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S9·E17 Transplant Wasteland

Episode
Season 9, Episode 17
Air Date
March 14, 2013
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
Chandra Wilson
Writer
Zoanne Clack
Score
7.4/10 (13 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 14, 2013 43 min ★ 7.4/10 · 13 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

The discord and chaos created by the hospital's new management team causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, the doctors and the interns must juggle several transplant surgeries at once, each coming with its own set of obstacles.

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Episode recap

In the seventeenth episode of the ninth season of Grey's Anatomy, titled Transplant Wasteland, the discord and chaos created by the hospital's new management team causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, the doctors and the interns must juggle several transplant surgeries at once, with each procedure coming with its own set of obstacles.

Grey's Anatomy is a medical drama that follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors, including surgical interns and their supervisors, at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, which is also referred to as Seattle Grace Hospital. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the long-running series features an ensemble cast including Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, and Justin Chambers. The television series explores the daily traumas, professional pressures, and social landmines navigated by the medical staff both inside the hospital and out in the real world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 9 Episode 17 of Grey's Anatomy air?

Season 9, Episode 17 ('Transplant Wasteland') originally aired on March 14, 2013.

How long is Season 9 Episode 17 ('Transplant Wasteland')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 17?

The discord and chaos created by the hospital's new management team causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. Meanwhile, the doctors and the interns must juggle several transplant surgeries at once, each coming with its own set of obstacles....

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