Grey's Anatomy (season 8)

Grey's Anatomy (season 8)

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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 24[1]
Broadcast
Original channel ABC
Original run September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) – Spring 2012
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Season eight of Grey's Anatomy, an American medical drama television series developed by Shonda Rhimes, premiered on September 22, 2011, with a special two-hour episode. The show was officially renewed for an eighth season on January 10, 2011.

From November 2011 to January 2012, the series was on a hiatus.[2] It is scheduled to return on January 5, 2012.[3]

Contents

Cast

Main article: List of Grey's Anatomy cast members

Main Cast

Recurring Cast

Guest Stars

Episodes

Series
#		 Season
#		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
149 1 "Free Falling" Rob Corn Tony Phelan & Joan Rater September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) 10.38[6]
A giant sinkhole opens up in the middle of Seattle, causing April to step up as Chief Resident. Meredith must deal with the professional ramifications of her actions last season while Cristina and Owen have yet to see eye to eye regarding their feelings for their unplanned pregnancy. 
150 2 "She's Gone" Tony Phelan Debora Cahn September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) 10.38[6]
The sinkhole crisis continues while Meredith and Derek maintain the rocky state of their relationship, which becomes a concern for the adoption counselor. Cristina makes a decision regarding her unplanned pregnancy and Alex realizes that he is the outcast after revealing Meredith's dishonesty. 
151 3 "Take the Lead" Chandra Wilson William Harper September 29, 2011 (2011-09-29) 10.20[7]
Meredith and Derek make an honest attempt to fix their relationship, and it doesn't come easy. April adapts to her new role as Chief Resident. The residents perform their very first solo surgeries. 
152 4 "What Is It About Men" Tom Verica Stacy McKee October 6, 2011 (2011-10-06) 8.70[8]
Ben returns and Bailey is skeptical of his arrival, until Ben realizes that she has finally moved on. A stampede at a comic convention prompts for the ER to be inundated with colorful costume-bearers. This episode centers largely on the men of Seattle Grace as opposed to focusing on the women. 
153 5 "Love, Loss and Legacy" Stephen Cragg Denise Hahn October 13, 2011 (2011-10-13) 9.97[9]
Jackson's mother, Dr. Catherine Avery, comes to Seattle Grace for a groundbreaking transplant surgery. Alex and Arizona must deal with a familiar patient and deal with a confidentiality issue which comes with them. Teddy throws a party. 
154 6 "Poker Face" Kevin McKidd Peter Nowalk October 20, 2011 (2011-10-20) 9.54[10]
April steps up as Chief Resident while managing a clinical trial. Callie and Cristina deal with a difficult spinal surgery while Alex and Teddy must find alternative ways to operate on a patient. Meredith struggles not to interfere with Derek at the hospital. 
155 7 "Put Me In, Coach" Debbie Allen Jeannine Renshaw October 27, 2011 (2011-10-27) 9.93[11]
In order to stress cooperation and teamwork, Owen enters the doctors into a softball league where they will compete against Seattle Presbyterian, the other hospital in Seattle. Richard tries to repair Bailey and Meredith's working relationship. Lexie becomes jealous over Mark dating a new woman and Alex fights to keep Zola at Seattle Grace. 
156 8 "Heart-Shaped Box" Jessica Yu Austin Guzman November 3, 2011 (2011-11-03) 9.52[12]
A medical miracle occurs, leaving the residents feeling inspired. Louise O'Malley returns to Seattle Grace after a surgery was botched by a different hospital, causing the residents to reminisce about all the times they had with George. Arizona makes friends with a new pediatric fellow, making Alex feel threatened. Teddy and Henry fight over Henry wanting to attend medical school. 
157 9 "Dark Was the Night" Allison Liddi-Brown Debora Cahn November 10, 2011 (2011-11-10) 11.29[13]
Teddy is called away on another case, as Henry is brought in for emergency surgery; Derek and Meredith finally receive news about Zola; Callie and Jackson come under fire when their patient experiences post-surgery complications; and Meredith and Alex are involved in a life-threatening situation when they travel to a neighboring hospital to tend to a sick newborn. 
158 10 "Suddenly"[15] Ron Underwood Stacy McKee January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05)
Cristina, who just lost Henry, must assist Teddy, who is still in the dark about Henry's death. Meredith, Alex and the other doctors of Seattle Grace must treat a family involved in a car crash, with the eldest daughter having to make the hardest decision of her life. [14] 
159 11 "This Magic Moment"[17] Steve Robin Zoanne Clack January 12, 2012 (2012-01-12)
A risky surgery which involves conjoined twins has the doctors split into two teams. Meredith acts as a buffer between Bailey and Ben, Alex is taught a lesson in the OR with Webber. Teddy question Cristina about Henry's surgery. [16] 
160 12 "Hope for the Hopeless"[18] Mark Jackson Peter Nowalk January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19)
 

See also

References

  1. ^ Rhimes, Shonda (August 17). "24 RT". Twitter. http://twitter.com/#!/shondarhimes/status/103619506613653504. Retrieved August 17. 
  2. ^ "TV By the Numbers". Zap2It. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/11/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-prime-suspect-adjusted-up-bones-rules-private-practice-adjusted-down/110412/. Retrieved 11 November 2011. 
  3. ^ "(#810) "Suddenly"". The Futon Critic. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20111219abc11/. Retrieved December 20, 2011. 
  4. ^ Alfre Woodard to guest in 'Grey's Anatomy', Digital Spy, October 5, 2011
  5. ^ [1],TV Line, October 10, 2011
  6. ^ a b Seidman, Robert (September 23, 2011). "Thursday Finals: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'The X Factor,' 'Parks & Recreation' and 'Whitney' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/23/thursday-finals-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-parks-recreation-and-whitney-adjusted-up/104707/. Retrieved September 23, 2011. 
  7. ^ Gorman, Bill (September 30, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'X Factor,' 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'The Office' & 'The Secret Circle,' 'Mentalist' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/30/thursday-final-ratings-x-factor-the-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-the-office-the-secret-circle-mentalist-adjusted-up/105546/. Retrieved October 1, 2011. 
  8. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 7, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'X Factor,' 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'The Office,' 'Person of Interest,' 'Parks & Rec' Adjusted Up; 'Private Practice' Down". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/07/thursday-final-ratings-x-factor-the-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-the-office-person-of-interest-parks-private-practice-down/106528/. Retrieved October 8, 2011. 
  9. ^ Gorman, Bill (October 14, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Office,' 'Person Of Interest,' 'X Factor' Adjusted Up, 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/14/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-office-person-of-interest-x-factor-adjusted-up-private-practice-adjusted-down/107299/. Retrieved October 15, 2011. 
  10. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 21, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: World Series + 'Big Bang,' 'Grey's,' 'Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'Rules,' 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/21/thursday-final-ratings-world-series-big-bang-greys-vampire-diaries-adjusted-up-rules-private-practice-adjusted-down/108043/. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  11. ^ Gorman, Bill (October 28, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: World Series Game 6 Finals + 'Big Bang,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Office,' 'Person,' Adjusted Up; 'Rules,' 'Secret Circle,' 'Whitney,' 'Prime Suspect' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/28/thursday-final-ratings-world-series-game-6-finals-big-bang-vampire-diaries-office-person-adjusted-up-rules-secret-circle-whitney-prime-suspect-adjusted-down/108807/. Retrieved October 29, 2011. 
  12. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 4, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'The X Factor,' 'Parks & Recreation,' 'The Office,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/04/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-parks-recreation-the-office-vampire-diaries-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up/109650/. Retrieved November 5, 2011. 
  13. ^ "TV By the Numbers". Zap2It. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/11/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-prime-suspect-adjusted-up-bones-rules-private-practice-adjusted-down/110412/. Retrieved 11 November 2011. 
  14. ^ "Grey's Anatomy Hot Shots: Who Is Missing in Action? And Is Three a Crowd for Mark/Lexie?". TV Line. http://www.tvline.com/2011/12/greys-anatomy-season-8-episode-10-photos/. Retrieved January 3, 2012. 
  15. ^ "(#810) "Suddenly"". The Futon Critic. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20111219abc11/. Retrieved December 20, 2011. 
  16. ^ "Grey's Anatomy : This Magic Moment". Zap2It. http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/greys-anatomy-this-magic-moment/EP007322830188. Retrieved January 3, 2012. 
  17. ^ "Grey's Anatomy : This Magic Moment". Zap2It. http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/greys-anatomy-this-magic-moment/EP007322830188. Retrieved December 17, 2011. 
  18. ^ "Grey's Anatomy Listings". The Futon Critic. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20120104abc02//EP007322830189. Retrieved January 4, 2011. 
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