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Grey's Anatomy S22E2 — We Built This City

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Grey's Anatomy•Season 22•Episode 2

We Built This City

7.3/10 · 376 votesOct 16, 202544 min

Ranked #14 of 18 in Season 22•−0.2 vs season avg

The team at Grey Sloan navigates a chaotic first day of surgical rotations amid hospital renovations. Meanwhile, Meredith spends time with Amelia.

Directed byKevin McKidd

Written byZoanne Clack

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Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo

Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson

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

Jason George

Ben Warren

Chris Carmack

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Atticus Lincoln

Anthony Hill

Anthony Hill

Winston Ndugu

Adelaide Kane

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Jules Millin

Alexis Floyd

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Simone Griffith

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Zoanne Clack

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Episode Summary

"We Built This City" is episode 2 of Grey's Anatomy season 22. It scored 7.3/10 from 376 votes, ranking #14 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Kevin McKidd and written by Zoanne Clack, it aired on October 16, 2025.

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