S03E13Grey's Anatomy season 3 episode 13: Great Expectations
Aired 25 January 200743 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Great Expectations”
After the Chief announces his retirement, rumors begin to circulate on his departure and successor. Mark is determined to leave Seattle for good but Meredith accidentally has him stay after letting him know of the open Chief position. Derek is angry at Meredith for causing Mark to stay in Seattle, but soon realizes that she is not the reason he is really angry. The attending physicians at Seattle Grace Hospital fight to get Richard's attention, but he expresses his disappointment. He also displays his lack of support in Bailey's plan to create a free medical clinic, but she ultimately goes through with her plan when Izzie offers to spend her entire 8.7 million dollar inheritance on the project. George, devastated after his father's death, uses sex to overcome his grief, and eventually proposes to Callie. Cristina and Burke still don't speak to each other, but he breaks the agreement when he proposes to her. Richard endeavors to reunite with his wife, Adele, and decides to retire, only to come home and find his wife with another man.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 13 of 24 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 12 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Michael Grossman, written by Eric Buchman.
- TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 (16 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Michael Grossman
- Writer
- Eric Buchman
- Guest stars
- Jessica Stroup as Jillian MillerRachel Boston as RachelLoretta Devine as Adele WebberJoe Holt as Steve BeckMichael P. Byrne as Mr. MillerKathleen Mary Carthy as Mrs. Miller
Credits: TMDB.
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