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Season 6

Grey’s Anatomy

Season 6

  • 2009

The season follows the story of surgical interns, residents and their competent mentors, as they experience the difficulties of the competitive careers they have chosen. It is set in the surgical wing of the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, located in Seattle, Washington. A major storyline of the season is the characters adapting to change, as their beloved co-worker Stevens departed following the breakdown of her marriage, O’Malley died in the season premiere—following his being dragged by a bus, and new cardiothoracic surgeon Teddy Altman is given employment at the hospital. Further storylines include Shepherd being promoted to chief of surgery, Seattle Grace Hospital merging with the neighboring Mercy West —introducing several new doctors, and several physicians lives being placed into danger—when a grieving deceased patient’s husband embarks on a shooting spree at the hospital, seeking revenge for his wife’s death.

  1. Good Mourning; Goodbye Episode 1 Good Mourning; Goodbye September 24, 2009, 1 h 26 min The hospital staff is left to deal with the aftermath of George's passing. Hitting the staff hard, they all find unique ways to get through the various stages of grief.…
  2. I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watchin’ Me Episode 3 I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watchin’ Me October 1, 2009, 43 min Several weeks after her near-death experience, a recovering Izzie returns to work. Meanwhile, nervous that there will be layoffs in the hospital in the wake of an announcement from the…
  3. Tainted Obligation Episode 4 Tainted Obligation October 8, 2009, 43 min When Meredith and Lexie's father, Thatcher, returns to the hospital with a failed liver, it's up to Meredith to save his life. Meanwhile, Izzie empathizes with a patient riddled with…
  4. Invasion Episode 5 Invasion October 15, 2009, 43 min The residents of Seattle Grace and Mercy West vie for surgeries and their careers as day one of the hospital merger begins. Meanwhile, Arizona stands by an enraged Callie when…
  5. I Saw What I Saw Episode 6 I Saw What I Saw October 22, 2009, 43 min After a burn victim unexpectedly dies in the midst of a chaotic ER, the Chief and board member Jennings interrogate the residents to find the culprit, as all the Mercy…
  6. Give Peace a Chance Episode 7 Give Peace a Chance October 29, 2009, 43 min When Isaac has an inoperable tumor wrapped around his spine, he wants Derek to do the impossible. Derek tests the Chief's authority when Richard objects to moving forward with the…
  7. Invest In Love Episode 8 Invest In Love November 5, 2009, 43 min A generous 25 million donation is offered to Seattle Grace by the parents of Arizonas 10-year-old patient, she finds herself in a conflict of interest when his condition worsens. Cristina…
  8. New History Episode 9 New History November 12, 2009, 43 min Owen recruits Dr. Teddy Altman, a former Iraqi veteran, as the new cardiothoracic surgeon. Cristina questions her abilities in the E.R. and relationship with Owen. Izzie returns to Seattle Grace…
  9. Holidaze Episode 10 Holidaze November 19, 2009, 43 min As Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's pass, Miranda gets a visit from her father, William who disapproves of her choices in life. Mark and Lexie cope with an arrival of…
  10. Blink Episode 11 Blink January 14, 2010, 43 min Mark flies Addison to Seattle to help with a difficult procedure on his pregnant daughter, Sloan, Owen questions Teddy's motives when she assigns Cristina the lead on a complicated surgery,…
  11. I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked Episode 12 I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked January 21, 2010, 43 min After learning of Richard's drinking problem, Derek confronts him for the sake of his friend and the hospital, Izzie returns, hoping to reconcile with Alex, and tensions run high between…
  12. State of Love and Trust Episode 13 State of Love and Trust February 4, 2010, 43 min As Derek begins his role as interim chief, he faces a potential lawsuit when Bailey and Meredith's patient awakens from anesthesia mid-surgery. Meanwhile, Teddy refuses to place Cristina on her…
  13. Valentine’s Day Massacre Episode 14 Valentine’s Day Massacre February 11, 2010, 43 min It's Valentine's Day, and the doctors must treat dozens of injured people after the roof collapses at a popular romantic restaurant; Derek tries to manage his busy schedule as Chief…
  14. The Time Warp Episode 15 The Time Warp February 18, 2010, 43 min In his new role as Chief, Derek restores the hospital lecture series, and Richard, Bailey and Callie present to the group pivotal surgical cases from their pasts Bailey reflects on…
  15. Perfect Little Accident Episode 16 Perfect Little Accident March 4, 2010, 43 min When famous surgeon Dr. Harper Avery is rushed to Seattle Grace-Mercy West, the staff is surprised to discover that one of their own is related to this legend, and his…
  16. Push Episode 17 Push March 11, 2010, 43 min A patient who needs an extremely difficult surgery comes to Seattle Grace, and it's Richard and Owen who vie for the opportunity to tackle it. But the decision lies in…
  17. Suicide Is Painless Episode 18 Suicide Is Painless March 25, 2010, 43 min When Teddy's patient seeks to end treatment and her life, she turns to Hunt for help. The situation triggers Hunt's memories of his life at war and his past relationship…
  18. Sympathy for the Parents Episode 19 Sympathy for the Parents April 1, 2010, 43 min When Alex's younger brother, Aaron, shows up at Seattle Grace-Mercy West with a hernia, it's up to Alex to get Bailey's approval for his pro bono surgery. Matters are further…
  19. Hook, Line and Sinner Episode 20 Hook, Line and Sinner April 29, 2010, 43 min Sloan returns to Mark's apartment, just as she's going into labor, and Teddy, Mark and the still-fighting Callie and Arizona are there to help with the birth and to get…
  20. How Insensitive Episode 21 How Insensitive May 6, 2010, 43 min Bailey preps the team with mandatory sensitivity training prior to admitting a 700-pound patient with compounded medical issues, and the case proves to be challenging in every sense of the…
  21. Shiny Happy People Episode 22 Shiny Happy People May 13, 2010, 43 min An elderly patient admitted into the E.R. for a heart condition sees a familiar face, a long lost love who happens to be in the E.R. as well for a…
  22. Sanctuary; Death and All His Friends Episode 23 Sanctuary; Death and All His Friends May 20, 2010, 1 h 26 min Seattle Grace Hospital is hit with a crisis like no other in its history. Cristina and Meredith's surgical skills are put to the ultimate test.