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Grey's Anatomy S6E19 — Sympathy for the Parents

7.9

Grey's Anatomy•Season 6•Episode 19

Sympathy for the Parents

7.9/10 · 1,242 votesApr 1, 201043 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

When Alex's younger brother, Aaron, shows up at Seattle Grace-Mercy West with a hernia, it's up to Alex to get Bailey's approval for his pro bono surgery. Matters are further complicated when Aaron discloses that his family has not heard from Alex since he arrived

Directed byDebbie Allen

Written byAllan Heinberg

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Cast13

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

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd

Owen Hunt

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Izzie Stevens

Kim Raver

Kim Raver

Teddy Altman

Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez

Callie Torres

Jessica Capshaw

Jessica Capshaw

Arizona Robbins

Eric Dane

Eric Dane

Mark Sloan

Crew2

A

Allan Heinberg

Writer

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Director

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Episode Summary

"Sympathy for the Parents" is episode 19 of Grey's Anatomy season 6. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,242 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Allan Heinberg, it aired on April 1, 2010.

Next: E20 · Hook, Line and Sinner Best of Season 6