Grey’s Anatomy
With over 16 seasons under its belt , Grey ’s Anatomyhas become the longest - running aesculapian drama on television . For those wondering how it has reached such a successful milepost , many fans would accredit the talented cast and crew . The writers have create a lot of compelling storylines , the actors have been great at bring their characters to life , and the production team has ensured everything has incline smoothly .
However , if devotee had to pluck their favourite time of year , a luck of multitude would take season 2 . This was the season where the author regain a perfect balance between drama and comedy ; the one where fans saw massive character development and were taken on a immense worked up roller coaster .
update February 5th , 2021 by Kayleigh Banks : With Grey ’s Anatomy continuing to go impregnable , fans of the long - running serial often find themselves give way back over the former episodes of the show , in particular as old font from the first few seasons show back up in the story and get the nostalgia flow . With these devoted fans in psyche , let ’s take a further look back at the sweetest and sad episodes of the 2d season with a further 5 examples added to our list .
Sweetest: Thanks For The Memories
Although this episode did have a few tragic bit ( such as the case where Meredith has to state a teen that his Father-God had died after arouse from a comatoseness ) , it was quite light - hearted compared to the others .
Here , the looker see Izzie and Burke bond as they offer to cook Thanksgiving for everyone . fan also got a chance to find out more about George ’s personal life and the eccentric of relationship he had with his kin . believe how intense the last few episodes had been , this was a decent modification of tempo .
Saddest: Deny, Deny, Deny
When it came to " Deny , Deny , Deny , " the writers created a series of grievous storyline that come across deeply with the TV audience . Alex realize he had failed his exam and was on the verge of being kicked out of the program .
The viewers see the extent of Ellis ’s Alzheimer ’s , and Bailey drop off one of her favorite long - metre patients after complication arose in surgery . Cristina and Burke were also given their own storyline as they trying to come to term with their heartache and Cristina ’s ectopic pregnancy . Fans will tally that the actor in this sequence did treat their role with the utmost responsibility and aid .
Sweetest: Tell Me Sweet Little Lies
" Tell Me Sweet Little Lies " was just another sweet and innovative episode as the fans saw all of Team MAGIC take Brobdingnagian steps . They were captivated to see Alex and Izzie had commence to rectify their friendship and realize how thoughtful George was with his patients . However , the one fictitious character that underwent a huge growing in this episode was Cristina .
Not only did Cristina resolve to take huge steps in her human relationship with Burke but she also decided to confront Derek about the way he was treating Meredith . fan were dead thrilled by the fact that she was standing up for Meredith as it showed how much she cared .
Saddest: Owner Of A Lonely Heart
Unfortunately , one of the babies does n’t endure , which devastates Izzie . However , in a cruel and coarse lesson , Izzie learns that Addison knew this in advance and decide this guinea pig would be a estimable example of why one should never get attach to their patients . As one expect , Izzie does n’t take this lightly .
Sweetest: Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
As fans know by now , each episode has at least one or two role that tolerate out the most . While " raindrop Keep Falling On My forefront " did nock the root of Meredith and Cristina becoming each other ’s person , it was George who was the standout star as he lead above and beyond to protect his friends .
For example , after Joe collapsed in the bar and get under one’s skin emergency surgery , George manages to get his surgery covered with a Cary Grant so he did n’t lose his streak . George also decided to cover for Cristina and Burke after the Chief asked about the ongoings in the hospital . For all the flak they gave him , George was a good guy .
Saddest: Enough Is Enough (No More Tears)
In this particular episode , Grey’swriters took on another sensitive and taboo field when the surgeons expose one of their patients is a victim of domesticated force . The spot became even more complicated when the boy of the maltreater contemplates whether he should donate part of his liver to save his father .
Alex seemed to particularly relate to the young man ’s experience , let out that he grew up with an abusive father , too . Fans were super large-hearted to the young human beings ’s case , especially as he was under an vast amount of pressure . It was quite a tense and hard - hit storyline .
Sweetest: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
The episode " Grandma Got Run Over By A Christmas Tree " was one of the more attentive installment when the rooter realise the interne help Alex canvass for his boards . Viewers also sawa more humanized side to Cristinawhen she ill-treat up for a young son after he suffered an existential crisis .
That pillowcase was in particular grievous to watch as it appeared Justin struggled with the realism of the transplant routine . He also seemed resentful of his female parent for hiding the verity from him , which deep affected his recuperation . In the end , it was Cristina who finagle to give him a purpose by convincing him to become a doctor when he rise up .
Saddest: End Of The World/As We Know It
This episode sees Grey Sloan postulate in a bomb calorimeter threat . Richard had a panic attack , Bailey chance upon her hubby was in an accident while she was in labour , and Meredith found herself with her bridge player on the gimmick .
As expected , all characters struggled in the backwash , with Meredith witnessing Dylan getting blow up and Bailey have to give birth while Tucker was on the operating table . It was particularly emotional when Meredith began to panic about dying and imagined Derek calm down her down . It was an episode full of catastrophe .
Sweetest: Deterioration Of The Fight Or Flight Response
After the event of the previous episode , fan were on tenterhook when " Deterioration of the Fight or Flight Response " first aired . The interns were working fast to keep Denny alive , Derek and Bailey were trying to stabilize Burke , and Webber was having a kinsfolk crisis .
To an extent , everything was hear to exploit out . Denny got a new heart and proposed to Izzie , Burke was okay , and George and Meredith repaired their friendship . fan were even surprised that Alex put his look about Denny away to cover for Izzie . There were a passel of sweet motion of friendly relationship here .
Saddest: Break On Through
In " recrudesce on Through , " the writers provided another emotional installment when the nurses ' strike allowed the surgeon of Grey Sloan to work on their bedside style . rooter go steady Meredith form a close attachment to Grace , a DNR patient whom she accidentally intubated when she noticed the adult female could n’t breathe .
The viewer also consider a turn of Izzie ’s past is revealed when she bonded with a new teenage young woman over her pregnancy and personal liveliness . One could secernate that they were all emotionally impacted by the events , specially as Meredith ended up having a panic onslaught and Izzie got disordered spill about her daughter . It ’s definitely a tearjerker .
