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S6·E16 Perfect Little Accident

Episode
Season 6, Episode 16
Air Date
March 4, 2010
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
Bill D'Elia
Writer
Peter Nowalk
Score
8.2/10 (14 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 4, 2010 43 min ★ 8.2/10 · 14 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

When famous surgeon Dr. Harper Avery is rushed to Seattle Grace-Mercy West, the staff is surprised to discover that one of their own is related to this legend, and his unorthodox request for his surgery causes tensions t between Derek and Richard. Meanwhile Callie and Arizona try to help Teddy and Sloan move on from their pasts and find greener pastures.

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Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Grey's Anatomy S6E16 (Perfect Little Accident).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count target: 280-380 words.
Synopsis:
Famous surgeon Dr. Harper Avery is rushed to Seattle Grace-Mercy West.
Staff discovers one of their own is related to Dr. Harper Avery.
Dr. Harper Avery makes an unorthodox request for his surgery.
This request causes tension between Derek and Richard.
Callie and Arizona try to help Teddy and Sloan move on from their pasts and find greener pastures.
Sources:
[1] Grey's Anatomy (2005) follows personal and professional lives of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
[2] American television medical drama, debuted on ABC on March 27, 2005.
[3] IMDb link (no specific content provided in text).
[4] TMDB link (confirms hospital name).
[5] ABC link (no specific content provided in text).
The synopsis is very short.
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 "fluff" that violates the "no inventing/guessing" rule.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." vs "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap".
Conflict Resolution: Usually, in these prompts, the word count is a target, but the "ONLY verifiable facts" and "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise" are the primary instructions. However, if I write only 50 words, I fail the word count instruction. If I write 300 words, I must repeat the facts or expand on the context provided in the sources.
Available Context:
Show title: Grey's Anatomy.
Hospital: Seattle Grace-Mercy West (from synopsis) / Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (from sources). Note: The synopsis says Seattle Grace-Mercy West, the source says Grey Sloan Memorial. I should stick to what the synopsis says for the episode specific events.
Characters mentioned: Dr. Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 6 Episode 16 of Grey's Anatomy air?

Season 6, Episode 16 ('Perfect Little Accident') originally aired on March 4, 2010.

How long is Season 6 Episode 16 ('Perfect Little Accident')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in Grey's Anatomy Season 6 Episode 16?

When famous surgeon Dr. Harper Avery is rushed to Seattle Grace-Mercy West, the staff is surprised to discover that one of their own is related to this legend, and his unorthodox request for his surgery causes tensions t between Derek and Richard. Meanwhile Callie and Arizona try to help Teddy and S...

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