ForGrey’s Anatomyfans, the medical drama (So.
is perfect for a marathon.
But jumping back into those scrub-covered waters is tricky.
The cast of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Credit: Frank Ockenfels/ABC/Getty Images
Where do you start?
(Besides, of course, catching up on season 20, which ends May 30.
And, fear not, the show is picked up for a 21st season!)
From left, Sandra Oh, T.R. Knight, Ellen Pompeo, and Katherine Heigl on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Richard Cartwright/Disney General Entertainment/Getty
Knight) performs open-heart surgery on a patient while trapped in an elevator with Alex (Justin Chambers).
And, more importantly, Meredith Grey delivers her"Pick me.
monologuetoDerek Shepherd(Dempsey) in hopes he’ll leave his wife for her.
Sandra Oh and Katherine Heigl on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
On a micro level, it’s the one withtwo strangers impaled by a pole.
It also featured iconic guest starKyle Chandler.
Burke(Isaiah Washington) venture to find a non-awkward time to tell everyone they’re engaged.
Patrick Dempsey on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
In short,she sees the afterlife, kind of.
Backdoor pilot, anyone?
“Didn’t We Almost Have It All?”
Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
(It doesn’t happen at all, actually.)
It’s (obviously) a major turning point for the character.
But the episode was most important for all of the relationship milestones (and anti-milestones?)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Katherine Heigl on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Scott Garfield/ABC
Oh, andGeorge O’Malley is deadand Izzie (Heigl) is battling cancer.
“Sanctuary” (season 6, episode 23)
This is theactive shooter episode.
Jackson (Jesse Williams) doesn’t forever hold his peace, if you know what we mean.
Katherine Heigl, Ellen Pompeo, and Sandra Oh on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Vivian Zink/ABC via Getty Images
Her departure was the show’s biggest at the time.
It also meant the dissolution ofGrey’smost important relationship (sorry, Derek and Meredith).
We said “essential,” not “easy to watch.”
Isaiah Washington on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
Do we need to explain why that’s important?
“The Sound of Silence” (season 12, episode 9)
Denzel Washingtondirected this episode.
It’s not because they’re rude, it’s science.
Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
The female voice is scientifically proven to be more difficult for a male brain to register.
What does this mean?
Don’t let fear keep you quiet.
Kate Walsh and Tim Daly on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
You have a voice.
Just find your voice and, when you do, fill the damn silence."
(This isGrey’s Anatomyafter all.)
Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
what’s going to happen with Jackson and April.
Nineteen seasons in, the unthinkable happens: Meredith Grey decides to leave Seattle and head to Boston.
James Pickens Jr. on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
Ellen Pompeo (front) with Sara Ramirez, Sandra Oh, and T.R. Knight behind her on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images
Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images
Patrick Dempsey on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Scott Garfield/ABC via Getty Images
Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Jordin Althaus/ABC via Getty Images
Chyler Leigh on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
From left: James Pickens Jr., Tina Majorino, Patrick Dempsey, and Jesse Williams on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Danny Feld/ABC via Getty Images
Chandra Wilson on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images
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Jesse Williams on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
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Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Mitchell Haaseth/ABC via Getty Images
James Pickens Jr. and Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Nicole Wilder/ABC via Getty Images
Stacey Danger and Sarah Drew on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images
Ellen Pompeo, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and James Pickens Jr. on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Richard Cartwright/ABC
Khalilah Joi and Camilla Luddington on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Eric McCandless/ABC
T.R. Knight and Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
Ellen Pompeo and Giacomo Gianniotti on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Ron Batzdorff/ABC
Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Richard Cartwright/ABC
Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.ABC
