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S16·E12 The Last Supper

Episode
Season 16, Episode 12
Air Date
February 6, 2020
Runtime
43 minutes
Directors
Debbie Allen, Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writer
Jason Ganzel
Score
8.1/10 (8 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 6, 2020 43 min ★ 8.1/10 · 8 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Jackson creates an uncomfortable situation when he invites new girlfriend, Vic, to what he thinks is Richard and Catherine’s anniversary celebration, only to discover the dinner was called for different reasons. Elsewhere, Levi brings Nico on a trip to visit an ailing family member.

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Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Grey's Anatomy S16E12 (The Last Supper).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count target: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: "Jackson creates an uncomfortable situation when he invites new girlfriend, Vic, to what he thinks is Richard and Catherine’s anniversary celebration, only to discover the dinner was called for different reasons. Elsewhere, Levi brings Nico on a trip to visit an ailing family member."
Sources:
[1] Series follows personal and professional lives of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
[2] American television medical drama, debuted on ABC, mid-season replacement for Boston Legal on March 27, 2005.
[3] Cast and crew credits.
[4] Follows doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
[5] Aired for twenty-two seasons.
Jackson invites his new girlfriend, Vic, to a dinner.
Jackson believes the dinner is for Richard and Catherine's anniversary.
The dinner is actually for different reasons, causing an uncomfortable situation.
Levi takes Nico on a trip to visit an ailing family member.
The show is set at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
The synopsis is extremely brief.
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Problem: If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 280 words without repeating myself or adding non-existent details.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." vs "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap".
Conflict Resolution: As an archivist, I must prioritize accuracy and the "only verifiable facts" rule. If the facts provided only allow for ~50 words, I cannot fulfill the 280-380 word count without violating the "never invent or guess" rule.
However, I can expand on the context provided in the sources (the series description) to add length, but that isn't a "recap" of the episode.
Wait, the prompt says "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap". If the source material is insufficient to meet the word count without violating the core instruction (only

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 16 Episode 12 of Grey's Anatomy air?

Season 16, Episode 12 ('The Last Supper') originally aired on February 6, 2020.

How long is Season 16 Episode 12 ('The Last Supper')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in Grey's Anatomy Season 16 Episode 12?

Jackson creates an uncomfortable situation when he invites new girlfriend, Vic, to what he thinks is Richard and Catherine’s anniversary celebration, only to discover the dinner was called for different reasons. Elsewhere, Levi brings Nico on a trip to visit an ailing family member....

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