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Grey's Anatomy: Take the Lead

The Chief makes a career-changing decision that shocks Seattle Grace Hospital; Cristina and Owen try to find normalcy in their relationship; April continues to struggle in her new role; and the 5th year residents are given their first solo surgeries, only to find out that even the most routine procedures aren't always easy.

Source: ABC


Episode Info


Episode number: 8x3
Airdate: Thursday September 29th, 2011


Alternate Airdates:

NL (Net 5) Oct 17, 2011
UK (Sky LIVING) Nov 16, 2011

  • Currently 7.1/10
7.1/10 (8 Votes cast)
Main Cast
Ellen PompeoEllen Pompeo
As Dr. Meredith Grey
Sandra OhSandra Oh
As Dr. Cristina Yang
Patrick DempseyPatrick Dempsey
As Dr. Derek Shepherd
Justin ChambersJustin Chambers
As Dr. Alex Karev
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson
As Dr. Miranda Bailey
James Pickens, Jr.James Pickens, Jr.
As Dr. Richard Webber
Sara RamirezSara Ramirez
As Dr. Calliope "Callie" Torres
Kevin McKiddKevin McKidd
As Dr. Owen Hunt
Jessica CapshawJessica Capshaw
As Dr. Arizona Robbins
Jesse Williams (2)Jesse Williams (2)
As Dr. Jackson Avery
Eric DaneEric Dane
As Dr. Mark Sloan
Kim RaverKim Raver
As Dr. Teddy Altman
Sarah DrewSarah Drew
As Dr. April Kepner

Recap

The episode begins and this is the day when fifth-year residents rotate in as lead surgeons. Meanwhile, Meredith is anticipating her first aneurysm surgery and tells Alex she hasn't heard anything about Zola. They're all fighting over who is going to teach skills labs, even though April has made a schedule, when Avery gets the news on his phone that the chief resigned and Owen is the new chief of surgery. They're all stunned. Meanwhile, Derek is still reeling from the news, but talks to the chief about why he's taking the fall. Webber says he just wanted to know if Derek had heard anything about Zola, and Derek says he hasn't. ..

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Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Foster The PeopleDon’t Stop (Color on the Walls)Opening Scenes, Female Walks Toward Surgery Board
The Innocence MissionRain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)Derek Reminds Meredith of Promise, Closing Scenes
Katie HerzigLost and FoundCristina Forgets, Mark Finishes Avery's Surgery
MoZella and Tim MyersEach Other BrotherAlex Practices Surgery on Pig, Doctors Ask to Join
Opus OrangeNothing But TimeDoctors Talk in April’s Office, Drink, Discuss Bet


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