S08E17Grey's Anatomy season 8 episode 17: One Step Too Far
Aired 15 March 201243 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “One Step Too Far”
Derek encourages a hesitant Meredith to work with him again in neurology; Jackson's mother, Catherine Avery, returns to Seattle Grace with a urology fellow and develops an interest in Richard; and Cristina becomes increasingly suspicious of Owen's every move. Meanwhile, Alex tries to deny the fact that Morgan may be falling for him.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 16 of 23 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Edward Ornelas, written by William Harper.
- TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (12 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Edward Ornelas
- Writer
- William Harper
- Guest stars
- Teresa Huang as Nurse RuthPayton Silver as Dr. KnoxDebbie Allen as Catherine AveryAmanda Fuller as Morgan PetersonSummer Glau as Emily KovachJames Avery as SamRebecca Hazlewood as Mara KeatonGinny McMath as Irene
Credits: TMDB.
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