

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  21. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 21 - Bad Reputation
    7.8/10(885 votes)

    #21 - Bad Reputation

    S14:E21

    The hospital brings in crisis management to help them sort out allegations against Harper Avery. Nurse Olivia shows up at Grey Sloan with her son, throwing Alex and Jo for a loop Arizona decides to spend more time with Sofia who is having a hard time at school.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Mark Driscoll

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  22. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 22 - Fight for Your Mind
    7.8/10(891 votes)

    #22 - Fight for Your Mind

    S14:E22

    Alex and Jo go on a road trip to Iowa to find Alex’s mom, whom he hasn’t heard from in a very long time. Meanwhile, Meredith gives a presentation on her mini-livers project, which attracts a ton of attention; and Jackson works to rebuild the foundation after its reputation is threatened.

    Director:Jesse Williams
    Writer:Andy Reaser

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  23. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 23 - Cold as Ice
    8.8/10(1308 votes)

    #23 - Cold as Ice

    S14:E23

    One of Grey Sloan Memorial’s own is seriously injured, making the team reflect on what is truly important to them. Meanwhile, Nicole Herman pays a visit to Grey Sloan and talks to Arizona about an exciting opportunity.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:William Harper

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  24. Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 24 - All of Me
    8.5/10(1284 votes)

    #24 - All of Me

    S14:E24

    Meredith Grey and the team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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Season 14 Ratings Summary

"Break Down the House" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 14. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1396 votes. Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Krista Vernoff, it aired on 9/28/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Get Off on the Pain".