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Grey's Anatomy season 1 episode 2: The First Cut is the Deepest

Aired 3 April 200543 minRated TV-14

7.2TMDB · 42 votesMark watched

Where to watch Grey's Anatomy Season 1 in Australia

Grey's Anatomy season 1 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show).

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The First Cut is the Deepest”

The surgical staff tries to be optimistic as a young woman clings to life after a brutal attack. Meanwhile Meredith puts her career on the line to save a newborn in the hospital nursery, and the other interns learn that it takes more than just medical knowledge to be good at their jobs.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 9 of season 1, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Peter Horton, written by Shonda Rhimes.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (42 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Peter Horton
Writer
Shonda Rhimes
Guest stars
Alice Lo as Qing LuGary Kraus as Louis CardonElise Robertson as Ms. JohnsonStacey Hinnen as Mr. JohnsonKerry Carney as InternDennis Gubbins as PaulScarlett Lam as AhnKylie Milne as Ellen Parkins

Credits: TMDB.

More from Grey's Anatomy Season 1

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09

Every episode of Season 1Grey's Anatomy episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.