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Grey's Anatomy: Transplant Wasteland

The discord and chaos created by the hospital's new management team causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, the doctors and the interns must juggle several transplant surgeries at once, each coming with its own set of obstacles.

Source: ABC


Episode Info


Episode number: 9x17
Airdate: Thursday March 14th, 2013

Director: (Unknown)
Writer: (Unknown)

Alternate Airdates:

CA (CTV) Mar 14, 2013
UK (Sky LIVING) Apr 03, 2013
AU (Seven) May 06, 2013

  • Currently 8/10
8/10 (3 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Camilla LuddingtonCamilla Luddington
As Dr. Jo Wilson (Intern)
Recurring
Charles Michael DavisCharles Michael Davis
As Dr. Jason Myers / "Chest Peckwell" (Boyfriend of Dr. Jo Wilson)
Recurring
Debbie AllenDebbie Allen
As Dr. Catherine Avery (Mother of Dr. Jackson Avery)
Recurring
Jerrika HintonJerrika Hinton
As Dr. Stephanie Edwards (Intern)
Recurring
Teresa HuangTeresa Huang
As Nurse (Helps Owen Fill in the O.R. Scheduling Board)
Recurring
Tessa FerrerTessa Ferrer
As Dr. Leah Murphy
Recurring
Tina MajorinoTina Majorino
As Dr. Heather Brooks (Intern)
Recurring
Barbara KerfordBarbara Kerford
As Transplant Surgeon
Dave FlorekDave Florek
As Herman Crum (Patient: Heart Failure, Enemy of Shultz)
David NaughtonDavid Naughton
As Nick Parker (Father of Brad Parker: End-Stage ALS Patient)
Jordan WrightJordan Wright
As Theo (Patient: Kidney Dialysis, Boyfriend of Jaelyn)
Logan FaheyLogan Fahey
As Brad Parker (Patient: End-Stage ALS)
Matt FerrucciMatt Ferrucci
As Closing Surgeon
Suzanne FordSuzanne Ford
As Hazel Parker (Mother of Brad Parker: End-Stage ALS Patient)
Tiffany BooneTiffany Boone
As Jaelyn Donovan (Patient: Kidney Dialysis, Girlfriend of Theo)
Tom Bower (1)Tom Bower (1)
As Mr. Schultz (Patient: Heart and Lung Recipient, Enemy of Crum)
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
Sarah DrewSarah Drew
As Dr. April Kepner

Recap

The episode begins with Arizona and the others upset that Jackson has a bigger say than they do in hospital matters. Webber argues with Catherine about it, but she says she has made a good decision. Jackson shows up late to their meeting. Cristina suggests waiting for Hunt to join the conversation. Jackson says the foundation thinks new leadership would help morale, so Hunt will be let go. None of the doctors are happy to hear this. Jackson takes the position that they should be grateful the foundation saved the hospital. ..

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Episode Quotes
Dr. Jackson Avery: Yeah, well, no one asked you to sue the hospital into bankruptcy either.
Dr. Meredith Grey: For the plane crash that killed Lexie?



Cultural References
Episode Title: The name of the episode, Transplant Wasteland, is also the name of a song by Arcana.



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