Sweet Surrender

Season 5, Episode 19, Aired
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Amidst a series of intense treatments, Izzie throws herself into Derek and Meredith's wedding plans, but the stress of her illness takes its toll on Alex, who freezes during surgery just as George begins to excel. Meanwhile, Callie's father arrives at Seattle Grace, but is less than pleased to meet his daughter's girlfriend. Owen seeks help to address his PTSD outbursts, and Bailey becomes emotionally attached to one of Arizona's young cancer patients.moreless
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  • Another great episode...sad but still funny. The most we've seen of George in ages.

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    By stewie1423, Nov 24, 2010 Report Abuse
    With only episodes to go until the season finale...Grey's gave us another great one. It had its funny side with Izzie faking things to get attention and Lexie constantly eating due to the stress of the Derek/Sloan feud. That was a really cool side bit to this one...deflecting from the sadness that is Izzie dying.

    It was very well done, her acting strong but then finally suffering the effects of the chemo/cancer. It was pretty heart-breaking as was the child that died under Bailey's care. She was terminal...but Bailey persuade the father to let go. Very emotional. George was featured an awful lot which is no bad thing...he seems to have lost a spark though, he acts quite depressed.

    His small feud with Alex was really engrossing especially when the latter just roared at him. The ending was good thought, Alex admitting George kicked his ass...and the former passing along the beer. Hunt has therapy...about time as well. Cristina wasn't featured that much...but she has good presence when she does appear.

    Other things: I liked Meredith's comment to Deck about grudges because he was being so unfair lecturing her about the chief with the whole Mark thing. Not sure about Arizona but Callie was funny enough here. I also like how Lexie and Meredith are acting like sisters...how the latter invited her half sister to the wedding and then Sloan/Derek made up. Good stuff.

    These next episodes will probably be intense...I'm certainly ready.moreless

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  • Izzie's condition gets worst, Callie's father doesn't accept her lesbianism and Mark and Derek agree bros over hoes.

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    By thefanof, Sep 19, 2010 Report Abuse
    Grey's Anatomy divided its time between the cast well tonight with all the main players taking an integral part in one or more storylines. Unfortunately, that is not always a good thing as that meant more O'Malley who is about as entertaining as watching paint dry.

    I have made it clear that Callie's lesbianism is a horrid storyline, not because I am against that type of behavior but because it just is not the best usage of her character. Some consider Sara Ramirez to be a talented actress, and while I would not go that far, she should be experimenting in surgeries, not experimenting women's bodies.

    Izzie was amusing tonight, but rarely is Katherine Heigl not enjoyable. We can all just hope that she survives as this show would clearly not be the same without her.

    I think the problem with Grey's Anatomy is that they try too hard to be a hybrid of drama and a little bit of comedy thrown in, when it is not always appropriate. Desperate Housewives excels at this, but frankly they have better writers and actors. We need that shocking, blowaway, serious episode of Grey's that doesn't feature a goofy Sloan or Lexie eating hamburgers. Until that happens this show will continue to slide down the totem pole of importance.moreless

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  • Izzie deals with falls of chemo, Sloane and Shephard reconcile. Starring: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, T.R. Knight, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr, Sara Ramirez, Eric Dane, Chyler Leigh, Kevin McKidd, and Patrick Dempseymoreless

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    By budde22, Aug 27, 2010 Report Abuse
    One of the best episodes Grey's Anatomy has had in awhile, except the one where Izzie (Katherine Heigl) tells Cristina (Sandra Oh) of course. I loved the joke of making Lexie (Chyler Leigh) eat while Derek (Patrick Dempsey) and Mark (Eric Dane) were fighting, as a play on the actress being pregnant in real life. The little girl, Jessica Smithson (Mary-Charles Jones) was a good storyline for Bailey (Chandra Wilson) who i consistently like more and more every week. Finally George (T.R. Knight) has a storyline and i liked the competition idea with Alex (Justin Chambers) and i thought it was done well dramatically and comedically. I liked the return of Dr. Wyatt (guest star Amy Madigan). I enjoyed her in her first episodes, i cant remember which season, but she was great in her return and i loved how Owen (Kevin McKidd) is going to get help, cuz i love him and Cristina together. The storyline with Callie (Sara Ramirez) and Arizona (guest star Jessica Capshaw) and Callie's father Mr. Torres (guest star Hector Elizondo)was great and i love the ending with Callie, cuz Callie's my favorite. It was awesome. I love Callie. Finally i get to the Izzie and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) storyline. I love how Izzie pretended to die to get Cristina to come and to get Meredith with her dress to come out. It was funny, but it sucked that Izzie feels horrible and isnt telling anyone, but its so Izzie. But my favorite scene was the final scene with Meredith and Lexie where she tells her that she is in the wedding and she can stop eating.moreless

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  • Such a beautiful episode.

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    By Edie70, Aug 27, 2010 Report Abuse
    I loved everything in this. Meredith was so cute in that wedding dress. Izzie was funny, but I felt so sorry for her at the end when she was so exhausted. Lexie's eating was amazing. And I was happy to see Mark & Derek together in the OR, then they finally became friends again. Also Chandra Wilson as Miranda was amazing here and gave a wonderful performance (as always). I feel kind of sorry for Callie because her father loves her so much but he doesn't respect her enaugh. All in all - it was very good episode, I'm looking forward to the season finale.moreless

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    By sabrips, Aug 27, 2010 Report Abuse
    Is it just me or this season is getting better every episode? The stories are evolving and the events are too with them; the little girl? To burst into tears.
    The Child of Darkness is getting married and the wedding seems to be right around the corner. I hope it happens this season.
    Izzie really looks sick, and judging by her doctor's words, the poor thing is gonna get even sicker.

    Finally doctors S&S are back at being friends, lets face it, Sloan is Shepherd's only friend (yes, even after Addie) and he should be the best man at the wedding seriously the chief? He'll probably give Mer away He has been more like a father to her than Thatcher.

    Yeah! More Callizona! And Caliee "hablando Espaol"? Really great!

    I don't think George is more Bad Ass tan Karev for Trauma but I guess that means he is staying in the show right? And what is Alex specialty by the way? When he finally got a compliment for being a good doctor he frizzes at trauma I hope he gets a really good case soon.moreless

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    • International Episode Titles: Slovakia: Prehra nás nezlomí (Loss Won't Break Us) Czech Republic: Porážka nepřichází v úvahu (Defeat Is Out of the Question) Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: Italy: June 15, 2009 on Fox Life Latin America: June 15, 2009 on Sony Entertainment Television (a.k.a. Canal Sony) Australia: June 25, 2009 on Channel 7 Germany: August 12, 2009 on ProSieben Malaysia: September 5, 2009 on ntv7 The Netherlands: October 19, 2009 on Net5 Norway: December 29, 2009 on TV2 Slovakia: February 22, 2010 on STV1 Czech Republic: July 1, 2010 on Prima Edit
    • Music Featured In This Episode: 1. Vagabonds And Clowns by Mostar Diving Club 2. Sweetheart by Jont 3. Summer Came When We Were Falling Out by Shady Bard 4. Break Me Out by The Rescues Edit

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    • Alex: You kicked ass today, O'Malley. You kicked my ass. George: I just did what I had to do. Alex: No, no, you... kicked ass. I'm not like that. I'm good... but not like you, I'm not good under pressure. She's really sick-- really sick, and I'm not good under pressure. (George slides his beer over to him) Edit
    • Izzie (to Mer): You're gonna make a beautiful bride. Edit
    • Bailey: Is there anything else you need before I go? Arizona: No. You wanna sit a while? Bailey: No, I do not want to sit. I've been sitting and lying down all day. Arizona: Dr. Bailey... Bailey: Holding a child. If I wanted to spend the day holding a child, I would have stayed home to hold my own child. I didn't do a single medical thing today. I didn't even put a band aid on a patient. I'm... I'm just tired. I'm done. Arizona: Are you gonna tell your husband? Bailey: What would I tell him? Arizona: That it's more than just cutting. Peds is more than just cutting. And, what you did today was heroic... and you know it. Bailey: Okay. Maybe I'll tell him that. Edit

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    • Episode Title: Sweet Surrender Sweet Surrender is the title of numerous songs performed by artists including Bread, Wet Wet Wet, John Denver, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart and Sarah McLachlan. Edit

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