Don't Stand So Close to Me

Season 3, Episode 10, Aired
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Recent events strain Burke and Cristina's relationship. Mark and Derek must work together when two close-knit brothers seek medical help. One of Meredith's half sisters is admitted to the hospital.
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  • Meredith's half sister ends up in the hospital and Meredith gets called by Dr. Addison to help. George's father has surgery. The chief struggles with the decision of how to punish Yang and Burke. Bailey feels responsible for Yang and Izzie's mistakes.moreless

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    By breezy2281, Nov 16, 2007 Report Abuse
    I thought this episode was great. I loved how Bailey gave the chife what for when she wanted to know what was going to be done about Yang and Burke. I don't think they should've gotten away with what they did, especially since Izzie didn't get away with what she did, whether somebody died or not. Somebody COULD have died in the future if Burke kept operating with a tremor in his hand. Bailey feels responsible for the mistakes Cristina and Izzie have made because they were under her supervision. After finding out about Burke, Derek starts to question what surgeries he can perform. This leads him to not want to perform a surgery that would involve separating two conjoined twin brothers. Derek doesn't believe the operations is worth taking the risk because it's not a life or death situation, and if he goes through with it there is a possibility the brothers could become paralyzed or die. The surgery turns out to be a success, after Bailey reassures him that he can do it. George's father has a heart attack in the process of George yelling at his brothers. I've got to tell you i used to like George, but hes becoming more of a jerk every day, and i'm starting to dislike him more and more every episode. When Bailey assigned Yang to work with Erica i was thinking "wow, this is going to be great. Erica will ream her from here to Sunday." I was a bit surprised when that wasn't the case. I remember thinking "Yang screws up and gets to do a running whip stitch, but Izzie had to be on probation?" However, Bailey fixed that by finally allowing Izzie to scrub in on a surgery. I was also glad at first when i thought Izzie wasn't going to be an errand dog for Sloan, but that feeling quickly diminished when she finally gave in. As far as relationships Burke and Cristina aren't talking so far. I'm not sure how long that will last since we saw Cristina getting in the elevator with Burke and Derek at the end of the episode. Meredith and Derek seem to be doing well. There wasn't too much about their relationship in this episode. I felt bad for Meredith in the beginning of this episode. Having to listen to all those terrible things her mother says to her has to be hard. Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. We know Meredith's attempt to keep people at bay and not let them get too close is a load of crap, but i think she was being sort of a b**ch about the whole situation. Would it have killed her to have some connection with her half sister and step mother? I mean, her father is not involved in her life, her mother is slipping away, could Grey not use some love and support? Another great episode anyway.moreless

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  • When tension eases, other issues come to surface. We learn a really valuable lesson about who we should keep close to us.

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    By g_anatomy, Oct 09, 2007 Report Abuse
    What Meredith said is just so true, that was the best part of the episode.
    Ellis Grey is the strongest woman of the show, it's good to see a human side in her, even with Alzheimer's. I didn't like how Miranda acted in front of the chief, but her revenge was kinda clever. The two twins, that was a good case, and hard to watch, because of the girl's choice, brothers have to be close, unified, strong toghether, but there are some codes! Other things I didn't like: Burke, that was just pathetic! He can't blame Derek for nothing, he should have talked about the tremor a long time ago, and the chief did right in yelling at him. And I don't get what Izzie and Alex have to do with all the Cristina-Burke-tremor threesome, really, they weren't harmed in any way, they should have kept their mouth shut. Meredith did a good thing when she defended Cristina at the end of the episode, and in the scene in the really old guy's room. That's friendship, but Cristina has to swallow her pride, she needn't have said that she didn't need Meredith to defend her. Also, I didn't like Meredith rejecting her "new family". They care about you, please don't be so hard with them.
    Really good things: it was all well written, and touching as well. I liked the music, that Son Volt song, I love it. The topic was just awesome, and that's why i give this episode such a great mark. 9.33moreless

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  • loved it!!! love derek!!

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    By superrodris, Apr 10, 2007 Report Abuse
    i loved all the part when they had to separate the twins...like the operation room was very tense but i knew my derek would do it!!!!!! i know i highlighted derek so whatever...i lurv him!

    plus...george's father was operated and he was so tense...like when they were operating him he couldnt watch!!! that was the sweetest thing i've ever seen. and burke was even sweeter to tell him what was happening!!!!! i dunno why callie keeps trying to but in honestly...i really hate her character....i hate her really

    and mer's mom!!!!!!! omggggggg i so loved that sceneee it was really emtional and really unexpected!!! omigodddd yahhhhhh i love grey's anatomy.moreless

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  • Someone to stay by.

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    By vukcevic, Mar 31, 2007 Report Abuse
    Conjoined adult twins come to Seattle Grace because they want to be sperated. 22 surgeons are on the case but it is not worth the risk. Shepherd is the main surgeon but he lost his confidence and pride because of what happened to Burke. Crisitna told on Burke but Burke doesn't want antoher surgery and Miranda is horrible towards Crisitna. George is having a hard time dealing with his dad and Erica Hahn did surgery with Cristina.
    Meredith's other family came to the hospital and there were complications with the baby but it should be just fine.
    Amazing episode and good fall finale.moreless

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  • the the sklar twins, i love them in real life they\'re an awesome team, it was great to see them in this episode. talk about cojoined twins having the hot for one woman, i dont even want to go down that lane.moreless

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    By stephshady, Jan 12, 2007 Report Abuse
    mer is right, you chose who you want to stay close to,i wish she would give her father\'s people a little chance, i know they\'re kind too bright and shiny, but it may rub off on her in the long run. the tension between burke and christina men could an iron. and i love bailey\'s reaction when sloan requested for izzie to scrub in, i hated der feeling unsure of his skills cos of the burke\'s hand issues. george needs to calm down, its his father, i know. i liked that moment between der and mark, when he said if only all love triangle could be resolved with a ten blade, its rare and nice moment that showed how close they had been,moreless

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    • This episode only features the closing voiceover and does not feature the opening voiceover. Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: The Netherlands: March 12, 2007 on Net 5 Italy: April 9, 2007 on Foxlife New Zealand: April 12th, 2007 on TV2 Australia: May 6, 2007 on Channel 7 Switzerland: May 14, 2007 on SF 2 Israel: May 14, 2007 on Yes Stars 1 Germany: June 12, 2007 on Pro Sieben Great Britain: July 26, 2007 on Livingtv Ireland: August 28, 2007 on RTÉ Two Norway: October 16, 2007 on TV2 Finland: October 31, 2007 on Nelonen Croatia: November 12, 2007 on NOVA TV Romania: March 25, 2008 on TVR1 Edit
    • Music Featured In This Episode: 1. Sociopath by Anya Marina plays when the interns are eating in old guy's room 2. Show Me by John Legend plays when the twins are being separated and Meredith gives news on the baby 3. World Waits For You by Son Volt plays during Meredith's voiceover and end scenes Edit

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    • Bailey: Is something happenin' to them? Richard: What? Bailey (angry): Dr. Burke and Dr. Yang. What're you gonna do to them? Their punishment. Richard: Dr. Bailey. Bailey: There's a need for justice here. Derek: Justice? Richard: Justice has no definitions within the four walls of a hospital, Dr. Bailey. This isn't a court of law. Bailey: I just wanna know what's gonna be done. Richard: Legally and technically they've done nothing wrong. Nobody died, there was no malpractice, I haven't made a decision. Bailey: Excuse me, he... Richard: He what? Bailey: Nothin'. Richard: Dr. Yang, you go back on the floor with Dr. Bailey... Bailey: Sir! Richard: Dr. Bailey am I not understanding this? Does this situation directly harm you in some way? Bailey: No. I'm fine. Edit
    • Richard: Burke, you and Shepherd need to come together on this tremor as soon as possible. Derek: He doesn't want my help. Richard: Derek... Burke: I don't want his help. Richard: That hand is worth 2 million dollars. I want it fixed and I want it fixed yesterday. Figure it out! Edit
    • Burke: Shepherd, I don't want another surgery. The first one caused enough damage. Derek: I can do this. Burke: That's what you said the last time and now I have a tremor. Edit

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    • Episode Title: Don't Stand So Close To Me This may be a reference to The Police's song with the same name. Edit

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