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Grey's Anatomy: Tainted Obligation

Thatcher returns to the hospital in need of a new liver, and Meredith is the only one who is a match leaving her to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Izzie finds common ground with a patient with tumors; and Mark, annoyed with Cristina, has her assist on an unusual surgery.


8.6/10 (20 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 6x4
Airdate: Thursday October 08th, 2009

Director: Tom Verica
Writer: Jenna Bans

Alternate Airdates:

NL (Net 5) Dec 14, 2009
UK (LIVING) Feb 11, 2010

Guest Stars
Jeff PerryJeff Perry
As Thatcher Grey
Recurring
Payton SilverPayton Silver
As Dr. Knox
Recurring
Phil AbramsPhil Abrams
As Dr. Nelson
Recurring
Isabella HofmannIsabella Hofmann
As Irene Waller
Jocko SimsJocko Sims
As Randy
Kristen ArizaKristen Ariza
As Angela
Ralph WaiteRalph Waite
As Irving Waller
Tom AmandesTom Amandes
As Charlie Waller
Ursula WhittakerUrsula Whittaker
As Angry Attending #1

Co-Guest Stars
Mark SaulMark Saul
As Intern Steve
Recurring
Main Cast
Ellen PompeoEllen Pompeo
As Meredith Grey
Sandra OhSandra Oh
As Cristina Yang
Justin ChambersJustin Chambers
As Alex Karev
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson
As Miranda Bailey
James Pickens, Jr.James Pickens, Jr.
As Richard Webber
Sara RamirezSara Ramirez
As Callie Torres
Eric DaneEric Dane
As Mark Sloan
Chyler LeighChyler Leigh
As Lexie Grey
Kevin McKiddKevin McKidd
As Owen Hunt
Jessica CapshawJessica Capshaw
As Arizona Robbins
Patrick DempseyPatrick Dempsey
As Derek Shepherd
Katherine HeiglKatherine Heigl
As Isobel "Izzie" Stevens
Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
BacheloretteLong Time Gone 
DragonetteCome On Be Good 
Katie HerzigWish You Well 
Sebastien SchullerMorning Mist 
The Voluntary Butler SchemeTrading Things In 


Episode Quotes
Izzie: I'm on Hunt's service. Anything that turns surgical down here is mine.
Cristina: You don't need the hours. You just spent the last 6 months in the O.R.
Izzie: Unconscious on a table does not count!

Bailey: (to Meredith during her surgery) I had five interns. Four of you have been on this table. One of you has cancer, one of you died. You better not pull anything funny on me, Grey.

Meredith: (to Thatcher) You're the guy who used to pour my cereal in the morning. That's it. That's all I remember about you. You're not my father. You're just the guy that used to pour my cereal, and if you die, it probably won't change my life that much, but it will change hers. (looks at Lexie) If you die, it will break her, and I'm not gonna let you do that. I don't know what it's like to have a father, but I do know what it's like to have a sister, and it's good. And if we can get through this, then the door will be open for us to get to know each other. The door's open.

Lexie: So I'm gonna be fired. I've done a lot of really dumb things today, including pulling your medical files.
Meredith: Lexie.
Lexie: Just listen. I didn't want to do this. I didn't want to have to come to you for anything. Ever. So I thought if I looked up your blood type, and it was the wrong one, then that would be it. Then I could just stop thinking about it, but I can't, because you have his blood. And I know that he's not your dad. I know that he was never there for you, and I'm... I would never ask you to give him anything. He doesn't deserve a thing from you. He doesn't. But he's gonna die, Meredith, and so I'm asking you to give something to me. I'm asking ... I'm asking you to give me my dad, because as crappy as he was to you, he was wonderful to me. He never missed a single dance recital. He was there at my fifth grade graduation, and what is that? That's not even real. I know he's not your dad. I know that, but somehow, you have his blood, and I don't. So I'm asking you, give me my dad.



Cultural References
Episode Title: Tainted Obligation

"Tainted Obligation" is the title of a song by REM.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorShonda Rhimes
Executive ProducerBetsy Beers  |  Mark Wilding  |  Rob Corn  |  Mark Gordon (1)  |  Allan Heinberg  |  Shonda Rhimes  |  Krista Vernoff
Co-Executive ProducerTony Phelan  |  Joan Rater  |  Jenna Bans
Supervising ProducerStacy McKee  |  Zoanne Clack
ProducerJeff Rafner  |  Tammy Ann Casper  |  Linda Klein
Consulting ProducerDebora Cahn (1)
Production DesignerDonald Lee Harris (1)
EditorEdward Ornelas
Director of PhotographyHerbert Davis (1)
 

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