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Grey's Anatomy S17E2 — The Center Won't Hold

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Grey's Anatomy•Season 17•Episode 2

The Center Won't Hold

8.0/10 · 1,340 votesNov 12, 202043 min

Ranked #1 of 17 in Season 17•+0.8 vs season avg

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.

Directed byDebbie Allen

Written byJase Miles-Perez, Andy Reaser

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Ellen Pompeo

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Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

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Miranda Bailey

James Pickens Jr.

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Richard Webber

Caterina Scorsone

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Amelia Shepherd

Camilla Luddington

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Jo Wilson

Kevin McKidd

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Owen Hunt

Kim Raver

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Teddy Altman

Chris Carmack

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Atticus Lincoln

Anthony Hill

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Jesse Williams

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Jackson Avery

Kelly McCreary

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Maggie Pierce

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Levi Schmitt

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Episode Summary

"The Center Won't Hold" is episode 2 of Grey's Anatomy season 17. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,340 votes, ranking #1 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Jase Miles-Perez, Andy Reaser, it aired on November 12, 2020.

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