Episode
Grey's Anatomy: It's a Long Way Back
Overview
Everyone pulls together to help Callie and baby Sofia on their painstaking journeys to recovery in hopes of allowing mother and baby to finally meet; the sudden death of a clinical trial patient has Derek proceeding with more caution while Meredith makes a calculated and risky move; Alex treats a cranky old rich woman dying of cancer and gets an idea for a grandiose endeavor that is sure to get him the Chief Resident spot; and Teddy is pleasantly surprised by the return of a familiar face.
Details
- Series
- Grey's Anatomy
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 2011-04-28
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
It's a Long Way Back is Episode 19 in Season 7 of Grey's Anatomy. It aired on 2011-04-28. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 18: Song Beneath the Song
A cataclysmic event leaves the doctors shaken; Callie, on the verge of a life-changing moment, starts imagining about the hospital and her friends.
Episode 20: White Wedding
As Callie and Arizona's wedding approaches, the couple quickly realize that the day they've been looking forward to is not turning out the way they'd envisioned. Meanwhile Alex continues to make the other residents jealous as he appears to be the top contender for Chief Resident, Meredith and Derek make a decision that will change their lives forever, and Dr. Perkins presents Teddy with a very tempting proposition.
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Episode 14: P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
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Episode 13: Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go)
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Arizona tries to reconcile with Callie, who has big news to share; Teddy faces an important decision; the residents receive new interns; the Chief makes an announcement.
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A gunman opens fire at a local college, sending mass casualties to the hospital; Arizona's return is not warmly received.
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