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Wishin' and Hopin'

  • Episode aired Feb 1, 2007
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1.5K
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James Pickens Jr. and T.R. Knight in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
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A toxic patient wreaks havoc. Meanwhile, Bailey opens the free clinic, but the lack of patients makes Izzie question her investment. Meredith's mother is admitted again, and Cristina makes B... Read allA toxic patient wreaks havoc. Meanwhile, Bailey opens the free clinic, but the lack of patients makes Izzie question her investment. Meredith's mother is admitted again, and Cristina makes Burke wait for an answer.A toxic patient wreaks havoc. Meanwhile, Bailey opens the free clinic, but the lack of patients makes Izzie question her investment. Meredith's mother is admitted again, and Cristina makes Burke wait for an answer.

  • Director
    • Julie Anne Robinson
  • Writers
    • Shonda Rhimes
    • Tony Phelan
    • Joan Rater
  • Stars
    • Ellen Pompeo
    • Sandra Oh
    • Katherine Heigl
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Julie Anne Robinson
    • Writers
      • Shonda Rhimes
      • Tony Phelan
      • Joan Rater
    • Stars
      • Ellen Pompeo
      • Sandra Oh
      • Katherine Heigl
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ellen Pompeo
    Ellen Pompeo
    • Dr. Meredith Grey
    Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh
    • Dr. Cristina Yang
    Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    • Dr. Izzie Stevens
    Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers
    • Dr. Alex Karev
    T.R. Knight
    T.R. Knight
    • Dr. George O'Malley
    Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson
    • Dr. Miranda Bailey
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Dr. Richard Webber
    Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh
    • Dr. Addison Montgomery
    Sara Ramirez
    Sara Ramirez
    • Dr. Callie Torres
    Eric Dane
    Eric Dane
    • Dr. Mark Sloan
    Isaiah Washington
    Isaiah Washington
    • Dr. Preston Burke
    Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey
    • Dr. Derek Shepherd
    Sarah Utterback
    Sarah Utterback
    • Olivia Harper
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Dr. Ellis Grey
    Matt McTighe
    Matt McTighe
    • Vincent
    Ronobir Lahiri
    Ronobir Lahiri
    • Mr. Hanson
    Jasmine Di Angelo
    Jasmine Di Angelo
    • Kelley Hanson
    Joyce Guy
    Joyce Guy
    • Mrs. Henry
    • Director
      • Julie Anne Robinson
    • Writers
      • Shonda Rhimes
      • Tony Phelan
      • Joan Rater
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    10davidwwe

    The Best Episode of Grey's in a long time!

    What a flawless episode, with an emotionally charged and Emmy worthy performance by Ellen Pompeo and also by Kate Burton. This show has been so consistent with it's brilliant writing, it does let down the fans one bit. This episode contains some of the best scenes I have seen on Television, this is really a good Emmy submission. Grey's has by far the Best Ensemble on Television (the reason why the cast won a Screen Actor's Guild Award).It was one of the best episodes of Grey's I have seen to date, and it's going to be hard to top this one, (even know they will).

    Grade: A
    10rodrigues-39189

    All hail the Ellen Pompeo

    This episode was excellent and Ellen Pompeo's performance is absolutely Emmy worthy . Loved this episode and loved seeing meridith and her mom's relationship progress.

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    • Trivia
      Every episode of the show is named after a famous song. "Wishin' and Hopin'" is a song by Dusty Springfield.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Alex Karev: Dude! She's... she's Callie O'Malley.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Saddest Grey's Anatomy Moments (2016)
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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Veterans Hospital - 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA(as Seattle Grace Hospital)
    • Production companies
      • Shondaland
      • The Mark Gordon Company
      • Touchstone Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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