Grey's Anatomy: Season 17

2020
17 episodes

The seventeenth season of the medical drama series is back in the midst of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as Grey Sloan Memorial and its surgeons' lives have been turned upside down. The season picks up one month into the pandemic, and it's all-hands-on-deck as Meredith, Bailey and the rest of the Grey Sloan doctors find themselves on the frontlines of a new era. The doctors will need to face their new reality and deal with a familiar and stubborn patient.

Season 17 of Grey's Anatomy premiered on November 12, 2020 and has 17 episodes, from "All Tomorrow’s Parties" to "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". The last episode aired on June 3, 2021.

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Episodes

Episode 1All Tomorrow’s PartiesAired November 12, 2020
The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial must contend with the COVID-19 pandemic; an unintentionally started fire has first responders from Station 19 bringing patients into the hospital for treatment.
- 43m
- Directed by Debbie Allen
- Written by Lynne E. Litt and Andy Reaser
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Stefania Spampinato Carina DeLuca
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- V. Vieux Rosalind Warren
- Noah Alexander Gerry Joey Phillips
- Alexandra Doke Erin / Cindy
- Hannah Bamberg Abby Banks
Episode 2The Center Won't HoldAired November 12, 2020
Bailey finds herself in the middle of an argument with patients' families as they await news about their children who were injured in a fire; Winston surprises Maggie; Amelia and Link try to have some fun as new parents.
- 43m
- Directed by Debbie Allen
- Written by Jase Miles-Perez and Andy Reaser
Guest stars
- Patrick Dempsey Derek Shepherd
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Linda Park Deborah Lee
- Louis Ozawa Steve Lee
- T.J. Thyne Aaron Morris
- Justin Ellings Frankie Morris
- Branden Silverman Paramedic
- Paul Syre Kayden Lee
Episode 3My Happy EndingAired November 19, 2020
The Grey Sloan doctors continue to face their new COVID-19 reality and deal with a familiar and stubborn patient. Koracick is put in charge of the interns who recently joined the hospital ranks and Link operates on a sex therapist. Elsewhere, Maggie finds comfort in Winston's virtual presence.
- 43m
- Directed by Kevin McKidd
- Written by Meg Marinis
Guest stars
- Patrick Dempsey Derek Shepherd
- Stefania Spampinato Carina DeLuca
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Kevin Sifuentes Manoy Joshi
- Olivia-Diane Joseph Nurse Liv
- Mackenzie Marsh Val Ashton
- Lisa Vidal Alma Ortiz
- Robert I. Mesa James Chee
Episode 4You'll Never Walk AloneAired December 3, 2020
Owen faces a medical diagnosis that challenges more than he imagined. Meanwhile, Koracick begins to go stir crazy; and Maggie gets a not-so-subtle glimpse into Winston's background.
- 43m
- Directed by Allison Liddi-Brown
- Written by Julie Wong
Guest stars
- T. R. Knight George O'Malley
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Scott Keiji Takeda Dave Oyadomari
- Annie Chang Tammi Oyadomari
- Hilda Boulware Antoinette Ndugu
- Dorien Wilson Clifford Ndugu
- Sylvia Kwan Mabel Tseng
Episode 5Fight the PowerAired December 10, 2020
Bailey panics as she hears there has been a surge of COVID-19 cases, knowing she has loved ones in an assisted living facility. Meanwhile, Jackson and Richard team up against Catherine to teach her a lesson, and Teddy continues to try to mend her frayed relationships. After an intense surgery, Jo is uncertain about her future.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael W. Watkins
- Written by Zoanne Clack
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Délé Ogundiran Terri Akumbu
- Takuma Anzai Jake Elmore
- Charlee Earle Kathy Elmore
- Mackenzie Marsh Val Ashton
- Juliette Myers Paramedic
- Frankie Faison William Bailey
Episode 6No Time for DespairAired December 17, 2020
Grey Sloan Memorial faces new pressures as Seattle Pres is overloaded, and Grey Sloan Memorial is now on surge capacity protocol. Meanwhile, Owen and Amelia are faced with one of the most controversial surgeries of their careers.
- 43m
- Directed by Pete Chatmon
- Written by Jase Miles-Perez
Guest stars
- Stefania Spampinato Carina DeLuca
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Sophina Brown Joyce Williams
- Stephanie Kurtzuba Opal
- Michael Patrick McGill Bob Corson
- Dionne Audain Sharon Williams
- Makayla Lysiak Jada Williams
- Yindra Zayas Shanice
Episode 7Helplessly HopingAired March 11, 2021
“Grey’s Anatomy” picks up where the previous episode of “Station 19” left off as both teams tend to a tense situation with so much at stake. Meanwhile, Jo convinces Hayes to bend the rules on a case, and Maggie and Winston reconnect.
- 43m
- Directed by Nicole Cummins-Rubio
- Written by Elisabeth R. Finch
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Stefania Spampinato Carina DeLuca
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Mackenzie Marsh Val Ashton
- Nancy La Scala Lucia
- Danielle Savre Maya Bishop
- Payton Silver Dr. Knox
Episode 8It's All Too MuchAired March 18, 2021
As traumas and pressure mount, Grey Sloan doctors try to find a path forward, and Richard questions his faith. Meanwhile, Maggie gives Winston hospital privileges and they work together to treat an uneasy patient. Jo, Link and Jackson play an unconventional drinking game.
- 43m
- Directed by Debbie Allen
- Written by Adrian Wenner
Guest stars
- Patrick Dempsey Derek Shepherd
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Stefania Spampinato Carina DeLuca
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Danielle Savre Maya Bishop
- Lex Medlin Byron Gibbis
- Payton Silver Dr. Knox
Episode 9In My LifeAired March 25, 2021
After a heart-wrenching loss, Teddy struggles to cope and it triggers memories of her past. When Owen brings her home, she must face some long-standing truths. Meanwhile, Amelia tries to help the situation by encouraging Owen to accept and forgive Teddy.
- 43m
- Directed by Kevin McKidd
- Written by Tameson Duffy
Guest stars
- Sherri Saum Allison Browne
- Melanie Benz Screaming Woman
- River Davidson Allison Hunt
Episode 10BreatheAired April 1, 2021
The hospital ventilator shortage has the doctors gravely concerned when both a mother and daughter are in critical condition with COVID and fighting over the last ventilator. Meanwhile, Hayes’ high-risk sister-in-law with multiple sclerosis ends up in the hospital with a kidney stone, and the sister house has a few more kids join it as Amelia plays babysitter for the day.
- 43m
- Directed by Linda Klein
- Written by Mark Driscoll
Guest stars
- Eric Dane Mark Sloan
- Chyler Leigh Lexie Grey
- Angela Alvarado Marcella Diaz
- Azure Antoinette Irene Davis
- Lisa Vidal Alma Ortiz
- Ivan Leung Jerry Bletzer
- Avalon Gray Leo Hunt
- Colette Gray Leo Hunt
Episode 11Sorry Doesn't Always Make It RightAired April 8, 2021
The Grey Sloan doctors are stuck in the middle of a fight between a newlywed couple who are injured in a car accident and brought to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, Jackson’s generosity with COVID-positive patients goes a bit too far, and Hayes works to rebuild Maggie’s confidence and convince her to perform an extremely risky heart surgery.
- 43m
- Directed by Giacomo Gianniotti
- Written by Julie Wong
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Lisa Vidal Alma Ortiz
- Juliette Myers Paramedic
- Aniela Gumbs Zola Grey Shepherd
- Nikhil Shukla Reza Khan
- Ella Faris Ellis Shepherd
- Gracie Faris Ellis Shepherd
Episode 12Sign O' the TimesAired April 15, 2021
Maggie is preoccupied with Winston while trying to treat a patient wounded in the Seattle protests. Meanwhile, Levi is tested by an emergency, and the doctors struggle to treat a patient who doesn't believe in COVID.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Medico
- Written by Jase Miles-Perez
Guest stars
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Phylicia Rashād Nell Timms
- Juliette Myers Paramedic
- Robert I. Mesa James Chee
- Sylvia Kwan Mabel Tseng
- Debbie Allen Catherine Fox
- Melissa DuPrey Sara Ortiz
- Karla E. Rodriguez Nurse
Episode 13Good as HellAired April 22, 2021
Amidst the need for more surgeons, Jo tries to convince Bailey to let her switch specialties. Elsewhere, Link accuses Amelia of overstepping while he is treating a patient remotely, and Winston comes up with an out-of-the-box idea.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael W. Watkins
- Written by Zoanne Clack
Guest stars
- Patrick Dempsey Derek Shepherd
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Robert I. Mesa James Chee
- Aniela Gumbs Zola Grey Shepherd
- Ella Faris Ellis Shepherd
- Gracie Faris Ellis Shepherd
- Brody Goodstadt Derek Bailey Shepherd
- Ryder Goodstadt Derek Bailey Shepherd
Episode 14Look Up ChildAired May 6, 2021
Jackson pays a visit to his father that helps set him on the right path.
- 43m
- Directed by Debbie Allen
- Written by Felicia Pride and Elisabeth J. Finch
Guest stars
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Debbie Allen Catherine Fox
- Eric Roberts Robert Avery
- Penelope Kapudija Harriet Kepner-Avery
Episode 15TraditionAired May 20, 2021
Jackson shares his big news with his colleagues while Koracick and Levi fight to save a pregnant woman’s grandfather as she goes into labor. Maggie keeps a watchful eye on Meredith as Bailey and Richard put off telling her about DeLuca.
- 43m
- Directed by Kevin McKidd
- Written by Jess Righthand
Guest stars
- Stefania Spampinato Carina DeLuca
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Robert I. Mesa James Chee
- Aniela Gumbs Zola Grey Shepherd
- Zaiver Sinnett Zander Perez
- Ella Faris Ellis Shepherd
- Gracie Faris Ellis Shepherd
- Brody Goodstadt Derek Bailey Shepherd
Episode 16I'm Still StandingAired May 27, 2021
Levi gets accepted into the vaccine trial. Meanwhile, Amelia and Owen treat a car crash patient, and Hayes and Jo are met with Luna’s legal guardian.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael W. Watkins
- Written by Meg Marinis and Andy Reaser
Guest stars
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Hilda Boulware Antoinette Ndugu
- Kyle Harris Mason Post
- Melissa DuPrey Sara Ortiz
- Ella Faris Ellis Shepherd
- Gracie Faris Ellis Shepherd
- Martin Mullen Paramedic
Episode 17Someone Saved My Life TonightAired June 3, 2021
It’s wedding day for Maggie and Winston. Meanwhile, Meredith takes on a new role at the hospital, and Jo makes a life-changing decision.
- 43m
- Directed by Kevin McKidd
- Written by Meg Marinis and Andy Reaser
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Alex Landi Nico Kim
- Jaicy Elliot Taryn Helm
- Hilda Boulware Antoinette Ndugu
- Aina Dumlao Gerle Bernardo
- Sohm Kapila Sophie
- Robert I. Mesa James Chee
- Debra Mooney Evelyn Hunt