S08E16Grey's Anatomy season 8 episode 16: If Only You Were Lonely
Aired 23 February 201243 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “If Only You Were Lonely”
As Adele's condition continues to deteriorate, Richard considers altering their living situation; an explosion at a local coffee shop results in a busy day in the ER for the doctors; Callie takes Meredith under her wing by helping her study for her boards; Lexie joins Arizona and Alex in peds, as they continue to care for intern Morgan's premature son; and when Jackson snaps at a patient, Mark encourages him to find ways to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina lets her suspicions get the best of her.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 15 of 23 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Susan Vaill, written by Matt Byrne.
- TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (13 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Susan Vaill
- Writer
- Matt Byrne
- Guest stars
- Loretta Devine as Adele WebberGrace Go as Paramedic GraceMitch Pileggi as Lawrence JenningsShi Ne Nielson as ParamedicZibby Allen as Nurse ZibbyAmanda Fuller as Morgan PetersonSummer Glau as Emily KovachGil McKinney as Chris
Credits: TMDB.
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