Episode
Grey's Anatomy: Sleeping Monster
Overview
Bailey finds herself at the center of a CDC investigation surrounding the death of several of her patients, as Jackson and the rest of the board members argue over how to address the crisis with the public. Meanwhile, Cristina teases Alex about his unspoken feelings for Jo, and Owen continues to take special care of Ethan as the condition of his parents remains uncertain.
Details
- Series
- Grey's Anatomy
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2013-04-25
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Sleeping Monster is Episode 21 in Season 9 of Grey's Anatomy. It aired on 2013-04-25. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 20: She's Killing Me
Upon receiving some unsettling news, Meredith and Derek take preventative steps for their children’s future; a group of Syrian doctors arrive at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for a crash course in basic surgical skills that they plan to apply in the field; and April decides to come clean to Matthew regarding the truth about her virginity. Meanwhile, multiple pre-op patients develop infections, causing one doctor to wonder if she is at fault.
Episode 22: Do You Believe in Magic?
The doctors reach out to Bailey but she continues to shut everyone out; after an incident with Ethan's grandmother, Owen fears the child could end up in foster care. A new craniofacial specialist arrives at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to work on a young patient. Meanwhile, a magician's assistant is rushed into the ER after a magic trick goes terribly wrong.
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