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Grey's Anatomy: Freedom (1)

In the two-part season finale, Meredith and Derek take another shot at the clinical trial while the others race to free a boy from a hardening block of cement. Meanwhile, Izzie helps Alex care for Rebecca and Lexie learns a secret about George's intern status.


Episode Info


Episode number: 4x16
Production Number: 416
Airdate: Thursday May 22nd, 2008

Director: Rob Corn
Writer: Shonda Rhimes

Alternate Airdates:

AU (Seven) Jun 15, 2008
NL (Net 5) Nov 10, 2008
FI (Nelonen) Dec 03, 2008
UK (Sky LIVING) Jan 08, 2009

  • Currently 8.8/10
8.8/10 (32 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Amy MadiganAmy Madigan
As Dr. Wyatt
Recurring
Elizabeth ReaserElizabeth Reaser
As Rebecca
Recurring
John Cothran, Jr.John Cothran, Jr.
As Ken
Recurring
Jurnee SmollettJurnee Smollett
As Beth
Recurring
Lauren StamileLauren Stamile
As Rose
Recurring

Co-Guest Stars
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
Chyler LeighChyler Leigh
As Dr. Lexie Grey
Brooke Smith (1)Brooke Smith (1)
As Dr. Erica Hahn
T. R. KnightT. R. Knight
As Dr. George O'Malley
Katherine HeiglKatherine Heigl
As Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens
Episode Notes
This episode aired with "Freedom (2)" as a two-hour finale special.



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
ColdplayDeath and All His FriendsOpening Scenes, Champagne / Dead Patients Montage
DuffyMercyBailey Searching, Callie and Mark Have Sex
Ingrid MichaelsonGiving UpPatient Dies, Alex Drops His Phone, Closing Scenes
Priscilla AhnDreamAva in Shower, Space Needle, Patients Kissing
The Rosewood ThievesHeavy EyesWebber Talks to Meredith, She Talks to Therapist


Episode Quotes
Meredith: (voiceover) My mother used to say that, for a surgeon, a day without death is a rare gift. Every day, we face death. Every day, we lose life. And every day, we're hoping for a stay of execution.

Izzie: About Rebecca.
Meredith: Me and my world-class neurosurgeon are going to use a brilliant cutting edge technique to save a life, so I don't have time for crazy. Work it out.
(pager goes off)
Izzie: Ooh a trauma!

Rose: You intimidate me a little. I mean you're not an intimidating person, but the legend of Meredith and Derek -- it's intimidating.
Meredith: There's no legend.
Rose: He's selling his land because of you. There's a legend.

Mark: I tried to change. Turn over a new leaf. But the leaf isn't turning!
Chief: You aren't ready to change. And that's okay.



Cultural References
Episode Title: Freedom

"Freedom" is the title of a George Michael song.



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