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Season 8 – Grey's Anatomy

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This high-intensity medical drama follows a team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital who are faced with life-or death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.
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Grey's Anatomy — Season 8

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Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times 03/17/2020
It was not the first abortion for a character on network television -- that would be "Maude's" in 1972, just before Roe vs. Wade made abortion legal nationwide -- but it was the most culturally significant since then. Go to Full Review Willa Paskin Salon.com 03/17/2020
One show that did bring its A-schlock game to its finale was Grey's Anatomy... At this point, I wouldn't bet against a dirty bomb showing up in next year's finale. Which, come to think of it, sounds just insane enough to be spectacular. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 05/15/2012
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Grey's has had a good season and has an intensely loyal fan base to prove it. Go to Full Review Chris Philpott The Post NZ 03/17/2020
My excitement for a plethora of crazy scenes in the emergency rooms quickly gave way to boredom. Go to Full Review Catriona Wightman Digital Spy 03/17/2020
If more shows took gambles like Grey's, primetime would be a much more interesting place. Go to Full Review Tanner Stransky CinemaBlend 10/02/2013
Juxtaposed against that nightmare that launched season 8's two-hour season premiere was exactly what the show does portray rather accurately (most of the time): the relationship drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Max Paulo @RT09946430 08/27/2023 Os episódios melhoraram, mas nem isso salvou de ser tediante, foi tão ruim que se não tivesse o episódio final a temporada seria filer. See more 11/04/2018 "Grey's Anatomy" continua a dar bons sinais... Esta temporada destacou-se pelas suas linhas de enredo e de drama que deixam os nossos olhos cheios de lágrimas. Calma! Também nos dá alguns risos e sorrisos... Gostei especialmente do final da primeira metade da série. See more 08/10/2017 Perhaps not thrilling as the other seasons but its stellar cast still brings charm to our screens and the narrative is touching. See more dave d @RT34924333 12/01/2016 This is a show out of ideas. Considering it's renewed for two more seasons it's hard to imagine it can recoup viewers unless new blood is brought in and in a hurry. In episode 22, Hunt says "we need fresh talent." That's the truth. Clean house of the writers and start anew. See more Read all reviews
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Ellen Pompeo

Dr. Meredith Grey

Patrick Dempsey

Dr. Derek Shepherd

Sandra Oh

Dr. Cristina Yang

Justin Chambers

Dr. Alex Karev

Chandra Wilson

Dr. Miranda Bailey

James Pickens Jr.

Dr. Richard Webber

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2011 Free Falling While Meredith faces the repercussions of messing with the medical trial, April tries to step up as chief resident; Cristina and Owen disagree. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 22, 2011 She's Gone Meredith and Derek's relationship concerns Zola's adoption counselor; Alex notices he has become an outcast; Cristina makes a difficult decision. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 29, 2011 Take the Lead The chief makes a decision that shocks everyone at Seattle Grace; Owen and Cristina attempt to find normalcy; April struggles in her new role; the fifth-year residents receive their first solo surgery assignments. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 6, 2011 What Is It About Men 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 13, 2011 Loss, Love and Legacy The residents try to impress Jackson's mother, Catherine Avery, when she comes to Seattle Grace to perform a groundbreaking surgery; Alex and Arizona encounter a familiar face in the ER; Bailey makes a choice about her love life. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 20, 2011 Poker Face Through Lexie, Meredith tries to get Derek interested in a patient's rare brain tumor; Callie ends up being annoyed when Mark and Arizona finally form a friendship; Teddy and Alex look into alternative surgeries for a superficial patient. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 27, 2011 Put Me In, Coach Owen organizes a baseball game against Seattle Presbyterian; Lexie is unable to control her emotions when she sees Mark with a new woman; Alex fights for Zola; Richard talks to Meredith and Bailey about their feud. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 2011 Heart-Shaped Box George O'Malley's mother comes to Seattle Grace for help after another hospital botches her surgery; a medical miracle inspires the residents; Jackson's suspicions about Mark and Lexie interfere with work. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 10, 2011 Dark Was the Night Teddy is called away on another case, as Henry is brought in for emergency surgery; Derek and Meredith finally receive news about Zola; a patient experiences complications after surgery. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 5, 2012 Suddenly The eldest daughter of a family involved in a car crash must make a difficult decision; Teddy asks Cristina to help with an O.R. patient; Lexie works with Mark's new girlfriend during a surgery. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 12, 2012 This Magic Moment The doctors form two teams to operate on conjoined twins; Bailey uses Meredith as a buffer between her and Ben; Alex learns a tough lesson; Teddy asks Cristina about Henry's surgery. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 19, 2012 Hope for the Hopeless Richard's 10,000th surgery is a liver transplant for two sisters; Derek and Lexie take on a case that had been declared inoperable; Teddy and Cristina try to swipe a case from Alex and Dr. McQueen; Meredith tries to choose a specialty. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 2, 2012 If/Then Meredith dreams of what her life would have been if her mother had been healthy. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 9, 2012 All You Need Is Love Lexie watches Zola as Meredith and Derek try to have a night to themselves for Valentine's Day; Callie surprises Arizona with a romantic evening; Ben tries to prove that he knows Bailey better than she thinks. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 2012 Have You Seen Me Lately? Amelia arrives at Seattle Grace to beg Derek to help with the gliosarcoma case; Cristina and Owen have heated arguments during marriage counseling; Alex realizes he needs to improve his people skills in order to be a good doctor. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 23, 2012 If Only You Were Lonely As Adele's condition deteriorates, Richard considers making a change; an explosion at a coffee shop results in a busy ER; Callie helps Meredith study; Lexie helps Alex and Arizona care for an intern's premature baby. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 15, 2012 One Step Too Far Derek asks Meredith to work with him in neuro again; Catherine Avery (Debbie Allen) comes back to Seattle Grace and takes an interest in Richard; Cristina becomes increasingly suspicious of Owen; Morgan may be falling for Alex. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 5, 2012 The Lion Sleeps Tonight An escaped lion puts lives and relationships in danger; Lexie hears Mark talking about moving in with Julia; Teddy begins to come to terms with Henry's death; Callie asks Arizona about her past relationships. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 12, 2012 Support System Cristina makes Owen tell her about the intimate details of his affair; Mark takes his authority very seriously when he steps in as chief for the day; Arizona, Callie and Bailey plan special night for Teddy. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 19, 2012 The Girl With No Name The doctors treat a Jane Doe who turns out to be the subject of a nationally followed case; the residents begin their interviews for post-residency positions; Richard faces a disturbing realization while visiting Adele. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 26, 2012 Moment of Truth The residents travel to San Francisco for the oral boards; sparks fly when Richard and Catherine (Debbie Allen) bump into each other at a hotel; Alex feels guilty about being away from the hospital when Tommy's health takes a turn for the worse. Details Episode 22 Aired May 3, 2012 Let the Bad Times Roll The residents agonize over their upcoming exam results; Arizona's childhood friend needs medical help; the doctors try to help a patient who is missing one third of his skull; Julia wants to start a family with Mark. Details Episode 23 Aired May 10, 2012 Migration The residents choose their future positions; Mark admits to Derek that he still has feelings for Lexie; Arizona encourages her friend to have surgery. Details Episode 24 Aired May 17, 2012 Flight A dangerous situation leaves the doctors fighting to stay alive while trying to save their peers; Ben and Bailey make a decision; Teddy gets a tempting offer; Richard plans a dinner for the residents. Details

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Grey's Anatomy — Season 8

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Season Info

Director
Stephen Cragg, Mark Jackson, Ron Underwood, Allison Liddi-Brown, Kevin McKidd, Chandra Wilson, Rob Corn
Executive Producer
Shonda Rhimes, Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers, Krista Vernoff, Rob Corn, Mark Wilding, Allan Heinberg
Screenwriter
Stacy McKee, William Harper, Peter Nowalk, Jeannine Renshaw, Austin Guzman, Debora Cahn
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2011
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