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Grey's Anatomy S9E18 — Idle Hands
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Grey's Anatomy•Season 9•Episode 18

Idle Hands

7.8/10 · 1,155 votesMar 21, 201343 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 9•−0.4 vs season avg

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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

Directed byDavid Greenspan
Written byGabriel Llanas
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Ellen Pompeo

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Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

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Miranda Bailey

Sandra Oh

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Cristina Yang

Justin Chambers

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Alex Karev

James Pickens Jr.

James Pickens Jr.

Richard Webber

Patrick Dempsey

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Derek Shepherd

Kevin McKidd

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Owen Hunt

Sara Ramirez

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Callie Torres

Jessica Capshaw

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Arizona Robbins

Jesse Williams

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Jackson Avery

Sarah Drew

Sarah Drew

April Kepner

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David Greenspan

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Gabriel Llanas

Gabriel Llanas

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Episode Summary

"Idle Hands" is episode 18 of Grey's Anatomy season 9. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,155 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by David Greenspan and written by Gabriel Llanas, it aired on March 21, 2013.

Next: E19 · Can't Fight This FeelingBest of Season 9