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Grey's Anatomy: What I Am

As Addison works with Rebecca, a pregnant woman who needs to have a C-section but wants to give birth naturally, she begins to doubt her abilities as a doctor. The interns work with Shawn Sullivan, a car salesman who wants to return to his normal routine after he has surgery. However, when Shawn lights a cigarette that catches his face on fire, Derek and Mark argue over how they should procede with his burn treatment. Meanwhile, Burke continues to rehab his injured hands with the help of Cristina, gradually progressing from operating on chickens to operating on a corpse. Meredith goes into surgery after her appendix bursts and after surgery, she finally makes a decision between Derek and Finn. Elsewhere, Callie and George continue to discuss their relationship and Izzie meets a man who gives her the surprise of her life.


Episode Info


Episode number: 3x4
Production Number: 304
Airdate: Thursday October 12th, 2006

Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Allan Heinberg

Alternate Airdates:

AU (Seven) Mar 25, 2007
DE (ProSieben) Apr 27, 2007
FI (Nelonen) Sep 19, 2007
NL (Net 5) Jul 21, 2009

  • Currently 9.3/10
9.3/10 (7 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Chris OChris O'Donnell
As Finn Dandridge
Recurring
Steven W. BaileySteven W. Bailey
As Joe
Recurring
Alan BlumenfeldAlan Blumenfeld
As Shawn Sullivan
Fred WardFred Ward
As Denny Duquette, Sr.
Jeff RubinoJeff Rubino
As Jeff Bloom
Stephanie FaracyStephanie Faracy
As Mrs. Sullivan
Tina HolmesTina Holmes
As Rebecca Bloom

Co-Guest Stars

Uncredited
Jeffrey Dean MorganJeffrey Dean Morgan
voiced Denny Duquette
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
Sara RamirezSara Ramirez
As Dr. Calliope "Callie" Torres
Eric DaneEric Dane
As Dr. Mark Sloan
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
Ratings: 22.8 million viewers

Eric Dane is added to the series cast.



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Camera ObscuraIf Looks Could KillOpening Scenes, Seattle, Interns Enter Locker Room
The GossipStanding In The Way Of ControlMeredith Looks Ill, Addison Enters, Mark Shows Up
Kate HavnevikSo:LoMeredith is Drugged and Talking to Addison
Mindy SmithFall For NothingGeorge Comforts Izzie, Closing Scenes
TV On The RadioProvinceWebber and Derek Talk, Meredith Going into Surgery


Episode Quotes
Mark: How's my favorite dirty mistress?
Meredith: Haven't you heard? Now I'm an adulterous whore.

(on the voice message Denny left for his parents)
Denny: Dad, Mom, it's me. I'm calling from Seattle Grace Hospital where the beautiful, talented, and incredibly stubborn Doctor Isabel Stevens has just given me a brand new heart and promised to marry me. I know we've had our differences, and I'm sorry we've been out of touch. Believe it or not, I was trying to make everything better. I know you're angry, but I hope you'll forgive me. Turns out sometimes you have to do the wrong thing. Sometimes you have to make a big mistake to figure out how to make things right. Mistakes are painful, but they're the only way to find out who you really are. I know who I am, now. I know what I want. I've got the love of my life, a new heart, and I want you guys to get on the next plane out here and meet my girl. Everything's gonna be different now. I promise. From here on out, nothing's ever gonna be the same. I love you, bye.

Derek: How's Dr. Grey?
Cristina: Oh, she's not pregnant ... with anyone's baby.

Meredith: Now all my boys are here. You're all so handsome and such good kissers.
George: Oh God!
Finn: Excuse me?
George: She's on drugs.
Meredith: (pointing at George) He's an excellent kisser.
Finn: You two dated?
Derek: You didn't know?
Meredith: It wasn't a date so much as a ... disastrously ... uncomfortable ... sexual experience.
George: Oh ... I ... I can't be here.
Bailey: None of you can be here, this woman is being prepped for surgery, which means you all need to leave.
George: Gladly.
Bailey: Now! (Derek, Finn and George turn to leave) Not you O'Malley!

Derek: You deserve to be with somebody who makes you happy. Somebody who’s not going to complicate your life. Somebody who won’t hurt you. He’s the better guy. Meredith, Finn’s the better guy.
Meredith: Derek.
Derek: I’m walking away.



Cultural References
Episode Title: What I Am

"What I Am" is the title of a song sung by artists Emma Bunton and Edie Brickell & New Bohemians.



Episode References
Meredith: (about her appendectomy) The last time George scrubbed in the operation he almost killed the guy.

Meredith is referring back to "A Hard Day's Night" when George almost killed a patient during an appendectomy.



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