I Am a Tree

Season 3, Episode 2, Aired
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Cristina meets Burke's parents, the interns try to get Izzie's job back, and Addison takes a day off, a surgical patient may be living her last day. Some of the interns want to know why Bailey won't talk to Izzie. Meredith tries to decide between Derek and Finn and comes to a decision somewhat. Webber finds out that Callie has been living in the hosiptal and he confronts her about it.moreless
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  • A solid episode

    9.0
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    By iluvbuford23, Jan 29, 2011 Report Abuse
    After being quite dissapointed by the uneventful first episode, I was very pleased with this one. General thoughts/reactions: I am getting to like Callie more and more and thought that it was very sweet of her to claim the panties as her own. I think that Christina trying to please Burke's mother really showed how much she loves Burke. Meredith, I love her so but what a man whore:). Although Finn is nice I'm hoping she realizes that she and Derek are meant for each other and McVet gets out of the picture. And Addison and Derek's marriage is over. I thought it was fabulous that McSteamy came out and literally was steamy. Just when Derek seems like the bad guy Addison goes and sleeps with McSteamy. I liked the Miranda/Izzie interaction. Even though it's nearly impossible to make Izzie feel better I thought it was nice for Miranda to take some of the blame. I did think that the whole Alex making out with the older patient thing was a little weird. All in all, a really good episode.moreless

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  • Great show once again!

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    By JPPT1974, Jan 29, 2011 Report Abuse
    This show keeps getting better and better and no wonder it defeated the usually unstoppable CSI. As Christina meets up with Burke's parents. Meredith must choose between Derek and Flint. Very hard choice since she loves both men. Meanwhile, Webber finds out that Callie is living in the hospital and gets mad about it. Very good show once again.

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  • Awesome

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    By sweet_em, Jan 29, 2011 Report Abuse
    If there was ever a time for me to love Callie it was all in this episode. She snatched the panties and drove George insane. Gotta love how she tells it like it is when she told Meredith to get a hotel room.
    Once again Addison...poor Addison. Although I loved her drinking binge and her calling Bailey Amanda. She must have been on the phone with McSteamy early in the day and boy did he get there quick. If there was one way to get back at Derek now, that was it. What an entrance for someone to make. Don't know if I loved how Bailey declared that she got soft and that she could have stopped Izzie if she wanted too, but I am glad that the muffins helped out Addison and Bailey during the course of the day. I'm pretty sure they helped soak up some of the alcohol flowing through Addison.
    Loved it.moreless

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  • I get all warm and fuzzy inside watching this.....

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    By pocahotass131, Jan 29, 2011 Report Abuse
    Such a good episode. Everytime I watch this show, I cry. This episode it was the little boy with the tree limb sticking out of him that got to me. I'm sure it made everyone think of the one where the pole was through the two people. They ended this show and we didn't know what happened to the boy, but I'm sure he lives. Christina really needs to stand up to Burke's mom. It was really condescending of her to think Christina is just gonna give up her career because Burke is such a "good catch".
    Izzy and her muffins. Poor baby. Their perception of her this episode was right on. Very realistic to how someone would feel in real life. George and Callie are too cute. I like him so much; he has a cute corky personality. And I've grown to like her also. She is hilarious and she fits in to their group. Addison is back with Mark. I'm glad Derek wasn't too apologetic before he saw Mark. And lastly, Meredith. I like that she didnt make a decision. As much as I like her and McDreamy, he did lie to her and a part of me thinks he doesn't deserve her. Fin, on the other hand, is the ultimate package, but they don't have the chemistry she has with McDreamy. What I will say though is that I don't think guys would really go for what Meredith said. They'd probably be like "F that"!!!moreless

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  • I loved this episode just as much as the opener!

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    By drashee, Jan 29, 2011 Report Abuse
    I loved this episode just as much as the opener! Gosh, GA is SO DAMN GOOD! I watched it already last week, but I\'ll re-watch it soon I guess.

    I loved Addi drunken and the ending! Didn\'t see that coming! :O Derek says sorry and who comes out of the bathroom? McSteamy. ;)
    Also, the talk between Miranda (I wanna call her Miranda now, not Bailey :P) and Izzie was....*sigh* So sad. :(

    So, Derek and Finn are both dating Meredith now? Hee, that could become very interesting. Mh...I couldn\'t decide. LOL Finn was so, so great in this episode, but Derek was great in 3.01. Mehp.moreless

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    • Goof: Mrs. Burke says Burke went to Tulane. However, in other episodes Burke has claimed to have attended John Hopkins. Edit
    • The sweater Izzie wears to Joe's in the episode (and in the next few episodes) is the same sweater she knitted for Denny at the end of season 2. Edit
    • Diahann Carroll and Richard Roundtree, who play Dr. Preston Burke's parents, are both breast cancer survivors and advocates. Edit

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    • Original International Air Dates: Canada: September 22, 2006 on CTV The Netherlands: January 15, 2007 on Net 5 Brazil: February 12, 2007 on Sony Entertainment Television Belgium: February 22, 2007 on VijfTV Australia: February 25, 2007 on Channel 7 Switzerland: March 19, 2007 on SF 2 Italy: February 12, 2007 on Foxlife Germany: April 10, 2007 on Pro 7 Israel: March 19, 2007 on Yes Stars 1 South Africa: June 25, 2007 on DSTV Go Ireland: July 31, 2007 on RTE2 Finland: September 5, 2007 on Nelonen Croatia: September 17, 2007 on NOVA TV Norway: August 21, 2007 on TV2 Romania: January 29, 2008 on TVR1 Serbia: September 8, 2008 on B92 On the Canadian television channel CTV, on September 22, 2006, instead of showing the recap episode "Complications of the Heart", this episode was mistakenly aired at 8PM right before Episode One of Season Three "Time Has Come Today", leaving many viewers confused to the plot line as the error in episodes was not readily apparent to channel operators and viewers. Edit
    • Music Featured In This Episode: 1. The Time Is Now by Moloko plays when Izzie making too many muffins 2. Crashing Down by Mat Kearney plays when Benjamin's surgery 3. Theme From Chalets by The Chalets plays when Addison talking to Bailey at the bar 4. The Mating Game by Bittersweet plays when Callie dancing in her underwear 5. Running On Sunshine by Jesus Jackson plays when Finn and Derek walking into the bar 6. Open Your Eyes by Snow Patrol plays when Callie and George on the bench Edit

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    • Dena (to Alex): I'm gonna go into the bathroom, and if I find myself alone in there after two minutes, I'll just touch up my makeup and come back out. But should you have any interest in fulfilling the wish of a potentially dying woman, you know where I'll be. (Alex watches her leave, takes a swig of his beer, and quickly follows her out) Edit
    • Benjamin: Do you have a boyfriend? (Cristina remains silent ignoring him and checking his heart beat) Do you have a boyfriend? Do you have a boyfriend? Ruthie: He's gonna keep asking you 'til you answer. Cristina: Yes, I have a boyfriend. Benjamin: If I had a boyfriend I would definitely not be as angry as you. Why are you so angry? Is it because you're frigid? Or he's frigid? Or- Cristina: Nobody's frigid. My boyfriend's mother called me selfish, okay? Benjamin: Are you selfish? Because you do seem kinda self-obsessed to me. Ruthie: Ben! Cristina: I'm a surgeon. In order to be a surgeon a certain amount of self-obsession is necessary. My boyfriend gets that. His mother doesn't. It's her problem. Benjamin: I used to have a boyfriend and when I got the tumor he understood. He tried to understand. He loved me but his mother didn't. (Cristina looks up at this) My offending everyone, offended her. And he said he didn't care what his mother thought. But in the end, he did care. Cause now it's 2 years later and I'm having brain surgery and only my fat sister Ruth is with me. Cristina: Benjamin! That was kinda rude. Benjamin: Sorry. Edit
    • Meredith: George! George: What? Meredith: You're flirting with that nurse. George: I'm young. I'm healthy. I got a life to live. Meredith: Is this about the panties? Are you still jealous? George: I'm not jealous. I'm just living my life. Edit

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    • Episode Title: I Am A Tree The title of this episode is a reference to a song by Guided By Voices. Edit

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