The Best Episodes Written By Stacy Mckee

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(12 votes)

   #1 - Elevator Love Letter

   S5:E193/26/2009

   All eyes are on Derek as he is set to perform his first surgery after his breakdown; attention is also set on Izzie, whose medical condition requires her to undergo a difficult surgery; and Owen has another PTSD episode that injures Cristina and traumatizes both of them, throwing the future of their relationship into question.

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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #2 - Into the Wildfire

   S2:E175/16/2019

   The members of Station 19 pack their gear and head to Los Angeles, California, to help battle a deadly wildfire raging out of control. While the team works to evacuate residents, they meet Terry, and Ben makes a split-second decision that changes both of their lives.

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   #3 - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

   S2:E19/25/2005

   Picks up where the last episode left off. Meredith attempts to work with Addison Shepard. George is pimped out to relay the hospital gossip back to Webber. Meredith and Cristina relate at Emerald City Bar about what dating their respective attendings is like. Cristina ponders her relationship with Burke while trying to make a decision. Meredith is devastated by the latest blow to her love life. Meanwhile, Joe the bartender collapses.

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   #4 - Something to Talk About

   S2:E711/6/2005

   Cristina, Izzie and Meredith take care of Shane, a man who appears to be crazy and claims that he is pregnant. Shane's case induces a spreading fascination among the staff. George relates to a patient's husband.

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   #5 - Staring at the End

   S11:E132/26/2015

   The hospital doctors become fascinated with Dr. Herman’s case when Amelia gives a lecture detailing the intricacies of the surgery. Arizona and Herman continue to bond over the amount of cases they are trying to complete before the big surgery. Meanwhile, Bailey brings them a case of a pregnant woman who is close to her heart.

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   #6 - Suddenly

   S8:E101/5/2012

   A severe car crash involving an entire family results in an all-hands-on situation in the ER, as the eldest daughter is left to make the toughest decision of her life. Meanwhile Teddy, still in the dark about Henry's death, calls upon Cristina to help with her patient in the O.R., and Lexie finds herself working alongside Mark's new girlfriend, Julia, during an eye surgery.

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   8.3/10(10 votes)

   #7 - At Last

   S12:E235/12/2016

   Owen and Amelia take their relationship to the next level; Alex gains some clarity on his future with Jo; and Callie and Arizona continue to struggle with the current custody arrangement.

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   8.2/10(14 votes)

   #8 - What Have I Done to Deserve This?

   S2:E192/26/2006

   Meredith and George are experiencing morning-after tension at home and at work and it has the rest of the doctors wondering what's up. Derek and Addison are experiencing their own version of morning-after tension as a result of Mark's visit to Seattle. Bailey, returning the favor that was done for her during the Code Black situation, must treat Addison for a specific feminine problem. Izzie and Alex are making headway in their relationship until Denny Duquette comes back. Soon Alex is not-so-oddly jealous of the attention Izzie is showing to Denny. Someone finds comfort in confiding in a patient who is going through an ordeal of his own. Burke deals with a patient and gets to observe the patient's unstable relationship with his fiancée.

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   #9 - Golden Hour

   S7:E152/17/2011

   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.

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    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Invest In Love

    S6:E811/5/2009

    A generous 25 million donation is offered to Seattle Grace by the parents of Arizonas 10-year-old patient, she finds herself in a conflict of interest when his condition worsens. Cristina tests her boundaries with Owen at the hospital. Alex is left with all of Izzies hospital bills to contend with.

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    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Time After Time

    S3:E204/19/2007

    Colin Marlow continues to try to get in the way of Cristina and Burke's relationship. The daughter that Izzie gave up for adoption needs something from her. This episode features a pro chess player, a flirtatious woman, and a mother named Mrs. Malone. Mr. and Mrs. Malone haven't talked to their daugther in a while because of their son-in-law. Someone goes to see a priest.

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    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #12 - These Arms of Mine

    S7:E610/28/2010

    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.

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    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #13 - The Lion Sleeps Tonight

    S8:E184/5/2012

    A lion breaks loose in Seattle, leaving a couple's lives and relationship at risk; Lexie overhears Mark's discussion about moving in with Julia; Teddy begins to take steps towards coming to terms with Henry's death; Callie grills Arizona on her past lovers; and Alex requests to be taken off Morgan's preemie case when she becomes too dependent on him. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to be a support for Cristina as the tension between her and Owen hits a boiling point.

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    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Let the Angels Commit

    S3:E611/2/2006

    Cristina gets to scrub in on a rare surgery which incites envy. Alex questions his future in plastics. George and Addison work together with Noelle. Noelle is pregnant with twins but one of them is growing slower than the other. Her fiancé has problems of his own. Derek's sister visits. A patient's wife makes things hard on the staff since she has made her husband's health her job. A woman's sexual exploits are questioned.

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    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

    S10:E911/14/2013

    When an unexpected malpractice suit turns Callie's world upside down, her supportive father arrives and shares an interesting secret with her. Meanwhile, through flashbacks, we learn some surprising details about Callie and Arizona's marriage.

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    #17 - You Really Got a Hold on Me

    S14:E133/1/2018

    Seattle firefighters Ben Warren and Andy Herrera head to Grey Sloan after rescuing two boys who were injured in a house fire; the doctors work on their projects for the surgical innovation contest; Amelia brings Tom Koracick in to consult.

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    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Piece of My Heart

    S4:E135/1/2008

    Addison visits Seattle Grace because they need skills that only she has. Rebecca/Ava returns with news for Alex. Meredith and Derek's clinical trial experiences one or two developments.

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    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - State of Love and Trust

    S6:E132/4/2010

    As Derek begins his role as interim chief, he faces a potential lawsuit when Bailey and Meredith's patient awakens from anesthesia mid-surgery. Meanwhile, Teddy refuses to place Cristina on her service, as Arizona tests Alex out in Pediatrics, and Mark refuses to speak to a heartbroken Lexie.

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    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #21 - What is it About Men?

    S8:E410/6/2011

    A stampede at a comic book convention leads to an influx of colorful characters in the ER; Mark continues to make life difficult for Jackson; Ben returns and realizes Bailey has moved on.

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    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #22 - These Ties That Bind

    S5:E811/13/2008

    One of Meredith's oldest friends, Sadie, becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Mer's friends are less-than-welcoming to her.

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    #23 - Ring of Fire

    S13:E245/18/2017

    The doctors’ lives are at risk after a dangerous patient escapes the hospital room. Alex must make a hard choice in his relationship with Jo while Meredith has some big news for Nathan that brings things to a turning point.

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    #24 - No Recovery

    S2:E110/4/2018

    Lives hang in the balance as the members of Station 19 continue to fight a raging inferno inside a skyscraper. Meanwhile, Pruitt’s health is in grave danger at Grey Sloan; and a seasoned firefighter with a mysterious past arrives at Station 19, leaving everyone to wonder what the future holds.

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    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Do You Know?

    S10:E173/27/2014

    Cristina imagines the two routes her life can take based on one decision she makes. Meanwhile one of the hospital’s patients decides whether or not to live.

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