S8·E18 The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 18
- Air Date
- April 5, 2012
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Mark Jackson
- Writer
- Stacy McKee
- Score
- 7.4/10 (12 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Character-defining development exploring origin backstory and emotional depth.
Synopsis
A lion breaks loose in Seattle, leaving a couple's lives and relationship at risk; Lexie overhears Mark's discussion about moving in with Julia; Teddy begins to take steps towards coming to terms with Henry's death; Callie grills Arizona on her past lovers; and Alex requests to be taken off Morgan's preemie case when she becomes too dependent on him. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to be a support for Cristina as the tension between her and Owen hits a boiling point.
Episode recap
In the episode titled The Lion Sleeps Tonight, a lion breaks loose in Seattle, which puts a couple's lives and relationship at risk. Amidst the chaos and daily realities at the hospital, Lexie overhears Mark discussing his plans to move in with Julia. Meanwhile, Teddy begins taking steps toward coming to terms with the death of Henry.
Elsewhere, Callie grills Arizona regarding her past lovers. Alex requests to be removed from Morgan's preemie case because Morgan has become too dependent on him. Additionally, Meredith attempts to provide support for Cristina as the tension between Cristina and Owen reaches a boiling point. The doctors continue to navigate their personal and professional lives while dealing with these events.
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When did Season 8 Episode 18 of Grey's Anatomy air?
Season 8, Episode 18 ('The Lion Sleeps Tonight') originally aired on April 5, 2012.
How long is Season 8 Episode 18 ('The Lion Sleeps Tonight')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Grey's Anatomy Season 8 Episode 18?
A lion breaks loose in Seattle, leaving a couple's lives and relationship at risk; Lexie overhears Mark's discussion about moving in with Julia; Teddy begins to take steps towards coming to terms with Henry's death; Callie grills Arizona on her past lovers; and Alex requests to be taken off Morgan's...
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