Home > Grey's Anatomy > Season 5 « TV Series Page Grey's Anatomy: Season 5 (2008 - 2009) SEASON: Season 5 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Season 11 Season 12 Season 13 Season 14 Season 15 Season 16 Want to see Episode List Season 5 Grey's Anatomy Critics Consensus Grey's channels its trademark sexy-soapy tone of seasons past for a fifth installment that's rejuvenated by some much needed character development. 64% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 11 84% Audience Score User Ratings: 130 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Dream a Little Dream of Me (1) Air date: Sep 25, 2008 In the fifth-season opener, Meredith and Derek discover the morning-after side of their renewed relationship; a military doctor (Kevin McKidd) who arrives at the hospital with a trauma patient catches Cristina's eye; and the chief learns that Seattle Grace's national rankings have slipped. More 2 Dream a Little Dream of Me (2) Air date: Sep 25, 2008 In the conclusion of the fifth-season opener, Meredith and Derek discover the morning-after side of their renewed relationship. Meanwhile, a military doctor (Kevin McKidd) who arrives at the hospital with a trauma patient catches Cristina's eye; and the chief learns that Seattle Grace's national rankings have slipped. More 3 Here Comes The Flood Air date: Oct 9, 2008 The chief attempts to implement new teaching policies, and George tries to retake his residency exam as flooding from a plumbing leak causes major problems at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, Derek wants Meredith's roommates to move out of her house, to their surprise. More 4 Brave New World Air date: Oct 16, 2008 Meredith gets upset when Derek finds her mother's diary; Callie worries about her first "official" date with Erica; and Cristina discovers a part of the hospital that neither she nor her fellow residents had seen before. More 5 There's No 'I' In Team Air date: Oct 23, 2008 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 get George to notice her romantically; and Sloan counsels a desperate Callie in the ways of love. More 6 Life During Wartime Air date: Oct 30, 2008 The chief gives Bailey new power and responsibility. He also gives her a very difficult surgical assignment: emove a girl's inoperable tumor. Meanwhile, new trauma chief Owen (Kevin McKidd) challenges the attendings' methods and the residents' skills. More 7 Rise Up Air date: Nov 6, 2008 The Chief tells the residents that one of them will get a solo surgery, and a competitive frenzy ensues; Derek asks Bailey for advice when he feels that Cristina is coming between him and Meredith; Erica discovers a shocking connection between one of her residents and a longtime patient. More 8 These Ties That Bind Air date: Nov 13, 2008 Meredith's old friend Sadie (Melissa George) becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Meredith's other friends aren't exactly welcoming; new surgeon Virginia Dixon (Mary McDonnell) brings rules and order to the OR; and Lexie leads the interns in secretive, unorthodox surgical-training sessions. More 9 In the Midnight Hour Air date: Nov 20, 2008 A routine surgery goes horribly awry for Lexie and Sadie, so Meredith, Cristina and Bailey rush to assist them. Meanwhile, Owen and Derek treat a man who was injured while sleepwalking, and Mark comforts the man's daughter. More 10 All By Myself Air date: Dec 4, 2008 Cristina is awarded the first solo surgery among the residents, but she has to relinquish it and choose her replacement; Mark performs a cutting-edge procedure to restore a patient's speech, impressing Lexie in the process; and Callie can't figure out if Sadie (Melissa George) is flirting with her or just being friendly. More Show More Episodes Grey's Anatomy: Season 5 Photos View All Photos (101) Tv Season Info In the fifth series of this medical drama, military surgeon Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) joins the staff of Seattle Grace. His initial cold demeanour irks some fellow doctors, but he grows close with Cristina (Sandra Oh), who helps him with his PTSD. However, Cristina gets jealous of another new staff member: Sadie Harris (Melissa George), who was best friends with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) back in college. Meredith asks Derek (Patrick Dempsey) to move in with her this series, and her half sister Lexie (Chyler Leigh) becomes romantically involved with Derek's pal Mark (Eric Dane). Meanwhile, Izzie (Katherine Heigl) begins seeing visions of her dead fiancé, and she eventually discovers that she has a brain tumour. Genre: Drama Network: ABC Premiere Date: Sep 25, 2008 Creators: Shonda Rhimes, Rob Corn Exec. Producers: Betsy Beers, Rob Corn, Shonda Rhimes, Allan Heinberg, Krista Vernoff, Mark Wilding, Mark Gordon, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Peter Horton, Jim Parriott, William Harper, Stacy McKee, Zoanne Clack, Debbie Allen Cast Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang Katherine Heigl as Izzie Stevens T.R. Knight as George O'Malley Justin Chambers as Alex Karev Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres Eric Dane as Mark Sloan Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey Kevin Mckidd as Owen Hunt Brooke Smith as Erica Hahn Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins Melissa George Jeffrey Dean Morgan Kate Walsh Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery Sarah Drew as April Kepner Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson Loretta Devine Steven W. Bailey Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd Jerrika Hinton as Stephanie Edwards Isaiah Washington Jeff Perry Mary McDonnell Kate Burton Sarah Utterback Chris O'Donnell Kali Rocha Kelly J. McCreary as Margaret "Maggie" Pierce George Dzundza Debra Monk Mare Winningham Kyle Chandler Cress Williams Diahann Carroll Amy Madigan Edward Herrmann Robert Baker Brandon Scott as Intern Ryan Nora Zehetner Kim Raver James Tupper Gaius Charles Tessa Ferrer Eric Stoltz as William Samantha Mathis as Melinda Mariette Hartley as Betty Kimberly Elise as Dr. Swender Cliff De Young as Phil Jennifer Westfeldt as Jen Ben Shenkman as Rob Shi Ne Nielson as Paramedic Kathy Baker as Anna Bernadette Peters as Sarabeth Jason George as Ben Warren Sharon Lawrence as Robbie Tyne Daly as Carolyn Giacomo Gianniotti as Andrew DeLuca Audra McDonald as Naomi Faye Dunaway as Dr. Campbell August Schellenberg as Clay Bedonie Taye Diggs as Sam Lauren Stamile as Rose John Getz as Michael Ed Lauter as Timothy Miller Grant Show as Archer Kellie Martin as Julie Jason Kravits as Chuck Laura Allen as Beth Nina Siemaszko as Kate Ernie Grunwald as Gary Megan Henning as Willow Kathleen Early as Dr. Daisy Pepman Perry Smith as Mrs. Anderson Shi Ne Nielson as Paramedic Larry Sullivan as Dave Hector Elizondo as Mr. Torres Emily Kuroda as Kendall Obba Babatundé as Gates Daniel J. Travanti as Barry Shannon Lucio as Amanda Michael Rady as Mike Shelley Carl Lumbly as Kurt Scott Haven as Randy Amy Aquino as Marianne Christa B. Allen as Holly Anderson Wendy Hoopes as Tricia George Newbern as Stan Lauri Johnson as Grandma Ruth John Cappon as Paramedic Jim Ortlieb as Jack Liza Weil as Alison Clark Brooke Blanchard as Paramedic Samantha Quan as Shelly Colleen Flynn as Nancy Kay Panabaker as Emma Anderson Erin Cahill as Meg Larry Brandenburg as Arnie Tom Verica as Michael Norris Amy Gumenick as Becca Wells Roberto Urbina as Jordan Peter Mackenzie as Warren Debra Mooney as Mrs. Hunt Saige Thompson as Lindsay Bonnie Bartlett as Rosemary Bullard José Zúñiga as Meloy Suzy Nakamura as Jenn Rosalind Chao as Kathleen Patterson Bre Blair as Lauren Perrey Reeves as Margaret Susane E. Lee as Beth Jon Rowland as Alison's Boyfriend Leslie Odom Jr. as PJ Joshua Malina as Seth Robin Gwynne as Becca's Mom John Sloan as David Elden Henson as Mr. Smithson George Coe as Ed Bullard Tzi Ma as Mr. Patterson Kate Capshaw as Arizona Robbins Robin Pearson Rose as Patricia Sam Anderson as Michael Chelsea Taylor as Alison's Mother Leslie Grossman as Lauren Perry Smith as Mrs. Anderson Payton Silver as Dr. Knox Trent Gill as David Madeline Carroll as Ivy Louis Giambalvo Zach Gilford as Lt. Charlie Lowell Avery Clyde as Elyse Mickey Maxwell as Minister Brock Cuchna as Recruiting Clerk Gloria Garayua as Intern Graciella Max Burkholder as Duncan Mark Saul as Intern Steve Wayne Lopez as Paramedic J.F. Davis as Recruiting Officer John Allen Nelson as Arthur Fidel Gomez as Morgue Attendant Jody Sclavos as ER Nurse Mac Brandt as Paramedic Nicole Cummins as EMT Nicole Cummins-Rubio as EMT Gordon James as Tech Tim Chiou as Paramedic James Gordon as Tech Joseph Williamson as Intern Pierce Show More Cast Episodes 1 Dream a Little Dream of Me (1) Air date: Sep 25, 2008 In the fifth-season opener, Meredith and Derek discover the morning-after side of their renewed relationship; a military doctor (Kevin McKidd) who arrives at the hospital with a trauma patient catches Cristina's eye; and the chief learns that Seattle Grace's national rankings have slipped. More 2 Dream a Little Dream of Me (2) Air date: Sep 25, 2008 In the conclusion of the fifth-season opener, Meredith and Derek discover the morning-after side of their renewed relationship. Meanwhile, a military doctor (Kevin McKidd) who arrives at the hospital with a trauma patient catches Cristina's eye; and the chief learns that Seattle Grace's national rankings have slipped. More 3 Here Comes The Flood Air date: Oct 9, 2008 The chief attempts to implement new teaching policies, and George tries to retake his residency exam as flooding from a plumbing leak causes major problems at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, Derek wants Meredith's roommates to move out of her house, to their surprise. More 4 Brave New World Air date: Oct 16, 2008 Meredith gets upset when Derek finds her mother's diary; Callie worries about her first "official" date with Erica; and Cristina discovers a part of the hospital that neither she nor her fellow residents had seen before. More 5 There's No 'I' In Team Air date: Oct 23, 2008 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 get George to notice her romantically; and Sloan counsels a desperate Callie in the ways of love. More 6 Life During Wartime Air date: Oct 30, 2008 The chief gives Bailey new power and responsibility. He also gives her a very difficult surgical assignment: emove a girl's inoperable tumor. Meanwhile, new trauma chief Owen (Kevin McKidd) challenges the attendings' methods and the residents' skills. More 7 Rise Up Air date: Nov 6, 2008 The Chief tells the residents that one of them will get a solo surgery, and a competitive frenzy ensues; Derek asks Bailey for advice when he feels that Cristina is coming between him and Meredith; Erica discovers a shocking connection between one of her residents and a longtime patient. More 8 These Ties That Bind Air date: Nov 13, 2008 Meredith's old friend Sadie (Melissa George) becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Meredith's other friends aren't exactly welcoming; new surgeon Virginia Dixon (Mary McDonnell) brings rules and order to the OR; and Lexie leads the interns in secretive, unorthodox surgical-training sessions. More 9 In the Midnight Hour Air date: Nov 20, 2008 A routine surgery goes horribly awry for Lexie and Sadie, so Meredith, Cristina and Bailey rush to assist them. Meanwhile, Owen and Derek treat a man who was injured while sleepwalking, and Mark comforts the man's daughter. More 10 All By Myself Air date: Dec 4, 2008 Cristina is awarded the first solo surgery among the residents, but she has to relinquish it and choose her replacement; Mark performs a cutting-edge procedure to restore a patient's speech, impressing Lexie in the process; and Callie can't figure out if Sadie (Melissa George) is flirting with her or just being friendly. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Grey's Anatomy Season 5 All Critics (11) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (4) It feels more like the good old days than Grey's has in a long time. Sep 25, 2008 | Full Review… Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger Top Critic With the fifth season... the program has closed the door on even tiny slivers of light. Oct 11, 2018 | Full Review… Megan Basham WORLD Three and a half seasons of "Greys," I suffered through -- that's a lifetime of Meredith Grey insufferable whininess. And damnit: If Izzie is finally going to be killed off, I feel like I deserve to celebrate her departure. Jun 14, 2018 | Full Review… Dustin Rowles Pajiba Based on the two-hour premiere, it does appear like things are changing for the better at Seattle Grace hospital. Sep 5, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Kelly West CinemaBlend At least this season starts with a sense of business-as-first-season-usual. Sep 25, 2008 | Full Review… Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The big reveal of this season finale was that Meredith has quietly become a much more stable and sympathetic character, a very welcome payoff for an often painful season. May 16, 2009 | Full Review… Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times Top Critic Assuming the desire to stay at this hospital depends on replenishing key storylines, the longterm diagnosis doesn't look good. Sep 25, 2008 | Full Review… Brian Lowry Variety Top Critic You'll pardon me if I'm more interested in the weekly guest stars and in the work done by Grey's standouts Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. Their characters, Miranda Bailey and Richard Webber, are the heart and soul of Grey's. Sep 25, 2008 | Full Review… Maureen Ryan Chicago Tribune Top Critic Tonight, through the miracle of modern medicine, the show comes roaring back. Sep 25, 2008 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… Linda Stasi New York Post Top Critic Aside from the soapy, sexual overtones, what has so many people hooked on Grey's is the complexity of its characters. Sep 25, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Kari Croop Common Sense Media View All Critic Reviews (11) Audience Reviews for Grey's Anatomy: Season 5 Nov 04, 2018 Fantástico. Toda a temporada, todos os papéis, tudo foi bom. Aplausos para Ellen Pompeo no episódio "Stairway to Heaven", Dempsey em "I Will Follow You Into Dark", Sandra Oh no episódio "Elevator Love Letter" e, finalmente, Heighl em "Stand By Me". O melhor mesmo foi o final da temporada com o épico "007"... "É o George! É o George!"... Gonçalo S Jan 28, 2015 More unrealistic and silly as it goes along. Ghosts, new boring characters, storylines that cut off for no reason (probably cause they're idiotic) are among the peeves. 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