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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 17

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 17!

The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 17

Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
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    8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #1 - The Center Won't Hold

    S17:E2

    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.

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    7.9/10(968 votes)

    #2 - It's All Too Much

    S17:E8

    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.

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    7.8/10(972 votes)

    #3 - Breathe

    S17:E10

    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.

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    Director:Linda Klein
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    7.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #4 - Good as Hell

    S17:E13

    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.

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    7.7/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - You'll Never Walk Alone

    S17:E4

    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.

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    7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #6 - All Tomorrow’s Parties

    S17:E1

    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.

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    7.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #7 - My Happy Ending

    S17:E3

    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.

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    Director:Kevin McKidd
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    7.5/10(813 votes)

    #8 - Tradition

    S17:E15

    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.

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    7.3/10(1.0k votes)

    #9 - Helplessly Hoping

    S17:E7

    “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.

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    7.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - Fight the Power

    S17:E5

    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.

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    7.2/10(779 votes)

    #11 - Someone Saved My Life Tonight

    S17:E17

    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.

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    7.0/10(789 votes)

    #12 - Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right

    S17:E11

    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.

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    7.0/10(688 votes)

    #13 - I'm Still Standing

    S17:E16

    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.

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    6.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #14 - No Time for Despair

    S17:E6

    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.

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    6.7/10(979 votes)

    #15 - Look Up Child

    S17:E14

    Jackson pays a visit to his father that helps set him on the right path.

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    6.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #16 - Sign O' the Times

    S17:E12

    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.

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    5.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #17 - In My Life

    S17:E9

    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.

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"The Center Won't Hold" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 17. It scored 8/10 based on 1258 votes. Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Andy Reaser, Jase Miles-Perez, it aired on 11/12/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "It's All Too Much".