S02E26Grey's Anatomy season 2 episode 26: Deterioration of the Fight or Flight Response
Aired 15 May 200643 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Deterioration of the Fight or Flight Response”
Denny needs a heart or else. Izzie and George go crazy trying to get him one. Derek has the life of a friend in his hands as he operates on Burke who has been shot. Burke cannot operate on Denny after Denny's heart stopped and now Denny is in a dire condition. Cristina gets put in charge of the ER and she is worried about Burke.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 26 of 27 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 25 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Rob Corn, written by Joan Rater.
- TMDB users rate it 8.6 out of 10 (17 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Rob Corn
- Writer
- Joan Rater
- Guest stars
- Brooke Smith as Erica HahnLoretta Devine as Adele WebberJeremy Rabb as ResidentSarah Utterback as Olivia HarperTiffany Hines as NatalieLinda Klein as Nurse LindaTessa Thompson as Camille TravisHallee Hirsh as Claire
Credits: TMDB.
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