S05E08Grey's Anatomy season 5 episode 8: These Ties That Bind
Aired 13 November 200843 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “These Ties That Bind”
One of Meredith's oldest friends, Sadie, becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Mer's friends are less-than-welcoming to her.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Eric Stoltz, written by Stacy McKee.
- TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (16 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Eric Stoltz
- Writer
- Stacy McKee
- Guest stars
- Gloria Garayua as Intern GraciellaMark Saul as SteveAugust Schellenberg as Clay BedonieJeffrey Dean Morgan as Denny DuquetteEd Lauter as Timothy MillerMelissa George as Sadie HarrisMary McDonnell as Virginia DixonNicole Cummins-Rubio as Paramedic Nicole
Credits: TMDB.
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