Winning a Battle, Losing the War (Grey's Anatomy)

"Winning a Battle, Losing the War"
Grey's Anatomy episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 3
Directed by Tony Goldwyn
Written by Shonda Rhimes
Production code 103
Original air date April 10, 2005 (ABC)
Guest stars

Callum Blue as Viper
Keith David as Lloyd Mackie

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"Winning a Battle, Losing the War" is the third episode of the first season of the ABC series, Grey's Anatomy. The episode was written by Shonda Rhimes and was directed by Tony Goldwyn. It originally aired on Sunday April 10, 2005, running for 43:11 min.

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Starring

Episode Recap

When the annual bicycle messenger race, Dead Baby Downhill, takes place in Seattle, the hospital emergency room fills with an assortment of injuries, causing the interns to compete for the most severe cases. Meanwhile, Derek and Burke compete for the Chief of Surgery position, and while Derek continues to pursue Meredith romantically, a male patient flirts with George.

Music

Title Reference

The episode's title refers to the song Winning a Battle, Losing the War by Kings of Convenience.