S05E12Grey's Anatomy season 5 episode 12: Sympathy for the Devil
Aired 15 January 200943 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Sympathy for the Devil”
Derek's mother, Carolyn, makes a surprise visit to Seattle and meets Meredith for the first time, as Mark tries to conceal his relationship with Lexie from her as well; meanwhile, death row inmate William wishes to donate his organs to Bailey and Arizona's patient, as Owen and Cristina try to go on their first date.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 12 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, written by Jenna Bans.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (21 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Writer
- Jenna Bans
- Guest stars
- Jessica Capshaw as Arizona RobbinsGloria Garayua as Intern GraciellaMark Saul as SteveCandice Afia as Intern LauraJeffrey Dean Morgan as Denny DuquetteMelissa George as Sadie HarrisEric Stoltz as William DunnTyne Daly as Carolyn Shepherd
Credits: TMDB.
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