"Grey's Anatomy" started its journey in 2005. The show is still going strong today which helped in establishing its dedicated fanbase. The story follows the story of medical professionals as they try to navigate their lives inside and outside of the hospital.
Over the years, the show delivered countless unforgettable moments that have left fans laughing, angry, crying, and more. These moments have contributed to its long-lasting legacy as a TV show for many viewers.
From shocking deaths to heartwarming scenes, here are some of the most memorable seasons from "Grey's Anatomy" that have left a forever impact on its fans:
Season 2 Tackles Meredith's Bomb, Denny's Death
Season 2 marked the first tragedy for the series as Meredith and Izzie faced two different traumatic experiences. Fans will never forget how Mer got stuck with a patient as she held a bomb inside its chest.
Izzie had her first breakthrough when she met a chronic heart disease patient, Denny. The team helped her cut his LVAD wire pushing him to the top of the transplant list. Despite her desperation, Denny died from a stroke and left Izzie lingering for their supposed future life together.
Season 5 With George's Death, Izzie and Alex's Marriage
Season 5 saw the first death among the main characters. George has been struggling throughout the season after he failed his intern exam. He had a change of heart and signed up as a trauma surgeon. However, his dreams were cut when he was involved in a bus accident to save a stranger.
George's death marked a significant turn in his friends' lives when wrote "007" on Mer's hand before dying. Meanwhile, Izzie and Alex formed a surprising relationship during Izzie's battle with cancer. The couple had an impromptu wedding, symbolizing new hope for them.
Season 8 Ends With Devasting Plane Crash
The season finale episode involved all of the doctors as they flew to Boise to perform a risky surgery. The plane crashes in the wilderness and the doctors are left to care for themselves during a tragic incident.
Fan-favorite Lexie Grey succumbed to her injuries after sharing a short heartfelt confession with Mark Sloan. Her death was a huge blow to her sister and other doctors. Arizona also made some sacrifices and lost the other half of her leg. The final episode of Season 9 saw the death of Mark as he lost his will to live after Lexie's death.
Season 11 Sees McDreamy's End of Life
Who would have thought that Derek Shepard's life would also come to an end? McDreamy's death is one of the most painful episodes as the neurosurgeon suffered irreparable brain damage due to a car accident.
Season 17 Portrays COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Hospitals
The 17th season coincided with the global pandemic. The medical drama took the time to reflect real-world challenges of hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mer also suffered from COVID-19 and was under life support. During this event, the show took the chance to bring back fan-favorite characters like Derek, Mark, and Lexie as part of Mer's dreams.
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