S06E19Grey's Anatomy season 6 episode 19: Sympathy for the Parents
Aired 1 April 201043 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Sympathy for the Parents”
When Alex's younger brother, Aaron, shows up at Seattle Grace-Mercy West with a hernia, it's up to Alex to get Bailey's approval for his pro bono surgery. Matters are further complicated when Aaron discloses that his family has not heard from Alex since he arrived in Seattle, and parts of Alex's past long kept secret are revealed to his friends and fellow doctors.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 18 of 22 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 18 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Debbie Allen, written by Allan Heinberg.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (13 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Debbie Allen
- Writer
- Allan Heinberg
- Guest stars
- Jesse Williams as Jackson AverySarah Drew as April KepnerLeven Rambin as Sloan RileyMichael O'Neill as Gary ClarkWendy Raquel Robinson as Gina ThompsonJake McLaughlin as Aaron KarevDavid Ramsey as Jimmy ThompsonCaroline Williams as Alison
Credits: TMDB.
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