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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 7

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 7!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 11 - Disarm
    8.6/10(1592 votes)

    S7:E11

    A gunman opens fire at a local college, sending mass casualties to the hospital; Arizona's return is not warmly received.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  2. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 15 - Golden Hour
    8.6/10(1521 votes)

    S7:E15

    Meredith, looking to prove she is Chief Resident material, learns that anything and everything can happen in an hour's time when she steps up to run the ER for a night; meanwhile, Bailey sneaks off with Eli and gets into a little mischief, and everyone is surprised when the Chief's wife, Adele, shows up as one of the ER patients.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Stacy McKee

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  3. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 10 - Adrift and at Peace
    8.2/10(1389 votes)

    S7:E10

    Derek takes Cristina out on a fishing trip; Teddy tries to help a patient who lacks the proper insurance to seek medical treatment.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Joan Rater

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  4. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 9 - Slow Night, So Long
    8.1/10(1261 votes)

    S7:E9

    The residents are on their own with the dreaded night shifts while the attendings go out to play to celebrate Derek's grant for his clinical trial.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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  5. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 22 - Unaccompanied Minor
    8.1/10(1378 votes)

    S7:E22

    News of Meredith's dishonesty in the clinical trial comes to light, leading to unanticipated consequences for her and others; Cristina finds herself in a compromising situation, which forces her to decide between her career and her relationship; Owen posts his decision for Chief Resident, and Teddy makes a surprising choice regarding her love life -- and her future.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Debora Cahn

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  6. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 17 - This is How We Do it
    8.0/10(1234 votes)

    S7:E17

    Richard is desperate for Derek and Meredith to accept Adele into their Alzheimer's trial, but will Adele stand in her own way? Meanwhile Mark and Arizona have conflicting ideas of the kind of baby shower Callie wants, Teddy is freaked out when Henry has another health complication -- leaving them both a little exposed -- and the competitiveness amongst the residents for the Chief Resident position is amplified when Richard receives the green light for his diabetes clinical trial.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Peter Nowalk

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  7. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 1 - With You I'm Born Again
    7.9/10(1457 votes)

    S7:E1

    In the wake of the shooting at Seattle Grace-Mercy West, the doctors find themselves in a frenzy: Christina and Owen will be getting married, and others are trying to deal with the recent blood bath. Derek is arrested for speeding!

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  8. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 5 - Almost Grown
    7.9/10(1235 votes)

    S7:E5

    As part of their training, Seattle Grace's residents are put in charge; the attending surgeons compete for a million-dollar grant.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Brian Tanen

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  9. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 12 - Start Me Up
    7.9/10(1226 votes)

    S7:E12

    Arizona tries to reconcile with Callie, who has big news to share; Teddy faces an important decision; the residents receive new interns; the Chief makes an announcement.

    Director:Mark Jackson
    Writer:Natalie Krinsky

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  10. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 20 - White Wedding
    7.9/10(1253 votes)

    S7:E20

    As Callie and Arizona's wedding approaches, the couple quickly realize that the day they've been looking forward to is not turning out the way they'd envisioned. Meanwhile Alex continues to make the other residents jealous as he appears to be the top contender for Chief Resident, Meredith and Derek make a decision that will change their lives forever, and Dr. Perkins presents Teddy with a very tempting proposition.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:Stacy McKee

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  11. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 2 - Shock to the System
    7.8/10(1273 votes)

    S7:E2

    Meredith finally tells Derek about her pregnancy and miscarriage; during a surgery, Cristina experiences PTSD; Bailey won't let Alex operate until he has the bullet in his chest removed.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:William Harper

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  12. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 7 - That's Me Trying
    7.8/10(1249 votes)

    S7:E7

    Owen puts the residents through a rigorous trauma certification drill; Cristina is left alone to monitor an ill lung transplant patient.

    Director:Tony Phelan
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  13. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 8 - Something's Gotta Give
    7.8/10(1224 votes)

    S7:E8

    A team of doctors tries to save the life of a political figure from the Middle East; Cristina decides to decorate her new place and throw a housewarming party; Alex shows up late to his first day of rounds with the new pediatrics attending.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:William Harper

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  14. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 13 - Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go)
    7.8/10(1197 votes)

    S7:E13

    Derek breaks ground on his Alzheimer's clinical trial and Meredith can't help but feel left out; Bailey's attempt to take the hospital into the age of new media with live tweets from the OR does not go over well with the Chief; and Callie, Mark and Arizona must learn to navigate through the pregnancy together, which starts off with Callie driving her new obstetrician crazy.

    Director:Kevin McKidd
    Writer:Mark Wilding

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  15. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 19 - It's a Long Way Back
    7.8/10(1220 votes)

    S7:E19

    Everyone pulls together to help Callie and baby Sofia on their painstaking journeys to recovery in hopes of allowing mother and baby to finally meet; the sudden death of a clinical trial patient has Derek proceeding with more caution while Meredith makes a calculated and risky move; Alex treats a cranky old rich woman dying of cancer and gets an idea for a grandiose endeavor that is sure to get him the Chief Resident spot; and Teddy is pleasantly surprised by the return of a familiar face.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:William Harper

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  16. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 21 - I Will Survive
    7.8/10(1142 votes)

    S7:E21

    Personal and work pressures are adding up and have Meredith visibly on edge, Owen conducts formal interviews for the Chief Resident position, Cristina grows increasingly defiant, Alex and Lucy's undefined relationship gets tested, and Jackson suddenly backs out of the Webber's diabetes trial.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Zoanne Clack

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  17. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 3 - Superfreak
    7.7/10(1249 votes)

    S7:E3

    Issues surface when Derek's estranged sister, Amelia, visits unexpectedly; Meredith and Derek continue to try to ease Cristina back into surgery.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Mark Wilding

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  18. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 6 - These Arms of Mine
    7.7/10(1730 votes)

    S7:E6

    A documentary crew visits the hospital six months after the shooting to document the road to recovery for doctors and patients; Meredith helps Cristina put on a brave face for the cameras.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Stacy McKee

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  19. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 14 - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
    7.7/10(1184 votes)

    S7:E14

    Thatcher Grey, Meredith and Lexie's father, returns to Seattle Grace with stomach pains and a new, twenty-something tattooed girlfriend, Danielle. Meanwhile, Alex clashes with the new OB, Dr. Lucy Fields, over a patient and Mark places Jackson on his service in exchange for information on Lexie.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  20. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 16 - Not Responsible
    7.7/10(1170 votes)

    S7:E16

    Meredith must choose between her fertility treatments and her eyesight when she begins having trouble seeing, Mark makes it clear to Callie and Arizona that he takes his role as father-to-be very seriously, and April discovers there's more to Dr. Stark than first appears.

    Director:Debbie Allen
    Writer:Debora Cahn

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  21. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 4 - Can't Fight Biology
    7.6/10(1215 votes)

    S7:E4

    Derek and Meredith visit the obstetrician and receive disturbing news; Lexie notices April and Meredith growing closer; Jackson tries to get ahead in the operating room.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Peter Nowalk

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  22. Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 18 - Song Beneath the Song
    6.1/10(4928 votes)

    S7:E18

    A cataclysmic event leaves the doctors shaken; Callie, on the verge of a life-changing moment, starts imagining about the hospital and her friends.

    Director:Tony Phelan
    Writer:Shonda Rhimes

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Disarm" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 7. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1592 votes. Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Krista Vernoff, it aired on 1/6/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Golden Hour".