S08E01Grey's Anatomy season 8 episode 1: Free Falling; She's Gone
Aired 22 September 201186 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Free Falling; She's Gone”
The fifth-year residents return for the first day of a year that will make or break their careers: Meredith faces the consequences of tampering with Derek's clinical trial and is terminated at the hospital; April tries to step up to the plate as Chief Resident in the wake of a giant sinkhole in the middle of Seattle; and Cristina and Owen are still at odds over their drastically different feelings for their unborn child. News of Meredith and Derek's unsteady relationship raises a red flag for Zola's adoption counselor; Alex quickly realizes that he has become the outcast of the group after ratting out Meredith; and Cristina makes a tough decision regarding her unexpected pregnancy. Also, Chief Webber brings Henry in for a last minute surgery, alarming Teddy. This is an historic episode that finally crosses a long-standing barrier.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 8.
- It runs about 86 minutes.
- Directed by Rob Corn, written by Debora Cahn and Joan Rater.
- TMDB users rate it 8.4 out of 10 (15 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Rob Corn
- Writers
- Debora CahnJoan Rater
- Guest stars
- Scott Foley as Henry BurtonTeresa Huang as Nurse RuthMitch Pileggi as Lawrence JenningsJanora McDuffie as Social Worker JanetJohn Cappon as John the ParamedicMackenzie Astin as Danny WilsonAmy Price-Francis as Susannah WilsonRobin Weigert as Karen Lorenz
Credits: TMDB.
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