Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 Episode 23 Here’s to the Future and Episode 24 Now or Never airs Thursday May 14 at 9/8c on ABC.

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AFTER SPENDING TIME WITH A FELLOW CANCER PATIENT, IZZIE CONTEMPLATES WHETHER OR NOT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A RISKY SURGERY, AND GEORGE DELIVERS SOME STUNNING NEWS THAT SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH THE HOSPITAL, ON THE SEASON FINALE ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Guest Starring Liza Weil (”Gilmore Girls”) in the Penultimate Episode of the Season

“Grey’s Anatomy” concludes the season with a shocking two-hour telecast, THURSDAY, MAY 14 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

In the first part, entitled “Here’s to the Future” (9:00-10:00 p.m.), Izzie spends time with a fellow cancer patient and contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery, as Mark is ready to take his relationship with Lexie to the next level and a patient makes Owen reassess his place at Seattle Grace. In the second part, “Now or Never” (10:00-11:00 p.m.), 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.

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

“Here’s to the Future” was written by Allen Heinberg and directed by Bill D’Elia.

“Now or Never” was written by Debora Cahn and directed by Rob Corn.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 Episode 22 What a Difference a Day Makes airs Thursday May 7 at 9/8c on ABC.

IT’S MEREDITH AND DEREK’S WEDDING DAY, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

“Grey’s Anatomy” Celebrates its 100th Episode with an Event No Fan Should Miss

“What a Difference a Day Makes” As Meredith, Derek and all of their friends prepare for the big wedding, a group of college students, injured in a car crash as they were heading to their graduation ceremony, is admitted to the ER. Meanwhile, Izzie fears the worst when she begins experiencing familiar symptoms, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

“What a Difference a Day Makes” was written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Rob Corn.

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ABC has announced the renewal of Grey’s Anatomy for season 6.

“Grey’s Anatomy” is the recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Television Series and multiple Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series for the past two years

The doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital deal with life-or-death consequences on a daily basis it’s in one another that they find comfort, friendship and, at times, more than friendship. Together they’re discovering that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white. Real life only comes in shades of grey.

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

“Grey’s Anatomy” was created and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes (”Introducing Dorothy Dandridge”). Betsy Beers (”Casanova”), Mark Gordon (”Saving Private Ryan”), Krista Vernoff (”Law & Order”), Rob Corn (”Chicago Hope”), Mark Wilding (”Jake: 2.0″) and Allan Heinberg (”The O.C.) are executive producers. “Grey’s Anatomy” is an ABC Studios production.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 Episode 20 Sweet Surrender airs Thursday April 23 at 9/8c on ABC.

AS IZZIE GOES THROUGH AGGRESSIVE CANCER TREATMENT, SHE THROWS HERSELF INTO PLANNING MEREDITH AND DEREK’S WEDDING, AND CALLIE GETS A VISIT FROM HER DISAPPROVING FATHER, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Guest starring Hector Elizondo (”Pretty Woman,” “Princess Diaries”) and Amy Madigan (”Field of Dreams,” “Carnivle”)

“Sweet Surrender” - As she endures aggressive treatment for her cancer, Izzie throws herself into planning Derek and Meredith’s wedding, Callie introduces Arizona as her girlfriend to her disapproving father, George excels in a trauma emergency when Alex freezes, and Owen seeks help with his PTSD, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

Guest starring Kimberly Elise as Dr. Swender, Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins, Obba Babatund as Gates, Jos Zniga as Meloy, Elden Henson as Mr. Smithson, with Hector Elizondo as Mr. Torres and Amy Madigan as Dr. Wyatt.

“Sweet Surrender” was written by Sonay Washington and directed by Tony Phelan.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 Episode 19 Elevator Love Letter airs Thursday March 26 at 9/8c on ABC.

IZZIE FACES THE REALITIES OF HER MEDICAL CONDITION AND OWEN AND CRISTINA ENDURE ANOTHER PTSD EPISODE, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

“Elevator Love Letter” Tensions are running high at Seattle Grace with all eyes on Derek as he is set to perform his first surgery after his breakdown; attention is also set on Izzie, whose medical condition requires her to undergo a difficult surgery; and Owen has another PTSD episode that injures Cristina and traumatizes both of them, throwing the future of their relationship into question, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MARCH 26 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

Guest starring Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins, Kimberly Elise as Dr. Swender.

“Elevator Love Letter” was written by Stacy McKee and directed by Ed Ornelas.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 Episode 18 Stand by Me airs Thursday March 19 at 9/8c on ABC.

AFTER HIS FELLOW SURGEONS TRY AND FAIL TO BRING DEREK BACK TO WORK AT SEATTLE GRACE, MEREDITH MUST SUMMON THE STRENGTH TO CONVINCE HIM, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

“Stand By Me” After his fellow surgeons try and fail to bring Derek back to work, Meredith must summon the strength to convince him. Meanwhile the hospital is abuzz as Mark attempts a rare face transplant surgery, Cristina, at last awarded her first solo surgery, is more focused on the needs of her friends, and Izzie does her best to keep her medical condition a secret, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

Guest starring Larry Sullivan as Dave, Emily Kuroda as Kendall and Brandon Scott as Intern Ryan.

“Stand By Me” was written by Zoanne Clack and directed by Jessica Yu.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 Episode 17 I Will Follow You into the Dark airs Thursday March 12 at 9/8c on ABC.

THE MYSTERY OF IZZIE’S STRANGE BEHAVIOR IS UNWITTINGLY SOLVED BY HER INTERNS, AS DEREK FALLS INTO A DARK DEPRESSION AND QUITS, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Loretta Devine (”Eli Stone” and “Boston Public”) Returns as Adele Webber.

“I Will Follow You into the Dark” After learning at a deposition that more of his patients have died than survived, Derek decides to quit, even as Meredith refuses to give up on him. Meanwhile Bailey and the Chief continue to bicker over her peds fellowship — until Adele steps in to mediate — and Izzie’s interns discover something unsettling on a “patient x,” unaware that the charts they’re looking at are actually Izzie’s, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MARCH 12 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

Guest stars Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins, Michael Rady as Mike Shelley, Wendy Hoopes as Tricia, Erin Cahill as Meg, Susane E. Lee as Beth, Brandon Scott as Intern Ryan and Loretta Devine as Adele Webber.

“I Will Follow You into the Dark” was written by Jenna Bans and directed by Rob Corn.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 Episode 16 An Honest Mistake airs Thursday February 19 at 9/8c on ABC.

DEREK’S CONFIDENCE AS A SURGEON IS SHAKEN LIKE NEVER BEFORE AS HE AND ADDISON FIGHT TO SAVE HIS PREGNANT PATIENT’S LIFE, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Guest Starring Oscar-Winning Hollywood Legend Faye Dunaway (”Network,” “Chinatown”) as Dr. Campbell

“Private Practice” Star Kate Walsh Continues Her Guest Stint at Seattle Grace

“An Honest Mistake” — Derek’s confidence is shaken like never before as he faces off with Addison over what course is best for their dying pregnant patient; Cristina calls the abilities of a renown surgeon into question after she botches a standard procedure; and Bailey, who has decided to pursue a fellowship in Pediatrics, is appalled by the Chief’s less-than-stellar recommendation letter, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

“An Honest Mistake” was written by Peter Nowalk and directed by Randy Zisk.

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