Yesterday

Season 2, Episode 18, Aired
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Derek and Addison's relationship is rocked to the core when a former friend comes to Seattle Grace and his presence promises to shake things up for a few members of the staff. Burke and Cristina's relationship is affected when one of her secrets is outted. Alex and Izzie are having similar reactions to their closet scenes during the Code Black crisis. On top of this a cocky doctor shows up to piss Derek off in all kinds of ways. A patient is suffering from constant orgasms and her condition sparks interesting conversations among the staff. George is trying to figure out how to get Meredith to see him as more than just a housemate. Another patient, that Derek is treating, is dealing with a rare disorder and needs his parents support and understanding. Burke has a patient who inspires him to talk to Meredith and Cristina about doing what they say they will. Meanwhile, Meredith learns more about her family (in fact maybe more than she may have wanted to know) through her parents.moreless
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  • Best episode of the season.

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    By Valentine_76, Feb 21, 2011 Report Abuse
    This is one of my favorite episodes of the season. There are about three story lines going all at the same time. First, Mark (Derek's former best friend) shows up at the hospital and flirts with Meredith, which causes Derek to punch him, of course. Addison doesn't want anything to do with Mark supposedly. A young woman causes a car accident, because she has constant orgasms, which one of the surgeons is able to remedy with surgery. Then Derek has to deal with Mark, because Mark agrees to reconstruct the face of one of Derek's patients. Derek's patient has tumors growing inside his head, which gives his face the look of a lion.moreless

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  • A steamy hosipital in more than one way

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    By JoJo_81, Dec 25, 2010 Report Abuse
    Things where hot in this weeks episode.

    When a strange man comes into the hospital trying to hit on Meredith, Derek just knocked the guy down. Later on, that guy appears to be Mark Sloan, the man who was Dereks best friend and how had slept with Addison.

    Marks feelings for Addison go much further than a one time thing, he is in love with her. Besides that, he is the first one to say that Derek still loves Meredith out loud.

    I guess this show will be about Meredith and Derek turning around each other for a long time. They still love each other, but they will not admitt it.

    On top of that, Meredith sleeps with George. That, I don't understand. George is in love with her and she needs some support. It's understandable that you need some one, but you do not use a friend like that.
    Poor George, I wonder how things will go when his dream falls apart in the next few episode....

    Glad that Cristina took a new stap with Burke thoughmoreless

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  • Great way of mixing up even more the plot o the series

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    By kk74974, Dec 25, 2010 Report Abuse
    It is great how the creators can mix up the plots on this series, but, I still love the show, it is very funny and this episode even more........I think Addison should leave Derek alone at last, and a BIG HURRA for George!!!! At leats, he got it! Now, it would be interesting if Meredith do develope some kind of feeling for george beside friendship, so, Derek could be alone and jealous of George......again HURRA for George!!!!moreless

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  • I just have a question.

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    By Txdiamond60, Dec 25, 2010 Report Abuse
    Can anyone tell me what McDreamy said when he got off the elevator.. my sound on HD went out for a min and don't know what he said???? Please HELP!!!!

    I was glad to see who came between McDreamy and Addison. (finally)

    I like who they picked for McSteamy and wonder if he will be staying around????

    I also like Izzie and Alex together as well..

    as for George they just need to find someone good for him (but not Mer)... maybe hannah????

    As for Burke and Yang glad to see him tell her how he feels and her finally give up her apartment...

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  • Another bomb is dropped...

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    By Shiny-Star, Dec 25, 2010 Report Abuse
    A very interesting episode with interesting medical cases but also with personal developments... and one doesn't please me...

    Alex and Izzie are sweet! Can't say anything else
    Christina/Burke, love their relationship and it is time for Christina to give up on her own apartment.. she's never there anymore

    Bailey, sweet, that she walked her son around like that... Adorable, good to have her back!

    mark?! I knew him from Charmed but I like him so much better now! He should hook up with Addie IMO, she was in a relationship with him after Derek left, he loves her and I think she loves him too since she's having a hard time hearing him say ILY... Hook up already so Mer/Der can do that too

    And I must say, I love the Mer/Der scenes, they do have chemistry! I love it and even Mark can see it.. and the whole I talk to you and he punches me speech from Mark to Mer... fantastic! An action that shows how much Derek does care about Mer..

    But Meredith and George! NO!! I love their friendship, but IMO big mistake for their friendship! George knows Mer isn't over Derek and the whole Mother/Alzheimer stuff and now the dad stuff... He may have not known about the dad stuff but he did know about the Derek stuff.. He should have known that this can not work out.. the promo of next week also shows it

    And I love that Derek said in the promo to Meredith 'You won't lose me' or something like that!!! Wonderful!

    So good episode, until the last 2 minutes!! Still giving it a 10 for the good laughs like the orgasms and the excellent writing!moreless

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    • Meredith chooses the nickname "McSteamy" for Mark. In "Into You Like A Train", Nurse Tyler told Meredith that McSteamy (he mixed it up with McDreamy) went looking for her at Joe's. Edit
    • Mark's nickname McSteamy is "Docteur glamour" in the French version, which literally means "Doctor glamorous". McDreamy is "Docteur mamours" which means "Doctor kiss and cuddle". Edit
    • At Joe's, Mark orders a double scotch single malt. That is the exact same drink Derek always orders. Edit

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    • Original International Air Dates: Bulgaria: July 18, 2006 on bTV Australia: August 28, 2006 on Channel 7 Spain: September 5, 2006 on Cuatro The Netherlands: October 3, 2006 on Net 5 Sweden: December 5, 2006 on Kanal 5 Germany: January 23, 2007 on PRO7 Croatia: March 5, 2007 on NOVA TV Finland: March 7, 2007 on Nelonen Italy: April 13, 2007 on Italia 1 Ireland: June 19, 2007 on RTE Two Romania: July 10, 2007 on TVR1 Edit
    • Music Featured In This Episode: 1. Diplo Rhythm by Diplo, plays when Cristina and Burke are dancing, 2. Night Rocker by The Chalets 3. Just One Breath by Devics 4. Closer by Joshua Radin, plays during Derek and Burke's surgeries, 5. It Don't Matter To The Sun by Rosie Thomas, plays when George is trying to ask Meredith out, 6. Everybody Needs A Fence To Lean On by Headlights, plays when Derek, Mark and Addison are in the elevator, 7. Like A Star by Corinne Bailey Rae, plays during the end voiceover Edit

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    • Meredith: She had an affair. Thatcher: Yes. Meredith: Why didn't you stay and fight for us? Thatcher: I did. I tried. Meredith: Why didn't you try harder? You just left. Thatcher: Meredith. (Meredith wipes away a tear) Is there anything you need? Anything at all? Meredith: I don't need anything from you. Edit
    • Meredith: Why do people cheat? Derek: That's a good question. Meredith: Why do you think she cheated on you? Were you different then? Were you a bad husband? Derek (pauses): I was... ah... I was just a little absent. Not that is an excuse for her. Meredith: Do you think things would've been different if you'd had kids? Derek: Do I think she wouldn't have cheated? ... (he shakes his head) I don't know. Edit
    • George (about Meredith): I grew my hair out for her and -- Izzie: I know. George: I don't even think she noticed. Izzie: You could just tell her how you feel. Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Episode Title: Yesterday This is a song by The Beatles. This is the third episode to be named after a Beatles song. The first being "A Hard Day's Night" and the second being "Let It Be". Edit

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