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Grey's Anatomy S22E1 — Only the Strong Survive

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Grey's Anatomy•Season 22•Episode 1

Only the Strong Survive

7.9/10 · 467 votesOct 9, 202543 min

Ranked #2 of 18 in Season 22•+0.4 vs season avg

After the catastrophic hospital explosion, Grey Sloan's staff scrambles to save not only their patients' lives but also their own. Confronted with impossible surgical decisions and emotional turmoil, they fight to preserve life amid devastation.

Directed byDebbie Allen

Written byMeg Marinis

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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

Jason George

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Ben Warren

Chris Carmack

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Atticus Lincoln

Anthony Hill

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Winston Ndugu

Adelaide Kane

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Jules Millin

Alexis Floyd

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Simone Griffith

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Episode Summary

"Only the Strong Survive" is episode 1 of Grey's Anatomy season 22. It scored 7.9/10 from 467 votes, ranking #2 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Meg Marinis, it aired on October 9, 2025.

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