S3·E18 Scars and Souvenirs
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 18
- Air Date
- March 15, 2007
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- James Frawley
- Writer
- Debora Cahn
- Score
- 8.5/10 (17 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Character-defining development exploring origin backstory and emotional depth.
Synopsis
The race between the attending physicians for the Chief of Surgery position heats up after a new competitor enters the fray. They soon realize that the new surgeon, Colin Marlow, was Cristina's professor in medical school and they used to have a long-term relationship. He begins to lie to Burke in order to protect her secret, but is soon faced with the realization that their relationship is on the rocks. George finds out that Callie's family is rich, but she had previously hidden the fact in order to find out whether George loves her for who she really is. Derek treats his former colleague from New York, and forces her to have surgery for brain cancer in order to save her future, no matter what the post-surgery risks are. Alex continues to work with Jane Doe, whose memory doesn't seem to come back. He moves in with Meredith and they have a dinner with her father and stepmother. She seems to connect with Susan, but her relationship with Thatcher seems to be irreparable. Izzie wakes up, realizing that she has slept with George while they were both drunk.
Episode recap
The episode opens with the ongoing competition for the Chief of Surgery position intensifying as a new candidate arrives at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The newcomer, surgeon Colin Marlow, is revealed to have been Cristina’s professor during medical school and to have shared a long‑term relationship with her. Aware of Cristina’s past, Colin initially lies to Richard Burke in an effort to keep the history concealed, but he soon confronts the reality that their relationship is deteriorating.
Meanwhile, George discovers that Callie’s family possesses considerable wealth, a fact she had deliberately hidden while testing whether George’s affection for her was genuine. The revelation adds tension to their dynamic as they navigate the implications of her concealed background.
Derek faces a personal and professional dilemma when a former colleague from New York presents with a brain tumor. He persuades her to undergo an operation despite the significant postoperative risks, emphasizing his determination to preserve her future through the procedure.
Alex continues his work with the unidentified patient known only as Jane Doe, whose amnesia persists despite ongoing treatment. Seeking stability, Alex moves in
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When did Season 3 Episode 18 of Grey's Anatomy air?
Season 3, Episode 18 ('Scars and Souvenirs') originally aired on March 15, 2007.
How long is Season 3 Episode 18 ('Scars and Souvenirs')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Grey's Anatomy Season 3 Episode 18?
The race between the attending physicians for the Chief of Surgery position heats up after a new competitor enters the fray. They soon realize that the new surgeon, Colin Marlow, was Cristina's professor in medical school and they used to have a long-term relationship. He begins to lie to Burke in o...
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