The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 9

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8.9/10(1700 votes)
#1 - Perfect Storm
S9:E245/16/2013
Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital enters crisis mode as the storm rages, resources become scarce and patients flood in by the busload. Meanwhile, one of the doctors fights for their life.
Director:Rob Corn
Writer:Stacy McKee
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Director:Rob Corn
Writer:Stacy McKee
8.8/10(1797 votes)
#2 - Remember The Time
S9:E210/4/2012
In this flashback episode, return to the site of the plane crash and watch as each doctor tries to cope with the heartache and injuries caused by the crash. Meanwhile, back at Seattle Grace, everyone struggles to find a bit of normalcy amidst the chaos.
Director:Tony Phelan
Writer:William Harper
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Director:Tony Phelan
Writer:William Harper
8.5/10(2263 votes)
#3 - Going Going Gone
S9:E19/27/2012
The doctors of Seattle Grace are faced with the aftermath of last season's plane crash. As they try to move on with their lives, they must learn to adapt to the changes, cope with their losses and move forward with their relationships and careers.
Director:Rob Corn
Writer:Stacy McKee
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Director:Rob Corn
Writer:Stacy McKee
8.5/10(1449 votes)
#4 - Beautiful Doom
S9:E511/8/2012
In this Meredith & Cristina-centric episode, the two friends continue to cope with life after the plane crash and their ever-growing responsibilities at their respective hospitals. As Meredith juggles taking care of Zola with a case that hits close to home, Cristina assists Dr. Thomas on a challenging heart surgery.
Director:Stephen Cragg
Writer:Jeannine Renshaw
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Director:Stephen Cragg
Writer:Jeannine Renshaw
8.5/10(1254 votes)
#5 - This is Why We Fight
S9:E162/21/2013
As word of Seattle Grace's financial trouble spreads, Catherine encourages Jackson to move to Boston, and the interns fear they might lose their jobs. Meanwhile, the doctors meet with a potential investor in a last-ditch effort to save the hospital, and Alex impresses Jo while caring for a patient.
Director:Jeannot Szwarc
Writer:Austin Guzman
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Director:Jeannot Szwarc
Writer:Austin Guzman
8.4/10(1325 votes)
#6 - Run, Baby, Run
S9:E912/13/2012
As the rest of the doctors prepare for Bailey's wedding, Richard helps her through a bout of pre-wedding jitters. Meanwhile, Lizzie butts heads with Meredith, and Callie and Jackson try to convince Derek to participate in a risky surgery that could fix his hand.
Director:Rob Corn
Writer:Debora Cahn
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Director:Rob Corn
Writer:Debora Cahn

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8.4/10(1246 votes)
#7 - Readiness is All
S9:E235/9/2013
The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital prepare for a super storm heading towards Seattle. Owen's desire to be a parent gets stronger as he becomes closer to Ethan. One wrong move puts the lives of Meredith and her baby in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Jo looks to Alex for help in a moment of crisis, and one doctor gets the shock of her life.
Director:Tony Phelan
Writer:Bill Harper
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Director:Tony Phelan
Writer:Bill Harper
8.3/10(1341 votes)
#8 - Things We Said Today
S9:E101/10/2013
Bailey puts her wedding day on hold and continues her efforts to save Adele's life, Cristina and Owen remain undecided about their pending divorce, while Arizona and Callie try to get their spark back. Meanwhile, the hospital becomes inundated with a group of bikers after a horrible accident.
Director:Ron Underwood
Writer:Austin Guzman
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Director:Ron Underwood
Writer:Austin Guzman
8.2/10(1306 votes)
#9 - Love the One You're With
S9:E310/18/2012
The survivors from the crash are asked to make an almost impossible decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Meanwhile, tension grows between Jackson and April after they're forced to work together, and Alex tries to restrain himself with one of the interns.
Director:Debbie Allen
Writer:Zoanne Clack
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Director:Debbie Allen
Writer:Zoanne Clack
8.2/10(1188 votes)
#10 - Hard Bargain
S9:E152/14/2013
As the hospital spirals closer to financial ruin, Owen must make some tough decisions, which includes foregoing an expensive surgery that could save the life of a child. Meanwhile, Alex and Jo work together to save the life of an infant, and April asks Jackson for dating advice.
Director:Tony Phelan
Writer:William Harper
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Director:Tony Phelan
Writer:William Harper
8.1/10(1346 votes)
#11 - Second Opinion
S9:E611/15/2012
As the doctors continue with their lawsuit, they’re forced to confront the realities of their injuries. Meanwhile, Bailey tricks Arizona into helping her with a pediatric case, and Cristina tries to find normalcy in her new environment.
Director:Chandra Wilson
Writer:Bill Harper
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Director:Chandra Wilson
Writer:Bill Harper
8.1/10(1335 votes)
#12 - I Was Made for Lovin' You
S9:E711/29/2012
Cristina and Owen continue to figure out their relationship amidst the pending lawsuit; and Bailey argues with Ben over plans for their upcoming nuptials. Meanwhile, Callie recruits Jackson to help find a solution to Derek's hand, but he is preoccupied by a shocking situation with April.
Director:Laura Innes
Writer:Peter Nowalk
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Director:Laura Innes
Writer:Peter Nowalk
8.1/10(1279 votes)
#13 - The Face of Change
S9:E142/7/2013
Competition heats up as several of the doctors fight to become the new face of Seattle Grace; April brings in an emergency case, and Jackson and Alex work with a transgender teen couple. Meanwhile, the hospital implements new policies which test the patience of the staff.
Director:Rob J. Greenlea
Writer:Stacy McKee
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Director:Rob J. Greenlea
Writer:Stacy McKee
8.1/10(1194 votes)
#14 - Transplant Wasteland
S9:E173/14/2013
The discord and chaos created by the hospital's new management team causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, the doctors and the interns must juggle several transplant surgeries at once, each coming with its own set of obstacles.
Director:Chandra Wilson
Writer:Zoanne Clack
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Director:Chandra Wilson
Writer:Zoanne Clack
8.0/10(1169 votes)
#15 - I Saw Her Standing There
S9:E410/25/2012
Aware that Derek might never operate again, Meredith stops talking about the surgeries she's performing. Meanwhile, Richard calls on Dr. Catherine Avery to help him perform a complicated procedure, as things continue to heat up between Jackson and April; and Arizona's struggle to accept her fate forces Callie and Alex to face their guilt.
Director:Kevin McKidd
Writer:Austin Guzman
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Director:Kevin McKidd
Writer:Austin Guzman
8.0/10(1200 votes)
#16 - Love Turns You Upside Down
S9:E812/6/2012
The new batch of interns find themselves involved in all the drama at Seattle Grace: Meredith asks Heather to go above and beyond to help fix Derek's hand; Cristina starts a healthy competition between Stephanie and Leah, which inadvertently leads to a medical emergency for Cristina's patient; Alex sees Jo in a new light as they work to save a baby's life, and April teaches Shane a valuable lesson during "lumps and bumps" duty.
Director:Mark Jackson
Writer:Stacy McKee
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Director:Mark Jackson
Writer:Stacy McKee
8.0/10(1154 votes)
#17 - The End is the Beginning is the End
S9:E111/17/2013
Meredith, Derek, Cristina and Arizona receive big news regarding the plane crash lawsuit, Richard avoids Catherine's romantic advances and Jackson takes on one of Mark Sloan's old patients. Meanwhile, Derek begins recovery on his hand.
Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Joan Rater
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Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Joan Rater
7.8/10(1131 votes)
#18 - Walking on a Dream
S9:E121/24/2013
The Seattle Grace doctors are on edge when a new medical professional enters the hospital; Arizona struggles with the emotional and physical pain of a phantom limb; and while battling pregnancy hormones, an overly-emotional Meredith is confronted with her worst fear.
Director:Rob Hardy
Writer:Tia Napolitano
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Director:Rob Hardy
Writer:Tia Napolitano
7.8/10(1148 votes)
#19 - Bad Blood
S9:E131/31/2013
As Derek and April work around the clock to find a solution for the hospital, Cristina struggles to respect the wishes of a family whose son is dying. Meanwhile, Arizona empathizes with a teenager who faces problems similar to her own.
Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Jeannine Renshaw
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Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Jeannine Renshaw
7.8/10(1160 votes)
#20 - Idle Hands
S9:E183/21/2013
As the hospital continues to make positive changes under the new management, the doctors begin to realize that owning a hospital comes with its own set of problems and responsibilities. Meanwhile, Meredith worries about the wellbeing of her unborn baby, Callie and Arizona try to get the spark back in their relationship, and Alex gives Jo‘s new boyfriend a run for his money.
Director:David Greenspan
Writer:Gabriel Llanas
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Director:David Greenspan
Writer:Gabriel Llanas
7.8/10(1193 votes)
#21 - Can't Fight This Feeling
S9:E193/28/2013
A gas tanker explodes on a Seattle highway, causing multiple injuries, including paramedic Matthew. Meredith and Jo help a frantic mother whose child is suffering from a mysterious illness. Owen bonds with a young boy whose parents are in critical condition. Meanwhile true colors are revealed when Alex is forced to work with Jo's boyfriend on an ailing patient.
Director:Mark Jackson
Writer:Meg Marinis
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Director:Mark Jackson
Writer:Meg Marinis
7.8/10(1127 votes)
#22 - She's Killing Me
S9:E204/4/2013
Upon receiving some unsettling news, Meredith and Derek take preventative steps for their children’s future; a group of Syrian doctors arrive at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for a crash course in basic surgical skills that they plan to apply in the field; and April decides to come clean to Matthew regarding the truth about her virginity. Meanwhile, multiple pre-op patients develop infections, causing one doctor to wonder if she is at fault.
Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writer:Debora Cahn
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Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writer:Debora Cahn
7.8/10(1091 votes)
#23 - Sleeping Monster
S9:E214/25/2013
Bailey finds herself at the center of a CDC investigation surrounding the death of several of her patients, as Jackson and the rest of the board members argue over how to address the crisis with the public. Meanwhile, Cristina teases Alex about his unspoken feelings for Jo, and Owen continues to take special care of Ethan as the condition of his parents remains uncertain.
Director:Bobby Roth
Writer:Bronwyn Garrity
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Director:Bobby Roth
Writer:Bronwyn Garrity
7.7/10(1209 votes)
#24 - Do You Believe in Magic?
S9:E225/2/2013
The doctors reach out to Bailey but she continues to shut everyone out; after an incident with Ethan's grandmother, Owen fears the child could end up in foster care. A new craniofacial specialist arrives at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to work on a young patient. Meanwhile, a magician's assistant is rushed into the ER after a magic trick goes terribly wrong.
Director:Kevin McKidd
Writer:Dan Bucatinsky
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Director:Kevin McKidd
Writer:Dan Bucatinsky