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Grey's Anatomy · Season 5

Grey's Anatomy season 5 episode 19: Elevator Love Letter

Aired 26 March 200943 minRated TV-14

8.5TMDB · 14 votesMark watched

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What happens in “Elevator Love Letter”

All eyes are on Derek as he is set to perform his first surgery after his breakdown; attention is also set on Izzie, whose medical condition requires her to undergo a difficult surgery; and Owen has another PTSD episode that injures Cristina and traumatizes both of them, throwing the future of their relationship into question.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 19 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 18 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Edward Ornelas, written by Stacy McKee.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 (14 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Edward Ornelas
Writer
Stacy McKee
Guest stars
Jessica Capshaw as Arizona RobbinsGloria Garayua as Intern GraciellaMark Saul as SteveCandice Afia as Intern LauraMolly Hagan as JackieKimberly Elise as Rebecca SwenderTodd Waring as TobinMolly Kidder as Intern Megan

Credits: TMDB.

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