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Family dynamics can be tricky. Especially if your family doesnt look like a traditional family one might find on a sitcom in the 90s. Lines are often crossed. Credit: Mitch Haaseth/ABC Amelia/Owen/Leo/BettyThis family is about as unconventional as it gets. Things get a little more complicated when Brittanys parents show up to the hospital in search of details. It seems Brittany called mom and dad before ditching rehab. When her parents arrived at the center, their daughter was long gone....

This time of year, average writers of sitcoms and dramas dive deep into Halloween storylines. Thats why their Halloween episode celebrated Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It feels like an oxymoron, right? Credit: Mitch Haaseth/ABC Surgeons shouldnt celebrate death. They should avoid death. What kind of symbolism is Shonda playing around with in this instance? Its not about celebrating death. Its about celebrating the dead. The holiday is all about coming together to remember the ones who have passed away....

Hearts beat and pump blood. Lungs inhale and exhale air. Eyes blink and adjust. Credit: Jessica Brooks/ABC We take things for granted. Taking Relationships For Granted Sweet little Zola needs a drink of water. Was Zola scarred for life? This does not satisfy Merediths concerns for her children, though. Shes been takingher early morning romps with DeLucafor granted. Yes, they will kiss. No, hes not sleeping on the couch. Harsh, but true....

Dont worry about the details. Thats the phrase I would use to describe this episode ofGreys Anatomy. Its all about the details surrounding genetics, odd surgeries, and mood swings. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC And it all starts with a visit from Ellis Grey. Yes, that Ellis Grey. She appears to Meredith in a dream and rambles on about family trees and vitamins. Ellis other daughter is across the hospital being interviewed by the hosts of a medical podcast....

The foundation of the storyline is Natasha. Hes under strict orders: Watch her and page Dr. Grey if there are any changes. It seems Schmitt is the only one working this yuletide season. Credit: Mitch Haaseth/ABC Owen will be with Leo. Amelia is visiting Betty in rehab. Miranda flirts with Ben when he stops by to drop off holiday presents for Tucker. And Meredith is headed home to get ready for jolly old St....

Especially when parties are involved. We get to see them in fancy outfits instead of scrubs. The ladies take time to style their hair. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC And the promise of good food, better booze, and sparkling conversation levels the playing field. It’s just a room full of adults celebrating the successful surgery of Dr. Catherine Avery. At least that’s what Jackson hoped it to be. Am I forgetting anything?...

Dr. Ellis Grey taught her daughter to always tell the truth. Of course, Meredith went years without knowing she had a sister, but thats neither here nor there. The truth is important. Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC The truth is a vital quality we should protect. The truth sets you free! Take Meredith for instance. Thats right, people. Meredith Grey is ready to mingle. Look alive, men of Seattle. Shes giving you thirty minutes to woo her into submission before she heads back to the OR....

A woman falls from a balcony and sustains multiple injuries. Meredith hates this idea but has to go along with it since hes Mr. Ortho. Theres a lot of panic and arguing over this poor womans exposed abdomen. Credit: Ron Tom/ABC Meredith barks instructions to everyone in the room. This is a teaching hospital after all. She chastises Link for being lazy and rhetorically asks how he ever managed to become a doctor?...

Grey Sloan Memorial is a teaching hospital. There are also days when surgical instruction is trumped by more important life lessons. For example, breathe out of your mouth when something funky-smelling rolls through the ER. Credit: Mitch Haaseth/ABC Dont make a face. You smile and nod when your boyfriend reveals the romantic weekend he planned is actually camping. Who cares that youre not outdoorsy? And practice mind over matter when youre standing in the OR during a 24-hour surgery....

For example, Teddy is stressed because Tom and Owen are both accompanying her to a birthing class. TO THE BLUE ROOM! Parker finds her breathing heavily, irritated that the azure habitat is not doing its job. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC He calls Carina, and we quickly learn that Teddy has an insufficient cervix. Well, thats not good. Carina maneuvers the hospital bed so Teddys feet incline in the air while her head is down below....

This was a slow burn of an episode, which is rare forGreys Anatomy. Most of our key players are trudging through life, trying to figure out next steps. But a long-lost doctor with amazing eyes and a musical montage sucked me right back in. Credit: Derek Johnson/ABC Thats right,Dr. Jackson Averyis in the house! And he comes bearing gifts. Avery is going to saw off the tumors and give this kid his life back....

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ recap: Are you ready? Your mind steels itself for a weighty topic. And when thefocus is sexual assault, you pay close attention. GREY’S ANATOMY – “Silent All These Years” – When a trauma patient arrives at Grey Sloan, it forces Jo to confront her past. Meanwhile, Bailey and Ben have to talk to Tuck about dating on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MARCH 28 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network....

Three weddings and a dead guy. Alex Karev has earned a happy ending. Needless to say, there were a lot of moving parts, so I’ll dive right in. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC I entered into this nuptial-centric episode with justifiable caution and a prayer for Maggie Pierce. Apparently, she is now helping homeless patients at a local shelter. Although her career path has changed, her commitment to micromanaging Alex and Jo’s wedding has not....