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Grey's Anatomy · Season 9

Grey's Anatomy season 9 episode 16: This is Why We Fight

Aired 21 February 201343 minRated TV-14

8.3TMDB · 10 votesMark watched

Where to watch Grey's Anatomy Season 9 in Australia

Grey's Anatomy season 9 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show).

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “This is Why We Fight”

As word of Seattle Grace's financial trouble spreads, Catherine encourages Jackson to move to Boston, and the interns fear they might lose their jobs. Meanwhile, the doctors meet with a potential investor in a last-ditch effort to save the hospital, and Alex impresses Jo while caring for a patient.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 16 of 24 of season 9, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, written by Austin Guzman.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 (10 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Jeannot Szwarc
Writer
Austin Guzman
Guest stars
Camilla Luddington as Jo WilsonJerrika Hinton as Stephanie EdwardsGaius Charles as Shane RossTessa Ferrer as Leah MurphyErica Giles as ReceptionistTina Majorino as Heather BrooksDaniel Kash as Executive TwoKate Mines as Nurse Gloria

Credits: TMDB.

More from Grey's Anatomy Season 9

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  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23
  24. E24

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