Grey's Anatomy

(Season premiere Thursday, September 25, 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET)

Recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Television Series and multiple Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series for the past two years, "Grey's Anatomy" returns to the ABC Television Network for its fifth season.

Is "happily ever after" possible for Meredith Grey and Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd? With Meredith experiencing a breakthrough in therapy - the realization that she and Derek can be extraordinary together, rather than ordinary apart -- she and Derek now face the highs and lows of being a committed couple.

Continuing their first year as residents at Seattle Grace Hospital, Meredith, Cristina Yang, Izzie Stevens and Alex Karev have interns of their own to mentor, including Meredith's half-sister, Lexie Grey. Lexie has become a roommate and confidante to George O'Malley, who, after divorce with Callie, a breakup with Izzie, and learning that he failed his residency test by only one point, is striving to get both his professional and personal life back on track.

After attending to his girlfriend Rebecca's mental illness on his own, and revealing that he had gone through this with his own mother, Alex finds solace in Izzie's arms. Alex must continue through this difficult time, whether or not Izzie remains by his side.

Cristina, having finally won out over her tough-as-nails mentor, Erica, is back on track as a surgeon - but is there a chance for new love in her life as well?

With the encouragement of Mark "McSteamy" Sloan, Dr. Callie Torres has taken a chance on love with cardiothoracic surgeon, Erica Hahn; now, she and Erica must figure out what happens after the first kiss.

Overseeing the residents is the no-nonsense Chief Resident, Miranda Bailey. Facing marital troubles and the difficulty of balancing her work and personal life, Bailey has handed her responsibilities as head of the free clinic over to Izzie. Also striving for balance is Chief of Surgery, Richard Webber, who has reunited with his estranged wife, Adele.

The doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital deal with life-or-death consequences on a daily basis - it's in one another that they find comfort, friendship and love. Together they're discovering that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white. Real life only comes in shades of grey.

"Grey's Anatomy" stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O'Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey, and Brooke Smith as Erica Hahn.

"Grey's Anatomy" was created and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes ("Introducing Dorothy Dandridge"). Betsy Beers ("Casanova"), Mark Gordon ("Saving Private Ryan"), Krista Vernoff ("Law & Order"), Rob Corn ("Chicago Hope"), Mark Wilding ("Jake: 2.0") and Allan Heinberg ("The O.C.) are executive producers. "Grey's Anatomy" is an ABC Studios production.

I would start watching Grey's again if the speculation about Hannah is the big lovestory for Izzie turns out to be true. Honestly I only watched Grey's on/off since mid S3 when Shonda went into the cliche plot of best friend fall for each other like every TV show had done and sorry to say I don't like the character Izzie has become in S3, the constant 'George' here and 'George' there Izzie, following George around like a love-sick puppy.

I understand in S4 that George didn't want to make their relationship work in the end, in another word, Izzie get dumped yet again. The Izzie of S3 was all about 'George' and less about her, professionally. I like what I saw in S4 finale. I want more of that Izzie, all strong and determined to get Alex to back off and get Ava the proper medical help, no matter how he resisted, no matter the hurtful 'name' he thrown at her, she stood her ground because she's a doctor first she put her personal feeling aside this time around which is a postive developement for Izzie and hope it would continue into S5 but then it's all up to Shonda, she seems to say one thing and yet do the other.

I know that some GA fans used to and still complaining that Alex backstory was the least explore in the show some part is true but I think we know about his background much more than we know about Izzie's. We've has been told by Alex himself that has a musician father and he is a wife beater, that Alex took in boxing and beat his father and never see his father again since then. He practically raised in a bar and in S4 we came to know the young Alex personally took care of his sick mum but failed somehow? and from here we could understand that must be the reason why he chose medicine.

It's Izzie's past life that we stll don't know much about other than she has estrange relationship with
her mum, why? we didnt know, she too has a hard life and worked as waitress and modelling to support herself to further her studies and having and giving up Hannah at 16 for adoption. But that's about all but who fathered Izzie? Where is he? we never heard of Izzie mentioning her father had we? Does she even know him? Why does Izzie chose medicine? I hope Shonda would touch on that too in the future.

The only backstory truly explored were Meredith and George, not Derek but George. We even get to see their parents and siblings. It makes me think that the lead characters in the show are actually Meredith and George. There were by far more of Meredith and George arc storyline than other characters. Cristina even Callie came in 3rd and 4th respectively and Callie was only introduced mid S2. We even saw Cristina's mum and Callie's dad but never Izzie's , Alex's and Derek's but at least for Derek, his sister did make an appearance. We have yet to see Izzie's or Alex's parent/parents.

I definitely think it will be an interesting season for Izzie

Well that is a shame - fans always like those. They should release stills from the commercial shoot or something

Well that is a shame - fans always like those. They should release stills from the commercial shoot or something

Question: Is Amy Madigan returning as a semi-permanent fixture at Seattle Grace? Meredith still has unresolved issues, and I think Derek could use a little therapy, too. The doctors on Grey's Anatomy have far more problems than the patients. — Angela S.

Matt Roush: No argument here, although I doubt I'd be keen on watching weekly therapy/whining sessions. I'm told that Amy Madigan is expected back this season, but no word on how frequently, which leads me to believe she'll be something less than a regular. She's a terrific actress, so whenever she returns, she'll be welcome.

It showed: Bailey working on a bloody patient, Callie was laughing, some clips of others. At the end I saw Mer screaming "NOOOOOOO" through the window of a hospital room. Could have been the OR, not sure. So it basically showed everyone, but I only really paid attention to the last 5 seconds of Mer. Couldn't hear what was being said.

i saw it as well. there was the chief telling callie (i think) about a patient not dying. there was a glimpse of izzie with a strange expression on her face and the last scene is meredith screaming as if she just heard the most horrible news ever.

I just saw it...there was a car that came down I'm guessing the road leading to the hospital all smashed up...We see Bailey, the Chief, Cristina, Izzie, Callie and Meredith, For sure don't see Derek or Mark...what's going on.

I thought I saw Derek on the table with the mask at the end and Meredith screaming. We'll just have to wait and see, I guess.

GREY'S ANATOMY - "Dream a Little Dream of Me" - On the two-hour season premiere of "Grey's Anatomy," Meredith and Derek learn that "happily ever after" isn't easy, a military doctor who brings in a trauma patient catches Cristina's eye, and the Chief and his staff reel at the news that Seattle Grace is no longer nationally ranked as a top-tier teaching hospital, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET)

Season 5 Premiere EP 5.01 - 5.02: "Dream a Little Dream of Me" promotional pictures
http://spoilertv-greysanatomy.blogspot.com...m-of-me_05.html

ETA:

You can vote for your favorite Grey's Moments. We missed round 1 I'm afraid....

http://www.peoplecmg.com/momentology/

The memorable Izzie scene from the season 2 finale is on it .

Episode: Dream a Little Dream of Me
A freak ice storm brings trauma patients to Seattle Grace; Meredith and Derek discover that ``happily ever after'' isn't easy; a mysterious military doctor catches Cristina's eye

Where we Left off: The doctors of SGH ended the season sucking face. Derek and Meredith sealed their reunion with a candlelit clinch. After Rebecca had a breakdown, Alex turned to Izzie for comfort, possibly rekindling their flame. "They're in a better place now," says creator Shonda Rhimes. "They will grow together." Callie planted a wet one on Erica and George gave Lexie a friendly smooch. Even the Chief kissed and made up with his spouse.

What's next: Derek finally ditches the trailer. "He is going to come and live in my house," Pompeo reveals. "And that becomes a problem. He tries to say I have to throw my roommates out. And I consider it." Lexie falls for an oblivious George. And after putting her through the emotional wringer last season, Rhimes says Bailey will find a better balance of work and marriage.

Fresh man: A dashing army doctor Owen Hun will rock Cristina's world.

Stone-cold fox: "Dead Denny," Izzie's fiance who died before they could tie the knot, makes an appearance in the first episode.

She kissed a girl: What's up with Erica and Callie? Says Rhimes, "We had some great meetings with GLADD to talk about her attraction to other women later in life. Callie is exploring what that means, but it doesn't necessarily mean she's gay. But it might."

A FREAK ICE STORM NOT ONLY BRINGS TRAUMA PATIENTS TO SEATTLE GRACE, IT BRINGS A MYSTERIOUS MILITARY DOCTOR AS WELL, AND MEREDITH AND DEREK BEGIN LIFE AFTER "HAPPILY EVER AFTER," ON THE TWO-HOUR SEASON PREMIERE OF ABC'S "GREY'S ANATOMY"

Kevin McKidd ("Rome," "Made of Honor") Guest Stars as Major Owen Hunt

Bernadette Peters, Kathy Baker and Mariette Hartley Guest Star

"Dream a Little Dream of Me" - On the two-hour season premiere of "Grey's Anatomy," Meredith and Derek learn that "happily ever after" isn't easy, a military doctor who brings in a trauma patient catches Cristina's eye, and the Chief and his staff reel at the news that Seattle Grace is no longer nationally ranked as a top-tier teaching hospital, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

"Grey's Anatomy" stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O'Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Brooke Smith as Erica Hahn.

Guest starring Kevin McKidd as Owen, Mariette Hartley as Betty, Lauren Stamile as Rose, Cliff DeYoung as Phil, John Getz as Michael, with Bernadette Peters as Sarabeth and Kathy Baker as Anna.

"Dream a Little Dream of Me" was written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Rob Corn.

This weeks IMDB StarMeter rankings for the cast. STARmeter rankings provide a snapshot of who's popular based on the searches of millions of IMDb users. Updated weekly, these rankings also graph the popularity of people over time and determine which events affect public awareness.

Katherine Heigl ... 155
Patrick Dempsey ... 309
Eric Dane ... 870
Ellen Pompeo ... 1,003
Sandra Oh ... 1,183
Chyler Leigh ... 1,321
Justin Chambers ... 1,781
Sara Ramirez ... 2,339
T.R. Knight ... 2,623
Brooke Smith ... 2,663
Chandra Wilson ... 3,143
James Pickens Jr. ... 5,855

Eric Stoltz directing an episode of Grey's Anatomy
He also is directing an episode of Grey's Anatomy, which he deems "a more massive undertaking" than, say, his previous behind-the-camera work on Boston Legal and Law & Order. "It's the difference between driving a bus and riding a bike — and on that bus are 17 unbelievably talented people," he says. "[Grey's] is an embarrassment of riches. It's quite mad, in a delightful way."

Stoltz, of course, is not at liberty to divulge what his Grey's episode entails, but he will say this: "It is really wonderfully character-driven, featuring a lot of people falling in and out of love." (Awwww....) "I'm very happy with the way it's going." - Matt Mitovich

'The Hush Sound ' track featured on Grey's Anatomy trailer

Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group The Hush Sound have announced plans to accompany OneRepublic on their upcoming North American tour, "Tag That Tour!" 2008. The dates will commence on October 23rd at Fairfax, Virginia's George Mason University, and then traverse the continent throughout the fall. Augustana and The Spill Canvas also join the bands on the road. "Medicine Man," a track from the band's latest album "Goodbye Blues," is being featured this month in the season five trailer for "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC. The band will film a video for the song in the upcoming weeks.

Exclusive: 'Grey's Anatomy' Pages 'L Word' Alum

This probably won't do anything to quell those Katherine Heigl exit rumors.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that L Word alum Janina Gavankar is joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy as an intern. Meanwhile, relative newcomer Brandon Scott (Cold Case) is also checking into Seattle Grace as a junior McDreamy.

According to my Grey's mole, producers are taking a wait-and-see approach with respect to the size of both roles. As a result, Gavankar and Scott will start off as recurring players. "Nothing's been decided yet," whispers the insider.

News of the new hires comes amidst buzz that Grey's will likely upgrade Kevin McKidd to a full-time series regular before the season is out. As I mentioned in this week's Ask Ausiello, the ex-Journeyman, who debuts in the Sept. 25 season premiere as a former Iraq doc with eyes for Cristina, is winning everyone over on the Grey's set. Let's see if Gavankar and Scott can do the same. (No pressure though!)

Initial reaction? Happy to see Seattle Grace get some (more) new blood? Or is the hospital too crowded as it is? Spill it in the comments!