S8·E8 Heart-Shaped Box
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 8
- Air Date
- November 3, 2011
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Jessica Yu
- Writer
- Austin Guzman
- Score
- 8.2/10 (13 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
The doctors become nostalgic when George O'Malley's mother, Louise, returns to Seattle Grace for medical help after a botched surgery at a neighboring hospital; the residents are inspired by a medical miracle when they witness a harvested heart that continues to beat outside the body; a new pediatric fellow excites Arizona and makes Alex feel threatened; Jackson lets his suspicions about Mark and Lexie interfere with his work; and Henry and Teddy have their first marital fight when he expresses interest in pursuing medical school
Episode recap
In season eight, episode eight of Grey's Anatomy, titled Heart-Shaped Box, the doctors at Seattle Grace experience nostalgia when Louise, the mother of George O'Malley, returns to the hospital for medical assistance following a botched surgery performed at a neighboring medical facility. Meanwhile, the residents witness a medical miracle when a harvested heart continues to beat even outside of the body, which serves to inspire them.
Elsewhere in the hospital, a new pediatric fellow arrives, which excites Arizona while simultaneously causing Alex to feel threatened. Jackson allows his suspicions regarding Mark and Lexie to interfere with his professional work. Additionally, Henry and Teddy experience their first marital fight after Henry expresses an interest in pursuing medical school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 8 Episode 8 of Grey's Anatomy air?
Season 8, Episode 8 ('Heart-Shaped Box') originally aired on November 3, 2011.
How long is Season 8 Episode 8 ('Heart-Shaped Box')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Grey's Anatomy Season 8 Episode 8?
The doctors become nostalgic when George O'Malley's mother, Louise, returns to Seattle Grace for medical help after a botched surgery at a neighboring hospital; the residents are inspired by a medical miracle when they witness a harvested heart that continues to beat outside the body; a new pediatri...
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