Episode
Grey's Anatomy: Now or Never
Overview
In the second part of the two hour season finale, George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughout the hospital, and Izzie's friends anxiously await her recovery from surgery. Meanwhile Bailey is surprisingly displeased after being accepted into the pediatric fellowship program, and the victim of a near-fatal traffic accident brings the talents of Seattle Grace's doctors together. This is the second hour of a 2-hour season finale.
Details
- Series
- Grey's Anatomy
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 24
- Air date
- 2009-05-14
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Now or Never is Episode 24 in Season 5 of Grey's Anatomy. It aired on 2009-05-14. The runtime is 43 min.
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