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Season 17 – 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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Lindsay Press Culturess Jun 16, 2021
Grey's Anatomy has never pulled punches and season 17 was a genuine example and tragic mirror of the state of the world during 2020. Go to Full Review Alex Cranz Jezebel Nov 13, 2020
As Grey's Anatomy sought to shove as many covid-19 references into an episode as it could, I felt more exhausted than healed. Go to Full Review Ani Bundel NBC News THINK Nov 13, 2020
Features one of the most coronavirus-centric TV plots we've seen since studios started filming again. The result is one of the most moving season premieres in the show's history, which after nearly two decades is saying a lot. Go to Full Review Ashley Bissette Sumerel Tell-Tale TV Nov 13, 2020
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Though the two-hour Grey's Anatomy Season 17 premiere largely focuses on the current health crisis, it still manages to offer romance, lighthearted moments, and an emotional surprise that no one could have seen coming. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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A Stima Arte T @RT09946430 May 22, 2026 The problems from the previous season intensified and it seemed like the writers didn't know what to do, something I have to highlight is how well the COVID-19 part was done, but otherwise... See more Brett M @Brett42 Nov 13, 2025 If you are a fan of Grey’s Anatomy and enjoy the awesome surgeries and medical innovations, you could probably skip this season. **Spoilers. The entire season is about COVID and the writing is uninspired and just plane boring. The main character is in a coma for over half the season. I mean come on. I was also disappointed by the departure of Avery. COVID was awful and the show illustrates the devastation that COVID wrought, but 17 episodes of COVID just caused the season to drag. So slow and boring. The only redeeming point was the amazing cameos. Overall, it is probably my least favorite season. See more Jake L @RT09940693 Apr 26, 2025 Trying to accurately portray something as controversial as COVID-19 while it was happening would be hard. Using it for 21 episodes got boring. And now all of what they were talking about has been proven to be wrong or partially true. Trying to use the storyline of COVID that soon after it happened made it hard to watch the whole season See more dave d @RT34924333 Mar 2, 2025 What a mess. We watch shows to remove us from reality and not thrust us into the thick of it. And this is the season Grey's jumped the shark! See more Vinicius D @RT77758020 Oct 7, 2024 I love the series, but this was one of the worst seasons. The series has a very strong political view, but they lost the touch this season. They stopped worrying about the episode's plot and only focused on the political messages. That's a shame. I think this is where the series stopped being watchable. =/ See more May 1, 2022 The plot is so heavily focused on integrating covid 19 that it overwhelms the series, and takes away from what is usually an inspirational and moving plot. In my opinion, the worst season of the series. A pro of the season was the featuring of many of the beloved lost characters from previous season. Hopeful that the next season returns to the usual Grey's we know and love. See more Read all reviews
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Shonda Rhimes

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Ellen Pompeo

Dr. Meredith Grey

Chandra Wilson

Dr. Miranda Bailey

James Pickens Jr.

Dr. Richard Webber

Kevin McKidd

Owen Hunt

Jesse Williams

Jackson Avery

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 12, 2020 All Tomorrow's Parties The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial must contend with the COVID-19 pandemic; an unintentionally started fire has first responders from Station 19 bringing patients into the hospital for treatment. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 12, 2020 The Center Won't Hold Bailey finds herself in the middle of an argument with patients' families as they await news about their children who were injured in a fire; Winston surprises Maggie; Amelia and Link try to have some fun as new parents. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 19, 2020 My Happy Ending The doctors continue to face their new COVID-19 reality and deal with a familiar and stubborn patient; Koracick is put in charge of the interns; Link operates on a sex therapist; Maggie finds comfort in Winston's virtual presence. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 3, 2020 You'll Never Walk Alone Owen faces a medical diagnosis that challenges more than he imagined; Koracick begins to go stir crazy; Maggie gets a not-so-subtle glimpse into Winston's background. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Fight the Power Bailey panics as she hears there has been a surge of COVID-19 cases, knowing she has loved ones in an assisted living facility; Jackson and Richard team up against Catherine; Teddy continues to try to mend her frayed relationships. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 17, 2020 No Time for Despair A local hospital is overloaded, putting Grey Sloan Memorial on surge capacity protocol; Owen and Amelia face one of the most controversial surgeries of their careers. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 11, 2021 Helplessly Hoping The doctors are joined by the team from Station 19 as they tend to a tense situation with a lot at stake; Jo convinces Hayes to bend the rules on a case; Maggie and Winston reconnect. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 18, 2021 It's All Too Much As traumas and pressure mount, Grey Sloan doctors try to find a path forward; Maggie gives Winston hospital privileges and they work together to treat an uneasy patient; Jo, Link and Jackson play an unconventional drinking game. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 25, 2021 In My Life After a heart-wrenching loss, Teddy struggles to cope, and it triggers memories of her past; Amelia tries to help the situation by encouraging Owen to accept and forgive Teddy. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 1, 2021 Breathe The hospital ventilator shortage has the doctors gravely concerned; Hayes' high-risk sister-in-law with multiple sclerosis ends up in the hospital with a kidney stone. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 8, 2021 Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right A newlywed couple is injured in a car accident; Jackson's generosity with COVID-positive patients goes a bit too far; Hayes works to rebuild Maggie's confidence and convince her to perform an extremely risky heart surgery. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 15, 2021 Sign O' the Times Maggie is preoccupied with Winston while trying to treat a patient wounded in the Seattle protests; Levi is tested by an emergency; the doctors struggle to treat a patient who doesn't believe in COVID-19. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 22, 2021 Good as Hell Amidst the need for more surgeons, Jo tries to convince Bailey to let her switch specialties; Link accuses Amelia of overstepping while he is treating a patient remotely; Winston comes up with an out-of-the-box idea. Details Episode 14 Aired May 6, 2021 Look Up Child Jackson pays a visit to his father, who helps set him on the right path. Details Episode 15 Aired May 20, 2021 Tradition Jackson shares his big news with his colleagues; Koracick and Levi fight to save a pregnant woman's grandfather as she goes into labor; Maggie keeps a watchful eye on Meredith. Details Episode 16 Aired May 27, 2021 I'm Still Standing Levi gets accepted into the vaccine trial; Amelia and Owen treat a car crash patient; Hayes and Jo are met with Luna's legal guardian. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 3, 2021 Someone Saved My Life Tonight Maggie and Winston's wedding day; Meredith takes on a new role at the hospital; Jo makes a life-changing decision. Details

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Grey's Anatomy — Season 17

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Season Info

Director
Debbie Allen, Allison Liddi-Brown, Kevin McKidd, Pete Chatmon, Michael W. Watkins
Creator
Shonda Rhimes
Executive Producer
Shonda Rhimes, Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers, Krista Vernoff, Zoanne Clack, Debbie Allen, Andy Reaser, Meg Marinis
Screenwriter
Felicia Pride, Andy Reaser, Julie Wong, Zoanne Clack, Lynne E. Litt, Jase Miles-Perez
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 12, 2020
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