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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!

The Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 9

Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
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    8.5/10(2.2k 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.

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    Director:Rob Corn
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    8.8/10(1.7k 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.

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    8.2/10(1.2k 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.

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    Director:Debbie Allen
  4. Background image for I Saw Her Standing There
    8.0/10(1.1k 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.

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    8.5/10(1.4k 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.

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    8.0/10(1.3k 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.

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  8. Background image for I Was Made for Lovin' You
    8.1/10(1.3k 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.

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    Director:Laura Innes
  9. Background image for Love Turns You Upside Down
    8.0/10(1.1k 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.

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    Director:Mark Jackson
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    8.4/10(1.2k 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.

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    Director:Rob Corn
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    8.3/10(1.3k 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.

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    8.0/10(1.1k 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.

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    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Joan Rater
  13. Background image for Walking on a Dream
    7.8/10(1.1k 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.

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    Director:Rob Hardy
  14. Background image for Bad Blood
    7.8/10(1.1k 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.

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    8.1/10(1.2k 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.

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    8.2/10(1.1k 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.

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    8.5/10(1.2k 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.

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  18. Background image for Transplant Wasteland
    8.1/10(1.1k 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.

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    7.8/10(1.1k 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.

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  20. Background image for Can't Fight This Feeling
    7.8/10(1.1k 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.

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    Director:Mark Jackson
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    7.8/10(1.1k 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.

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  22. Background image for Sleeping Monster
    7.7/10(1.0k 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.

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    7.7/10(1.1k 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.

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    8.4/10(1.2k 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.

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    Director:Tony Phelan
  25. Background image for Perfect Storm
    8.9/10(1.6k 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.

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    Director:Rob Corn

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 2167 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".