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Grey's Anatomy S18E05, Bottle Up and Explode!S18E05

Grey's Anatomy · Season 18

Grey's Anatomy season 18 episode 5: Bottle Up and Explode!

Aired 11 November 202143 minRated TV-14

8.7TMDB · 7 votesMark watched

Where to watch Grey's Anatomy Season 18 in Australia

Grey's Anatomy season 18 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show).

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Bottle Up and Explode!”

The Grey Sloan doctors spring into action after an explosion rocks Seattle, with the incoming trauma hitting close to home. Owen experiences PTSD after he hears the explosion, while his sister Megan enlists help from Winston and Hayes in confidence. In Minnesota, Meredith and Amelia meet up with a familiar face who assists in their study. The crossover starts on Station 19 S05E05 Things We Lost in the Fire (I).

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 20 of season 18, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Lindsay Cohen, written by Kiley Donovan and Beto Skubs.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.7 out of 10 (7 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Writers
Kiley DonovanBeto Skubs
Guest stars
Jason George as Ben WarrenRichard Flood as Cormac HayesGreg Germann as Tom KoracickStefania Spampinato as Carina DeLucaJaina Lee Ortiz as Andy HerreraOkieriete Onaodowan as Dean MillerGrey Damon as Jack GibsonBarrett Doss as Victoria Hughes

Credits: TMDB.

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