S09E18Grey's Anatomy season 9 episode 18: Idle Hands
Aired 21 March 201343 minRated TV-14
Where to watch Grey's Anatomy Season 9 in Australia
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What happens in “Idle Hands”
As the hospital continues to make positive changes under the new management, the doctors begin to realize that owning a hospital comes with its own set of problems and responsibilities. Meanwhile, Meredith worries about the wellbeing of her unborn baby, Callie and Arizona try to get the spark back in their relationship, and Alex gives Jo‘s new boyfriend a run for his money.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 18 of 24 of season 9, so watch episodes 1 to 17 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by David Greenspan, written by Gabriel Llanas.
- TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 (16 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- David Greenspan
- Writer
- Gabriel Llanas
- Guest stars
- Camilla Luddington as Jo WilsonGaius Charles as Shane RossTessa Ferrer as Leah MurphyCharles Michael Davis as Jason MyersTanner Buchanan as LucasTina Majorino as Heather BrooksJohn O'Brien as Lab Tech JeffreyJohn Cappon as John the Paramedic
Credits: TMDB.
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