Grey's Anatomy: Season 6

2009
22 episodes

The season follows the story of surgical interns, residents and their competent mentors, as they experience the difficulties of the competitive careers they have chosen. It is set in the surgical wing of the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, located in Seattle, Washington. A major storyline of the season is the characters adapting to change, as their beloved co-worker Stevens departed following the breakdown of her marriage, O'Malley died in the season premiere—following his being dragged by a bus, and new cardiothoracic surgeon Teddy Altman is given employment at the hospital. Further storylines include Shepherd being promoted to chief of surgery, Seattle Grace Hospital merging with the neighboring Mercy West —introducing several new doctors, and several physicians lives being placed into danger—when a grieving deceased patient's husband embarks on a shooting spree at the hospital, seeking revenge for his wife's death.

Season 6 of Grey's Anatomy premiered on September 24, 2009 and has 22 episodes, from "Good Mourning; Goodbye" to "Sanctuary; Death and All His Friends". The last episode aired on May 20, 2010.

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Episodes

Episode 1Good Mourning; GoodbyeAired September 24, 2009
The hospital staff is left to deal with the aftermath of George's passing. Hitting the staff hard, they all find unique ways to get through the various stages of grief. George's mom returns, faced with the difficult task of deciding what to do with his organs. Everyone is struggling after losing one of their own and are turning to any distraction they can find. Meredith and Derek seem to be consummating their marriage anywhere and everywhere, while Cristina and Owen have been instructed to abstain from sex by Dr. Wyatt.
- 1h 26m
- Directed by Bill D'Elia and Edward Ornelas
- Written by Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
- T.J. Lowther Intern Hank
- Gloria Garayua Intern Graciella
- Mitch Pileggi Lawrence Jennings
- Mark Saul Steve
- Ray Ford Paramedic Ray
- Kate Anthony Nurse Kate
- Amy Madigan Katharine Wyatt
- Shannon Lucio Amanda
Episode 3I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watchin' MeAired October 1, 2009
Several weeks after her near-death experience, a recovering Izzie returns to work. Meanwhile, nervous that there will be layoffs in the hospital in the wake of an announcement from the Chief, the Seattle Grace residents compete to survive the cuts, including Cristina, who attempts to work alongside Arizona in pediatrics. And Bailey and Alex's patient's already complex case is further complicated by her schizophrenic son.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Joan Rater
Guest stars
- Gloria Garayua Intern Graciella
- Mark Saul Steve
- Sarah Utterback Olivia Harper
- James Frain Tom Crowley
- Adrienne Barbeau Jodie Crowley
- Candice Afia Intern Laura
- Nicole Cummins-Rubio Paramedic Nicole
- Molly Kidder Intern Megan
Episode 4Tainted ObligationAired October 8, 2009
When Meredith and Lexie's father, Thatcher, returns to the hospital with a failed liver, it's up to Meredith to save his life. Meanwhile, Izzie empathizes with a patient riddled with tumors, as Mark, annoyed with Cristina's competitive zeal, tricks her into assisting on an unusual surgery.
- 43m
- Directed by Tom Verica
- Written by Jenna Bans
Guest stars
- Jeff Perry Thatcher Grey
- Mark Saul Steve
- Tom Amandes Tom Waller
- Isabella Hofmann Irene Waller
- Phil Abrams Dr. Nelson
- Payton Silver Dr. Knox
- Ralph Waite Irving Waller
- Jocko Sims Randy Helsby
Episode 5InvasionAired October 15, 2009
The residents of Seattle Grace and Mercy West vie for surgeries and their careers as day one of the hospital merger begins. Meanwhile, Arizona stands by an enraged Callie when her father, Mr. Torres, employs a priest to help convince her to date men, and Izzie experiences the brunt of her new surgical competition.
- 43m
- Directed by Tony Phelan
- Written by Mark Wilding
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Héctor Elizondo Carlos Torres
- Gloria Garayua Intern Graciella
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Bruce French Father Kevin
- Kathleen Wilhoite Leslie Goldman
- Mark Saul Steve
Episode 6I Saw What I SawAired October 22, 2009
After a burn victim unexpectedly dies in the midst of a chaotic ER, the Chief and board member Jennings interrogate the residents to find the culprit, as all the Mercy West and Seattle Grace resident defends their actions in an effort to save their jobs.
- 43m
- Directed by Allison Liddi-Brown
- Written by William Harper
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Moe Irvin Nurse Tyler Christian
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Mitch Pileggi Lawrence Jennings
- Ron Roggé Fire Captain
- Bill Fagerbakke Roy Mackinaw
- Erinn Hayes Cathy Becker
Episode 7Give Peace a ChanceAired October 29, 2009
When Isaac has an inoperable tumor wrapped around his spine, he wants Derek to do the impossible. Derek tests the Chief's authority when Richard objects to moving forward with the risky surgery.
- 43m
- Directed by Chandra Wilson
- Written by Peter Nowalk
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Mark Saul Steve
- Faran Tahir Isaac
Episode 8Invest In LoveAired November 5, 2009
A generous 25 million donation is offered to Seattle Grace by the parents of Arizonas 10-year-old patient, she finds herself in a conflict of interest when his condition worsens. Cristina tests her boundaries with Owen at the hospital. Alex is left with all of Izzies hospital bills to contend with.
- 43m
- Directed by Jessica Yu
- Written by Stacy McKee
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Alanna Masterson Hillary Boyd
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Mitch Pileggi Lawrence Jennings
- Khamani Griffin Wallace Anderson
- Erica Gimpel Bethany Anderson
- Derek Webster Paul Anderson
- Angelo Tiffe Trey Boyd
Episode 9New HistoryAired November 12, 2009
Owen recruits Dr. Teddy Altman, a former Iraqi veteran, as the new cardiothoracic surgeon. Cristina questions her abilities in the E.R. and relationship with Owen. Izzie returns to Seattle Grace with her high school mentor seeking treatment for his dementia. Richard's responsibilities, post-merger, are taking a toll on him.
- 43m
- Directed by Rob Corn
- Written by Allan Heinberg
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Loretta Devine Adele Webber
- Steven W. Bailey Joe
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- James DuMont Sheldon Morris
- Joel Grey Dr. Singer
- Mason Cook Casey
- Robert Baker Charles Percy
Episode 10HolidazeAired November 19, 2009
As Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's pass, Miranda gets a visit from her father, William who disapproves of her choices in life. Mark and Lexie cope with an arrival of a woman from his past. Thatcher questions the Chief's recent behavior as Meredith comes to his defense.
- 43m
- Directed by Robert Berlinger
- Written by Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Jeff Perry Thatcher Grey
- Danielle Panabaker Kelsey Simmons
- Steven W. Bailey Joe
- Leven Rambin Sloan Riley
- Frankie Faison William Bailey
- Nathan West Mike
- Hillary Tuck Julie Jacobson
Episode 11BlinkAired January 14, 2010
Mark flies Addison to Seattle to help with a difficult procedure on his pregnant daughter, Sloan, Owen questions Teddy's motives when she assigns Cristina the lead on a complicated surgery, and Derek's suspicions are raised when the Chief recruits Meredith to assist with a high profile operation on.
- 43m
- Directed by Randall Zisk
- Written by Debora Cahn
Guest stars
- Kate Walsh Addison Montgomery
- Leven Rambin Sloan Riley
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Cynthia Stevenson Ruthie Carlin
- Sinqua Walls Tom Kates
- James DuMont Sheldon Morris
- Mark Saul Steve
- Robert Baker Charles Percy
Episode 12I Like You So Much Better When You're NakedAired January 21, 2010
After learning of Richard's drinking problem, Derek confronts him for the sake of his friend and the hospital, Izzie returns, hoping to reconcile with Alex, and tensions run high between Teddy, Cristina and Owen in the aftermath of Cristina's startling confession.
- 43m
- Directed by Donna Deitch
- Written by Joan Rater
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Moe Irvin Nurse Tyler Christian
- Paul Vogt Aaron Mafrici
- Dan Bucatinsky Jeffrey
- Mitch Pileggi Lawrence Jennings
- Alixandrée Antoine Nurse
Episode 13State of Love and TrustAired February 4, 2010
As Derek begins his role as interim chief, he faces a potential lawsuit when Bailey and Meredith's patient awakens from anesthesia mid-surgery. Meanwhile, Teddy refuses to place Cristina on her service, as Arizona tests Alex out in Pediatrics, and Mark refuses to speak to a heartbroken Lexie.
- 43m
- Directed by Jeannot Szwarc
- Written by Stacy McKee
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Cody Christian Brad
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Spencer Garrett Jim Walker
- Chastity Dotson Leslie Wilson
- Mitch Pileggi Lawrence Jennings
Episode 14Valentine's Day MassacreAired February 11, 2010
It's Valentine's Day, and the doctors must treat dozens of injured people after the roof collapses at a popular romantic restaurant; Derek tries to manage his busy schedule as Chief of Surgery; Meredith wrestles with her new duties as the Chief's wife; and Mark and Callie team up to convince Sloan to do the right thing for her baby.
- 43m
- Directed by Stephen Cragg
- Written by William Harper
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Leven Rambin Sloan Riley
- Pamela Reed Mrs. Banks
- Moe Irvin Nurse Tyler Christian
- Nicole Cummins-Rubio Paramedic Nicole
- Brian George Emile Flores
Episode 15The Time WarpAired February 18, 2010
In his new role as Chief, Derek restores the hospital lecture series, and Richard, Bailey and Callie present to the group pivotal surgical cases from their pasts Bailey reflects on her first days as a shy resident, Callie looks back on a polio case, and Richard recalls a case in which he and Ellis worked on a patient diagnosed with GRID, a virus later called AIDS.
- 43m
- Directed by Rob Corn
- Written by Zoanne Clack
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Steven W. Bailey Joe
- Sarah Paulson Young Ellis Grey
- Gregg Henry L. Gracie
- Missi Pyle Nicole Baylow
- Ravi Kapoor Sunder Atluri
- J. August Richards Young Richard Webber
Episode 16Perfect Little AccidentAired March 4, 2010
When famous surgeon Dr. Harper Avery is rushed to Seattle Grace-Mercy West, the staff is surprised to discover that one of their own is related to this legend, and his unorthodox request for his surgery causes tensions t between Derek and Richard. Meanwhile Callie and Arizona try to help Teddy and Sloan move on from their pasts and find greener pastures.
- 43m
- Directed by Bill D'Elia
- Written by Peter Nowalk
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Tess Harper Pam Nelson
- Chelcie Ross Harper Avery
- Robert Baker Charles Percy
- Blake Bashoff Elliott Meyer
- Annie Fitzgerald Kathy Nelson
- Courtney Ford Jill Meyer
- Mark Kogan Hospital Lawyer
Episode 17PushAired March 11, 2010
A patient who needs an extremely difficult surgery comes to Seattle Grace, and it's Richard and Owen who vie for the opportunity to tackle it. But the decision lies in the hands of Derek, who deems that Owen should take on the surgery, leaving Richard bitter. Meanwhile, Bailey deals with her own personal struggles when she nervously prepares for another date with Ben.
- 43m
- Directed by Chandra Wilson
- Written by Debora Cahn
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Diane Venora Audrey Taylor
- Dennis Boutsikaris Don Taylor
- Geoffrey Blake Jim
- Moon Unit Zappa Kelly
- Roshawn Franklin Todd Holmes
- Elizabeth Ho Molly
Episode 18Suicide is PainlessAired March 25, 2010
When Teddy's patient seeks to end treatment and her life, she turns to Hunt for help. The situation triggers Hunt's memories of his life at war and his past relationship with Teddy. Meanwhile, Callie and Arizona have a difference in opinion on what their future holds, and Richard tries to adjust to his role as a surgeon.
- 43m
- Directed by Jeannot Szwarc
- Written by Joan Rater
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Richard T. Jones Colonel Dan Mooney
- Sara Gilbert Kim Allen
- Derek Cecil Sean Allen
- Lance Barber Phil
- Moe Irvin Nurse Tyler Christian
- Phil Abrams Dr. Nelson
Episode 19Sympathy for the ParentsAired April 1, 2010
When Alex's younger brother, Aaron, shows up at Seattle Grace-Mercy West with a hernia, it's up to Alex to get Bailey's approval for his pro bono surgery. Matters are further complicated when Aaron discloses that his family has not heard from Alex since he arrived in Seattle, and parts of Alex's past long kept secret are revealed to his friends and fellow doctors.
- 43m
- Directed by Debbie Allen
- Written by Allan Heinberg
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Leven Rambin Sloan Riley
- Michael O'Neill Gary Clark
- Wendy Raquel Robinson Gina Thompson
- Jake McLaughlin Aaron Karev
- David Ramsey Jimmy Thompson
- Caroline Williams Alison
Episode 20Hook, Line and SinnerAired April 29, 2010
Sloan returns to Mark's apartment, just as she's going into labor, and Teddy, Mark and the still-fighting Callie and Arizona are there to help with the birth and to get Mark through his grandson's pending adoption. Meanwhile Teddy sees Derek's invitation to illustrious cardiothoracic surgeon Tom Evans' as a threat to her future employment at the hospital, and the team work on a crab boat captain who has been stabbed with a giant shark hook.
- 43m
- Directed by Tony Phelan
- Written by Meg Marinis
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Leven Rambin Sloan Riley
- Nicholas Purcell Doug
- Scott Cohen Tom Evans
- Glenn Morshower Walter
- Susan Grace Jane
- Deborah Puette Trish
Episode 21How InsensitiveAired May 6, 2010
Bailey preps the team with mandatory sensitivity training prior to admitting a 700-pound patient with compounded medical issues, and the case proves to be challenging in every sense of the word. Meanwhile Derek has to come face to face with a former patient's husband in a wrongful death deposition, and spending time with a heart patient's daughter opens up some old wounds for Cristina.
- 43m
- Directed by Tom Verica
- Written by Shonda Rhimes and Peter Nowalk
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Michael O'Neill Gary Clark
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Robert Baker Charles Percy
- Jerry Kernion Bobby Corso
- Rosalie Ward Melissa Corso
- Abigail McFarlane Jamie Anders
Episode 22Shiny Happy PeopleAired May 13, 2010
An elderly patient admitted into the E.R. for a heart condition sees a familiar face, a long lost love who happens to be in the E.R. as well for a fractured arm, and the staff find themselves caught up in their love story. Meanwhile, Karev treats a troubled teenage patient (guest star Demi Lovato) whose parents brought her in for schizophrenia, and Meredith can't help but tell Cristina about her suspicions of Owen -- which inevitably messes with Cristina's head.
- 43m
- Directed by Edward Ornelas
- Written by Zoanne Clack
Guest stars
- Jason George Ben Warren
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Demi Lovato Hayley May
- Gloria Garayua Intern Graciella
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson
- Mark Saul Steve
- Amy Farrington Mary May
Episode 23Sanctuary; Death and All His FriendsAired May 20, 2010
Seattle Grace Hospital is hit with a crisis like no other in its' history. Cristina and Meredith's surgical skills are put to the ultimate test.
- 1h 26m
- Directed by Rob Corn and Stephen Cragg
- Written by Shonda Rhimes
Guest stars
- Jesse Williams Jackson Avery
- Sarah Drew April Kepner
- Ryan Devlin Bill Portman
- Gloria Garayua Intern Graciella
- Mandy Moore Mary Portman
- Michael O'Neill Gary Clark
- Moe Irvin Nurse Tyler Christian
- Nora Zehetner Reed Adamson