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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 2 - The Center Won't Hold
    8.0/10(1341 votes)

    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.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writers:Jase Miles-Perez, Andy Reaser

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  2. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 8 - It's All Too Much
    7.8/10(1043 votes)

    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.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Adrian Wenner

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  3. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 4 - You'll Never Walk Alone
    7.7/10(1159 votes)

    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.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Julie Wong

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  4. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 10 - Breathe
    7.7/10(1054 votes)

    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.

    Director:Linda Klein
    Writer:Mark Driscoll

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  5. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 13 - Good as Hell
    7.7/10(1086 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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  6. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 1 - All Tomorrow’s Parties
    7.6/10(1390 votes)

    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.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writers:Lynne E. Litt, Andy Reaser

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  7. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 3 - My Happy Ending
    7.5/10(1099 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Meg Marinis

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  8. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 15 - Tradition
    7.5/10(887 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Jess Righthand

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  9. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 5 - Fight the Power
    7.2/10(1149 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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  10. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 7 - Helplessly Hoping
    7.2/10(1112 votes)

    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.

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

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  11. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 17 - Someone Saved My Life Tonight
    7.1/10(854 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writers:Meg Marinis, Andy Reaser

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  12. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 16 - I'm Still Standing
    7.0/10(752 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Meg Marinis, Andy Reaser

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  13. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 11 - Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right
    6.9/10(865 votes)

    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.

    Director:Giacomo Gianniotti
    Writer:Julie Wong

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  14. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 6 - No Time for Despair
    6.7/10(1120 votes)

    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.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Jase Miles-Perez

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  15. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 14 - Look Up Child
    6.7/10(1061 votes)

    S17:E14

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

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writers:Felicia Pride, Elisabeth J. Finch

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  16. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 12 - Sign O' the Times
    6.2/10(1378 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Medico
    Writer:Jase Miles-Perez

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  17. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 9 - In My Life
    5.2/10(1710 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Tameson Duffy

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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 1341 votes. Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Jase Miles-Perez, Andy Reaser, it aired on 11/12/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "It's All Too Much".