Well folks, we're on the home stretch—the second-to-last episode of Grey's Anatomy before next week's season finale. This week we had hicks, urine humor, and yet another near-miss by our favorite battery-powered guest star, Denny.
In her voiceover this week, Meredith observes that we all go through life like bulls in a china shop, doing damage to ourselves and others. We see her in Finn the vet's kitchen—seemingly post-sleepover, since he's making breakfast. Meredith protests that she doesn't cook, so she doesn't expect him to do it for her—just some gift certificates to the Botox clinic and maybe a subscription to Self-Pity Monthly would be nice. Finn tells her to sit down, drink some coffee, and try to act for once like she's not scary and damaged. When Meredith protests that she's neither of the above, he calls her out: why won't she tell him about her family? about the last guy she slept with? This shuts her up, thankfully.
Later, at home, Meredith is telling Izzie about her conversation with Finn. Apparently it's grooming day at the household, since Izzie's whitening her teeth while Meredith plucks her eyebrows and treats her hair to give it that limp, distressed look we've come to know and love. Izzie asks whether the sex has been good and is shocked to learn that even after four dates and two sleepovers, Meredith and Finn haven't even kissed. Resurrecting her trailer-park drawl, Izzie says she feels like a proud mama, what with her little Meredith grown up all frigid and sexless.
Not only are those things sharp, they're WHITER THAN NICOLE KIDMAN
But this down-home reverie is interrupted by the entrance of our busty Dr. Torres, who spent the night at the house with George. She walks into bathroom wearing only fiery red underwear, with her double-D pechos flying all over the place. And as we've seen before, those things can be quite dangerous when unleashed. Callie exchanges an awkward hello with the girls—Meredith and Izzie, not her OWN girls—then pees right in front of them and leaves without washing her hands. Meredith and Izzie start laughing as soon as she exits, incredulous that this just happened.
Gasp! Call the FCC, they showed a woman peeing on television
At the hospital, Izzie mocks Callie in front of George, complaining that she crosses the line. As Alex points out, Izzie knows all about crossing the line since she's dating a patient. OH SNAPSKY! Cristina, though, is quite jovial this morning, asking everybody what's up with all the evil misery: she's still giddy from an esophageal hernia surgery overnight, then getting laid in the on-call room, and now facing the prospect of four bloody car crash victims on the way to the hospital! What could be better? But He-Shepherd sours the mood, snapping rudely at Meredith when she asks how the dog is feeling. She asks whether he's mad at her, but he says now's not the time.
Then Cristina's eagerly awaited car crash victims show up. These people turn out to be the hick family from hell—a young man, his drawling nightmare of a pregnant wife, and two shrill redneck parents straight from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Izzie should feel right at home. There's all manner of yelling back and forth as Big Daddy and Big Mama and Mae and Gooper all try to figure out who's hurt and who's okay. As Bailey notes, it's a hillbilly picnic. Yee-fucking-ha.
Cristina tells everybody to shut up because she's trying to hear the unborn baby's heartbeat. Fortunately the baby is fine. But then all hell breaks loose as the man who caused the car accident—who turns out to be a young medical intern from another hospital—is wheeled in on a stretcher. Big Daddy wants to string up this sonofabitch down at the old oak tree, so he runs headlong at him, and George and Dr. Webber are briefly forced to play defensive line.
Alex, meanwhile, tries to examine Big Mama (character actress Frances Fisher, of basically every movie or TV show you've ever seen). But when Alex gets close to the woman's naughty bits, she shoos him away and says she doesn't know him well enough to let him see her "good girl." Whatever lady, we all know you call it your "cooter," so quit with the high-class crap. Anyway, Alex runs off to get a lady doctor to check Big Mama's undercarriage. Afterward, he derides the family as "stupid hicks," but George says that in fact they're apparently one of the richest landowning families in Alabama. Oh great, old-money yokels. Somebody call WILLIAM FAULKNER to JOT THIS ONE DOWN.
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Comments (28)
I love izzy and denny together. i think they are really sweet. i hope he lives to next season. 'McFreak' needs to get a grip and realize he's not God's gift to women. callie is a fat tranny. i hear from e! news that there's more to the reason why she lives in the dungeon. the rest on the show........meh. Except for bailey! she rocks
1 of 28 | Posted by JJ
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Posted on May 11, 2006 5:54 PM
"Actually this scene is pretty touching."
Both the parent scenes were great. Rest of this week's show? I wanted to like it, but...eh. And who on earth starts using "scary and damaged" talk in the first week of dating?!
2 of 28 | Posted by tvtvtv
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Posted on May 11, 2006 6:12 PM
They did set up the previews for the finale to make it seem like Izzie is going to freak out (and maybe do something to get her fired?). He-Shep is being a total bastard, and George does need to stick up for his woman. The whole Mer/Fin storyline makes me remember that it's just TELEVISION, 'cuz that shit wouldn't happen in real life. Especially with a whiny, emaciated chick like Meredith.
3 of 28 | Posted by zoobabe
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Posted on May 11, 2006 7:36 PM
I just want to predict She-shepherd and Alex hooking up. Also, this episode was pretty lame...
4 of 28 | Posted by Megs
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Posted on May 11, 2006 8:30 PM
jesus, i hope denny doesnt last beyond the first 15 minutes of the finale.
so annoying, such a pointless character arc.
5 of 28 | Posted by jash
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Posted on May 11, 2006 8:42 PM
m_ruv, I always enjoy reading your recaps but never watch the show. I finally watched this episode and was really excited to hear the "she-shepherd" lines (I know, get a life). Anyway, this is the first time I've seen Denny & Izzie and I was tired of the storyline before the end of the episode. So lame.
He-Shepherd is a sanctimonious pig. Needs a big letter A on his scrubs.
I know Callie said she wasn't really awake and didn't realize the girls were home but come on! Once she'd peed in front of them, she should have washed her hands. Had to know that was going to be mentioned! Izzie and Meredith are not the most mature people in the world so what could she expect? And what's up with Meredith-freaky looking chick getting laid all the time. Anyway, not sure I'll watch again but will continue reading. Thanks.
6 of 28 | Posted by zevonia
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Posted on May 11, 2006 8:46 PM
I like to call them "chichis" or "tetas," but then I'm only half Mexican. And in the screencap of Tom Cruise's casserole, what the heck is that latex covered thing below the pair of hands on the right? I don't think the patient needed that if she was already pregnant . . .
7 of 28 | Posted by Bauer's Sweetheart
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Posted on May 11, 2006 10:26 PM
I'm sorry but there is no way that was Callie's butt walking to the toilet. Whoever it was did have a roll, but a girl that big and no cellulitey cottage cheese ass??? No way sorry I don't believe it, that had to be a body double.
8 of 28 | Posted by Jesus_loves_you
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Posted on May 12, 2006 2:00 AM
m-ruv,better dutch word would be,"het spijt mij"not "ik ben droevig".Anyway,Dutch is not my first language,i just learned everything by heart,i dont even know what im saying right now..freaking alta vista babbel fish gives inaccurate translations sometimes,so dont trust them!
9 of 28 | Posted by index
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Posted on May 12, 2006 3:14 AM
#6 - The more I think about it the less I liked this episode, so it's too bad you happened to start watching this week. He-Shepherd is definitely a cad, but up to this point he's been likable and never so openly angry like this week. There were some fantastic episodes this season, so maybe try reruns over the summer if you're willing to give it another shot.
and #9 - Blast, Madonna WOULD use Babelfish to write her lyrics. You should send her a letter.
10 of 28 | Posted by m_ruv
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Posted on May 12, 2006 4:51 AM
FUNNNIEST. GREY'S. RECAP. EVER! "Dead horsing", Denny's personal ad, "tsunami of cleavage"? m_ruv you've outdone yourself. After watching for two seasons I'm still wondering how a cast of generally unlikeable characters can have a hit show. Whatever it is, definitely no sophomore slump this season. Looking forward to the finale. Kinda cool that they're having it over two nights.
11 of 28 | Posted by JasonR
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Posted on May 12, 2006 5:14 AM
Great recap! Can't help it, but I LOVE this show (yeah, sad isn't it?). My husband just shakes his head - he doesn't get the pull of He-Shepherd (who even though he was a pissy little baby this episode, is still my favorite). Denny needs to die already, so sick of that storyline. Can't wait for the She-Shepherd/Alex lovefest to come. You can just see it in their eyes! Which will leave He-Shepherd all by his lonesome since Pollywax is now hooking up with McFinn.
12 of 28 | Posted by norma rae
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Posted on May 12, 2006 6:27 AM
Save that piece, Tom Cruise called and is making a casserole tonight! Brilliant! Why do I bother to eat or drink when I read these recaps? I should know better by now. My poor keyboard...Love this site!
13 of 28 | Posted by alienlips
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Posted on May 12, 2006 6:32 AM
So what guy in his right mind would stick around after some girl is like, I'm scary, AND damaged, and can't make complete sentences...
and he's all like oh no, it's cool, I'll wait it out..
WHAT?!
I love me some Chris O'Donnell but seeing them together will make me vomit
14 of 28 | Posted by megan
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Posted on May 12, 2006 7:07 AM
I DVR'ed this episode and finally watched it last night. I loved it. So shocked to see McDreamy acting a fool. If he's that upset seeing Mer date someone else than obviously it's not over for him yet. I like Denny and Izzie together and hope Denny gets a heart soon so we can see him actually walk, drive a car, eat, something. Can't wait for the finale.
15 of 28 | Posted by palmtree
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Posted on May 12, 2006 7:31 AM
Sorry JennyP, deleted that comment because of the spoilers in it. I hadn't read that article in E!—please keep spoilers confined to the forums (but mark them as such in case people want to avoid them). Thanks.
16 of 28 | Posted by m_ruv
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Posted on May 12, 2006 7:55 AM
I liked this episode-I will admit to being a Meredith fan. I LOVED her telling off McDreamy-up until now he had control over their "relationship" & she finally got fed up & told him off-you go girl! Get you some O'Donnell, I agree with megan (#14), but it won't make me vomit. I just wish she'd eat a sandwich now & then.
My predictions: She-Shepard will leave He-Shepard once she sees how upset he is over Mere dating the vet cuz she'll finally see he's just phoning it in with her. There will be a hook-up between Alex & She-Shepard, she needs some good, nasty sex & Alex will gladly give it to her. Callie will end up being mentally unstable because poor George will just never be allowed to be happy. Denny will die & Izzy will freak, and she'll find comfort in George but this time he'll be the one crying after sex because he can't escape crazy women. Whaddya think?
17 of 28 | Posted by tvaholic
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Posted on May 12, 2006 7:57 AM
I catch this show every now and then and I cannot understand why Ellen Pompeo has a job. Who is she? Where did she come from? I know she was in Old School but – I just don’t get it. She reminds me of a low rent Renee Zellweger and it looks like they just don’t even bother with hair and make-up on her – please someone explain the appeal.
18 of 28 | Posted by djo8901
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Posted on May 12, 2006 9:19 AM
#18) A lo-rent Renee Zellweger---dead-on!!
I did like this episode, more than other recent ones, and I especially liked it whn Mer tol' pissy, adulter. McDreamy off---he deserved a good SLAP, but she took the high road & succintly put him in his place. what a prick.
Never been a fan of Denny's, I don't get it---aftr watching him on ths episode, I decided he reminds me a li'l of Ray Romano's brother from that show of his, u know the tall gruffy guy? Their hair may be diff't, but there are some striking, boarish similarities. My wish is for him to finally, finally, FINALLY, drop dead already, causing Izzie 2 freak out in support & leave the show, she's so prissy & whiny, & i don't buy for a second her humble, trailer-park beginnings, not 4 a second.
As for Callie, nxt time u have to take a whiz & u see the door closed & possibly even voices from within, KNOCK 1st b4 u go prancing in there half-naked & embarassing ur dumb ass. Once she realized they were in there, y ddn't she do a swift about-face & sent George in 2 shoo 'm out so she could pee? seriously, who pees in front of people they hardly know, let-alone, oh, i dunno, CO-WORKERS??! & interns at that!
looking fwd 2 the finale!
PS---to the show's writers, please stop w/ the dreadful, sorrowful, whispery songs in every scene, i have to mute them b/c the music is so awful.
19 of 28 | Posted by Tati
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Posted on May 12, 2006 9:38 AM
Hey hey easy on the music Tati! I don't love all of it, but at one point during the show the other night local Seattle favorite Brandi Carlile was featured. I love seeing a little local flavor (considering the whole show is filmed in LA, except for a few screen shots)...but that's just me, being a Seattle snob (don't even get me started on the screwed up logisitics of travel etc...to and from the hospital)...hahaha
Anyway, I liked this episode and am really looking forward to the finale. Hey m_ruv thanks for the shout out with my forum comment!
20 of 28 | Posted by lostinqueenanne
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Posted on May 12, 2006 10:46 AM
oy, I sorry, lostinqueenanne, i didn't mean to diss your locale fave, it's always enjoyable to have recognition of local flavor! But it really does drive me a li'l crazy whn the show seemingly tries to tug at heart-strings by playing a sad-sounding song during a sad scene (like when the young hillbilly guy was holding the hand of his plastic preemie baby in the incubator)---it takes away fr the scene a li'l, i.m.o. Nywys, I'm glad others are enjoying the music!
21 of 28 | Posted by Tati
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Posted on May 12, 2006 11:36 AM
Christ, I can't wait to get cut out of this whiny little bitch.
22 of 28 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on May 12, 2006 11:53 AM
Dammit. That was suposed to get psoted under the name "Denny's Heart". Now the joke is ruined.
23 of 28 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on May 12, 2006 11:54 AM
No worries Tati ;)
I know this has been talked about but I'd just like to mention that I think McDreamy is being a McAss...like he has any right to comment on Meredith's extra-curriculars! Give me a break. That feeling Derrick, the one that's got you all fired up, we call that JEALOUSY!
Good call on the prediction that Addison and Alex's sexual tension over OBGYN business will result in some sweaty "I just left Derrick because he's in love with that skinny girl" sex! Yeah-yur...
24 of 28 | Posted by lostinqueenanne
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Posted on May 12, 2006 1:26 PM
is it me or does this show have the largest quantity of "hot" women who are in no way even vaguely attractive? callie, meredith, cristina. man. that is a mighty harsh lineup.
25 of 28 | Posted by dubbledubs
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Posted on May 12, 2006 5:32 PM
[Lame. OMG stop the surgery cause she's facing the RHOMBUS OF DOOM. Or wait, maybe that's the RIGHT RECTANGULAR PRISM OF PERIL.]
Can't believe you didn't go for the obvious TRAPEZOID OF TERROR... Heck, it even seems medical because trapezoid sounds like the trapezius muscle.
Also wanted to give a shout out for the sexy extra guys they keep putting on this show. Well, all except for Denny and the accident-causing intern who was looking good until he started that crying thing. But I was really referring to He-Shepherd's ex-best friend and also Chris O'Donnell. YUM!
26 of 28 | Posted by chick110
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Posted on May 13, 2006 1:50 PM
I don't know why, but I do like Denny, even if the story is getting old. Waiting for the new recap on tonight's finale, and couldn't help but re-read last weeks recap. Can't wait till tomorrow's 2 hr. show.
27 of 28 | Posted by amy303_1/2
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Posted on May 14, 2006 11:43 PM
the prom story arc has made this show jump the shark
how did alex become the most sane rational and likeable character on the show?
mcdreamy or mcvet? i couldnt care less.
28 of 28 | Posted by Malieah
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Posted on May 16, 2006 9:41 AM