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When does Grey's Anatomy Season 9 come out?

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 premiered Thursday, September 27, 2012 on ABC and ended Thursday, May 16, 2013. The season has 24 episodes.

It's a year of bold new beginnings as your favorite doctors return to Seattle Grace for the biggest challenge of their lives. The plane crash that took the lives of Lexie Grey and Mark Sloan sent shockwaves throughout the hospital. But from the ashes, romance will rise, with each surgeon handling the loss in their own personal way. Meredith finds her groove in the operating room while Derek's hand injury forces him to focus on something other than surgery. And as Mark prepares to say goodbye, Alex falls for someone new, Cristina tries to rekindle the flame with Owen, and Bailey and Ben discover the perils of a long-distance relationship.

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1. Going Going Gone

The doctors of Seattle Grace are faced with the aftermath of last season's plane crash. As they try to move on with their lives, they must learn to adapt to the changes, cope with their losses and move forward with their relationships and careers.

Thursday · 14 years ago

2. Remember The Time

In this flashback episode, return to the site of the plane crash and watch as each doctor tries to cope with the heartache and injuries caused by the crash. Meanwhile, back at Seattle Grace, everyone struggles to find a bit of normalcy amidst the chaos.

Thursday · 14 years ago

3. Love the One You're With

The survivors from the crash are asked to make an almost impossible decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Meanwhile, tension grows between Jackson and April after they're forced to work together, and Alex tries to restrain himself with one of the interns.

Thursday · 14 years ago

4. I Saw Her Standing There

Aware that Derek might never operate again, Meredith stops talking about the surgeries she's performing. Meanwhile, Richard calls on Dr. Catherine Avery to help him perform a complicated procedure, as things continue to heat up between Jackson and April; and Arizona's struggle to accept her fate forces Callie and Alex to face their guilt.

Thursday · 14 years ago

5. Beautiful Doom

In this Meredith & Cristina-centric episode, the two friends continue to cope with life after the plane crash and their ever-growing responsibilities at their respective hospitals. As Meredith juggles taking care of Zola with a case that hits close to home, Cristina assists Dr. Thomas on a challenging heart surgery.

Thursday · 14 years ago

6. Second Opinion

As the doctors continue with their lawsuit, they’re forced to confront the realities of their injuries. Meanwhile, Bailey tricks Arizona into helping her with a pediatric case, and Cristina tries to find normalcy in her new environment.

Thursday · 13 years ago

7. I Was Made for Lovin' You

Cristina and Owen continue to figure out their relationship amidst the pending lawsuit; and Bailey argues with Ben over plans for their upcoming nuptials. Meanwhile, Callie recruits Jackson to help find a solution to Derek's hand, but he is preoccupied by a shocking situation with April.

Thursday · 13 years ago

8. Love Turns You Upside Down

The new batch of interns find themselves involved in all the drama at Seattle Grace: Meredith asks Heather to go above and beyond to help fix Derek's hand; Cristina starts a healthy competition between Stephanie and Leah, which inadvertently leads to a medical emergency for Cristina's patient; Alex sees Jo in a new light as they work to save a baby's life, and April teaches Shane a valuable lesson during "lumps and bumps" duty.

Thursday · 13 years ago

9. Run, Baby, Run Mid-season finale

As the rest of the doctors prepare for Bailey's wedding, Richard helps her through a bout of pre-wedding jitters. Meanwhile, Lizzie butts heads with Meredith, and Callie and Jackson try to convince Derek to participate in a risky surgery that could fix his hand.

Thursday · 13 years ago

10. Things We Said Today

Bailey puts her wedding day on hold and continues her efforts to save Adele's life, Cristina and Owen remain undecided about their pending divorce, while Arizona and Callie try to get their spark back. Meanwhile, the hospital becomes inundated with a group of bikers after a horrible accident.

Thursday · 13 years ago

11. The End is the Beginning is the End

Meredith, Derek, Cristina and Arizona receive big news regarding the plane crash lawsuit, Richard avoids Catherine's romantic advances and Jackson takes on one of Mark Sloan's old patients. Meanwhile, Derek begins recovery on his hand.

Thursday · 13 years ago

12. Walking on a Dream

The Seattle Grace doctors are on edge when a new medical professional enters the hospital; Arizona struggles with the emotional and physical pain of a phantom limb; and while battling pregnancy hormones, an overly-emotional Meredith is confronted with her worst fear.

Thursday · 13 years ago

13. Bad Blood

As Derek and April work around the clock to find a solution for the hospital, Cristina struggles to respect the wishes of a family whose son is dying. Meanwhile, Arizona empathizes with a teenager who faces problems similar to her own.

Thursday · 13 years ago

14. The Face of Change

Competition heats up as several of the doctors fight to become the new face of Seattle Grace; April brings in an emergency case, and Jackson and Alex work with a transgender teen couple. Meanwhile, the hospital implements new policies which test the patience of the staff.

Thursday · 13 years ago

15. Hard Bargain

As the hospital spirals closer to financial ruin, Owen must make some tough decisions, which includes foregoing an expensive surgery that could save the life of a child. Meanwhile, Alex and Jo work together to save the life of an infant, and April asks Jackson for dating advice.

Thursday · 13 years ago

16. This is Why We Fight

As word of Seattle Grace's financial trouble spreads, Catherine encourages Jackson to move to Boston, and the interns fear they might lose their jobs. Meanwhile, the doctors meet with a potential investor in a last-ditch effort to save the hospital, and Alex impresses Jo while caring for a patient.

Thursday · 13 years ago

17. 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, each coming with its own set of obstacles.

Thursday · 13 years ago

18. Idle Hands

As the hospital continues to make positive changes under the new management, the doctors begin to realize that owning a hospital comes with its own set of problems and responsibilities. Meanwhile, Meredith worries about the wellbeing of her unborn baby, Callie and Arizona try to get the spark back in their relationship, and Alex gives Jo‘s new boyfriend a run for his money.

Thursday · 13 years ago

19. Can't Fight This Feeling

A gas tanker explodes on a Seattle highway, causing multiple injuries, including paramedic Matthew. Meredith and Jo help a frantic mother whose child is suffering from a mysterious illness. Owen bonds with a young boy whose parents are in critical condition. Meanwhile true colors are revealed when Alex is forced to work with Jo's boyfriend on an ailing patient.

Thursday · 13 years ago

20. She's Killing Me

Upon receiving some unsettling news, Meredith and Derek take preventative steps for their children’s future; a group of Syrian doctors arrive at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for a crash course in basic surgical skills that they plan to apply in the field; and April decides to come clean to Matthew regarding the truth about her virginity. Meanwhile, multiple pre-op patients develop infections, causing one doctor to wonder if she is at fault.

Thursday · 13 years ago

21. Sleeping Monster

Bailey finds herself at the center of a CDC investigation surrounding the death of several of her patients, as Jackson and the rest of the board members argue over how to address the crisis with the public. Meanwhile, Cristina teases Alex about his unspoken feelings for Jo, and Owen continues to take special care of Ethan as the condition of his parents remains uncertain.

Thursday · 13 years ago

22. Do You Believe in Magic?

The doctors reach out to Bailey but she continues to shut everyone out; after an incident with Ethan's grandmother, Owen fears the child could end up in foster care. A new craniofacial specialist arrives at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to work on a young patient. Meanwhile, a magician's assistant is rushed into the ER after a magic trick goes terribly wrong.

Thursday · 13 years ago

23. Readiness is All

The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital prepare for a super storm heading towards Seattle. Owen's desire to be a parent gets stronger as he becomes closer to Ethan. One wrong move puts the lives of Meredith and her baby in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Jo looks to Alex for help in a moment of crisis, and one doctor gets the shock of her life.

Thursday · 13 years ago

24. Perfect Storm Finale

Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital enters crisis mode as the storm rages, resources become scarce and patients flood in by the busload. Meanwhile, one of the doctors fights for their life.

Thursday · 13 years ago

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 guest stars

  • Camilla Luddington

    Camilla Luddington

    Jo Wilson

  • Jason George

    Jason George

    Ben Warren

  • Eric Dane

    Eric Dane

    Mark Sloan

  • Jerrika Hinton

    Jerrika Hinton

    Stephanie Edwards

  • Gaius Charles

    Gaius Charles

    Shane Ross

  • Tessa Ferrer

    Tessa Ferrer

    Leah Murphy

  • Loretta Devine

    Loretta Devine

    Adele Webber

  • Michael Buie

    Michael Buie

    Paul Dawson

  • John Duerler

    John Duerler

    Grant

  • Ella Jay Basco

    Ella Jay Basco

    Evie

  • Rachel Brosnahan

    Rachel Brosnahan

    Brian Weston

  • Jessy Hodges

    Jessy Hodges

    Donna Freeman

  • Teresa Huang

    Teresa Huang

    Nurse Ruth

  • Nazanin Boniadi

    Nazanin Boniadi

    Amrita

  • Ethan Embry

    Ethan Embry

    Dr. David Moore

  • Grace Rowe

    Grace Rowe

    Paramedic Grace

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 FAQ

When does Grey's Anatomy Season 9 come out?

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 premiered Thursday, September 27, 2012 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Grey's Anatomy Season 9?

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 has 24 episodes.

Are new episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 9 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Grey's Anatomy Season 9 finale?

The Grey's Anatomy Season 9 finale (Episode 24) aired Thursday, May 16, 2013.

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