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Grey's Anatomy S05E21, No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance)S05E21

Grey's Anatomy · Season 5

Grey's Anatomy season 5 episode 21: No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance)

Aired 30 April 200943 minRated TV-14

8.4TMDB · 15 votesMark watched

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What happens in “No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance)”

As preparations continue for Meredith and Derek's wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her handful-of-a-mother, Robbie. Meanwhile, a newly sober Thatcher visits his daughters, Meredith and Lexie, in order to make amends, and the Chief and Meredith bitterly fight over a controversial medical case.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 21 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Tom Verica, written by Krista Vernoff.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.4 out of 10 (15 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Tom Verica
Writer
Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
Jessica Capshaw as Arizona RobbinsJeff Perry as Thatcher GreyKellie Martin as Julie ZelmanMegan Henning as Karen 'Willow' ZelmanNina Siemaszko as Kate CarlsonSharon Lawrence as Robbie StevensBrooke Blanchard as Jill the ParamedicDestiny Whitlock as Maddy

Credits: TMDB.

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