TV Guide: Gabrielle Stanton

Listing: What a Difference a Day Makes

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 28 08:00 PM LIFE As Meredith and Derek's wedding nears, college students are rushed to the ER following a car crash on their way to graduation ceremonies. Meanwhile, Izzie experiences familiar symptoms.

Listing: No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance)

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 28 07:00 PM LIFE Izzie's mother (Sharon Lawrence), who's something of a handful, shows up at Seattle Grace, while Meredith and Lexie receive a visit from their father (Jeff Perry), who's sober and sorry for past sins. Meanwhile, Meredith and the Chief fight about a case, and preparations continue for Meredith and Derek's wedding. Julie: Kellie Martin.

Listing: Sweet Surrender

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 28 06:00 PM LIFE Izzie won't let her taxing cancer treatments stop her from helping to plan Meredith and Derek's wedding. Meanwhile, Callie's father (Hector Elizondo) isn't happy when she introduces Arizona as her girlfriend to him; George shines---and Alex doesn't---in a trauma surgery; and Owen seeks out help for his post-traumatic stress disorder.

Listing: Elevator Love Letter

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 24 08:00 PM LIFE While Derek prepares to perform his first surgery since his breakdown, Izzie must undergo one. Meanwhile, Owen has another PTSD episode, which injures Cristina, traumatizes both of them and throws their relationship into question. Dr. Swender: Kimberly Elise.

Listing: Stand By Me

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 24 07:00 PM LIFE While Mark attempts a face-transplant surgery, Meredith tries to get Derek to return to work after his fellow surgeons fail in their attempts. Meanwhile, Cristina finally gets a solo surgery, but she's more focused on the needs of her friends; and Izzie tries her best to keep her condition a secret.

Listing: I Will Follow You Into the Dark

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 24 06:00 PM LIFE Derek decides to quit after learning of a high mortality rate among his patients; Bailey and the chief continue to spar over her pediatrics fellowship until Adele (Loretta Devine) steps in; Izzie's interns find something disturbing about a Patient X.

Listing: An Honest Mistake

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 23 08:00 PM LIFE Derek's confidence is shaken when he and Addison (Kate Walsh) disagree on treatment for a pregnant woman who's dying; Cristina questions the abilities of a renowned surgeon (Faye Dunaway) after she botches a standard procedure; and Bailey, who has decided to pursue a fellowship in pediatrics, is appalled by the chief's less-than-stellar recommendation letter.

Listing: Before and After

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 23 07:00 PM LIFE In a "Private Practice" crossover episode, Addison, Naomi and Sam rush Addison's ailing brother, Archer (Grant Show), to Seattle Grace in an effort to save his life. Meanwhile, Owen runs into a significant someone from his past; and Izzie employs her fellow doctors in a medical game designed to help teach the interns.

Listing: Beat Your Heart Out

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 23 06:00 PM LIFE Engagement ring in hand, Derek searches for the right way to propose to Meredith. Meanwhile, Lexie demands that Mark go public with their relationship; and Bailey considers a new direction for her medical career, encouraged by Dr. Dixon (Mary McDonnell) as well as her work on recent cases.

Listing: Stairway to Heaven

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 22 08:00 PM LIFE As her young patient's condition worsens, Bailey seeks desperately for an organ donor. One possibility: death-row inmate William (Eric Stoltz). Meanwhile, an injury leaves Mark in a compromising position in the OR, and Cristina tries to avoid Owen, and she looks foolish doing so. Arizona: Jessica Capshaw. Melinda: Samantha Mathis. Denny: Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Listing: Sympathy for the Devil

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 22 07:00 PM LIFE Derek's mother, Carolyn (Tyne Daly), meets Meredith for the first time during a surprise visit to Seattle, and Mark tries to conceal his relationship with Lexie. Meanwhile, death-row inmate William (Eric Stoltz) wants to donate his organs to Bailey and Arizona's patient; and Owen and Cristina attempt to go on a first date. Arizona: Jessica Capshaw. Denny: Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Melinda: Samantha Mathis.

Listing: Wish You Were Here

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 22 06:00 PM LIFE While Bailey teams with new pediatric surgeon Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw ) to save a young patient near and dear to her heart, the arrival of a death-row inmate at the hospital angers Derek and further erodes Meredith and Cristina's friendship. Meanwhile, Callie and Sloan join forces to fight their respective attractions to Sadie and Lexie; and Izzie tells Alex that she has been seeing Denny (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). William: Eric Stoltz. Melinda: Samantha Mathis.

Listing: All By Myself

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 21 08:00 PM LIFE Cristina is awarded the first solo surgery among the residents, but she has to relinquish it and choose her replacement; Mark performs a cutting-edge procedure to restore a patient's speech, impressing Lexie in the process; and Callie can't figure out if Sadie (Melissa George) is flirting with her or just being friendly.

Listing: In the Midnight Hour

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 21 07:00 PM LIFE A routine surgery goes horribly awry for Lexie and Sadie, so Meredith, Cristina and Bailey rush to assist them. Meanwhile, Owen and Derek treat a man who was injured while sleepwalking, and Mark comforts the man's daughter.

Listing: These Ties That Bind

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 21 06:00 PM LIFE Meredith's old friend Sadie (Melissa George) becomes an intern at Seattle Grace, but Meredith's other friends aren't exactly welcoming; new surgeon Virginia Dixon (Mary McDonnell) brings rules and order to the OR; and Lexie leads the interns in secretive, unorthodox surgical-training sessions.

Listing: Rise Up

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 18 08:00 PM LIFE The Chief tells the residents that one of them will get a solo surgery, and a competitive frenzy ensues; Derek asks Bailey for advice when he feels that Cristina is coming between him and Meredith; Erica discovers a shocking connection between one of her residents and a longtime patient.

Listing: Life During Wartime

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 18 07:00 PM LIFE The chief gives Bailey new power and responsibility. He also gives her a very difficult surgical assignment: remove a girl's inoperable tumor. Meanwhile, new trauma chief Owen (Kevin McKidd) challenges the attendings' methods and the residents' skills.

Listing: There's No "I" in Team

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 18 06:00 PM LIFE Bailey heads up a "domino procedure," in which each surgery hinges on the one preceding it. Meanwhile, Derek gets sole credit for the brain-tumor study he did with Meredith; Lexie tries to get George to notice her romantically; and Sloan counsels a desperate Callie in the ways of love.

Listing: 162 Candles

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 17 09:00 PM CW An old friend (Arielle Kebbel) visits Stefan on his birthday and she gives Elena some insight into dating him. Meanwhile, Caroline attempts to get Damon's medallion back from Bonnie, and Damon offers to help Sheriff Forbes, which leads to tragedy.

Listing: Brave New World

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 17 08:00 PM LIFE Meredith gets upset when Derek finds her mother's diary; Callie worries about her first "official" date with Erica; and Cristina discovers a part of the hospital that neither she nor her fellow residents had seen before.

Listing: Here Comes the Flood

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 17 07:00 PM LIFE The chief attempts to implement new teaching policies, and George tries to retake his residency exam as flooding from a plumbing leak causes major problems at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, Derek wants Meredith's roommates to move out of her house, to their surprise. Barry: Daniel J. Travanti.

Listing: Dream a Little Dream of Me

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 08:00 PM LIFE In the fifth-season opener, Meredith and Derek discover the morning-after side of their renewed relationship; a military doctor (Kevin McKidd) who arrives at the hospital with a trauma patient catches Cristina's eye; and the chief learns that Seattle Grace's national rankings have slipped. Sarabeth: Bernadette Peters. Betty: Mariette Hartley. Anna: Kathy Baker.

Listing: You're Undead to Me

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 08:00 PM CW A stranger tells Elena that he recognizes Stefan from 1953 when Stefan's uncle was killed by a wild animal. The revelation sends her searching for the truth. Meanwhile, Damon tries to lure Caroline to the dungeon Stefan trapped him in so she can free him, and Bonnie discovers psychic powers she didn't know she possessed.

Listing: Freedom

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 06:00 PM LIFE In Part 1 of the two-part fourth-season finale, the surgeons work as a team to free a young man from a block of quick-drying cement. Meanwhile, Meredith and Derek get an ultimatum concerning their clinical trial; Izzie and Alex spar over his care for a depressed Rebecca; Lexie finds out crucial info about George's status at Seattle Grace; and Cristina gets her mojo back after Meredith gives her the sparkle pager. Beth: Jurnee Smollett.

Listing: Fleur de Lis

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 12:00 PM Syfy Beth gets jealous when Mick works on a case with a female photographer who bears a striking resemblance to his ex-wife. Beth then researches the woman's past and discovers the mystery lady isn't who she claims to be. As for the case, Mick is hired by a CEO to follow his trophy wife who may be having an affair. During the probe, Mick suspects the husband may be planning to murder his unfaithful spouse.

Listing: Losing My Mind

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 15 08:00 PM LIFE Dr. Wyatt won't let Meredith give up on therapy; the Chief is adamant about Erica performing a risky surgery on his mentor; Alex learns the truth about Rebecca's condition. Meanwhile, Cristina continues to act contrary to her nature, even cleaning her apartment, after receiving news of Burke.

Listing: The Becoming

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 15 07:00 PM LIFE A "date-and-tell" policy is instituted at Seattle Grace after nurses complain about Mark's trysts, but Callie turns to him in a time of need. Meanwhile, Preston Burke's latest career accomplishments force Cristina to confront her feelings about him; and Derek and Meredith admit a military man into their clinical trial. Kevin: John M. Jackson. Adele: Loretta Devine. Dr. Wyatt: Amy Madigan. Rose: Lauren Stamile.

Listing: Piece of My Heart

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 15 06:00 PM LIFE Addison (Kate Walsh) returns to Seattle Grace to perform a surgery and is surprised at the changes in her former coworkers' lives; Meredith and Derek's clinical trial has its first patient; Ava/Rebecca (Elizabeth Reaser) returns with news for Alex. Dr. Wyatt: Amy Madigan.