Grey's Anatomy: Season 9

2012 · 24 episodes · ★ 8.0

What Season 9 of Grey's Anatomy

The season opens with the Seattle Grace surgeons still shaken by the plane crash that claimed Lexie Grey's life. Each one grieves in their own way. Meredith takes refuge in the operating room, while Derek, with his injured hand, must find another way to fill his days away from the scalpel. Arizona and Callie grow close again after Arizona's injury, and Mark fights to survive. Alex falls for someone new, Cristina searches for the spark she has lost with Owen, and Bailey and Ben discover the challenges of keeping a long-distance relationship alive. Romance once again takes center stage amid exhausting shifts.

24episodes

Sep 27, 2012premiered

May 16, 2013latest episode

17.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 9 Episodes

9x01 Going Going Gone
Sep 27, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
The doctors of Seattle Grace are faced with the aftermath of last season's plane crash. As they try to move on with their lives, they must learn to adapt to the changes, cope with their losses and move forward with their relationships and careers.
Directed by: Rob Corn · Written by: Stacy McKee · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jason George, Eric Dane, Jerrika Hinton
9x02 Remember The Time
Oct 4, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.5
In this flashback episode, return to the site of the plane crash and watch as each doctor tries to cope with the heartache and injuries caused by the crash. Meanwhile, back at Seattle Grace, everyone struggles to find a bit of normalcy amidst the chaos.
Directed by: Tony Phelan · Written by: William Harper · Starring: Eric Dane, Gaius Charles, Tina Majorino, Martin Yu
9x03 Love the One You're With
Oct 18, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.4
The survivors from the crash are asked to make an almost impossible decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Meanwhile, tension grows between Jackson and April after they're forced to work together, and Alex tries to restrain himself with one of the interns.
Directing: Debbie Allen · Writing: Zoanne Clack · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, William Daniels
9x04 I Saw Her Standing There
Oct 25, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Aware that Derek might never operate again, Meredith stops talking about the surgeries she's performing. Meanwhile, Richard calls on Dr. Catherine Avery to help him perform a complicated procedure, as things continue to heat up between Jackson and April; and Arizona's struggle to accept her fate forces Callie and Alex to face their guilt.
Directing: Kevin McKidd · Writing: Austin Guzman · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer
9x05 Beautiful Doom
Nov 8, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.4
In this Meredith & Cristina-centric episode, the two friends continue to cope with life after the plane crash and their ever-growing responsibilities at their respective hospitals. As Meredith juggles taking care of Zola with a case that hits close to home, Cristina assists Dr. Thomas on a challenging heart surgery.
Directed by: Stephen Cragg · Written by: Jeannine Renshaw · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, William Daniels
9x06 Second Opinion
Nov 15, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
As the doctors continue with their lawsuit, they’re forced to confront the realities of their injuries. Meanwhile, Bailey tricks Arizona into helping her with a pediatric case, and Cristina tries to find normalcy in her new environment.
Directed by: Chandra Wilson · Written by: Bill Harper · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer
9x07 I Was Made for Lovin' You
Nov 29, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.0
Cristina and Owen continue to figure out their relationship amidst the pending lawsuit; and Bailey argues with Ben over plans for their upcoming nuptials. Meanwhile, Callie recruits Jackson to help find a solution to Derek's hand, but he is preoccupied by a shocking situation with April.
Directing: Laura Innes · Writing: Peter Nowalk · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Jessy Hodges
9x08 Love Turns You Upside Down
Dec 6, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
The new batch of interns find themselves involved in all the drama at Seattle Grace: Meredith asks Heather to go above and beyond to help fix Derek's hand; Cristina starts a healthy competition between Stephanie and Leah, which inadvertently leads to a medical emergency for Cristina's patient; Alex sees Jo in a new light as they work to save a baby's life, and April teaches Shane a valuable lesson during "lumps and bumps" duty.
Directing: Mark Jackson · Writing: Stacy McKee · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer
9x09 Run, Baby, Run Mid-Season Finale
Dec 13, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.5
As the rest of the doctors prepare for Bailey's wedding, Richard helps her through a bout of pre-wedding jitters. Meanwhile, Lizzie butts heads with Meredith, and Callie and Jackson try to convince Derek to participate in a risky surgery that could fix his hand.
Directing: Rob Corn · Writing: Debora Cahn · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jason George, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles
9x10 Things We Said Today
Jan 10, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.6
Bailey puts her wedding day on hold and continues her efforts to save Adele's life, Cristina and Owen remain undecided about their pending divorce, while Arizona and Callie try to get their spark back. Meanwhile, the hospital becomes inundated with a group of bikers after a horrible accident.
Directing: Ron Underwood · Writing: Austin Guzman · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jason George, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles
9x11 The End is the Beginning is the End
Jan 17, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.5
Meredith, Derek, Cristina and Arizona receive big news regarding the plane crash lawsuit, Richard avoids Catherine's romantic advances and Jackson takes on one of Mark Sloan's old patients. Meanwhile, Derek begins recovery on his hand.
Directing: Cherie Nowlan · Writing: Joan Rater · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer
9x12 Walking on a Dream
Jan 24, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
The Seattle Grace doctors are on edge when a new medical professional enters the hospital; Arizona struggles with the emotional and physical pain of a phantom limb; and while battling pregnancy hormones, an overly-emotional Meredith is confronted with her worst fear.
Directed by: Rob Hardy · Written by: Tia Napolitano · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Ameenah Kaplan
9x13 Bad Blood
Jan 31, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
As Derek and April work around the clock to find a solution for the hospital, Cristina struggles to respect the wishes of a family whose son is dying. Meanwhile, Arizona empathizes with a teenager who faces problems similar to her own.
Directed by: Steve Robin · Written by: Jeannine Renshaw · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer
9x14 The Face of Change
Feb 7, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Competition heats up as several of the doctors fight to become the new face of Seattle Grace; April brings in an emergency case, and Jackson and Alex work with a transgender teen couple. Meanwhile, the hospital implements new policies which test the patience of the staff.
Directed by: Rob J. Greenlea · Written by: Stacy McKee · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, John Duerler
9x15 Hard Bargain
Feb 14, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
As the hospital spirals closer to financial ruin, Owen must make some tough decisions, which includes foregoing an expensive surgery that could save the life of a child. Meanwhile, Alex and Jo work together to save the life of an infant, and April asks Jackson for dating advice.
Directing: Tony Phelan · Writing: William Harper · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, John Duerler
9x16 This is Why We Fight
Feb 21, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
As word of Seattle Grace's financial trouble spreads, Catherine encourages Jackson to move to Boston, and the interns fear they might lose their jobs. Meanwhile, the doctors meet with a potential investor in a last-ditch effort to save the hospital, and Alex impresses Jo while caring for a patient.
Directing: Jeannot Szwarc · Writing: Austin Guzman · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer
9x17 Transplant Wasteland
Mar 14, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.4
The discord and chaos created by the hospital's new management team causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, the doctors and the interns must juggle several transplant surgeries at once, each coming with its own set of obstacles.
Directing: Chandra Wilson · Writing: Zoanne Clack · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Tessa Ferrer, Teresa Huang
9x18 Idle Hands
Mar 21, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 6.4
As the hospital continues to make positive changes under the new management, the doctors begin to realize that owning a hospital comes with its own set of problems and responsibilities. Meanwhile, Meredith worries about the wellbeing of her unborn baby, Callie and Arizona try to get the spark back in their relationship, and Alex gives Jo‘s new boyfriend a run for his money.
Directed by: David Greenspan · Written by: Gabriel Llanas · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer, Charles Michael Davis
9x19 Can't Fight This Feeling
Mar 28, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
A gas tanker explodes on a Seattle highway, causing multiple injuries, including paramedic Matthew. Meredith and Jo help a frantic mother whose child is suffering from a mysterious illness. Owen bonds with a young boy whose parents are in critical condition. Meanwhile true colors are revealed when Alex is forced to work with Jo's boyfriend on an ailing patient.
Directing: Mark Jackson · Writing: Meg Marinis · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer
9x20 She's Killing Me
Apr 4, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
Upon receiving some unsettling news, Meredith and Derek take preventative steps for their children’s future; a group of Syrian doctors arrive at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for a crash course in basic surgical skills that they plan to apply in the field; and April decides to come clean to Matthew regarding the truth about her virginity. Meanwhile, multiple pre-op patients develop infections, causing one doctor to wonder if she is at fault.
Directed by: Nicole Cummins-Rubio · Written by: Debora Cahn · Starring: Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles, Tessa Ferrer, Michael Buie
9x21 Sleeping Monster
Apr 25, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Bailey finds herself at the center of a CDC investigation surrounding the death of several of her patients, as Jackson and the rest of the board members argue over how to address the crisis with the public. Meanwhile, Cristina teases Alex about his unspoken feelings for Jo, and Owen continues to take special care of Ethan as the condition of his parents remains uncertain.
Directed by: Bobby Roth · Written by: Bronwyn Garrity · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Tessa Ferrer, Michael Buie, Charles Michael Davis
9x22 Do You Believe in Magic?
May 2, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
The doctors reach out to Bailey but she continues to shut everyone out; after an incident with Ethan's grandmother, Owen fears the child could end up in foster care. A new craniofacial specialist arrives at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to work on a young patient. Meanwhile, a magician's assistant is rushed into the ER after a magic trick goes terribly wrong.
Directed by: Kevin McKidd · Written by: Dan Bucatinsky · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jason George, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles
9x23 Readiness is All
May 9, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.4
The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital prepare for a super storm heading towards Seattle. Owen's desire to be a parent gets stronger as he becomes closer to Ethan. One wrong move puts the lives of Meredith and her baby in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Jo looks to Alex for help in a moment of crisis, and one doctor gets the shock of her life.
Directed by: Tony Phelan · Written by: Bill Harper · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jason George, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles
9x24 Perfect Storm Season Finale
May 16, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital enters crisis mode as the storm rages, resources become scarce and patients flood in by the busload. Meanwhile, one of the doctors fights for their life.
Directed by: Rob Corn · Written by: Stacy McKee · Starring: Camilla Luddington, Jason George, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles