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Grey's Anatomy S22E5 — Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

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Grey's Anatomy•Season 22•Episode 5

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

7.5/10 · 344 votesNov 6, 202544 min

Ranked #9 of 18 in Season 22•matches the season avg

Jo navigates a challenging case with a pregnant mother, while Blue and Jules care for a diabetic patient. Meanwhile, Simone treats a patient with a surprising revelation.

Directed byBille Woodruff

Written byJess Righthand

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James Pickens Jr.

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Amelia Shepherd

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Episode Summary

"Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" is episode 5 of Grey's Anatomy season 22. It scored 7.5/10 from 344 votes, ranking #9 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Bille Woodruff and written by Jess Righthand, it aired on November 6, 2025.

Next: E6 · When I Crash Best of Season 22