Grey's Anatomy season 6

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Grey's Anatomy (season 6)[edit | edit source]

Grey's Anatomy is a popular American medical drama television series that premiered on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network. The sixth season of Grey's Anatomy began airing on September 24, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2010. This season consists of 24 episodes.

Plot Overview[edit | edit source]

The sixth season of Grey's Anatomy continues to follow the personal and professional lives of the doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital, which merges with Mercy West Medical Center early in the season. This merger introduces new characters and creates tension among the existing staff.

Major Storylines[edit | edit source]

  • Merger with Mercy West: The merger between Seattle Grace and Mercy West brings new doctors into the hospital, leading to competition and conflict. Notable new characters include Jackson Avery and April Kepner.
  • Izzie Stevens' Departure: Izzie Stevens, played by Katherine Heigl, leaves the hospital after a series of personal and professional challenges.
  • Derek Shepherd as Chief: Derek Shepherd takes over as Chief of Surgery from Richard Webber, who struggles with alcoholism.
  • Shooting Incident: The season finale features a dramatic shooting at the hospital, which has lasting effects on the staff.

Cast[edit | edit source]

The main cast of the sixth season includes:

Reception[edit | edit source]

The sixth season of Grey's Anatomy received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences. The season was praised for its dramatic storylines and character development, particularly the intense season finale.

Episodes[edit | edit source]

The sixth season consists of 24 episodes. Some notable episodes include:

  • "Good Mourning" (Episode 1): The staff deals with the aftermath of George O'Malley's death.
  • "I Saw What I Saw" (Episode 6): A patient dies unexpectedly, leading to an investigation.
  • "Sanctuary" and "Death and All His Friends" (Episodes 23 and 24): The two-part season finale features a shooting at the hospital.

Awards and Nominations[edit | edit source]

The sixth season received several award nominations, including:

References[edit | edit source]

  • "Grey's Anatomy Season 6 Episodes". IMDb.


External Links[edit | edit source]

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD