Episode guide
Grey's Anatomy: Season 5
24 episodes · first aired Sep 25, 2008
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.
- 1 Dream a Little Dream of Me (1) Sep 25, 2008 · 43m As Meredith and Derek begin to find that their "happily ever after" is anything but easy, Cristina develops a crush on a military doctor who brings in a trauma patient. Meanwhile, the…
- 2 Dream a Little Dream of Me (2) Sep 25, 2008 · 43m Alex is offended when Izzie talks about how great a man Alex is to Meredith. Derek is stabbed with the scalpel in the palm of his hand by Rose, while the Chief is stunned over Mercy West's…
- 3 Here Comes the Flood Oct 9, 2008 · 43m When the plumbing springs a leak, chaos breaks out at Seattle Grace as the Chief tries to put in place new teaching methods. Meanwhile, George takes his residency exam; and Derek attempts…
- 4 Brave New World Oct 16, 2008 · 43m Meredith is sent into a state of panic when Derek finds her mother's diary in the house. Meanwhile, Callie stresses while preparing for her first date with Erica. Later, Cristina stumbles…
- 5 There's No 'I' in Team Oct 23, 2008 · 43m Bailey heads up a "domino procedure" in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it. Meanwhile, Derek gets sole credit for the brain-tumor study he did with Meredith; Lexie tries to…
- 6 Life During Wartime Oct 30, 2008 · 43m The chief gives Bailey new power and responsibility. He also gives her a very difficult surgical assignment: remove a girl's inoperable tumor. Meanwhile, new trauma chief Owen (Kevin…
- 7 Rise Up Nov 6, 2008 · 43m When the Chief makes an announcement that a solo surgery is up as an award, the residents are sent into a frenzy all trying to get an edge over one another. Meanwhile, Derek asks Bailey…
- 8 These Ties That Bind Nov 13, 2008 · 43m One of Meredith's oldest friends, Sadie, becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Mer's friends are less-than-welcoming to her.
- 9 In the Midnight Hour Nov 20, 2008 · 43m Meredith, Cristina and Bailey come to Lexie and Sadie's rescue when a routine surgery goes horribly wrong, as Owen and Derek treat a man seriously injured while sleepwalking and Mark…
- 10 All by Myself Dec 4, 2008 · 43m Cristina is awarded the first solo surgery among the residents, but she is forced to give it up and choose her replacement; Lexie is impressed when Mark performs a cutting-edge procedure…
- 11 Wish You Were Here Jan 8, 2009 · 43m Bailey teams with Seattle Grace's new pediatric surgeon, Dr. Arizona Robbins, to save the life of a young patient near and dear to her heart, as the admittance of a death row inmate at the…
- 12 Sympathy for the Devil Jan 15, 2009 · 43m Derek's mother, Carolyn, makes a surprise visit to Seattle and meets Meredith for the first time, as Mark tries to conceal his relationship with Lexie from her as well; meanwhile, death…
- 13 Stairway to Heaven Jan 22, 2009 · 43m Bailey grows desperate as a patient's condition becomes more and more dire. Everyone in the hospital is stepping up to try to find the boy a new organ donor, including Meredith, who…
- 14 Beat Your Heart Out Feb 5, 2009 · 43m Now that Derek has the engagement ring, he searches for the perfect way to propose to Meredith, as Lexie demands that Mark go public with their relationship, and Bailey, encouraged by her…
- 15 Before and After Feb 12, 2009 · 43m Addison, Naomi and Sam rush the ailing Archer to Seattle Grace and reunite with old friends Derek and Mark to help save his life; meanwhile, Izzie employs her fellow doctors in a medical…
- 16 An Honest Mistake Feb 19, 2009 · 43m Derek's confidence is shaken like never before as he faces off with Addison over what course is best for their dying pregnant patient; Cristina calls the abilities of a renown surgeon into…
- 17 I Will Follow You Into the Dark Mar 12, 2009 · 43m Derek decides to quit after learning that more of his patients have died than survived; Izzie's interns make an unsettling discovery about "Patient X."
- 18 Stand By Me Mar 19, 2009 · 43m After his fellow surgeons try and fail to bring Derek back to work, Meredith must summon the strength to convince him. Meanwhile the hospital is abuzz as Mark attempts a rare face…
- 19 Elevator Love Letter Mar 26, 2009 · 43m 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…
- 20 Sweet Surrender Apr 23, 2009 · 43m As she endures aggressive treatment for her cancer, Izzie throws herself into planning Derek and Meredith's wedding.
- 21 No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance) Apr 30, 2009 · 43m As preparations continue for Meredith and Derek's wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her handful-of-a-mother, Robbie. Meanwhile, a newly sober Thatcher visits his…
- 22 What a Difference a Day Makes May 7, 2009 · 43m As Meredith, Derek and all of their friends prepare for the big wedding, a group of college students, injured in a car crash as they were heading to their graduation ceremony, is admitted…
- 23 Here's to Future Days May 14, 2009 · 43m In the first part of the two hour season finale, Izzie spends time with a fellow cancer patient and contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery, as Mark is ready to take his…
- 24 Now or Never May 14, 2009 · 43m In the second part of the two hour season finale, George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughout the hospital, and Izzie's friends anxiously await her recovery from…