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Grey's Anatomy S17E7 — Helplessly Hoping

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Grey's Anatomy•Season 17•Episode 7

Helplessly Hoping

7.2/10 · 1,111 votesMar 11, 202143 min

Ranked #10 of 17 in Season 17•matches the season avg

“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.

Directed byNicole Cummins-Rubio

Written byElisabeth R. Finch

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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

Caterina Scorsone

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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Anthony Hill

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Winston Ndugu

Jesse Williams

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Jackson Avery

Kelly McCreary

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Maggie Pierce

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Episode Summary

"Helplessly Hoping" is episode 7 of Grey's Anatomy season 17. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,111 votes, ranking #10 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Nicole Cummins-Rubio and written by Elisabeth R. Finch, it aired on March 11, 2021.

Next: E8 · It's All Too Much Best of Season 17