Grey's Anatomy
Stand by Me
Season 5, Episode 18 · Aired 2009-03-19
Synopsis
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 rare face transplant surgery, Cristina, at last awarded her first solo surgery, is more focused on the needs of her friends, and Izzie does her best to keep her medical condition a secret.
In the series
This episode is part of Grey's Anatomy (2005–present) on ABC.
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Key cast
- Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey
- Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang
- Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd
- Katherine Heigl as Izzie Stevens
- Justin Chambers as Alex Karev
- Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey