S01E07Grey's Anatomy season 1 episode 7: The Self-Destruct Button
Aired 8 May 200543 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “The Self-Destruct Button”
Derek and Meredith try (unsuccessfully) to be discreet as they spend the night together at Meredith's house, but their haggard appearance speaks volumes to everyone - including Bailey, who warns Meredith to end the relationship. Meanwhile George suspects an anesthesiologist of drinking on the job but is reluctant to speak up about it, Alex treats a former competitor who now finds honor in self-mutilation, Izzie has to deal with a patient who won't let go of his girlfriend - literally, and Cristina seems to be battling a case of the flu.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 7 of 9 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 6 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Darnell Martin, written by Kip Koenig.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (27 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Darnell Martin
- Writer
- Kip Koenig
- Guest stars
- Russell Hornsby as Digby OwensKim Morgan Greene as Tina RiceJoseph Kell as Mr. RiceRegan Forman as Gwen HayesSteve Monroe as OrderlyEver Carradine as AthenaBill Birch as JPLarry Cahn as Dr. Taylor
Credits: TMDB.
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