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Grey's Anatomy season 3 episode 3: Sometimes a Fantasy

Aired 5 October 200643 minRated TV-14

8.4TMDB · 17 votesMark watched

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What happens in “Sometimes a Fantasy”

The staff tries to prevent a patient from getting an elective surgery. Cristina tries to help Preston cope with the after effects of his surgery. A patient bails on their surgery. Someone goes to a bed-and breakfast. Alex deals with a patient who has had a high amount of injuries in the past. A man undergoes surgery. Before the surgery his wife was only somewhat supportive, but the results may be too much for her to handle. Izzie tries to go back to the hospital for the first time since Denny died. One child's constant visits are noted by a nurse. Two foster patients are met with suspicions of child abuse. George and Callie's relationship moves forward.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 3 of 24 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 2 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Adam Arkin, written by Debora Cahn.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.4 out of 10 (17 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Adam Arkin
Writer
Debora Cahn
Guest stars
Chris O'Donnell as Finn DandridgeKevin Will as Len GantryGabriel Casseus as Taylor TresselLanei Chapman as Lianne TresselJack Conley as Jasper HoveyAbigail Breslin as Megan CloverStephanie Erb as Mrs. GantryLinda Eve Miller as ER Nurse

Credits: TMDB.

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