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Grey's Anatomy: Begin the Begin

As the new year unfolds, Izzie vows to let Alex's affair go, and it comes easier when she hits it off with Denny Duquette, a heart transplant patient. George treats Bex, a teen hermaphrodite, with a tumor and Alex treats a man who ate his novel after not being pleased with the results. Meanwhile, Derek talks with Meredith's mom, Addison expresses her disgust with Derek's living arrangements, and the residents, especially Cristina, have a hard time dealing with the new work limit.


Episode Info


Episode number: 2x13
Production Number: 209
Airdate: Sunday January 15th, 2006

Director: Jessica Yu
Writer: Kip Koenig

Alternate Airdates:

FR (TF1) Sep 04, 2006
DE (ProSieben) Dec 12, 2006
FI (Nelonen) Jan 31, 2007

  • Currently 9.6/10
9.6/10 (5 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Jeffrey Dean MorganJeffrey Dean Morgan
As Denny Duquette
Recurring
Kate BurtonKate Burton
As Ellis Grey
Recurring
John ProskyJohn Prosky
As Bex's Father
Lauren TomLauren Tom
As Wife
Shannon CochranShannon Cochran
As Bex's Mother

Co-Guest Stars
Joyce GuyJoyce Guy
As Administrator
Recurring
Linda KleinLinda Klein
As Nurse Linda
Recurring
Rob NaritaRob Narita
As Anesthesiologist
Recurring
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
Kate WalshKate Walsh
As Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd
T. R. KnightT. R. Knight
As Dr. George O'Malley
Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah Washington
As Dr. Preston Burke
Katherine HeiglKatherine Heigl
As Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens
Episode Notes
This episode (finally!) featured the full 30-second themesong again, as opposed to the shortened 5-seconds version the past few weeks.

This is the first appearance of Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Denny Duquette).



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
The 88Hide Another MistakeOpening Scenes, Izzie and George Hiding from Dog
Cary BrothersRideIzzie Leaves Denny's Room, Bex's Parents Talk
Kraak And SmaakOne of These DaysElevator Scene, Meredith Tells Derek She Got a Dog
Slow RunnerBreak Your Momma's BackBex Asks for Scissors, Closing Scenes


Episode Quotes
George: We need to talk about the dog.
Izzie: That's not a dog. It's a hyena escaped from the zoo, and dressed in dog clothing.

Richard: Cranky nurses don't do us any good.
Izzie: (to Alex) Oh, well, maybe you can cheer them up.

George: ... well, then, why?
Bex: I'm as flat as a board. I took like five of those pills a day.
George: (looks confused)
Bex: Boobs, dude!

Derek: (to Addison) There is a land called Passive Agressiva, and you are their queen.

George: In high school I was secretary and treasurer of the Dungeons & Dragons club.
Bex: Oh man..



Cultural References
Episode Title: Begin the Begin

"Begin the Begin" is a reference to the song "Begin the Beguine" from the movie De-Lovely, sung by Sheryl Crow.

Or with a little broader prospective, it's a reference to the song "Begin the Beguine" written by Cole Porter (the subject of De-Lovely) and performed famously both Ella Fitzgerald and by Artie Shaw

Begin the Begin is also a song by R.E.M from the album Life's Rich Pageant.



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