Season 5

Grey’s Anatomy

Season 5

  • 2008

Live for the moment. Dive deeper into the lives and loves of “Grey’s Anatomy”! The doctors struggle and thrive as they enter uncharted territories of life. Discover what happens in the on-again, off-again world of Derek and Meredith, and witness the budding relationship between Cristina and Owen, Seattle Grace’s newest doctor.

  1. Dream a Little Dream of Me (1) Episode 1 Dream a Little Dream of Me (1) September 25, 2008, 43 min As Meredith and Derek begin to find that their "happily ever after" is anything but easy, Cristina develops a crush on a military doctor who brings in a trauma patient.…
  2. Dream a Little Dream of Me (2) Episode 2 Dream a Little Dream of Me (2) September 25, 2008, 43 min Alex is offended when Izzie talks about how great a man Alex is to Meredith. Derek is stabbed with the scalpel in the palm of his hand by Rose, while…
  3. Here Comes the Flood Episode 3 Here Comes the Flood October 9, 2008, 43 min When the plumbing springs a leak, chaos breaks out at Seattle Grace as the Chief tries to put in place new teaching methods. Meanwhile, George takes his residency exam; and…
  4. Brave New World Episode 4 Brave New World October 16, 2008, 43 min Meredith is sent into a state of panic when Derek finds her mother's diary in the house. Meanwhile, Callie stresses while preparing for her first date with Erica. Later, Cristina…
  5. There’s No ‘I’ in Team Episode 5 There’s No ‘I’ in Team October 23, 2008, 43 min Bailey heads up a "domino procedure" in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it. Meanwhile, Derek gets sole credit for the brain-tumor study he did with Meredith; Lexie…
  6. Life During Wartime Episode 6 Life During Wartime October 30, 2008, 43 min The chief gives Bailey new power and responsibility. He also gives her a very difficult surgical assignment: remove a girl's inoperable tumor. Meanwhile, new trauma chief Owen (Kevin McKidd) challenges…
  7. Rise Up Episode 7 Rise Up November 6, 2008, 43 min When the Chief makes an announcement that a solo surgery is up as an award, the residents are sent into a frenzy all trying to get an edge over one…
  8. These Ties That Bind Episode 8 These Ties That Bind November 13, 2008, 43 min One of Meredith's oldest friends, Sadie, becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Mer's friends are less-than-welcoming to her.
  9. In the Midnight Hour Episode 9 In the Midnight Hour November 20, 2008, 43 min Meredith, Cristina and Bailey come to Lexie and Sadie's rescue when a routine surgery goes horribly wrong, as Owen and Derek treat a man seriously injured while sleepwalking and Mark…
  10. All by Myself Episode 10 All by Myself December 4, 2008, 43 min Cristina is awarded the first solo surgery among the residents, but she is forced to give it up and choose her replacement; Lexie is impressed when Mark performs a cutting-edge…
  11. Wish You Were Here Episode 11 Wish You Were Here January 8, 2009, 43 min Bailey teams with Seattle Grace's new pediatric surgeon, Dr. Arizona Robbins, to save the life of a young patient near and dear to her heart, as the admittance of a…
  12. Sympathy for the Devil Episode 12 Sympathy for the Devil January 15, 2009, 43 min Derek's mother, Carolyn, makes a surprise visit to Seattle and meets Meredith for the first time, as Mark tries to conceal his relationship with Lexie from her as well; meanwhile,…
  13. Stairway to Heaven Episode 13 Stairway to Heaven January 22, 2009, 43 min Bailey grows desperate as a patient's condition becomes more and more dire. Everyone in the hospital is stepping up to try to find the boy a new organ donor, including…
  14. Beat Your Heart Out Episode 14 Beat Your Heart Out February 5, 2009, 43 min Now that Derek has the engagement ring, he searches for the perfect way to propose to Meredith, as Lexie demands that Mark go public with their relationship, and Bailey, encouraged…
  15. Before and After Episode 15 Before and After February 12, 2009, 43 min Addison, Naomi and Sam rush the ailing Archer to Seattle Grace and reunite with old friends Derek and Mark to help save his life; meanwhile, Izzie employs her fellow doctors…
  16. An Honest Mistake Episode 16 An Honest Mistake February 19, 2009, 43 min Derek's confidence is shaken like never before as he faces off with Addison over what course is best for their dying pregnant patient; Cristina calls the abilities of a renown…
  17. I Will Follow You Into the Dark Episode 17 I Will Follow You Into the Dark March 12, 2009, 43 min Derek decides to quit after learning that more of his patients have died than survived; Izzie's interns make an unsettling discovery about "Patient X."
  18. Stand By Me Episode 18 Stand By Me March 19, 2009, 43 min After his fellow surgeons try and fail to bring Derek back to work, Meredith must summon the strength to convince him. Meanwhile the hospital is abuzz as Mark attempts a…
  19. Elevator Love Letter Episode 19 Elevator Love Letter March 26, 2009, 43 min All eyes are on Derek as he is set to perform his first surgery after his breakdown; attention is also set on Izzie, whose medical condition requires her to undergo…
  20. Sweet Surrender Episode 20 Sweet Surrender April 23, 2009, 43 min As she endures aggressive treatment for her cancer, Izzie throws herself into planning Derek and Meredith's wedding.
  21. No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance) Episode 21 No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance) April 30, 2009, 43 min As preparations continue for Meredith and Derek's wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her handful-of-a-mother, Robbie. Meanwhile, a newly sober Thatcher visits his daughters, Meredith and Lexie, in…
  22. What a Difference a Day Makes Episode 22 What a Difference a Day Makes May 7, 2009, 43 min As Meredith, Derek and all of their friends prepare for the big wedding, a group of college students, injured in a car crash as they were heading to their graduation…
  23. Here’s to Future Days Episode 23 Here’s to Future Days May 14, 2009, 43 min In the first part of the two hour season finale, Izzie spends time with a fellow cancer patient and contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery, as Mark…
  24. Now or Never Episode 24 Now or Never May 14, 2009, 43 min In the second part of the two hour season finale, George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughout the hospital, and Izzie's friends anxiously await her recovery from surgery.…