Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

Season 2, Episode 14, Aired
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Meredith and Cristina lie to each other and themselves about their relationships with McDreamy and Burke, respectively. George is given a hard task to expel a discharged and defiant woman from the hospital. Alex learns his fate after re-taking his medical exams. At the same time Izzie is trying to stop Alex from making stupid decisions when a patient that doesn't speak English is lied to by her coach. George, Cristina, and Alex compete in a hot dog eating competition.moreless
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  • This episode was all about lies

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    By JoJo_81, Sep 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    In this epsisode, everything came back tro lies

    Cristina lying to Burke about moving in and Meredith lying about her feelings for Derek (who she is calling McDreamy again.

    I really liked the beginning of the episode where George tried to force Meredith to give up the dog. It was really obvilious that he didn't want to go which made him cute.

    I also like the part where Bailey had to go home because of the baby and the way she told everyone that she would be back and she was watching them! It was so typical for Bailey!

    I can imagine that Alex was afraid to open the envelope. I'm really happy that he past the test. It's nice to see that Izzie and Alex are talking to eachother again.

    I felt really sorry for Meredith that she had to give the dog up. He helped her to get over Derek and now she back at the beginning. And the dog is with the woman that has Derek. It doesn't seem fair to Meredith.

    It was really nice that Cristina told Burke that she was happy that she moved in with him. You can see that see Cristina is not ready to do this kind of things but she is trying and that's great!moreless

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  • Meredith tell the truth about lies, and lie to herself and everyone else about McDreamy... and Christina also lie, but to Dr. Burke, about tha she kept her apartment

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    By nico_tvfan, Sep 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode is really good, Meredith realizes that she likes McDreamy again, and he obviously still has feelings for Meredith, but they can't be together. Christina lie to Burke because she still keeps her apartment, but at the end talking with Meredith, she realizes trhat is better to move in with him. Meredith chose the dog over George so George wants to leave the house, because a man can't accept that. But an older lady that refuses to move out of the hospital theaches George a lesson, to stand up for what he believes in, that he don't have to be a baby and leave, that a real man stands for what he believes in.
    At the end they gave the dog to McDreamy and everyone learns a lesson, Meredith, Christina and George, and really keeps you wanting to watch it, wanting each episode to last forever...this is fun, exciting and deepmoreless

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  • Hey. this episode rocks... it was all about lies...i'm so excited about George and Meredith. it was very funny with the lady.Hey. this episode rocks... it was all about lies...i'm so excited about George and Meredith. it was very funny withmoreless

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    By oceanicairline, Sep 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    Hey. this episode rocks... it was all about lies...i'm so excited about George and Meredith.
    it was very funny with the lady.Hey. this episode rocks... it was all about lies...i'm so excited about George and Meredith.
    it was very funny with the lady. yeah it rocks! more more more more more

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  • I think the best thing Cristina could have done was to lie to Burke at the end...

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    By Yakira, Sep 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    The back and forth in the teaser between Meredith and Cristina wasn't as great as it could be. Are they never going to show the opening credit sequence again?

    Cristina went from horrible bedside manner to Mrs. Bend-the-Rules in under 10 minutes. I could see Cristina trying to get ahead but it seems a little out of chracter (a little) for her to take a patient smoking even if it could piss off her best friend's ex-boyfriend.

    I loved Sophie and all her scenes with George.

    Although I loved the eating compotition between George, Alex, and Cristina, most especially because Cristina won and because of what happened right after, I would have loved to see the initiation of the competition and not just the competition itself. Subplot or not it was like it came from out of no where.

    Bailey avoiding maternity leave till the last possible second was so in character and fun to watch. Addison with Bailey was good. Addison with Izzie was played just right. Watching Bailey leave the O.R. in the middle of surgery was bittersweet. And that extra-happy woman was really creeping me out.

    This episode revealed that Burke is just as on top of his work as Cristina is and just as relationship-ly inept as Cristina is. I am now convinced that this couple formed during grief was definetely made to exist together. So much in common even if expressed in slightly different ways.

    I knew Meredith would hesitate and although it didn't bother me as a viewer I in the end felt ad for George.

    The music was so on cue.

    I loved the mismatch between the two "couples": Cristina and Derek, Meredith and Burke. It brought good contrast to the episode. Every one learned a lesson. My favorite part is when Cristina went Willow on Derek. There's nothing like best friends taking care of each other's love-lives.

    The chief was starting to piss me off with his path of chosen ignorance the nurse's situation. He got what was coming to him. Pickens should get some sort of a statue.

    Although Alex and Izzie being civil makes way for other things it's still a little sudden. Other than that Alex's storyline didn't get me. I think there were too many subplots. They all had a purpose but they didn't feel like they fit into one episode. Everytime George matures he gets a little hotter. Addison is really out of the loop if she really thinks, "It's just a dog." I think the best thing Cristina could have done was to lie to Burke at the end. It was the most worthy lie of the episode.

    "I'm watching each and every one of you...."moreless

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  • Meredith tells lies about her relationship, and Christina does the same. They find out about eachother's secrets like they usually do, and help eachother resolve their problems. Christina realizes she has to move in and get rid of her apartment. Alex retamoreless

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    By kpoww23, Sep 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode really hit home, and I believe it did with everybody who watched it. It relates to everyone who has been in a relationship, is in a relationship, or is ending a relationship. The memories come running back. Derek obviously still has feelings for Meredith, and Meredith's feelings are mutual, but they can't be together. this is heart-breaking and sucks one in to keep watching how this relationship grows in the future. The sweet old lady really teaches George a lesson in standing up for what he believes in, which everybody realizes at some point in time. There is so much love in this episode, and it really keeps you wanting to watch, wanting each episode to last forever.moreless

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    • Original International Air Dates: Bulgaria: July 11, 2006 on bTV Australia: July 31, 2006 channel 7. Sweden: November 7, 2006 on Kanal 5 Norway: November 14, 2006 TV2 Germany: December 19, 2006 on PRO7 Croatia: February 5th, 2007 on NOVA TV Italy: March 30, 2007 on Italia 1 Ireland: June 5, 2007 on RTE Two Romania: June 12, 2007 on TVR1 Edit
    • Music Featured In This Episode: 1. A Good Thing by St. Etlenne plays when Meredith and Cristina talk about Derek and Burke, 2. Monster Hospital by Metric plays when Rick Friart (musician) is rushed in, 3. Wienermobile Girl by Mike Tarantino plays when Cristina, Alex, and George have the hot dog eating contest, 4. I Got Some Moves by Sam Winch plays when Sophie tells George to 'fight for what's yours,' 5. Am I Just One by Carey Ott plays when Alex and Izzie tell Yumi she's going to be fine, 6. Fool's Gold by Adrienne Pierce plays when Burke tells Cristina he's glad she moved in. Edit

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    • Cristina: Fine, if you want me to tell Burke I didn't move in I'll tell him. Meredith: No, don't. Cristina: What? Meredith: Don't tell him. At least not right now or tonight. (Cristina sighs in relief) I just mean wait. It can wait. I lied about Derek. We're not just friends. I mean I'm not. He's still McDreamy. Cristina: I know. Edit
    • Izzie: You want me to open it? Alex: Yeah, yeah you know it's just, I can't. Izzie: I shouldn't-- I mean-- Alex: Look you already think I'm an idiot. It won't be anything shocking. Izzie (opens his test results): Congratulations. You are not an idiot. Except when you're being an idiot. Edit
    • Burke: Next time you forge my signature, let me know. Save me a trip. Meredith: That's it? You're not going to yell and say 'Dammit Grey' and storm out? Burke (smiles): I will if you want me to. Meredith: No. (A little later) Meredith: Thank you for not chewing me out for forging your signature. Burke: Thank you. (Meredith looks confused) I know it was probably you who convinced Cristina. She's very strong but she listens to you. If you told her to move in ... (he smiles briefly) Anyway, thank you. (he walks away leaving Meredith looking uncomfortable) Meredith: No problem. Edit

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    • Episode Title: Tell Me Sweet Little Lies The title is a reference to the song Little Lies sung by Fleetwood Mac and released 1987 on the album Tango in the Night. Edit

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