7.7/101,277 votes#1 - All Tomorrow’s Parties
Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2020
The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial must contend with the COVID-19 pandemic; an unintentionally started fire has first responders from Station 19 bringing patients into the hospital for treatment.
Director: Debbie Allen
Writer: Lynne E. Litt, Andy Reaser
8.1/101,241 votes#2 - The Center Won't Hold
Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2020
Bailey finds herself in the middle of an argument with patients' families as they await news about their children who were injured in a fire; Winston surprises Maggie; Amelia and Link try to have some fun as new parents.
Director: Debbie Allen
Writer: Andy Reaser, Jase Miles-Perez
7.6/101,009 votes#3 - My Happy Ending
Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2020
The Grey Sloan doctors continue to face their new COVID-19 reality and deal with a familiar and stubborn patient. Koracick is put in charge of the interns who recently joined the hospital ranks and Link operates on a sex therapist. Elsewhere, Maggie finds comfort in Winston's virtual presence.
Director: Kevin McKidd
Writer: Meg Marinis
7.7/101,055 votes#4 - You'll Never Walk Alone
Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/2020
Owen faces a medical diagnosis that challenges more than he imagined. Meanwhile, Koracick begins to go stir crazy; and Maggie gets a not-so-subtle glimpse into Winston's background.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer: Julie Wong
7.2/101,047 votes#5 - Fight the Power
Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/2020
Bailey panics as she hears there has been a surge of COVID-19 cases, knowing she has loved ones in an assisted living facility. Meanwhile, Jackson and Richard team up against Catherine to teach her a lesson, and Teddy continues to try to mend her frayed relationships. After an intense surgery, Jo is uncertain about her future.
Director: Michael W. Watkins
Writer: Zoanne Clack
6.8/101,016 votes#6 - No Time for Despair
Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/2020
Grey Sloan Memorial faces new pressures as Seattle Pres is overloaded, and Grey Sloan Memorial is now on surge capacity protocol. Meanwhile, Owen and Amelia are faced with one of the most controversial surgeries of their careers.
Director: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Jase Miles-Perez
7.3/101,011 votes#7 - Helplessly Hoping
Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2021
“Grey’s Anatomy” picks up where the previous episode of “Station 19” left off as both teams tend to a tense situation with so much at stake. Meanwhile, Jo convinces Hayes to bend the rules on a case, and Maggie and Winston reconnect.
Director: Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writer: Elisabeth R. Finch
7.9/10946 votes#8 - It's All Too Much
Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 3/18/2021
As traumas and pressure mount, Grey Sloan doctors try to find a path forward, and Richard questions his faith. Meanwhile, Maggie gives Winston hospital privileges and they work together to treat an uneasy patient. Jo, Link and Jackson play an unconventional drinking game.
Director: Debbie Allen
Writer: Adrian Wenner
5.2/101,571 votes#9 - In My Life
Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 3/25/2021
After a heart-wrenching loss, Teddy struggles to cope and it triggers memories of her past. When Owen brings her home, she must face some long-standing truths. Meanwhile, Amelia tries to help the situation by encouraging Owen to accept and forgive Teddy.
Director: Kevin McKidd
Writer: Tameson Duffy
7.8/10953 votes#10 - Breathe
Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 4/1/2021
The hospital ventilator shortage has the doctors gravely concerned when both a mother and daughter are in critical condition with COVID and fighting over the last ventilator. Meanwhile, Hayes’ high-risk sister-in-law with multiple sclerosis ends up in the hospital with a kidney stone, and the sister house has a few more kids join it as Amelia plays babysitter for the day.
Director: Linda Klein
Writer: Mark Driscoll
7.0/10769 votes#11 - Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right
Season 17 Episode 11 - Aired 4/8/2021
The Grey Sloan doctors are stuck in the middle of a fight between a newlywed couple who are injured in a car accident and brought to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, Jackson’s generosity with COVID-positive patients goes a bit too far, and Hayes works to rebuild Maggie’s confidence and convince her to perform an extremely risky heart surgery.
Director: Giacomo Gianniotti
Writer: Julie Wong
6.3/101,258 votes#12 - Sign O' the Times
Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 4/15/2021
Maggie is preoccupied with Winston while trying to treat a patient wounded in the Seattle protests. Meanwhile, Levi is tested by an emergency, and the doctors struggle to treat a patient who doesn't believe in COVID.
Director: Michael Medico
Writer: Jase Miles-Perez
7.8/10992 votes#13 - Good as Hell
Season 17 Episode 13 - Aired 4/22/2021
Amidst the need for more surgeons, Jo tries to convince Bailey to let her switch specialties. Elsewhere, Link accuses Amelia of overstepping while he is treating a patient remotely, and Winston comes up with an out-of-the-box idea.
Director: Michael W. Watkins
Writer: Zoanne Clack
6.7/10950 votes#14 - Look Up Child
Season 17 Episode 14 - Aired 5/6/2021
Jackson pays a visit to his father that helps set him on the right path.
Director: Debbie Allen
Writer: Felicia Pride, Elisabeth J. Finch
7.5/10788 votes#15 - Tradition
Season 17 Episode 15 - Aired 5/20/2021
Jackson shares his big news with his colleagues while Koracick and Levi fight to save a pregnant woman’s grandfather as she goes into labor. Maggie keeps a watchful eye on Meredith as Bailey and Richard put off telling her about DeLuca.
Director: Kevin McKidd
Writer: Jess Righthand
7.0/10663 votes#16 - I'm Still Standing
Season 17 Episode 16 - Aired 5/27/2021
Levi gets accepted into the vaccine trial. Meanwhile, Amelia and Owen treat a car crash patient, and Hayes and Jo are met with Luna’s legal guardian.
Director: Michael W. Watkins
Writer: Meg Marinis, Andy Reaser
7.2/10748 votes#17 - Someone Saved My Life Tonight
Season 17 Episode 17 - Aired 6/3/2021
It’s wedding day for Maggie and Winston. Meanwhile, Meredith takes on a new role at the hospital, and Jo makes a life-changing decision.
Director: Kevin McKidd
Writer: Meg Marinis, Andy Reaser
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Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC
Season 17 Ratings Summary
"All Tomorrow’s Parties" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 17. It scored 7.7/10 based on 1277 votes. Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Lynne E. Litt, Andy Reaser, it aired on 11/12/2020. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Center Won't Hold".