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The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 9

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 9!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 1 - Going Going Gone
    8.5/10(2213 votes)

    #1 - Going Going Gone

    S9:E1

    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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  2. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 2 - Remember The Time
    8.8/10(1749 votes)

    #2 - Remember The Time

    S9:E2

    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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  3. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 3 - Love the One You're With
    8.2/10(1266 votes)

    #3 - Love the One You're With

    S9:E3

    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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  4. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 4 - I Saw Her Standing There
    8.0/10(1133 votes)

    #4 - I Saw Her Standing There

    S9:E4

    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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  5. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 5 - Beautiful Doom
    8.5/10(1405 votes)

    #5 - Beautiful Doom

    S9:E5

    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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  6. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 6 - Second Opinion
    8.1/10(1305 votes)

    #6 - Second Opinion

    S9:E6

    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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  7. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 7 - I Was Made for Lovin' You
    8.1/10(1304 votes)

    #7 - I Was Made for Lovin' You

    S9:E7

    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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  8. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 8 - Love Turns You Upside Down
    8.0/10(1159 votes)

    #8 - Love Turns You Upside Down

    S9:E8

    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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  9. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 9 - Run, Baby, Run
    8.4/10(1281 votes)

    #9 - Run, Baby, Run

    S9:E9

    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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  10. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 10 - Things We Said Today
    8.3/10(1301 votes)

    #10 - Things We Said Today

    S9:E10

    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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  11. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 11 - The End is the Beginning is the End
    8.0/10(1115 votes)

    #11 - The End is the Beginning is the End

    S9:E11

    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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  12. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 12 - Walking on a Dream
    7.8/10(1091 votes)

    #12 - Walking on a Dream

    S9:E12

    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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  13. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 13 - Bad Blood
    7.8/10(1112 votes)

    #13 - Bad Blood

    S9:E13

    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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  14. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 14 - The Face of Change
    8.1/10(1237 votes)

    #14 - The Face of Change

    S9:E14

    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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  15. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 15 - Hard Bargain
    8.2/10(1146 votes)

    #15 - Hard Bargain

    S9:E15

    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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  16. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 16 - This is Why We Fight
    8.5/10(1217 votes)

    #16 - This is Why We Fight

    S9:E16

    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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  17. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 17 - Transplant Wasteland
    8.1/10(1158 votes)

    #17 - Transplant Wasteland

    S9:E17

    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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  18. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 18 - Idle Hands
    7.8/10(1118 votes)

    #18 - Idle Hands

    S9:E18

    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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  19. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 19 - Can't Fight This Feeling
    7.8/10(1159 votes)

    #19 - Can't Fight This Feeling

    S9:E19

    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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  20. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 20 - She's Killing Me
    7.9/10(1085 votes)

    #20 - She's Killing Me

    S9:E20

    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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  21. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 21 - Sleeping Monster
    7.8/10(1050 votes)

    #21 - Sleeping Monster

    S9:E21

    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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  22. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 22 - Do You Believe in Magic?
    7.7/10(1172 votes)

    #22 - Do You Believe in Magic?

    S9:E22

    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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  23. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 23 - Readiness is All
    8.4/10(1208 votes)

    #23 - Readiness is All

    S9:E23

    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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  24. Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 24 - Perfect Storm
    8.9/10(1656 votes)

    #24 - Perfect Storm

    S9:E24

    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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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Going Going Gone" is the best rated episode of "Grey's Anatomy" season 9. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2213 votes. Directed by Rob Corn and written by Stacy McKee, it aired on 9/27/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Remember The Time".