Grey's Anatomy Season 8 Episode 1

Free Falling; She's Gone

S8 E1 Aired Sep 22, 2011 1h 26m

The fifth-year residents return for the first day of a year that will make or break their careers: Meredith faces the consequences of tampering with Derek's clinical trial and is terminated at the hospital; April tries to step up to the plate as Chief Resident in the wake of a giant sinkhole in the middle of Seattle; and Cristina and Owen are still at odds over their drastically different feelings for their unborn child. News of Meredith and Derek's unsteady relationship raises a red flag for Zola's adoption counselor; Alex quickly realizes that he has become the outcast of the group after ratting out Meredith; and Cristina makes a tough decision regarding her unexpected pregnancy. Also, Chief Webber brings Henry in for a last minute surgery, alarming Teddy. This is an historic episode that finally crosses a long-standing barrier.

Guest Stars

Scott Foley
Scott Foley
Henry Burton
Teresa Huang
Teresa Huang
Nurse Ruth
Mitch Pileggi
Mitch Pileggi
Lawrence Jennings
Janora McDuffie
Janora McDuffie
Social Worker Janet
John Cappon
John the Paramedic

Season 8