The Self-Destruct Button

"The Self-Destruct Button"
Grey's Anatomy episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 7
Directed by Darnell Martin
Written by Kip Koenig
Production code 107
Original air date May 8, 2005 (ABC)
Guest stars

Ever Carradine
Russell Hornsby
Amanda Mcdonald
Kim Morgan Greene

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"The Self-Destruct Button is the seventh episode of the first season of the ABC series, Grey's Anatomy. The episode was written by Kip Koenig and was directed by Darnell Martin. It originally aired on Sunday May 8, 2005, running for 43:08 min.

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Starring

Episode Recap

Derek and Meredith try (unsuccessfully) to be discreet as they spend the night together at Meredith's house, but their haggard appearance speaks volumes to everyone—including Bailey, who warns Meredith to end the relationship. George suspects an anesthesiologist of drinking on the job but is reluctant to speak up about it, Alex treats a former schoolmate who finds honor in self-mutilation, Izzie has to deal with a patient who won't let his girlfriend go, literally, and Cristina seems to be battling a case of the flu which reveals its true nature with a couple of positive pregnancy tests.

Music

Title Reference

The episode's title refers to a song by Dana Monteith.