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Grey's Anatomy S21E16 — Papa Was a Rollin' Stone

7.5

Grey's Anatomy•Season 21•Episode 16

Papa Was a Rollin' Stone

7.5/10 · 366 votesMay 1, 202544 min

Ranked #7 of 18 in Season 21•matches the season avg

Amelia undertakes a high-risk brain surgery on a young patient, while Winston and Jules disagree over how to handle their trauma patient's family. Jo and Link struggle with wedding planning.

Directed byChandra Wilson

Written byJess Righthand

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Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo

Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

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Miranda Bailey

James Pickens Jr.

James Pickens Jr.

Richard Webber

Caterina Scorsone

Caterina Scorsone

Amelia Shepherd

Camilla Luddington

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Jo Wilson

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd

Owen Hunt

Kim Raver

Kim Raver

Teddy Altman

Jason George

Jason George

Ben Warren

Chris Carmack

Chris Carmack

Atticus Lincoln

Anthony Hill

Anthony Hill

Winston Ndugu

Adelaide Kane

Adelaide Kane

Jules Millin

Alexis Floyd

Alexis Floyd

Simone Griffith

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Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson

Director

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Jess Righthand

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" is episode 16 of Grey's Anatomy season 21. It scored 7.5/10 from 366 votes, ranking #7 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Chandra Wilson and written by Jess Righthand, it aired on May 1, 2025.

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