Some Kind of Miracle

Season 3, Episode 17, Aired
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Everyone is pushing for Meredith to survive, or in this case to be revived.''People are still dealing with the fallout from the ferry disaster. Someone else dies.
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  • An incredibly well-written and thought-provoking episode that keeps you in its grip and reminds you why you love "Grey's Anatomy!"

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    By ecgirl08, Jun 26, 2008 Report Abuse
    I picked up Seasons 1-3 of "Grey's Anatomy" on DVD at my local public library, and it only took a few days for me to be absolutely hooked. Even though I had never seen any of the episodes, I quickly reached Season 3, and this one really packs a punch with me. Strong, dramatic, and extremely well-written, it provides even more depth for the characters and is intriguing all the way through.

    With all the trauma that Meredith has experienced with her Alzheimer's-stricken mother, her estranged father, and her atypical relationship with former married man Derek, it actually makes a lot of sense why she's not clinging to life as hard as she should be. As the surgeons of Seattle Grace work around the clock to revive her, Meredith--who is all but officially declared dead--slips into some kind of afterlife, a place that does not want her and is actively working to get her back to Earth. Now, of course, it is only natural that depicting "Heaven" or "limbo" is risky for any television show. There are many writers who have attempted it, and some have done it well, while others haven't. I think that this episode kept it realistic without taking it too far, and I have to say that it was nice revisiting three key patients from Season 2: Bonnie from the train wreck, Dylan from the "code black," and of course, Izzie's fiance Denny. I liked the connection that they made with having regrets about leaving your life behind when you die. All three had untimely deaths, but while Bonnie and Denny are still bitter about what they have lost, Dylan can at least relax and find peace in knowing that he had a good life and did what he could to help others. You have to admit that this is a powerful message for audiences to take away with them.

    Another reason I love this episode is because of the wonderful acting by Patrick Dempsey as Derek. You can see that he is barely holding it together as Meredith looms near death, and it is clear as day that she is his true soul mate--the only person he ever wants to be with. That has to be hard to portray the right way on screen, but Dempsey really nailed it, and it's obvious that he's more than just "McDreamy"; he's a guy with some truly impressive acting chops. The events of this episode bring out Derek's love for Meredith more than perhaps any other episode, and if there are any viewers out there who believe that Derek's feelings for her are nothing more than selfish and misguided lust, they may think differently after this episode. Make no mistake, folks--he is head over heels in love. And of course, Cristina, Izzie, Alex, and George must also deal with the reality of what is happening, all while doing their best to stay focused on the many patients that have entered the hospital after a fateful ferry boat accident. It was nice to see Cristina step up and be there for Meredith after everything that Meredith has done for her, and I'm glad that George had the courage to call Izzie out on her rude behavior recently. Just because Izzie has her own opinion about George and Callie's rough marriage doesn't give her the right to act like a high school "mean girl," which is exactly what she's been doing. Actually, I think most 16-year-olds would be a little more mature than she's been. Then there's Alex, who grows closer to his Jane Doe patient from the ferry disaster, and this episode is just the beginning of many interesting things to come for the two of them. There are so many times when I wish Alex could just realize that he has so much potential to be a good, compassionate surgeon, but he just wastes it by being such a jerk all the time.

    Well, I could go on forever, but in short, this is an amazing episode with a lot of character development, and you may have a tear or two in your eye by the time you reach the end, which is a good, solid mixture of happy and sad. Obviously, you know they're not going to take the "Grey" out of "Grey's Anatomy," but the whole story is very gripping, and the way the Chief and Dr. Bailey battled endlessly for Meredith's life is a real tearjerker. There was a lot of potentially difficult plot material that was handled just right, and for all those Meredith/Derek fans out there (I know I'm one of them), a lot of good things are revealed here about how much love is there. 10/10 for sure!moreless

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  • Everyone is pushing for Meredith to survive, or in this case to be revived. People are still dealing with the fallout from the ferry disaster.

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    By ParkPlace2623, May 04, 2008 Report Abuse
    I don't really watch this show, but this episode looked good, so I watched it. I am very glad I did. It was so well written and it was very cleverly plotted. Ellis unfortunately died. Meredith also died, but was revived. It was so sad when they met each other and Ellis told Meredith that she was anything but ordinary. I loved this episode and I am glad I watched it. It was so unexpected that Meredith died. The ending with Izzie was also so sad but such a good ending. This episode was so amazing. The ferry boat fire storyline was such a great storyline and would be able to get the show a fourth season all by itself.moreless

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  • Finally, an end to the silliness...

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    By justacsifreak, Mar 03, 2008 Report Abuse
    Glad Meredith lived. Maybe this was Shonda's attempt to "create" a new character in Meredith. Something tells me we (hopefully) won't be seeing anymore of the "woe is me" Meredith or the "woe is me for Meredith's sake" Derek. Especially with Ellis gone...now all Mer has are Derek and Cristina...and Izzie, I guess (as long as Mer doesn't tell her she "talked" to Denny).

    ... Poor Izzie. George has a point with the whole "lay off for now, because I'll need you later, one way or another"...but he really needs to stop holding grudges. I don't know how he keeps friends.moreless

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  • amazingness happened

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    By littleditylum, Dec 26, 2007 Report Abuse
    So this episode was incredibly wonderful in my opinion, but yes, a little cheesy. I was however, delighted to see Denny and Dylan again. I liked watching everyone's reactions to Meredith's condition. Like Izzie walking in and to tell Burke that Cristina left and just looking at meredith and saying "Oh my god." you can tell she was really worried. and Bailey yelling at Meredith to not give up was priceless. Denny helping meredith open up about drowning was sweet too, although i really didn't understand why there was all of a sudden water in the hallway.......odd. anyways, very touching episode.moreless

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  • I liked it, but it was an episode that I would label "EXTREMELY RISKY". Lot of people may not like this episode, and it has a lot of debate to make. Also there are a lot of loose ends that I didn't quite understand.moreless

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    By g_anatomy, Dec 05, 2007 Report Abuse
    It has a lot of good things and a lot of bad things. It has a lot of both sides, and it makes it really interesting.

    Good things: Cristina acting like a human being (finally!), Izzie cofronting Callie and the special guest starring of Denny and Dylan. Alex and the Jane Doe relationship may be someting juicy to this show (well, when she gets better). Derek coping and getting mad were excelent scenes.

    Bad things: everyone at some point gave up with Meredith, and I didn't like that. Meredith with her "whateverness", that was stupid.

    Loose ends (not necesarily good things): I didn't quite get the point of the afterlife; it was good to watch but I didn't find the point in that. Ellis Grey, I hated how they killed her and also when she says, from nowhere, you're nothing but ordinary. I was like ??????????????????. I wonder what where they thinking when they decided to suddenly make this fit in the story. It was like magic, suddenly everything is alright.
    How Meredith came back to life without any brain damage at all? If maybe she had some damage, it would have made something great to work on the next episodes: imagine Meredith in a wheelchair trying to be back on work and Bailey not letting her. That would have made a great epi or lots of them maybe. But the good things were enough to make this episode great.
    I liked it and I understand if the rest don't.moreless

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    • In the scene where Meredith's heart starts beating on its own again, we can see a poster of a doctor on the wall next to the door. But, in the following scene, when Addison enters the room, the poster is gone. Edit
    • Goof: When Derek visits Meredith in her hospital room, she is hooked to two parallel wires, one red and one white. In one shot, the white wire is on the left but, in the next, it is crossed over the red one. In the very last shot of the scene, both wires are gone. Edit
    • Goof: During Meredith's resuscitation, an endotracheal tube is shown extending what appears to be six to eight inches past her lips. This would be incorrect placement in an adult; the end of the tube should be only one to two inches past her lips. Edit

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    • International Titles: Czech Republic: Zázrak (Miracle) Germany: Tot (Dead) Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: The Netherlands: April 30, 2007 on Net Italy: May 28, 2007 on Foxlife Brazil: May 28, 2007 on Sony Entertainment Television Argentina: May 29, 2007 on Sony Entertainment Television New Zealand, May 31st, 2007 on TV2 France: June 26, 2007 on TF1 Switzerland: July 2, 2007 on SF 2 Israel: July 2, 2007 on Yes Stars 1 Great Britain: September 6, 2007 on Livingtv Ireland: September 25, on RTE Two Germany: October 10, 2007 on Pro7 Norway: December 4, 2007 on TV2 Finland: December 26, 2007 on Nelonen Croatia: January 14, 2008 on NOVA TV Poland: January 22, 2008 on Polsat Czech Republic: March 9, 2008 on Prima Romania: May 13, 2008 on TVR1 Edit
    • Music Featured In This Episode: 1. Timeless by Kate Havnevik 2. Sleep Don't Weep by Damien Rice 3. Swans by Unkle Bob 4. The Lake by Aqualung 5. By My Side by Ben Harper 6. World Waits for You by Son Volt Edit

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    • Meredith (closing voiceover): At the end of a day like this, a day when so many prayers are answered and so many aren't, we take our miracles where we find them. We reach across the gap and sometimes, against all odds, against all logic, we touch... Edit
    • Dylan (to Meredith): I had a good life. I helped when I could, and when that shell went off in my hands, I completed my mission. I saved you. Edit
    • Meredith: You know, when you came into the ER that night, you were so brave, so strong. Bonnie: I was in shock, and you guys doped me up! And you know what? In retrospect, what happened to me really sucked! I was young and beautiful and in love. I was getting married in four months, and then I was dying! And here you are, all happy and perky to be dead! Edit

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    • Episode Title: Some Kind of Miracle The episode's title is a reference to the song Some Kind of Miracle by Terry Oldfield. It is also a song by Kelly Clarkson. Edit

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