S2·E17 As We Know It
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 17
- Air Date
- February 12, 2006
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Peter Horton
- Writer
- Shonda Rhimes
- Score
- 9.2/10 (19 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Derek is still operating when he finds out about Meredith's current situation. Meredith is freaking out about her situation. Webber and Bailey are dealing with medical health issues. Cristina and Izzie have their own issues to deal with because of Meredith's situation. Addison freaks out when George tries to find a solution to Bailey's impromtu postponement. Overall, Seattle Grace Hospital is still under code black and the situation is getting worse.
Episode recap
The episode opens with Dr. Derek Shepherd deep in the middle of a complex operation. While he is still scrubbed in, he receives word that his wife, Dr. Meredith Grey, is confronting a personal crisis that threatens to overwhelm her. The news reaches him in the operating room, forcing him to balance his concentration on the patient with the urgent need to understand what is happening with Meredith. Meredith, meanwhile, is shown in a state of acute distress, reacting to the unfolding situation with visible anxiety and panic. Her emotional turmoil is a central thread that runs through the hour, influencing the actions of the other residents and attendings around her.
At the same time, Dr. Richard Webber and Dr. Miranda Bailey are each contending with their own medical health concerns. Both physicians are portrayed as trying to manage personal
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 17 of Grey's Anatomy air?
Season 2, Episode 17 ('As We Know It') originally aired on February 12, 2006.
How long is Season 2 Episode 17 ('As We Know It')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Grey's Anatomy Season 2 Episode 17?
Derek is still operating when he finds out about Meredith's current situation. Meredith is freaking out about her situation. Webber and Bailey are dealing with medical health issues. Cristina and Izzie have their own issues to deal with because of Meredith's situation. Addison freaks out when George...
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