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Grey's Anatomy S4E16 — Freedom

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Grey's Anatomy•Season 4•Episode 16

Freedom

8.6/10 · 1,832 votesMay 22, 200886 min

Ranked #1 of 16 in Season 4•+0.6 vs season avg

A couple undergoes surgery. Derek and Meredith's clinical trial gets a second shot from a new patient. Izzie helps Alex. McSteamy hooks up with someone.

Directed byRob Corn

Written byShonda Rhimes

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Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo

Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson

Miranda Bailey

Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh

Cristina Yang

Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers

Alex Karev

James Pickens Jr.

James Pickens Jr.

Richard Webber

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Derek Shepherd

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Izzie Stevens

Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez

Callie Torres

Eric Dane

Eric Dane

Mark Sloan

Chyler Leigh

Chyler Leigh

Lexie Grey

T. R. Knight

T. R. Knight

George O'Malley

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Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes

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Rob Corn

Director

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Episode Summary

"Freedom" is episode 16 of Grey's Anatomy season 4. It scored 8.6/10 from 1,832 votes, ranking #1 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Rob Corn and written by Shonda Rhimes, it aired on May 22, 2008.

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