S04E16Grey's Anatomy season 4 episode 16: Freedom
Aired 22 May 200886 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Freedom”
A couple undergoes surgery. Derek and Meredith's clinical trial gets a second shot from a new patient. Izzie helps Alex. McSteamy hooks up with someone.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season finale of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
- It runs about 86 minutes.
- Directed by Rob Corn, written by Shonda Rhimes.
- TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (21 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Rob Corn
- Writer
- Shonda Rhimes
- Guest stars
- Brooke Smith as Erica HahnJurnee Smollett-Bell as Beth MonroeLoretta Devine as Adele WebberAmy Madigan as Katharine WyattLauren Stamile as Nurse RoseSterling Knight as KipElizabeth Reaser as Rebecca PopeJohn Cothran as Ken Monroe
Credits: TMDB.
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