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Grey's Anatomy season 5 episode 7: Rise Up

Aired 6 November 200843 minRated TV-14

7.5TMDB · 16 votesMark watched

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Grey's Anatomy season 5 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show).

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Rise Up”

When the Chief makes an announcement that a solo surgery is up as an award, the residents are sent into a frenzy all trying to get an edge over one another. Meanwhile, Derek asks Bailey for advice after Cristina continues to interfere in his relationship with Meredith. Elsewhere, Erica uncovers a shocking connection between a resident and a patient.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 7 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 6 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Joanna Kerns, written by William Harper.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (16 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Joanna Kerns
Writer
William Harper
Guest stars
Brooke Smith as Erica HahnGloria Garayua as Intern GraciellaMark Saul as SteveJeffrey Dean Morgan as Denny DuquetteBrandon Scott as Ryan SpaldingShi Ne Nielson as ParamedicTom Verica as Michael NorrisBonnie Bartlett as Rosemary Bullard

Credits: TMDB.

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