Season 5
(2008)
Overview
Live for the moment. Dive deeper into the lives and loves of "Grey's Anatomy"! The doctors struggle and thrive as they enter uncharted territories of life. Discover what happens in the on-again, off-again world of Derek and Meredith, and witness the budding relationship between Cristina and Owen, Seattle Grace's newest doctor.
Cast
as Meredith Grey
as Miranda Bailey
as Cristina Yang
as Richard Webber
as Owen Hunt
as Izzie Stevens
as Alex Karev
as George O'Malley
as Callie Torres
as Derek Shepherd
as Mark Sloan
as Lexie Grey
Episodes
Dream a Little Dream of Me (1) 7.6
September 25, 2008
As Meredith and Derek begin to find that their "happily ever after" is anything but easy, Cristina develops a crush on …
Dream a Little Dream of Me (2) 7.7
September 25, 2008
Alex is offended when Izzie talks about how great a man Alex is to Meredith. Derek is stabbed with the scalpel in the p…
Here Comes the Flood 7.6
October 9, 2008
When the plumbing springs a leak, chaos breaks out at Seattle Grace as the Chief tries to put in place new teaching met…
Brave New World 7.6
October 16, 2008
Meredith is sent into a state of panic when Derek finds her mother's diary in the house. Meanwhile, Callie stresses whi…
There's No 'I' in Team 7.6
October 23, 2008
Bailey heads up a "domino procedure" in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it. Meanwhile, Derek gets sole c…
Life During Wartime 7.7
October 30, 2008
The chief gives Bailey new power and responsibility. He also gives her a very difficult surgical assignment: remove a g…
Rise Up 6.8
November 6, 2008
When the Chief makes an announcement that a solo surgery is up as an award, the residents are sent into a frenzy all tr…
These Ties That Bind 7.3
November 13, 2008
One of Meredith's oldest friends, Sadie, becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Mer's friends are less-than-welcoming …
In the Midnight Hour 7.8
November 20, 2008
Meredith, Cristina and Bailey come to Lexie and Sadie's rescue when a routine surgery goes horribly wrong, as Owen and …
All by Myself 7.8
December 4, 2008
Cristina is awarded the first solo surgery among the residents, but she is forced to give it up and choose her replacem…
Wish You Were Here 7.5
January 8, 2009
Bailey teams with Seattle Grace's new pediatric surgeon, Dr. Arizona Robbins, to save the life of a young patient near …
Sympathy for the Devil 7.2
January 15, 2009
Derek's mother, Carolyn, makes a surprise visit to Seattle and meets Meredith for the first time, as Mark tries to conc…
Stairway to Heaven 8.5
January 22, 2009
Bailey grows desperate as a patient's condition becomes more and more dire. Everyone in the hospital is stepping up to …
Beat Your Heart Out 7.7
February 5, 2009
Now that Derek has the engagement ring, he searches for the perfect way to propose to Meredith, as Lexie demands that M…
Before and After 7.6
February 12, 2009
Addison, Naomi and Sam rush the ailing Archer to Seattle Grace and reunite with old friends Derek and Mark to help save…
An Honest Mistake 7.8
February 19, 2009
Derek's confidence is shaken like never before as he faces off with Addison over what course is best for their dying pr…
I Will Follow You Into the Dark 7.8
March 12, 2009
Derek decides to quit after learning that more of his patients have died than survived; Izzie's interns make an unsettl…
Stand By Me 8.3
March 19, 2009
After his fellow surgeons try and fail to bring Derek back to work, Meredith must summon the strength to convince him. …
Elevator Love Letter 8.3
March 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, wh…
Sweet Surrender 7.7
April 23, 2009
As she endures aggressive treatment for her cancer, Izzie throws herself into planning Derek and Meredith's wedding.
No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance) 7.7
April 30, 2009
As preparations continue for Meredith and Derek's wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her handful-of…
What a Difference a Day Makes 8.3
May 7, 2009
As Meredith, Derek and all of their friends prepare for the big wedding, a group of college students, injured in a car …
Here's to Future Days 8.0
May 14, 2009
In the first part of the two hour season finale, Izzie spends time with a fellow cancer patient and contemplates whethe…
Now or Never 8.6
May 14, 2009
In the second part of the two hour season finale, George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughou…